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Minimally invasive detecting device

US6091975A · kind A · utility

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Filing dateApr 1, 1998
Grant dateJul 18, 2000
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Expiry dateApr 1, 2018

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B2010/008
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An agent detecting device comprising a plate (6) having a plurality of microprotrusions (4) for piercing the skin of a patient. Each of the microprotrusions (4) having an electrode (14, 16 and 18) thereon for detecting the presence of an agent in the patient's interstitial fluid.

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