Abstract: A packaging assembly comprises a case configured to contain a plurality of injection devices for delivering a medicament; a lid coupled to the case and movable between an open position and a closed position; a countdown timer configured to monitor a time remaining to a scheduled time; a sensor configured to output a signal representative of a change in position of the lid from the closed position to the open position; a reminder alert configured to activate once the scheduled time has been reached, and deactivate based on the signal received from the sensor; and a reset input device; wherein the packaging assembly is configured to respond to operation of the reset input device by a user to set the scheduled time.

Abstract: A packaging assembly comprises a case configured to at least partially contain a plurality of injection devices for delivering a medicament; a light sensor configured to detect light incident on the packaging assembly; and a status indicator configured to generate an output which indicates a status of the packaging assembly conditional on an intensity of light detected by the light sensor exceeding a threshold light intensity.

Abstract: The invention provides for a medical system comprising a control unit and a medical appliance. The medical appliance comprises: a first processor and a monitoring system for measuring an analyte concentration subcutaneously. The control unit comprises a second processor and a second memory with a persistent partition and an application partition containing a medical application and application data comprising a medical data entry. The medical application backs up the application data as archived data in the persistent partition. The first processor is programmed to: record the analyte concentration, generate the medical data entry using the analyte concentration, and transfer the medical data entry to the control unit. The second memory further contains an operating system operable for de-installing the medical application without deleting the archived data.

Abstract: The invention concerns a test element analytical system for the analytical examination of a sample, especially a body fluid, comprising at least one test element with one or more measuring zones and contact areas located on the test element, in particular electrodes or conductor paths, the sample to be examined being brought into the measuring zone to carry out an analysis in order to determine a characteristic measured quantity for the analysis, and an evaluation instrument with a test element holder for positioning the test element in a measuring position and a measuring device for measuring the characteristic change, the test element holder containing contact elements with contact areas which enable an electrical contact between the contact areas of the test element and the contact areas of the test element holder, characterized in that one of these contact areas is provided with an electrically conductive hard material surface.

Abstract: The invention concerns a test element analytical system for the analytical examination of a sample, especially a body fluid, comprising at least one test element with one or more measuring zones and contact areas located on the test element, in particular electrodes or conductor paths, the sample to be examined being brought into the measuring zone to carry out an analysis in order to determine a characteristic measured quantity for the analysis, and an evaluation instrument with a test element holder for positioning the test element in a measuring position and a measuring device for measuring the characteristic change, the test element holder containing contact elements with contact areas which enable an electrical contact between the contact areas of the test element and the contact areas of the test element holder, characterized in that one of these contact areas is provided with an electrically conductive hard material surface.

Abstract: An analysis device for analysis of a sample on a test element is provided that comprises at least one component configured to make electrical contact with at least one other component for electrical transmission therebetween. The at least one component generally comprises an injection-molded circuit mount, also called an MID, or molded interconnect device.

Abstract: The invention concerns a test element analytical system for the analytical examination of a sample, especially a body fluid, comprising at least one test element with one or more measuring zones and contact areas located on the test element, in particular electrodes or conductor paths, the sample to be examined being brought into the measuring zone to carry out an analysis in order to determine a characteristic measured quantity for the analysis, and an evaluation instrument with a test element holder for positioning the test element in a measuring position and a measuring device for measuring the characteristic change, the test element holder containing contact elements with contact areas which enable an electrical contact between the contact areas of the test element and the contact areas of the test element holder, characterized in that one of these contact areas is provided with an electrically conductive hard material surface.

Abstract: A blood glucose measuring device and method for transmitting measured bG values to an external device such as a computer with improved data integrity for greater reliability is disclosed. The measuring device comprises a measuring means for determining measured blood glucose values, a measured value memory in which the measured blood glucose values are stored, a data interface that is configured for a data exchange with an external data reading apparatus, and a data file system which comprises a data reading application which can be accessed by the external data reading apparatus in order to read the stored measured blood glucose values, wherein the data system file further comprises a test application that is configured to execute an integrity test for the data reading application by forming a current digital signature for the data reading application and comparing this with a digital test signature provided in the data file system.

Abstract: An electrical connection system for an analysis system and a method for analysis of a liquid sample on an analytical test element using the described analysis system are disclosed. The analysis system provides an evaluation appliance for evaluation of electrical signals, a test element holder for holding and positioning of an analytical test element in a measurement position, and an electrical contact element which makes electrical contact with an electrical contact surface of an analytical test element to produce an electrical connection between the contact surface and the evaluation appliance. The contact element is moved by means such that contact with the electrical contact surface of the test element is made when the test element holder is in the measurement position.

Abstract: An analysis device for analysis of a sample on a test element is provided that comprises at least one component configured to make electrical contact with at least one other component for electrical transmission therebetween. The at least one component generally comprises an injection-molded circuit mount, also called an MID, or molded interconnect device.

