Stackable electrochemical analyte sensors, systems and methods including same

摘要

In some aspects, an analyte sensor is provided for detecting an analyte concentration level in a bio-fluid sample. The analyte sensor has a base with first and second ends, a concave recess in the first end, a second end receiving surface, and a sidewall extending between the ends. An electrode may be provided on the receiving surface with an electrochemically-active region coupled to the electrode. A conductor in electrical contact with the electrode may extend along the sidewall and may be adapted to be in electrical contact with a first contact of an analyte meter. Manufacturing methods and systems utilizing and dispensing the analyte sensors are provided, as are numerous other aspects.

主权项

1. An analyte sensor, comprising:
a base having a first end and a second end opposite from the first end, a concave recess formed in the first end, a receiving surface on the second end, and a sidewall extending between the first end and the second end; a first electrode provided proximate to the receiving surface; an active region electrically coupled with at least the first electrode; a first conductor in electrical contact with the first electrode and extending along the sidewall, the first conductor adapted to be in electrical contact with a first contact of an analyte meter; and a member having a stacking end and an entry end opposite the stacking end and a second sidewall extending between the stacking end and the entry end, the stacking end including a second concave recess which is received over the second end of the base, the member further including a second conductor having a second connecting portion which extends along the second sidewall from the entry end towards the stacking end and a second contact portion connected to the second connecting portion which is formed of an annular ring and extends in a radial direction at least partially around the second sidewall.