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Body fluid sampling device with pivotable catalyst member

US8372015B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateAug 28, 2006
Grant dateFeb 12, 2013
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Expiry dateAug 28, 2026

Classification

  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/15125
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

An integrated monitoring and body fluid sampling device constructed to permit digital as well as alternate-site body fluid sampling and analysis, the device comprising: a housing; at least one skin-penetration member; and a member constructed for the application of circumferential or vacuum pressure to an appendage; wherein the member is detachably or retractably connected to the housing in a manner such that the integrated monitoring and body fluid sampling device can perform digital or alternate-site body fluid sampling and analysis. Additional arrangements and techniques are also described.

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