Implanting device of analyte sensor

Abstract

The invention discloses an implantation device of an analyte sensor, which comprises a shell provided with a containing cavity; the monitoring unit is arranged in the accommodating cavity, the monitoring unit comprises a first module and a second module, and the first module and the second module are arranged at an interval; the driving unit is arranged in the containing cavity, and the driving unit is configured to be capable of driving the monitoring unit to move in the first direction; wherein in the process that the driving unit drives the monitoring unit to move in the first direction, at least one of the first module and the second module moves in the direction close to the other one, so that the first module and the second module are assembled. The first module and the second module of the monitoring unit are arranged independently, so that two different sterilization modes can be adopted for sterilization treatment respectively, an isolation barrier can be installed between the first module and the second module to achieve local sterilization, and the sterilization process is simplified. And the monitoring unit is assembled with the shell before leaving a factory, so that a user does not need to carry out additional assembly steps after taking the product, and the operation steps are reduced.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The present application belongs to the technical field of medical equipment, and specifically relates to an implantable device for an analyte sensor. Background Art

[0002] Detecting various analytes in an individual is essential for monitoring their health status. Deviations from normal analyte levels can often indicate underlying physiological conditions, such as metabolic conditions, diseases, etc. Regular ex vivo analyte monitoring using extracted body fluids is sufficient to observe the physiological conditions of many individuals. However, due to the limited number of test values, ex vivo analyte monitoring may cause irreversible harm to patients by missing the best treatment opportunity due to the lack of key measurement data. In addition, for individuals with severe analyte disorders and / or rapid fluctuations in analyte levels, body fluids need to be drawn more frequently for monitoring, which will cause inconvenience and pain to patients.

[0003] In many cases, subcutaneous, interstitial or skin analyte sensors can provide sufficient measurement accuracy while minimizing user discomfort. Continuous analyte monitoring using an implanted analyte monitoring sensor is an ideal monitoring method. Typically, an implant device is used to implant the analyte monitoring sensor into an individual. The sensor reacts with the body fluid of the implanted person to generate an electrical signal. The processing unit converts the electrical signal into data that can characterize the analyte concentration and transmits it to a display device for display, thereby achieving continuous monitoring of the analyte concentration.

[0004] Typically, an implant device is used to insert the sensor into the user's body. The puncture needle in the implant device engages with the sensor and brings the sensor under the user's skin. After the sensor is implanted, the puncture needle is removed from the user's body while the sensor remains in the user's body. Current products have technical problems such as complex sterilization processes and numerous user operation steps, which also increase the probability of sensor implantation failure due to improper user operation. Summary of the invention

[0005] The present application provides an implantable device of an analyte sensor that can simplify the production process, reduce the user operation steps, and improve the user experience, comprising:

[0006] A housing is provided with a receiving cavity; a monitoring unit is provided in the receiving cavity, the monitoring unit comprises a first module and a second module, and the first module and the second module are arranged at intervals; and

[0007] The driving unit is disposed in the accommodating cavity, and the driving unit is configured to drive the monitoring unit to move along the first direction; wherein, in the process of the driving unit driving the monitoring unit to move along the first direction, at least one of the first module and the second module moves in a direction close to the other so that the first module and the second module are assembled.

[0008] In a possible implementation, projections of the first module and the second module along the first direction do not overlap.

[0009] In a possible implementation, the first module and the second module are spaced apart along a second direction, and at least one of the first module and the second module moves along the second direction to complete the assembly of the first module and the second module, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0010] In a possible implementation, the first module includes a data transmission unit, the second module includes a data acquisition unit, and the first module moves toward the direction approaching the second module to complete the assembly of the data transmission unit and the data acquisition unit.

[0011] In a possible embodiment, the monitoring unit has an initial state and an assembled state. In the initial state, the first module and the second module are spaced apart. In the assembled state, the first module and the second module are assembled. In the initial state, the first module and the second module are at the same height in the first direction.

[0012] In a possible embodiment, the driving unit includes a driving member, which is provided with a driving slope. When the first module and / or the second module moves along the first direction, the driving slope can drive the first module and / or the second module to deviate in a direction close to each other.

[0013] In a possible implementation, the driving unit includes a driving member and a transmission member, wherein the transmission member is disposed between the driving member and the monitoring unit, and the driving member can drive the transmission member to move to push the first module and / or the second module to achieve assembly therebetween.

[0014] In a possible embodiment, the implant device also includes a guide member, which is arranged inside the accommodating cavity. The guide member and / or the transmission member are provided with a guide inclined surface inclined from the first direction to gradually approach the central axis of the accommodating cavity. During the movement of the driving member along the first direction, the guide inclined surface can drive the transmission member to move to push the first module and / or the second module to offset in a direction approaching each other.

[0015] In a possible implementation, the transmission member includes a guide portion, the driving member is provided with a guide groove, the guide groove extends along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0016] In a possible embodiment, the implant device also includes an unlocking member, the driving unit includes a locking portion, the housing includes a stop portion, the locking portion cooperates with the stop portion to limit the movement of the driving unit, the unlocking member is arranged at one end of the housing along a first direction, and can move along the first direction to apply force to the stop portion or the locking portion to disengage the two.

[0017] In a possible embodiment, the implant device further includes

[0018] A puncture unit is placed in the accommodating cavity, the puncture unit includes a puncture needle, the second module is provided with a through hole, the puncture unit is fixed to the second module and the puncture needle passes through the through hole.

