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Microneedle arrays with ATR sensor

US8160665B2 · kind B2 · utility

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50Claims

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Assignee

Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc. · US

Inventors

Reinhold Mischler · Ludwigshafen, DE
Gerhard Werner · Weinheim, DE

Key dates

Filing date	Feb 16, 2007
Grant date	Apr 17, 2012
Priority date	—
Expiry date	Jan 18, 2031

Classification

Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
CPC primaryA61B5/0059
WIPO fieldMeasurement
WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A sensor is described for optically determining the concentration of an analyte in a body fluid. This sensor comprises a needle arrangement which has at least one hollow needle having a hollow space extending from the distal end to the proximal end, the distal end of which is suitable for lancing. The proximal end of the needle opens into a chamber in which liquid that enters through the distal end of the needle can be collected. A window which is at least partially permeable to infrared radiation is in direct contact with the chamber.

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