Method and system for sterilizing an analyte sensor

A sensor and analyte technology, applied in the field of analyte sensor sterilization and systems, can solve the problems of increasing the difficulty of sterilization

Inactive Publication Date: 2011-05-18
ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC
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Additionally, if the target device or component is packaged prior to sterilization, the materials contained in that package and their properties, such as porosity, need to be considered, which further increases the difficulty of sterilization

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[0103] Other embodiments may include, but are not limited to, the process of using a single electron beam accelerator to irradiate one side of a target, then rotating the target and further irradiating a second side with the same electron beam accelerator. This can produce similar effects to the approach using two electron beam accelerators, however, this would require only one electron beam accelerator hardware. Furthermore, three or more electron beam accelerators may be used for penetration from more than two sides of the target, eg, from the left, right and upper sides.

[0104] The determination of how many electron beam accelerators to use in the electron beam irradiation sterilization of a target can be based on the size and density of the target, combined with the power of the electron beam accelerator used in the process and without damaging the target to be sterilized, The minimum and maximum internal and surface radiation doses required for complete sterilization wi...

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[0109] Other embodiments may include, but are not limited to, systems using three or more electron beam accelerators or systems using a single electron beam accelerator with rotation capabilities to irradiate the package from multiple sides with the same electron beam.

[0110] In one embodiment of the present disclosure, electron beam irradiation can be used to sterilize the analyte sensor. In addition, electron beam irradiation can be used for sterilization of analyte sensors and analyte sensor insertion kits or analyte sensor delivery units.

[0111] In another embodiment of the present disclosure, electron beam irradiation can be used to sterilize an analyte sensor, an analyte sensor delivery unit, or a continuous monitoring analyte system.

[0112] Figure 9 is a flowchart representing the steps that may be used to package an analyte sensor delivery unit for shipment to an electron beam irradiation sterilization facility. refer to Figure 9 , the analyte sensor deliver...

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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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[0001] priority [0002] This application claims priority to U.S. Provisional Patent Application No. 61 / 044,017, entitled "Method and System for Sterilizing an Analyte Sensor," filed April 10, 2008, above The United States Provisional Patent Application is assigned to Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. of Alameda, California, the assignee of the present application, and the disclosure of this patent is incorporated herein by reference for all purposes. Background technique [0003] In certain individuals, detection of glucose or other analyte levels like lactate, oxygen, etc. is critical to their health. For example, monitoring of glucose is particularly important for individuals with diabetes. Diabetics need to monitor glucose levels to determine when insulin is needed to lower glucose levels in their body or to determine when extra glucose is needed to raise glucose levels in their body. [0004] Devices have been developed for continuous or automated monitoring of analytes such as...

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Patent Type & Authority Applications(China)
IPC IPC(8): A61L2/08
CPCA61B5/14865A61L2202/14A61L2/087A61B2560/0209A61B5/14532A61B2560/0252A61B2562/125A61B2562/12A61L2/20A61L2/08A61B50/39A61B90/70A61L2/206A61L2202/24A61M5/003B65B5/04B65B7/16B65B55/08B65B55/10B65B55/16B65B55/18B65D65/38B65D77/26
Inventor 克里斯托弗·艾伦·托马斯赵艳芳
Owner ABBOTT DIABETES CARE INC
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