Test strip with integrated lancet
US8636672B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 28, 2007 |
| Grant date | Jan 28, 2014 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Oct 9, 2027 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B2562/0295
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present disclosure provides methods and systems to collect blood from a patient using a lancet integrated with a test strip. The present disclosure provides integrated test strips having an integrated lancet, as well as meters for actuating the lancet integrated within a test strip. The analyte test strip comprises a first test strip substrate material and a second test strip substrate material. At least one test strip substrate material comprises an elongate cavity. The test strip further comprises a reaction test site for testing analyte concentrations in blood. The test strip further comprises at least one opening communicating with the at least one cavity.
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