Patent ID: 7079881
Filing Date: 2006-07-18
Classification: A61B,A61M,A61N,H01L

Abstract:
1. An implantable sensor assembly, comprising: a first sensor having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface having at least one electrode; a second sensor having a first surface and a second surface, the second surface having at least one electrode, the first surface of the second sensor being aligned with and directly opposing the first surface of the first sensor such that the second surfaces of the first and second sensors face out from the sensor assembly; wherein current flowing through the electrodes electrochemically reacts with at least one substance in proximity to exposed surface areas of the electrodes; and wherein the sensor assembly further includes a catalyst placed in proximity to the exposed surface areas of the electrodes for catalyzing an electrochemical reaction between the current flowing through the electrodes and at least one substance in proximity to exposed surface areas of the electrodes.