Patent · US Expired

Biological fluid sampling apparatus, assembly and method

US7479131B2 · kind B2 · utility

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168References

46Claims

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Assignee

Fenwal, Inc. · US

Inventors

Jean-Marie Mathias · Braine-l'Alleud, BE
Georges Rondeau · Braffe, BE
Michel Joie · Gembloux, BE

Key dates

Filing date	Oct 24, 2002
Grant date	Jan 20, 2009
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 31, 2024

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61M5/3286
WIPO fieldMedical technology
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sampling apparatus is disclosed that includes a sample container including at least one wall defining a fluid-receiving interior chamber and including a fluid inlet for receiving fluid into the chamber and a sample device receiver carried by the container wall and in fluid communication with the chamber, the receiver being adapted to receive a sampling device for withdrawing a fluid sample from the chamber.

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