[0019] In a possible implementation, the implant device further includes a seal, the second module includes a sensor, the seal abuts against a bottom surface of the second module to form a sealed cavity, and the sensor and the puncture needle are at least partially located in the sealed cavity.

[0020] In a possible implementation, the second module includes a sensor and a battery, and when the first module and the second module are assembled, the battery and the first module are electrically connected.

[0021] In a possible implementation, a first electrical connection portion is provided on a side of the first module facing the second module, a second electrical connection portion is provided on a side of the second module facing the first module, and the first electrical connection portion and the second electrical connection portion are coupled.

[0022] In a possible implementation, the implant device further includes a shielding member disposed at one end of the shell, and the shielding member and the shell together configure the accommodating cavity into a sealed space.

[0023] In a possible implementation, the implant device includes a bottom shell, which is detachably connected to the outer shell to cover the accommodating cavity.

[0024] Due to the adoption of the above technical solution, the beneficial effects achieved by this application are as follows:

[0025] In the present application, the first module and the second module of the monitoring unit are fixed in the accommodating cavity at intervals, and the two are independently arranged. Therefore, two different sterilization methods can be used to sterilize the two modules respectively, or an isolation barrier can be installed between the two to achieve local sterilization. Under the premise of effectively avoiding damage to the electronic unit caused by radiation sterilization, the complexity of the sterilization process is reduced, thereby simplifying the production process. In addition, the monitoring unit has been assembled with the shell before leaving the factory, and the user does not need to perform additional assembly steps after receiving the product, which reduces the steps that the user needs to operate, thereby reducing the difficulty of use and improving the convenience of use. Furthermore, after the implantation action is triggered, the first module and the second module are assembled under the drive of the drive unit, and the user does not need to perform additional operations, which greatly simplifies the operating steps during the user's use, reduces the difficulty of product operation, reduces the user's learning cost, and improves the user's experience. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0026] The drawings described herein are used to provide a further understanding of the present application and constitute a part of the present application. The illustrative embodiments of the present application and their descriptions are used to explain the present application and do not constitute an improper limitation on the present application. In the drawings:

[0027] Figure 1 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of an implant device according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0028] Figure 2 A cross-sectional view of an implant device according to one embodiment of the present application;

[0029] Figure 3 This is a schematic structural diagram of an implant device according to an embodiment of the present application, wherein the housing is not shown;

[0030] Figure 4 This is a schematic diagram of a partial structure of an implant device according to an embodiment of the present application;

[0031] Figure 5 This is a schematic structural diagram of a partial structure of an implant device in another embodiment of the present application;

[0032] Figure 6 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a monitoring unit in one implementation mode of the present application;

[0033] Figure 7 This is a schematic diagram of the structure of a monitoring unit in another implementation manner of the present application;

[0034] Figure 8 This is a cross-sectional view of an implant device according to one embodiment of the present application.

[0035] in:

[0036] 1 housing; 11 accommodating cavity; 12 limiting groove; 13 implantation opening; 14 stopper;

[0037] 2 unlocking member; 21 unlocking inclined surface;

[0038] 3 bottom shell; 31 convex rib;

[0039] 4 driving unit; 41 boost spring; 42 driving member; 421 guide groove; 422 force transmission part; 43 guide channel; 44 transmission member; 441 pushing part; 442 force receiving part; 443 guiding part; 45 limiting part; 46 locking part; 47 elastic rib position;

[0040] 5 puncture unit; 51 tension spring; 52 needle seat; 53 puncture needle;

[0041] 6 guide member; 61 guide slope; 62 avoidance groove; 63 extension portion;

[0042] 7 monitoring unit; 71 first module; 711 positioning protrusion; 712 first electrical connection portion; 72 second module; 721 through hole; 722 positioning groove; 723 second electrical connection portion; 724 sensor; 73 attachment;

[0043] 8 sealing element; 81 sealing chamber. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0044] In order to more clearly illustrate the overall concept of the present application, a detailed description is given below in an illustrative manner in conjunction with the accompanying drawings.

[0045] In the following description, many specific details are set forth to facilitate a full understanding of the present application. However, the present application may also be implemented in other ways different from those described herein. Therefore, the scope of protection of the present application is not limited to the specific embodiments disclosed below.

[0046] In addition, in the description of the present application, it should be understood that the terms "top", "bottom", "inside", "outside", "axial", "radial", "circumferential", etc., indicating orientations or positional relationships are based on the orientations or positional relationships shown in the accompanying drawings, and are only for the convenience of describing the present application and simplifying the description, and do not indicate or imply that the device or element referred to must have a specific orientation, be constructed and operated in a specific orientation, and therefore cannot be understood as a limitation on the present invention.

[0047] In this application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the terms "installed", "connected", "connected", "fixed" and the like should be understood in a broad sense, for example, it can be a fixed connection, a detachable connection, or an integral connection; it can be a mechanical connection, an electrical connection, or a communication; it can be a direct connection, or an indirect connection through an intermediate medium, it can be the internal connection of two elements or the interaction relationship between two elements. For ordinary technicians in this field, the specific meanings of the above terms in the present invention can be understood according to specific circumstances.

