Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

• US 20030199908A1
• Filed: 12/31/2002
• Published: 10/23/2003
• Est. Priority Date: 04/19/2002
• Status: Active Grant

• Current Assignee: Sanofi-Aventis Deutschland GmbH (Sanofi )
• Original Assignee: Pelikan Technologies, Inc.
• Inventors: Boecker, Dirk, Alden, Don, Freeman, Dominique M.
• Granted Patent: US 7,582,099 B2
• Time in Patent Office: Days
• US Class Current: 606/181
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 17/32093 for skin incisions
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14532 for measuring glucose, e.g. by tissue impedance measurement
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/14546 for measuring analytes not otherwise provided for, e.g. ions, cytochromes
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150022 for capillary blood or interstitial fluid
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150068 by tissue compression, e.g. with specially designed surface of device contacting the skin area to be pierced
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150099 by negative pressure, other than vacuum extraction into a syringe by pulling on the piston rod or into pre-evacuated tubes
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150152 by an adequate mechanical impact on the puncturing location
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150167 Adjustable piercing speed of skin piercing element, e.g. blade, needle, lancet or canula, for example with varying spring force or pneumatic drive
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150175 Adjustment of penetration depth
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150213 Venting means
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150251 Collection chamber divided into at least two compartments, e.g. for division of samples injection syringes having more than one chamber A61M5/19; syringes for injection of two or more media A61M5/2448, A61M5/284; sample preparation for further analysis A61B5/150755
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150358 Strips for collecting blood, e.g. absorbent optical reagent test strips G01N21/8483; chemical reagent test strips G01N33/4875, G01N33/52
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150435 Specific design of proximal end
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150503 Single-ended needles hollow piercing element tip design A61B5/150396, needle sets for catheters A61M25/06, needles for bringing media into the body A61M5/32
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150572 Pierceable protectors, e.g. shields, caps, sleeves or films, e.g. for hygienic purposes
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150809 by audible feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150816 by tactile feedback, e.g. vibration
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/150824 by visual feedback
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15087 short range, e.g. between console and disposable using implanted devices A61B5/150877
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15107 Piercing being assisted by a triggering mechanism
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15123 : comprising magnets or solenoids
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15151 : Each piercing element being stocked in a separate isolated compartment
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15153 : Multiple piercing elements stocked in a single compartment
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15163 : Characterized by propelling the piercing element in an axial direction relative to the disc
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15169 : Characterized by a rolled strip
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15171 : Characterized by propelling the piercing element perpendicular to the direction of movement of the strip
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/15178 : Stocking means comprising separate compartments or units for new and for used piercing elements separate compartments for used piercing elements in piercing devices A61B5/15184
• CPC Class Codes: A61B 5/157 : Devices characterised by integrated means for measuring characteristics of blood
• CPC Class Codes: A61M 2005/004 : Magazines with multiple needles directly inserted into an injection or infusion device, e.g. revolver-like magazines
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 2200/10 : Integrating sample preparation and analysis in single entity, e.g. lab-on-a-chip concept
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 2300/0663 : Whole sensors
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 2300/18 : Means for temperature control
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 3/5027 : by integrated microfluidic structures, i.e. dimensions of channels and chambers are such that surface tension forces are important, e.g. lab-on-a-chip B01L3/5023 takes precedence; micromixers B01F33/30; microreactors for synthesis B01J19/0093; microcapillary devices in general B81B1/00
• CPC Class Codes: B01L 3/502715 : characterised by interfacing components, e.g. fluidic, electrical, optical or mechanical interfaces
• CPC Class Codes: G01N 33/4905 : Determining clotting time of blood by chemical methods G01N33/86, C12Q1/54
• CPC Class Codes: G01N 33/557 : using kinetic measurement, i.e. time rate of progress of an antigen-antibody interaction

Abstract

A tissue penetrating system includes a plurality of penetrating members each having a tip. A penetrating member driver is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. A support is provided with a plurality of openings. Each opening receives a penetrating member. Each tip of a penetrating member is uncovered during launch of a penetrating member by the penetrating driver member. A user interface is configured to relay at least one of, skin penetrating performance or a skin penetrating setting.

Claims

1. A tissue penetrating system, comprising:

a plurality of penetrating members each with a tip;

a penetrating member driver coupled to the plurality of penetrating members;

a support with a plurality of openings, each opening receiving a penetrating member, each tip of a penetrating member being uncovered during launch of a penetrating member by the penetrating driver member; and

a user interface configured to relay at least one of, skin penetrating performance or a skin penetrating setting.

