Interstitial fluid collection and constituent measurement
US7137957B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 6, 2003 |
| Grant date | Nov 21, 2006 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 29, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2010/008
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
An apparatus and method is disclosed for obtaining and measuring constituents in a sample of body fluid. The apparatus includes a member which is sized to penetrate into at least the dermal layer of skin to collect a sample of body fluid located within the dermal layer.
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