Device and system of blood collection, and method thereof
US10136848B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | May 20, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 27, 2018 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 20, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/150229
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for collecting a blood sample is provided. The device includes a collection unit, at least one capillary tube, a vacuum connector, and a storage unit. The collection unit has a top window for receiving the blood sample, a top surface, and a channel communicated with the top window. The at least one capillary tube is disposed in the collection unit and has a top end adjacent to the top window of the collection unit. The vacuum connector extends from the collection unit and communicates with the channel to provide a negative pressure by removing air in the channel. The storage unit is disposed under the collection unit for storing the blood sample.
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