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Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

US9795334B2 · kind B2 · utility

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Filing dateJul 9, 2007
Grant dateOct 24, 2017
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Expiry dateJul 9, 2027

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  • Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
  • CPC primaryA61B5/6886
  • WIPO fieldMedical technology
  • WIPO sectorInstruments

Abstract

A tissue penetrating system has a housing member, a plurality of penetrating members positioned in the housing member and a plurality of sample chambers. Each sample chamber is associated with a penetrating member. A tissue stabilizing member has a tissue interface surface configured to be applied to a tissue surface and provide for spontaneous flow of blood for sample capture. The tissue stabilizing member is coupled to the housing.

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