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Method and System for Sterilizing an Analyte Sensor

Inactive Publication Date: 2016-04-28
ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC
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The patent text describes a method of sterilizing an assembled and packaged sensor and insertion device using electron beam. The method ensures that the device has a long shelf life of approximately 18 months with controlled moisture content. This method does not harm the materials used in the device or the packaging.

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These transmittable agents, if not eliminated from the device, may be substantially detrimental to the health and safety of the user.

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[0022]Before the present disclosure is described, it is to be understood that this invention is not limited to particular embodiments described, as such may, of course, vary. It is also to be understood that the terminology used herein is for the purpose of describing particular embodiments only, and is not intended to be limiting, since the scope of the present disclosure will be limited only by the appended claims.

[0023]Where a range of values is provided, it is understood that each intervening value, to the tenth of the unit of the lower limit unless the context clearly dictates otherwise, between the upper and lower limit of that range and any other stated or intervening value in that stated range, is encompassed within the invention. The upper and lower limits of these smaller ranges may independently be included in the smaller ranges as also encompassed within the invention, subject to any specifically excluded limit in the stated range. Where the stated range includes one or ...

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Abstract

In one aspect, there is provided assembling an analyte sensor with an analyte sensor insertion device, packaging the assembled analyte sensor and sensor insertion device in a substantially airtight seal, and irradiating the packaged assembled analyte sensor and sensor insertion device at a predetermined dose using one or more electron beam accelerators.

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RELATED APPLICATIONS[0001]The present application is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 14 / 456,989 filed Aug. 11, 2014, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13 / 595,673 filed Aug. 27, 2012, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,802,006, which is a continuation of U.S. patent application Ser. No. 12 / 422,223 filed Apr. 10, 2009, now U.S. Pat. No. 8,252,229, entitled “Method and System for Sterilizing an Analyte Sensor”, which claims priority under 35 U.S.C. §119(e) to U.S. Provisional Application No. 61 / 044,017 filed Apr. 10, 2008 entitled “Method and System for Sterilizing an Analyte Sensor,” and assigned to the assignee of the present application, the disclosures of each of which are incorporated herein by reference for all purposes.BACKGROUND[0002]The detection of the level of glucose or other analytes, such as lactate, oxygen or the like, in certain individuals is vitally important to their health. For example, the monitoring of glucose is particularly importan...

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IPC IPC(8): A61L2/08A61B5/1486A61B5/145
CPCA61L2/08A61B5/14865A61B5/14532A61B2560/0209A61B2560/0252A61B2562/12A61B2562/125A61L2202/14A61L2/087A61L2/20A61B50/39A61B90/70A61L2/206A61L2202/24A61M5/003B65B5/04B65B7/16B65B55/08B65B55/10B65B55/16B65B55/18B65D65/38B65D77/26
Inventor THOMAS, CHRISTOPHER ALLENZHAO, JASMIN YAN
Owner ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC
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