Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device
US7708701B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Dec 18, 2002 |
| Grant date | May 4, 2010 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Aug 24, 2026 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61M37/0015
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A device for use in penetrating tissue to obtain a body fluid sample is provided. A cartridge may be included. A plurality of penetrating members are slidably coupled to the cartridge. Each penetrating member has a distal end that is sufficiently sharp to pierce tissue. Each penetrating member may be moveable relative to the other ones of the penetrating members so that the sharpened distal ends extend radially outward to penetrate tissue. The penetrating members are elongate members without molded attachments.
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