Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue
US7229458B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 12, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 26, 2024 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/4905
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue penetrating system includes a plurality of cartridges each with a distal port and a proximal port. A plurality of penetrating members are provided, each coupled to a cartridge and having a sharpened distal tip and a shaft portion slidably disposed within the cartridge. A seal is formed by a fracturable material between the penetrating member and the cartridge. The seal is positioned at one or both of a distal port or a proximal port of the cartridge.
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