ANALYTE MONITORING AND FLUID DISPENSING SYSTEM

摘要

Disclosed is a skin adherable device for delivering therapeutic fluid into a body of a patient. The device includes a monitoring apparatus, a dispensing apparatus, and a tip for delivering the therapeutic fluid into the body of the patient and for monitoring bodily analyte in the body of the patient. The dispensing apparatus may continuously deliver the therapeutic fluid to the body of the patient and the monitoring apparatus may continuously monitor bodily analytes of the patient.

主权项

1. A two-part patch unit comprising:
a disposable part comprising a first housing containing therewithin:
a reservoir containing therapeutic fluid for delivery;a delivery tube; andan energy supply; and a reusable part comprising a second housing containing therewithin:
a driving mechanism;a monitoring apparatus for monitoring an analyte level and comprising an electrochemical sensing mechanism; anda processor-controller; and a cradle unit comprising:
a first surface receiving the disposable part and the reusable part; anda second surface comprising an adhesive for coupling to a skin surface; and a cannula:
coupled to the delivery tube;extending through the cradle unit;comprising an outer periphery along a longitudinal length; andcomprising an opening at an end distal to the reusable part and the disposable part; and a plurality of electrodes coupled to the outer periphery of the distal end of the cannula.