[0048] In the present application, unless otherwise clearly specified and limited, the first feature "above" or "below" the second feature may be that the first and second features are in direct contact, or the first and second features are in indirect contact through an intermediate medium. In the description of this specification, the description with reference to the terms "implementation method", "example", "one embodiment", "example" or "specific example" means that the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described in conjunction with the embodiment or example are included in at least one embodiment or example of the present application. In this specification, the schematic representation of the above terms does not necessarily refer to the same embodiment or example. Moreover, the specific features, structures, materials or characteristics described may be combined in an appropriate manner in any one or more embodiments or examples.

[0049] like Figure 1, Figure 2 As shown, an implant device of an analyte sensor 724 includes a shell 1, which is provided with a accommodating cavity 11; a monitoring unit 7, which is arranged in the accommodating cavity 11, and the monitoring unit 7 includes a first module 71 and a second module 72, and the first module 71 and the second module 72 are arranged at an interval; and a driving unit 4, which is arranged in the accommodating cavity 11, and the driving unit 4 is configured to drive the monitoring unit 7 to move along a first direction; wherein, in the process of the driving unit 4 driving the monitoring unit 7 to move along the first direction, at least one of the first module 71 and the second module 72 moves in a direction close to the other so that the first module 71 and the second module 72 are assembled.

[0050] Preferably, the first direction is the axial direction of the housing 1 .

[0051] In the present application, the first module 71 and the second module 72 of the monitoring unit 7 are fixed at intervals in the accommodating cavity 11, and the two are independently arranged. Therefore, two different sterilization methods can be used to sterilize the two modules respectively, or an isolation barrier can be installed between the two to achieve local sterilization. Under the premise of effectively avoiding damage to the electronic unit caused by radiation sterilization, the complexity of the sterilization process is reduced, thereby simplifying the production process.

[0052] For example, in one embodiment, the first module 71 and the second module 72 are spaced apart, and a radiation isolation piece is provided between the two, so that the chambers where the first module 71 and the second module 72 are located are isolated from each other, so that local sterilization can be achieved, and when the sensor is sterilized by radiation sterilization, damage to the electronic unit caused by radiation is avoided. Preferably, the isolation piece should be made of a material that can block radiation and gas.

[0053] In addition, the monitoring unit 7 has been assembled with the housing 1 before leaving the factory, and the user does not need to perform additional assembly steps after receiving the product, which reduces the steps that the user needs to operate, thereby reducing the difficulty of use and improving the convenience of use. Further, after the implantation action is triggered, the first module 71 and the second module 72 are assembled under the drive of the drive unit 4, and the user does not need to perform additional operations, which greatly simplifies the operation steps during the user's use, reduces the difficulty of product operation, reduces the user's learning cost, and improves the user's experience.

[0054] After the implantation action is triggered, the first module 71 and the second module 72 can be automatically assembled under the drive of the driving unit 4. Similarly, the user does not need to perform additional operations. Only one trigger operation needs to be performed. During the movement of the driving unit 4 along the first direction, the first module 71 and the second module 72 are assembled first, and then the monitoring unit 7 moves as a whole along the first direction to implant the sensor 724 under the host's skin. The attachment 73 on the bottom surface of the monitoring unit 7 is bonded and fixed to the user's skin, so that the user can wear it with him. In this way, a single trigger operation is achieved, and multiple steps are automatically completed. The operation steps of the user during the implantation process are greatly simplified, the difficulty of product operation is reduced, and the user's learning cost is reduced. At the same time, the duration of the entire implantation stage is also shortened, which helps to reduce the fear of the user while waiting for implantation.

[0055] For example, the sensor 724 can be set in the first module 71, and the transmitter can be set in the second module 72. After the two modules are sterilized in different ways (for example, the first module 71 is sterilized by radiation sterilization, and the second module 72 is sterilized by gas sterilization), the first module 71 and the second module 72 are fixed inside the accommodating cavity 11 respectively, and then subsequently packaged and shipped.

[0056] like Figure 2 As shown, an implantation port 13 is provided at one end of the housing 1 along the first direction. When in use, the user places the end with the implantation port 13 against the skin surface so that the skin surface covers the implantation port 13, and then triggers the implantation device to complete the implantation of the sensor 724.

[0057] In the prior art, in some monitoring units, the sensor module and the transmitter module are stacked up and down, that is, the projections of the two in the up and down directions overlap, which increases the overall height (thickness) of the monitoring unit housing and produces obvious bulges in the appearance. As a result, after the monitoring unit is pasted and fixed on the user's skin surface, it is very easy to rub against the user's clothes, especially in the abdomen, upper arms and other parts. In addition, the surface area of ​​the attachment on the bottom surface of the monitoring unit is also small, which directly affects the contact area between the attachment and the skin surface. On the one hand, it makes the pasting stability poor, and at the same time, it cannot fit the curvature of the skin surface well, so it is easy to fall off. On the other hand, the pressure distribution of the monitoring unit on the skin surface is relatively concentrated, and the local pressure is relatively large, which is easy to cause discomfort when worn for a long time.

[0058] The present application does not limit the assembly method of the first module 71 and the second module 72. In one embodiment, Figures 2 to 5As shown, during the assembly process of the first module 71 and the second module 72, the second module 72 remains in position, and the first module 71 moves toward the direction close to the first module 71 to complete the assembly of the two. Alternatively, the first module 71 remains stationary, and the second module 72 moves toward the direction close to the second module 72 to complete the assembly. Alternatively, the first module 71 and the second module 72 each move toward the direction close to each other to complete the assembly.

