A moisture sensor is disclosed which measures cumulative exposure to moisture. The moisture sensor comprises a matrix having a hygroscopic material, a first reagent, and a second reagent which interact only in the presence of water to produce a detectable, irreversible change in the matrix to provide a moisture indication. The moisture sensor may be incorporated with a disposable diagnostic device, whereby a method for preventing the use of such a disposable diagnostic device if exposed to excessive cumulative humidity is also disclosed.
申请公布号
WO2009015873(A2)
申请公布日期
2009.02.05
申请号
WO2008EP06263
申请日期
2008.07.30
申请人
ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS GMBH;F. HOFFMANN-LA ROCHE AG;DEMOOR, COLETTE, PAMELA;SINHA, ASHOK;GIBBONS, IAN