Method and apparatus for providing analyte sensor insertion

摘要

Devices and methods for positioning a portion of a sensor at a first predetermined location, displacing the portion of the sensor from the first predetermined location to a second predetermined location, and detecting one or signals associated with an analyte level of a patient at the second predetermined location are disclosed. Also provided are systems and kits for use in analyte monitoring.

主权项

1. A method comprising:
transcutaneously positioning a portion of a sensor at a first predetermined location under a skin layer; and coupling a data processing unit to a mounting unit such that the portion of the sensor is displaced from the first predetermined location to a second predetermined location under the skin layer when the data processing unit is coupled to the mounting unit;
wherein the first predetermined location has a first width and the second predetermined location has a second width, wherein the first width is greater than the second width.