[0059] As a preferred implementation of the present application, Figure 5 , Figure 6 As shown, the projections of the first module 71 and the second module 72 along the first direction have no overlap.

[0060] It should be noted that, in the present application, the monitoring unit 7 has an initial state in which the first module 71 and the second module 72 are arranged separately, and an assembled state in which the first module 71 and the second module 72 are assembled. Regardless of the initial state or the assembled state, the projections of the first module 71 and the second module 72 along the first direction do not overlap. Figure 5 , Figure 6 The first module 71 and the second module 72 are in an unassembled state.

[0061] After the first module 71 and the second module 72 are assembled, the overall height of the monitoring unit 7 is directly and effectively reduced, and the probability of friction with clothing after wearing is reduced. At the same time, the surface area of ​​the bottom of the monitoring unit 7 is increased, and the distribution of colloids on the surface of the attachment 73 is optimized to resist shear force, so that the anti-twist performance of the monitoring unit 7 is improved, and it can be more firmly attached to the skin surface and better fit the curvature of the skin surface, thereby improving the adhesion stability of the monitoring unit 7 to the skin surface.

[0062] In addition, the pressure distribution of the monitoring unit 7 on the skin surface is more uniform, which can reduce local pressure and is particularly suitable for long-term wearing, thereby improving wearing comfort.

[0063] Furthermore, the electronic components in the module will generate a certain amount of heat during operation, and the two modules have no overlap, which is more conducive to heat dissipation, thereby avoiding excessive temperature rise in the monitoring unit 7 locally and causing discomfort to the user.

[0064] It should be noted that the present application does not limit the assembly direction of the first module 71 and the second module 72. In a preferred embodiment, Figures 2 to 7 As shown, the first module 71 and the second module 72 are spaced apart along the second direction, and at least one of the first module 71 and the second module 72 moves along the second direction to complete the assembly of the first module 71 and the second module 72, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0065] Preferably, the second direction is a direction perpendicular to the axis of the housing 1 .

[0066] The first module 71 and the second module 72 are assembled in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. On the one hand, it can avoid that the two modules will have a large collision and extrusion force in the first direction under the driving force of the driving unit 4 in the first direction, thereby generating a large vibration or shaking, and avoid the hidden danger of unstable structural connection and electrical connection due to severe collision. On the other hand, after the first module 71 and the second module 72 are assembled in the second direction, it is more helpful to achieve non-overlapping projections of the two in the first direction.

[0067] In a preferred embodiment of this embodiment, Figure 2 As shown, the monitoring unit 7 has an initial state and an assembled state. In the initial state, the first module 71 and the second module 72 are spaced apart. In the assembled state, the first module 71 and the second module 72 are assembled. In the initial state, the first module 71 and the second module 72 are at the same height in the first direction.

[0068] In the initial state, the first module 71 and the second module 72 are arranged at the same horizontal height, so that the assembly of the two along the second direction is simpler and more reliable. After the implantation action is triggered, the first module 71 and the second module 72 are assembled in a direction perpendicular to the axis of the shell 1, and then move together along the first direction to perform the implantation action.

[0069] It should be noted that the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 can be assembled by moving in a single direction, the second direction, as in the above-mentioned embodiment. They can also be assembled by moving in other directions, as long as there is a displacement in the second direction. For example, in another embodiment, during the assembly process, the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 have a displacement in both the first direction and the second direction, that is, they move in an inclined direction so as to be close to each other to complete the assembly.

[0070] In a specific example, the first module 71 and the second module 72 both move in the first direction and also move in the second direction toward the central axis of the housing 1 , so that the two are assembled with an inclined motion trajectory.

[0071] In another specific example, in the initial state, the first module 71 and the second module 72 are at different heights in the first direction, that is, they are at different horizontal heights. For example, the second module 72 is higher than the first module 71. During the assembly process, the second module 72 moves along the first direction while also moving along the second direction toward the central axis of the housing 1, thereby completing the assembly with the first module 71 below.

[0072] Of course, in other embodiments, the first module 71 and the second module 72 may also be assembled along the first direction, which is not limited here.

[0073] Preferably, the first module 71 includes a data transmission unit, the second module 72 includes a data acquisition unit, and the first module 71 moves toward the direction close to the second module 72 to complete the assembly of the data transmission unit and the data acquisition unit.

[0074] It can be understood that the data acquisition unit is the sensor 724, the data transmission unit of the first module 71 is suitable for irradiation sterilization, and the data acquisition unit of the second module 72 is suitable for gas sterilization. After the two modules are sterilized in different ways, the first module 71 and the second module 72 are fixed inside the accommodating cavity 11 respectively, and then subsequently packaged and shipped. After the implantation action is triggered, the two are assembled to form a complete monitoring unit 7, so that they can work normally.

[0075] Meanwhile, the second module 72 is fixed with the puncture unit 5 , and the second module 72 remains stationary during the assembly process, thereby ensuring the position stability of the puncture unit 5 .

[0076] In one embodiment, the first module 71 also includes a data processing unit, wherein the data processing unit can be arranged inside the first module 71 or outside the first module 71, such as a mobile device such as a mobile phone, which is not limited here.

