CPC A61B 5/14503 (2013.01) [A61B 5/14532 (2013.01); A61B 5/291 (2021.01); A61B 5/6833 (2013.01); A61B 5/6848 (2013.01); A61B 5/6898 (2013.01); A61B 2560/0406 (2013.01); A61B 2560/0431 (2013.01); A61B 2560/0462 (2013.01); A61B 2560/063 (2013.01); A61B 2562/164 (2013.01)] | 10 Claims |
8. A method comprising:
obtaining a wearable biosensor comprising:
a housing comprising a first surface defining a first opening, and a second surface opposite the first surface, the second surface defining a second opening, the first and second openings defining a substantially unobstructed pathway through the housing, the first surface configured to be coupled to a skin of a wearer;
a biosensor wire partially disposed within the housing and having an exterior portion extending through the first opening;
a hollow insertion needle positioned within the pathway and extending through the first opening, the hollow insertion needle at least partially encircling the biosensor wire; and
a biosensor retention feature collapsible against the first surface of the housing, the biosensor retention feature encircling and contacting the hollow insertion needle;
applying the wearable biosensor to a wearer's skin comprising:
inserting the hollow insertion needle into the wearer's skin through a puncture,
inserting the biosensor wire through the puncture, and
pressing the housing against the wearer's skin and collapsing the biosensor retention feature against the housing; and
withdrawing the hollow insertion needle from the wearer's skin and the housing.
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