Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with analyte sensing
US7198606B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | Apr 3, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jan 12, 2025 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M37/0015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for use with a penetrating member driver to penetrate tissue is provided. A plurality of penetrating members are coupled to a single cartridge and are operatively couplable to the penetrating member driver. The penetrating members are movable to extend radially outward from the cartridge to penetrate tissue. A plurality of analyte sensors are coupled to the single cartridge and are positioned on the cartridge to receive body fluid from a wound in the tissue created by the penetrating member.
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