[0077] It should be noted that the present application does not limit the driving mode of the driving unit 4, and it can be manually driven, that is, the user manually drives the driving unit 4 to move along the first direction. Preferably, Figure 2 , Figure 3 , Figure 8 As shown, the driving unit 4 includes a booster spring 41 and a driving member 42. The booster spring 41 abuts between the inner wall of the housing 1 and the driving member 42. The power of the driving member 42 is provided by the booster spring 41. In the initial state, the driving member 42 is locked inside the housing 1. At this time, the booster spring 41 is in a compressed state. When the user triggers the unlocking, the booster spring 41 pushes the driving member 42 under its own elastic force, so that the driving member 42 moves along the first direction to perform the implantation action. This method not only realizes automatic implantation, but also uses the booster spring 41 to drive, and can better control the movement speed of the driving member 42, making it more uniform, and the movement direction is more stable, avoiding jamming during movement, thereby reducing shaking and alleviating the user's pain during implantation.

[0078] Furthermore, if Figure 2As shown, the inner wall of the housing 1 and / or the driving member 42 is provided with a limiting groove 12, and the end of the booster spring 41 is placed in the limiting groove 12. The limiting groove 12 can limit the end of the booster spring 41, so that the booster spring 41 always deforms along its own axial direction and provides a stable force along the first direction to the driving member 42. Specifically, as Figure 2 As shown, both the driving member 42 and the housing 1 are provided with limiting grooves 12 , so that both ends of the boosting spring 41 are located in the limiting grooves 12 .

[0079] The present application does not limit the method for driving the first module 71 and the second module 72 to complete the assembly. As an embodiment, the driving unit 4 includes a driving member 42, and the driving member 42 is provided with a driving inclined surface. During the movement of the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 along the first direction, the driving inclined surface can drive the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 to deviate in a direction close to each other.

[0080] It should be noted that the inclination direction of the driving inclined plane is different according to the relative position of the driving member 42 and the monitoring unit 7. For example, in one embodiment, the driving member 42 is located above the monitoring unit 7, and a driving inclined plane is provided on the lower side of the driving member 42, and the driving inclined plane is inclined from the first direction to gradually away from the central axis of the accommodating chamber 11.

[0081] When the driving member 42 moves in the first direction, the driving inclined surface contacts the first module 71 and / or the second module 72, so that the force in the first direction is converted into a force perpendicular to the first direction through the driving inclined surface, thereby pushing the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 closer to each other to complete the assembly. Preferably, the driving inclined surface contacts the outer side wall of the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 to push them in the direction close to the central axis of the housing 1.

[0082] Of course, in another embodiment, a slope structure inclined from the first direction gradually away from the central axis of the accommodating chamber 11 can be set in the first module 71 and / or the second module 72, and the slope structure can contact the driving member 42, so that the driving member 42 can also generate a lateral thrust thereon.

[0083] In another embodiment, the driving member 42 includes a pushing structure located on one lateral side of the monitoring unit 7, and a driving slope is provided on the pushing structure, and the driving slope is inclined from the first direction to gradually approach the central axis of the accommodating cavity 11, so as to push the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 toward the direction close to the central axis of the housing 1 while moving along the first direction. The pushing structure can be a pushing device such as a spring, and when the user triggers the implant device, the pushing structure is also triggered to form a pushing force on the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 to drive the two to assemble.

[0084] In the above-mentioned embodiments, the driving member 42 is in direct contact with the monitoring unit 7 and thus directly drives the monitoring unit 7 , which can improve the transmission efficiency and improve the movement smoothness and stability of the first module 71 and the second module 72 .

[0085] As another implementation mode of the present application, Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the driving unit 4 includes a driving member 42 and a transmission member 44. The transmission member 44 is arranged between the driving member 42 and the monitoring unit 7. The driving member 42 can drive the transmission member 44 to move to push the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 to achieve assembly between the two.

[0086] In this embodiment, the driving member 42 drives the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 through the transmission member 44 to achieve indirect drive. Specifically, in one embodiment, an inclined surface structure may be provided between the driving member 42 and / or the transmission member 44 so that the two are in contact through the inclined surface, thereby causing the driving force of the driving member 42 along the first direction to form a thrust perpendicular to the first direction on the transmission member 44, thereby causing the transmission member 44 to push the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 to move and complete assembly.

[0087] Preferably, if Figures 2 to 5 As shown, the implant device also includes a guide member 6, which is arranged inside the accommodating cavity 11. The guide member 6 and / or the transmission member 44 are provided with a guide slope 61 which is inclined from the first direction to gradually approach the central axis of the accommodating cavity 11. During the movement of the driving member 42 along the first direction, the guide slope 61 can drive the transmission member 44 to move to push the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 to offset in the direction close to each other.

[0088] Specifically, the driving member 42 can drive the transmission member 44 to move together. When the transmission member 44 moves along the first direction, it is guided by the guide slope 61 and moves in a direction perpendicular to the first direction, thereby pushing the first module 71 and / or the second module 72 to move.

[0089] Preferably, if Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the transmission member 44 is also provided with a matching inclined surface that matches with the guide inclined surface 61 .

[0090] Furthermore, if Figure 3 , Figure 4 As shown, the transmission member 44 includes a guide portion 443 , and the driving member 42 is provided with a guide groove 421 . The guide groove 421 extends along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

[0091] The guide groove 421 guides the movement of the transmission member 44 along the second direction, so that the transmission member 44 moves toward the second direction along the guide groove 421 during the movement along the first direction.

