Apparatus for fluid transport and related method thereof
US6607495B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 12, 2001 |
| Grant date | Aug 19, 2003 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 21, 2022 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61F2013/00536
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The fluid transport apparatus and related method for withdrawing fluid from, or infusing fluid to, a target. The apparatus has a fluid collection chamber that has attached thereto cutting devices. The cutting devices are used to make incisions through the wall or skin of the body or target by inserting the cutting device or devices through the wall of the body for automatically removing blood or other tissue fluids from the skin or other tissues. In the operating mode, the motion of the actuator from the rest position to a displaced position generates a negative pressure in the fluid collection chamber that draws blood or fluid from the target into the collection chamber.
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