Abstract: A system for installing a sensor, comprising: a puncture device comprising: a casing defining a cavity; an elongated member a sharp end; and a sensor assembly for measuring data about the body, the sensor assembly comprising: a sensing unit comprising a sensor for measuring the data and being engageable with the elongated member; a data unit for collecting the data, the data collecting unit being receivable within the cavity of the casing; and a communication cable extending between the sensing unit and the data collecting unit for transmitting the data to the data unit; wherein the sensor assembly is removably securable to the puncture device by inserting the data unit in the cavity of the casing and engaging together the sensing unit and the elongated member, the communication cable being tensed when the sensor assembly is secured to the puncture device.