[0092] Specifically, Figures 3 to 5 As shown, the transmission member 44 further includes a force-bearing portion 442 and a pushing portion 441, and the driving member 42 has a force-transmitting portion 422, and the force-bearing portion 442 and the force-transmitting portion 422 overlap in the first direction, so that when the driving member 42 moves along the first direction, the force-transmitting portion 422 pushes the force-bearing portion 442 to make the transmission member 44 move along the first direction together. The pushing portion 441 is located on one side of the outer periphery of the first module 71 and / or the second module 72, and at least partially surrounds the first module 71 and / or the second module 72, so as to increase the contact area between the transmission member 44 and the first module 71 and / or the second module 72, and apply a stable thrust thereto.

[0093] In the embodiment where both the first module 71 and the second module 72 can be moved to complete the assembly, the pusher 441 is arranged on both sides of the monitoring unit 7 in the radial direction of the housing 1. Figure 2 , Figure 3 As shown, in one embodiment, during the assembly of the monitoring unit 7, the second module 72 remains stationary, the first module 71 moves toward the second module 72, and the second module 72 and the transmission member 44 are arranged on both sides of the first module 71. Figure 2 As shown, the driving member 42 has a limiting portion 45 , the limiting portion 45 abuts against the outer wall of the first module 71 for limiting position, and the limiting portion 45 is arranged opposite to the transmission member 44 .

[0094] Preferably, if Figure 4 , Figure 5 As shown, the transmission member 44 is an arc-shaped structure, with multiple guide parts 443 arranged at intervals in the extension direction, and a force-bearing part 442 is formed between two adjacent guide parts 443. The driving member 42 is provided with a guide groove 421 corresponding to each guide part 443, and multiple force transmission parts 422 correspond to the force-bearing part 442 one by one.

[0095] As a preference, Figure 2 As shown, the guide member 6 is fixed to one end of the shell 1 along the first direction (the end provided with the implantation port 13), and has an extension portion 63 extending in a direction opposite to the first direction, the extension portion 63 is located on the outer side of the monitoring unit 7 in the radial direction of the shell 1, the guide slope 61 is provided on the extension portion 63, the bottom surface of the monitoring unit 7 is provided with an attachment 73, and the extension portion 63 has an avoidance groove 62 for avoiding the attachment 73 to prevent the attachment 73 from wrinkling and affecting the adhesion stability.

[0096] Preferably, attachments 73 are provided on the bottom surfaces of the first module 71 and the second module 72 .

[0097] As a preferred embodiment of the present application, Figure 8As shown, the implant device also includes an unlocking member 2, the driving unit 4 includes a locking portion 46, the housing 1 includes a stop portion 14, the locking portion 46 cooperates with the stop portion 14 to limit the movement of the driving unit 4, the unlocking member 2 is arranged at one end of the housing 1 along a first direction, and can move along the first direction to apply force to the stop portion 14 or the locking portion 46 to disengage the two.

[0098] Preferably, an opening is provided at one end of the housing 1, and the unlocking member 2 passes through the opening, so that it is partially located outside the housing 1 and partially located inside the housing 1. Preferably, the unlocking member 2 is a button, and the cross-sectional area of ​​the unlocking member 2 is smaller than the cross-sectional area of ​​the accommodating cavity 11, so that the end of the housing 1 also has a wall surface surrounding the outer periphery of the unlocking member 2, thereby realizing a miniaturized design of the unlocking member 2. Of course, the end of the housing 1 can also be completely opened to form an opening, so that the unlocking member 2 can be directly guided by the inner peripheral surface of the accommodating cavity 11 and move along the first direction.

[0099] Specifically, Figure 8 As shown, the stop portion 14 is a snap-fit ​​groove extending along the first direction at the end of the housing 1, and the locking portion 46 is a hook arranged on the drive unit 4, which extends into the snap-fit ​​groove to form a lock, and the unlocking member 2 is provided with an unlocking inclined surface 21. When the unlocking member 2 moves along the first direction, the unlocking inclined surface 21 abuts against the hook to make it fall out of the snap-fit ​​groove, thereby completing the unlocking of the drive unit 4.

[0100] Preferably, if Figure 4 , Figure 8 As shown, the driving unit 4 is further provided with an elastic rib 47 , one end of the elastic rib 47 is fixed and the other end is free, and the locking portion 46 is provided at the free end of the elastic rib 47 .

[0101] Of course, the stopper 14 may also be configured as a hook, and the locking portion 46 may be configured as a corresponding engaging groove, or both the stopper 14 and the locking portion 46 may be hooks, which is not limited here.

[0102] Preferably, if Figure 2 , Figure 6 , Figure 8 As shown, the implantation device further includes a puncture unit 5 disposed in the accommodating cavity 11 , the puncture unit 5 includes a puncture needle 53 , the second module 72 is provided with a through hole 721 , the puncture unit 5 is fixed to the second module 72 and the puncture needle 53 passes through the through hole 721 .

