Patent ID: 8600470
Filing Date: 2013-12-03
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A method of detecting an analyte in a tissue of a subject comprising contacting the tissue of the subject with an apparatus comprising: an elongated conductive material having a protrudent end, the protrudent end comprising a sensor that detects the presence of an analyte, wherein the sensor comprises a plurality of layers including: a base layer; a plurality of electrodes disposed on the base layer; an analyte sensing layer disposed upon the electrode; an analyte modulating layer disposed on the analyte sensing layer; and a support having a proximal end and a distal end; wherein the conductive material is positioned on the support and the protrudent end of the conductive material comprising the sensor that detects the presence of an analyte: (a) protrudes beyond the distal end of the support; and (b) is positioned on the support in combination with a venous flow device and assembly means, wherein the sensor is affixed to a sensor end of the assembly means and the assembly means is adapted for coupling with the venous flow device.