Method and System for Sterilizing an Analyte Sensor

Abstract

In one aspect, there is provided assembling an analyte sensor with an analyte sensor insertion device, packaging the assembled analyte sensor and sensor insertion device in a substantially airtight seal, and irradiating the packaged assembled analyte sensor and sensor insertion device at a predetermined dose using one or more electron beam accelerators.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A method of sterilizing a glucose sensor, the method comprising:
 assembling a glucose sensor with a sensor mounting unit and a sensor delivery unit, where the glucose sensor comprises at least one electrode, an enzyme area, and a glucose diffusion limiting area, the sensor delivery unit comprises a housing and a metal sharp, and the sensor mounting unit comprises an adhesive; and   irradiating the assembly with a predetermined dose level and/or for a predetermined time period to sterilize the assembly.