Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue
US7547287B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 31, 2002 |
| Grant date | Jun 16, 2009 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 8, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/4905
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A tissue penetrating system has a housing member. A plurality of penetrating members are positioned in the housing member. A tissue stabilizing member is coupled to the housing. A penetrating member sensor is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. The penetrating member sensor is configured to provide information relative to a depth of penetration of a penetrating member through a skin surface.
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