Sencell is an implantable micro-sensor for real time monitoring of glucose in interstitial fluid for subcutaneous location, wireless comm.

Getting rid of the finger stick for diabetics while maintaining sufficient accuracy without calibration is a long-held industry goal and could prove a boon to patients. From 2006 - 2012 Lifecare developed the technology and prototype tested the SENCELL in lab, + 2 x PhD's. In 2013 we completed redesign of Sencell macro-cell and verified Proof of Concept. Based on this and recommendation from our Scientific Board and CMO, in 2014-16 we will complete additional innovation and pre-clinical testing of the sensor- membrane and pressure transducer technology. Miniaturization and low-priced final product are achievable according to our studies. Prior work has confirmed the working principle, but optimizations on sensor response time is needed before developing towards a prototype that will be used in animal testing towards certification of a medical product. The goal now is to develop an improved active fluid chemistry with respect to viscosity, the glucose concentration on the viscosity, and pH fluctuation. We will need to diminishing the risk of conA leakage, make a new pressure sensor packages with an improved macro cell optimized for reproducible measurements. All steps will be accompanied by a CE mark conformal project management. No other emerging technologies based on osmotic readings have been discovered so far. Glucose for the SENCELL technology is monitored in the extracellular fluid ? not blood. The overall goal of the Lifecare Sencell is a miniaturized product detection system consisting of two basic units; the injectable sensor and the readout unit. The sensor is shaped for subcutaneous insertion ? and detects the glucose levels in the interstitial fluidics. Glucose data is transmitted wirelessly to the outside reader at pre-set intervals to meet the preferred requirements for continuous monitoring.The injectable sensor consists of the electric pressure sensor, the sensing cavity/chamber, the semipermeable membrane, the AISIC and the RFID communication