[0103] The puncture unit 5 is assembled with the second module 72 in advance, so that the contact needle of the sensor 724 of the second module 72 can be placed in the puncture needle 53 in advance, thereby eliminating the step of assembling the puncture needle 53 and the contact needle of the sensor 724 during the implantation process, thereby improving the implantation efficiency. At the same time, since the puncture unit 5 is fixed to the second module 72, during the assembly of the first module 71 and the second module 72, if the second module 72 moves, the puncture unit 5 can also move synchronously with it, thereby avoiding relative movement between the two and misalignment in the first direction, resulting in the puncture needle 53 and the through port being unable to be aligned and implanted.

[0104] Preferably, the driving unit 4 is provided with a guide channel 43, and the puncture unit 5 further includes a needle seat 52, which is located in the guide channel 43 to guide the movement of the puncture unit 5. Specifically, a tension spring 51 is provided in the guide channel 43, and one end of the tension spring 51 is fixed to the puncture unit 5. When the puncture unit 5 moves to the end of the stroke along the first direction, the contact needle of the sensor 724 has been implanted under the skin of the user, and the tension spring 51 is in an extended state, and the puncture unit 5 is triggered to unlock, so that the needle is withdrawn in a direction opposite to the first direction.

[0105] In a preferred embodiment, Figure 2 , Figure 8 As shown, the implant device further includes a seal 8 , the second module 72 includes a sensor 724 , the seal 8 abuts against the bottom surface of the second module 72 to form a sealed cavity 81 , and the sensor 724 and the puncture needle 53 are at least partially located in the sealed cavity 81 .

[0106] The seal 8 cooperates with the bottom surface of the monitoring unit 7 to form a sealed cavity 81, and the contact needle of the sensor 724 and at least part of the puncture needle 53 are located in the sealed cavity 81, so that before the seal 8 is removed, the needle head of the puncture needle 53 and the contact needle of the sensor 724 are both in a sterile environment isolated from the outside world.

[0107] The seal 8 may abut against the bottom surface of the second module 72, or may partially abut against the bottom surface of the first module 71 and partially abut against the bottom surface of the second module 72. Preferably, the bottom surface of the monitoring unit 7 has an attachment 73, and the attachment 73 is provided with an avoidance area without colloid for abutting against the seal 8.

[0108] In a preferred embodiment, the implant device further comprises a bottom shell 3, which is detachably fixed to the end of the housing 1 to cover the accommodating cavity 11. In one embodiment, the bottom shell 3 has a convex rib 31 protruding toward the monitoring unit 7, and the convex rib 31 abuts against the bottom surface of the monitoring unit 7 and surrounds the puncture needle 53 to form a sealing member 8. In another embodiment, the sealing member 8 and the bottom shell 3 are independent structures, preferably, as shown in FIG. Figure 2As shown, the bottom shell 3 is provided with a limiting wall, which surrounds the outer circumference of the sealing member 8 to limit the sealing member 8 .

[0109] As a preferred embodiment of the present application, the second module 72 includes a sensor 724 and a battery. When the first module 71 and the second module 72 are assembled, the battery and the first module 71 are electrically connected.

[0110] Before the first module 71 and the second module 72 are assembled, the battery and the second module 72 are also separated, and the battery and the electronic components on the first module 71 are not electrically connected. This can reduce the discharge of the battery before the user uses it, increase the storage time, ensure the power storage of the battery, and after the user implants it, it can have a longer battery life and improve the user experience.

[0111] Furthermore, if Figure 7 As shown, a first electrical connection portion 712 is provided on a side of the first module 71 facing the second module 72, and a second electrical connection portion 723 is provided on a side of the second module 72 facing the first module 71, and the first electrical connection portion 712 and the second electrical connection portion 723 are coupled. When the first module 71 and the second module 72 complete the structural connection, the first electrical connection portion 712 and the second electrical connection portion 723 also complete the coupling to achieve electrical connection.

[0112] Specifically, Figure 7 As shown, the first electrical connection part 712 is arranged on the side wall of the first module 71, and the second electrical connection part 723 is arranged on the side wall of the second module 72, and the two are coupled along the second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction. So that the direction of electrical coupling is consistent with the direction of structural connection, the first module 71 and the second module 72 can synchronously complete the structural connection and electrical connection. Preferably, the first module 71 and the second module 72 can also move along the second direction to complete the assembly, and then complete the structural connection and electrical connection during the movement without additional operation.

[0113] Specifically, Figure 6 , Figure 7 As shown, a mounting notch matching the shape of the second module 72 is provided on one side of the first module 71, and the second module 72 is installed in the mounting notch in a direction perpendicular to the first direction. A positioning groove 722 is provided on one of the inner wall of the mounting notch and / or the outer wall of the second module 72, and a positioning protrusion 711 matching the positioning groove 722 is provided on the other of the two to play a positioning role in the installation of the two.

[0114] In one embodiment, the implant device further includes a shielding member disposed at one end of the housing 1, and the shielding member and the housing 1 together configure the accommodating cavity 11 into a sealed space. Thus, after the components are installed in the accommodating cavity 11, the housing 1 is sterilized as a whole, and after the sterilization is completed, the accommodating cavity 11 is sealed by the shielding member to form a sterile environment inside.

[0115] The shielding member may be an end cover, or a sealing film fixed at one end of the housing 1, etc., which is not limited here.

