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Glucose sensor package system
Assignee: Medtronic Minimed Inc
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Filing: 2001-10-09
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Granted: 2003-02-18
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Expires: 2021-10-09
Abstract
Abstract A glucose sensor package system that includes a glucose sensor and a protective package that indicates exposure to temperature changes to indicate proper temperature control. Also covered are methods of transporting and sterilizing the package. In addition, glucose sensors directed to various sizing and positioning of the electrodes on the glucose sensor are covered.
Inventors
- 👤 K. Collin McIvor
- 👤 James L. Cabernoch
- 👤 Kevin D. Branch
- 👤 Nannette M. Van Antwerp
- 👤 Edgardo C. Halili
- 👤 John J. Mastrototaro
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 10:13
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B5/00; A61B5/145; A61B5/1468; A61B5/1486; A61B5/14865; A61B5/14532; A61B5/68; A61B5/6846; A61B5/6847; A61B5/6848; A61B5/6849
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 24
Claim 1
Independent Claim
68 words
A glucose sensor package system for sterilizing a glucose sensor using electron beam sterilization, the system comprising: at least one glucose sensor; a protective package having an interior to hold the at least one glucose sensor in the interior of the protective package; and at least one radiation exposure indicator to determine if the protective package has been exposed to a predetermined exposure level of electron beam sterilization.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
68 words
A glucose sensor package system for sterilizing a glucose sensor using electron beam sterilization, the system comprising: at least one glucose sensor; a protective package having an interior to hold the at least one glucose sensor in the interior of the protective package; and at least one radiation exposure indicator to determine if the protective package has been exposed to a predetermined exposure level of electron beam sterilization.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
19 words
The glucose sensor package system according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined exposure level is above 2.0 Mrad.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
23 words
The glucose sensor package system according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined exposure level is less than or equal to 5.0 Mrad.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
18 words
The glucose sensor package system according to claim 1 , wherein the predetermined temperature is above 0.5 Mrad.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
29 words
The glucose sensor package system according to claim 1 wherein the at least one radiation exposure indicator indicates that the predetermined exposure level existed for a period of time.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
24 words
The glucose sensor package system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one radiation exposure indicator is attached to the protective package.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
27 words
The glucose sensor package system according to claim 6 , wherein the at least one radiation exposure indicator is attached to the interior of the protective package.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
27 words
The glucose sensor package system according to claim 6 , wherein the at least one radiation exposure indicator is attached to an exterior of the protective package.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
24 words
The glucose sensor package system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one radiation exposure indicator is contained within the protective package.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
24 words
The glucose sensor package system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one radiation exposure indicator is attached to the glucose sensor.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
21 words
The glucose sensor package system according to claim 1 , wherein the at least one radiation exposure indicator is a sticker.
Claim 13
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of sterilizing a glucose sensor using electron beam sterilization, the method comprising the steps of: providing at least one glucose sensor; providing protective package having an interior; holding the at least one glucose sensor in the interior of the protective package; and using at least one radiation exposure indicator to determine if the protective package has been exposed to a predetermined exposure value.
Claim 14
Independent Claim
65 words
A method of sterilizing a glucose sensor using electron beam sterilization, the method comprising the steps of: providing at least one glucose sensor; providing protective package having an interior; holding the at least one glucose sensor in the interior of the protective package; and using at least one radiation exposure indicator to determine if the protective package has been exposed to a predetermined exposure value.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
15 words
The method according to claim 12 , wherein the predetermined exposure value is 2 Mrads.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method according to claim 12 , wherein the predetermined exposure value is less than or equal to 5 Mrads.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
16 words
The method according to claim 12 , wherein the predetermined exposure value is above 0.5 Mrads.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
29 words
The method according to claim 12 , further using the at least one radiation exposure indicator to indicate that the predetermined exposure value existed for a period of time.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 12 , further comprising the step of attaching the at least one radiation exposure indicator to the protective package.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method according to claim 17 , further comprising the step of attaching the at least one radiation exposure indicator to the interior of the protective package.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
26 words
The method according to claim 17 further comprising the step of attaching the at least one radiation exposure indicator to an exterior of the protective package.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 12 , further comprising the step of containing the at least one radiation exposure indicator within the protective package.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method according to claim 12 , further comprising the step of attaching the at least one radiation exposure indicator to the glucose sensor.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
21 words
The method according to claim 12 , further comprising using the at least one radiation exposure indicator formed as a sticker.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
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