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Enhanced interstitial fluid collection

US5879367A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateSep 8, 1995
Grant dateMar 9, 1999
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Expiry dateSep 8, 2015

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2562/0295
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sampling apparatus for interstitial fluid includes a pressure ring surrounding a collection needle. The pressure ring and needle are movable relative to one another for the ring to first engage a patient's skin surface prior to insertion of the needle.

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