Abstract: An analysis device is provided comprising a housing having at least two housing parts, a measuring unit and a processor provided therein for purposes of the functionality of the analysis device and generation of analysis data, wherein the device comprises a lock element for producing a generally fixed mechanical connection between the at least two housing parts. Providing such a lock element allows the analysis device to be checked for quality control and/or functionality purposes before the lock element is fitted to the housing, and if the device requires service or repair as a result of such checks then the housing can be reopened without damage to the housing or other aspects of the device. Once the lock element is fitted into a locked position for locking the housing together, subsequent reopening of the housing causes structural effects, including damage or destruction, to either or both of the lock element and the housing or housing parts, ensuring that such reopening becomes apparent to the user.

Abstract: An electrical connection system for an analysis system and a method for analysis of a liquid sample on an analytical test element using the described analysis system are disclosed. The analysis system provides an evaluation appliance for evaluation of electrical signals, a test element holder for holding and positioning of an analytical test element in a measurement position, and an electrical contact element which makes electrical contact with an electrical contact surface of an analytical test element to produce an electrical connection between the contact surface and the evaluation appliance. The contact element is moved by means such that contact with the electrical contact surface of the test element is made when the test element holder is in the measurement position.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rapid diagnosis device with a device housing, on which there is provided a push-in opening for a test strip. The test strip is evaluated inside the rapid diagnosis device. On the device housing there is formed a housing opening, which can be closed by a cover or flap element. The cover or flap element is assigned a locking body. The locking body is formed as a spring element which comprises a clip portion, which assumes a position locking the spring element when the test strip has been pushed into the push-in opening of the rapid diagnosis device.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection system for an analysis system and a method for analysis of a liquid sample on an analytical test element using the described analysis system. The analysis system comprises an evaluation appliance for evaluation of electrical signals, a test element holder for holding and positioning of an analytical test element in a measurement position, and at least one electrical contact element configured to make electrical contact with at least one electrical contact surface of an analytical test element, and to produce an electrical connection between the contact surface and the evaluation appliance. The at least one contact element is arranged to move to contact the contact surface of a test element held either in a fixed test element holder or a moveable test element holder, such as a slide.

Abstract: An analysis device for analysis of a sample on a test element is provided that comprises at least one component configured to make electrical contact with at least one other component for electrical transmission therebetween. The at least one component generally comprises an injection-molded circuit mount, also called an MID, or molded interconnect device.

Abstract: An analysis device is provided comprising a housing having at least two housing parts, a measuring unit and a processor provided therein for purposes of the functionality of the analysis device and generation of analysis data, wherein the device comprises a lock element for producing a generally fixed mechanical connection between the at least two housing parts. Providing such a lock element allows the analysis device to be checked for quality control and/or functionality purposes before the lock element is fitted to the housing, and if the device requires service or repair as a result of such checks then the housing can be reopened without damage to the housing or other aspects of the device. Once the lock element is fitted into a locked position for locking the housing together, subsequent reopening of the housing causes structural effects, including damage or destruction, to either or both of the lock element and the housing or housing parts, ensuring that such reopening becomes apparent to the user.

Abstract: The invention concerns a test element analytical system for the analytical examination of a sample, especially a body fluid, comprising at least one test element with one or more measuring zones and contact areas located on the test element, in particular electrodes or conductor paths, the sample to be examined being brought into the measuring zone to carry out an analysis in order to determine a characteristic measured quantity for the analysis, and an evaluation instrument with a test element holder for positioning the test element in a measuring position and a measuring device for measuring the characteristic change, the test element holder containing contact elements with contact areas which enable an electrical contact between the contact areas of the test element and the contact areas of the test element holder, characterized in that one of these contact areas is provided with an electrically conductive hard material surface.

Abstract: The invention relates to an electrical connection system for an analysis system and a method for analysis of a liquid sample on an analytical test element using the described analysis system. The analysis system comprises an evaluation appliance for evaluation of electrical signals, a test element holder for holding and positioning of an analytical test element in a measurement position, and at least one electrical contact element configured to make electrical contact with at least one electrical contact surface of an analytical test element, and to produce an electrical connection between the contact surface and the evaluation appliance. The at least one contact element is arranged to move to contact the contact surface of a test element held either in a fixed test element holder or a moveable test element holder, such as a slide.

Abstract: The invention relates to a rapid diagnosis device with a device housing, on which there is provided a push-in opening for a test strip. The test strip is evaluated inside the rapid diagnosis device. On the device housing there is formed a housing opening, which can be closed by a cover or flap element. The cover or flap element is assigned a locking body. The locking body is formed as a spring element which comprises a clip portion, which assumes a position locking the spring element when the test strip has been pushed into the push-in opening of the rapid diagnosis device.