[0116] Preferably, if Figure 2 , Figure 8 As shown, the implant device includes a bottom shell 3, which is detachably connected to the outer shell 1 to cover the accommodating cavity 11. After the bottom shell 3 covers the accommodating cavity 11, it can cooperate with the outer shell 1 to close the accommodating cavity 11, and at this time, the bottom shell 3 constitutes a shielding member. Of course, the bottom shell 3 can also only shield the accommodating cavity 11 without forming a seal for the accommodating cavity 11, which is not limited here.

[0117] Before use, the user removes the bottom shell 3 from the outer shell 1 to form an implantation port 13 at one end of the outer shell 1 that is connected to the accommodating cavity 11, then places the end of the outer shell 1 against the skin surface to cover the implantation port 13, and then triggers the implantation device.

[0118] The present embodiment does not limit the disassembly method of the bottom shell 3. For example, the bottom shell 3 can be separated from the outer shell 1 by moving along a first direction, or the bottom shell 3 can be threadedly connected to the outer shell 1 and separated from the outer shell 1 by rotating the bottom shell 3. This is not limited here.

[0119] Anything not described in this application can be achieved by adopting or drawing on existing technologies.

[0120] The various embodiments in this specification are described in a progressive manner, and the same or similar parts between the various embodiments can be referenced to each other, and each embodiment focuses on the differences from other embodiments.

[0121] The above is only an embodiment of the present application and is not intended to limit the present application. For those skilled in the art, the present application may have various changes and variations. Any modification, equivalent replacement, improvement, etc. made within the spirit and principle of the present application should be included in the scope of the claims of the present application.

Claims

1. An implantable device for an analyte sensor, characterized in that: include: A housing, wherein the housing is provided with a receiving cavity; A monitoring unit is disposed in the accommodating cavity, wherein the monitoring unit comprises a first module and a second module, wherein the first module and the second module are arranged at an interval; and A driving unit, wherein the driving unit is disposed in the accommodating cavity and is configured to drive the monitoring unit to move along a first direction; Wherein, when the driving unit drives the monitoring unit to move along the first direction, at least one of the first module and the second module moves toward the other so that the first module and the second module are assembled.

2. The implant device according to claim 1, characterized in that The projections of the first module and the second module along the first direction have no overlap.

3. The implant device according to claim 1, characterized in that The first module and the second module are spaced apart along a second direction, and at least one of the first module and the second module moves along the second direction to complete the assembly of the first module and the second module, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

4. The implant device according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: The first module includes a data transmission unit, the second module includes a data acquisition unit, and the first module moves toward a direction close to the second module so that the data transmission unit and the data acquisition unit are assembled.

5. The implant device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The monitoring unit has an initial state and an assembled state. In the initial state, the first module and the second module are spaced apart. In the assembled state, the first module and the second module are assembled. In the initial state, the first module and the second module are at the same height in the first direction.

6. The implant device according to claim 1, characterized in that The driving unit comprises a driving member, wherein the driving member is provided with a driving inclined surface, and during the movement of the first module and / or the second module along the first direction, the driving inclined surface can drive the first module and / or the second module to deviate in a direction close to each other.

7. The implant device according to claim 1 or 6, characterized in that: The driving unit includes a driving member and a transmission member, wherein the transmission member is disposed between the driving member and the monitoring unit, and the driving member can drive the transmission member to move so as to push the first module and / or the second module to move to realize assembly therebetween.

8. The implant device according to claim 7, characterized in that The implant device also includes a guide member, which is arranged inside the accommodating cavity. The guide member and / or the transmission member are provided with a guide inclined surface inclined from the first direction to gradually approach the central axis of the accommodating cavity. During the movement of the driving member along the first direction, the guide inclined surface can drive the transmission member to move to push the first module and / or the second module to offset in a direction approaching each other.

9. The implant device according to claim 7, characterized in that: The transmission member includes a guide portion, and the driving member is provided with a guide groove, wherein the guide groove extends along a second direction, and the second direction is perpendicular to the first direction.

10. The implant device according to claim 1, characterized in that The implant device also includes an unlocking member, the driving unit includes a locking portion, and the housing includes a stop portion, the locking portion cooperates with the stop portion to limit the movement of the driving unit, and the unlocking member is arranged at one end of the housing along the first direction, and can move along the first direction to apply force to the stop portion or the locking portion to disengage the two.

11. The implant device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The implantation device further comprises a puncture unit disposed in the accommodating cavity, the puncture unit comprises a puncture needle, the second module is provided with a through hole, the puncture unit is fixed to the second module and the puncture needle passes through the through hole.

12. The implant device according to claim 11, characterized in that The implant device further comprises a sealing member, the second module comprises a sensor, the sealing member abuts against the bottom surface of the second module to form a sealed cavity, and the sensor and the puncture needle are at least partially located in the sealed cavity.

13. The implant device according to claim 1, characterized in that The second module includes a sensor and a battery. When the second module is assembled with the first module, the battery is electrically connected to the first module.

14. The implant device according to claim 13, characterized in that A first electrical connection portion is disposed on a side of the first module facing the second module, and a second electrical connection portion is disposed on a side of the second module facing the first module. The first electrical connection portion and the second electrical connection portion are coupled.

15. The implant device according to claim 1, characterized in that The implant device further comprises a shielding member arranged at one end of the shell, and the shielding member and the shell together configure the accommodating cavity into a sealed space.

16. The implant device according to claim 1, characterized in that The implant device comprises a bottom shell, which is detachably connected to the outer shell to cover the accommodating cavity.

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