Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue
US7291117B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Nov 6, 2007 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 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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