Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue
US7371247B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 13, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jul 6, 2025 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/4905
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue penetrating system includes a plurality of penetrating members each having a tip. A penetrating member driver is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. Each tip of a penetrating member is uncovered during launch of the penetrating member by the penetrating member driver. A support is provided with a plurality of openings. Each opening receives a penetrating member.
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