Abstract:
Method and system for determining real time analyte concentration including an analyte sensor having a portion in fluid contact with an interstitial fluid under a skin layer, an on-body electronics including a housing coupled to the analyte sensor and configured for positioning on the skin layer, the on-body electronics housing including a plurality of electrical contacts, on the housing; and a data analysis unit having a data analysis unit housing and a plurality of probes, on the housing. Each of the probes configured to electrically couple to a respective electrical contact when the data analysis unit is positioned in physical contact with the on-body electronics. The one or more signals on the probes correspond to one or more of a substantially real time monitored analyte concentration level (MACL), MACL over a predetermined time period, or a rate of change of the MACL, or combinations thereof, are provided.
Abstract:
An analyte sensor configured to utilize oxygen as an oxidant and method for manufacturing and using the same are provided. The analyte sensor includes a catalyst to facilitate use of oxygen as oxidant. The catalyst may be provided on an electrode of the analyte sensor.
Abstract:
Generally, embodiments of the invention relate to analyte determining devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that include an indicator element that provides information relating to service history of the analyte determining devices, including, for example, previous use of the analyte determining devices. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte determining devices in analyte monitoring.
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides an analyte sensor comprising a working electrode, a sensing layer disposed on at least a portion of the working electrode, and a hydrophilic polyurethane membrane overcoating at least the sensing layer, wherein the hydrophilic polyurethane is aliphatic, aromatic, or both aliphatic and aromatic. The hydrophilic polyurethane membrane limits the transport of mass to the sensing layer without the need to be crosslinked. With such membrane, the analyte sensor can provide consistent analyte measurements over a temperature range of about 22-42° C. The present disclosure is further related to a method of forming an analyte sensor comprising providing a working electrode, disposing a sensing layer on at least a portion of the working electrode, and coating at least the sensing layer with a hydrophilic polyurethane membrane, wherein the hydrophilic polyurethane is aliphatic, aromatic, or both aliphatic and aromatic.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to analyte sensors for use in detecting the concentration of potassium ions in a biological fluid and methods of using the sensors.
Abstract:
Methods and devices for providing application specific integrated circuit architecture for a two electrode analyte sensor or a three electrode analyte sensor are provided. Systems and kits employing the same are also provided.
Abstract:
An analyte sensor including an antiglycolytic agent or a precursor thereof and a chelating agent that stabilizes the antiglycolytic agent positioned proximate to the working electrode of the sensor. Also provided are systems and methods of using the electrochemical analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.
Abstract:
The present application provides Ag/AgCl based reference electrodes having an extended lifetime that are suitable for use in long term amperometric sensors. Electrochemical sensors equipped with reference electrodes described herein demonstrate considerable stability and extended lifetime in a variety of conditions.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the present disclosure relate to analyte determining methods and devices (e.g., electrochemical analyte monitoring systems) that have a membrane with low temperature sensitivity. The sensing layer is disposed on a working electrode of in vivo and/or in vitro analyte sensors, e.g., continuous and/or automatic in vivo monitoring using analyte sensors and/or test strips. Also provided are systems and methods of using the, for example electrochemical, analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.
Abstract:
Embodiments of the invention include analyte-responsive compositions and electrochemical analyte sensors having a sensing layer that includes an analyte-responsive enzyme and a cationic polymer. Also provided are systems and methods of making the sensors and using the electrochemical analyte sensors in analyte monitoring.