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Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

US7291117B2 · kind B2 · utility

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91Claims
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Filing dateDec 31, 2002
Grant dateNov 6, 2007
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Expiry dateNov 29, 2024

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC G)Physics
  • CPC primaryG01N33/4905
  • WIPO fieldMeasurement
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site that includes a voice coil based penetrating member driver. A plurality of penetrating members are included. A transport mechanism is configured to engage the cartridges. Each of the cartridges is operatively engaged with the penetrating member driver when moved into position by the transport mechanism.

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