2. The system of claim 1, wherein the user interface is configured to provide a user with at least one input selected from, depth of a penetrating member penetration, velocity of a penetrating member, a desired velocity profile, a velocity of a penetrating member into the target tissue, velocity of the penetrating member out of the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member in the target tissue, and a target tissue relaxation parameter.

3. The system of claim 1, wherein the user interface provides at least one output to the user selected from, number of penetrating members available, number of penetrating members used, actual depth of penetrating member penetration on a target tissue, stratum corneum thickness, force delivered on a target tissue, energy used by a penetrating member driver to drive a penetrating member into the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member, battery status, system status, consumed energy, speed profile of a penetrating member, information relative to contact of a penetrating member with target tissue before penetration by the penetrating member, and information relative to a change of speed of a penetrating member as in travels in the target tissue.

4. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a data interface configured to couple the tissue penetrating system to at least one of, support equipment with a data interface and the internet.

5. The system of claim 1, wherein the support equipment is selected from at least one of, a base station, home computer, central server, and main processing equipment for storing glucose level information.

6. The system of claim 4 wherein the data interface is selected from at least one of, Serial RS-232, modem interface, USB, HPNA, Ethernet, optical interface, IRDA, RF interface, Bluetooth interface, cellular telephone interface, 2 way pager interface, parallel port interface standard, near field magnetic coupling, RF transceiver and a telephone systems.

7. The system of claim 1, wherein the user interface includes a real time clock and one or more alarms to provide a user with a reminder of a next target penetrating event is needed.

8. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a processor coupled to the penetrating member driver and configured to receive signals from the user interface.

9. The system of claim 4 wherein the processor is configured to assist in an adjustment of force applied to the penetrating member driver in response to a target tissue parameter.

10. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a user interface processor coupled to the user interface.

11. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a memory for storing a target tissue parameter.

12. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a memory for storing data on target tissue penetrating performance.

13. The system of claim 1, further comprising:

a memory for storing at least one of, a number of penetrating members used, number of target tissue penetrating events, time and date of the last selected number of target tissue penetrating events, time interval between alarm and target tissue penetrating event, stratum corneum thickness, time of day, energy consumed by a penetrating member driver to drive a penetrating member into the target tissue, depth of penetrating member penetration, velocity of the penetrating member, a desired velocity profile, velocity of the penetrating member into the target tissue, velocity of the penetrating member out of the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member in the target tissue, a target tissue relaxation parameter, force delivered on the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member, battery status, system status, consumed energy, speed profile of the penetrating member as the penetrating penetrates and advances through the target tissue, a tissue target tissue relaxation parameter, information relative to contact of a penetrating member with target tissue before penetration by the penetrating member, information relative to a change of speed of a penetrating member as in travels in the target tissue, information relative to consumed sensors and information relative to consumed penetrating members.

14. The system of claim 1, the user interface responds to audio commands.

15. The system of claim 14, wherein the user interface includes a sensor for detecting audio commands.

16. The system of claim 1, wherein the user interface relays information to a user via an audio device.

17. The system of claim 1, wherein the user interface relays information to a user via a wireless device.

18. A tissue penetrating system, comprising:

a plurality of penetrating members each with a tip;

a penetrating member driver coupled to the plurality of penetrating members;

a support with a plurality of openings, each opening receiving a penetrating member, each tip of a penetrating member being uncovered during launch of a penetrating member by the penetrating driver member; and

a human interface providing at least one output.

19. The system of claim 18, further comprising:

a processor coupled to the penetrating member driver and configured to change a direction and magnitude of force exerted on a penetrating member as it penetrates or advances through the target tissue.

20. The system of claim 18, further comprising:

a penetrating member sensor configured to detect a penetrating member position during target tissue penetration.

21. The system of claim 18, wherein the at least one output is selected from, a penetration event of a penetrating member, number of penetrating members remaining, time of day, alarm, penetrating member trajectory waveform profile information, force for last penetration event, the last penetration event, how or low battery status, analyte status, time to change cassette status, jamming malfunction, and system status.

22. The system of claim 18, wherein the human interface is selected from an LED, an LED digital display, an LCD display, a sound generator, a buzzer, and a vibrating device.

23. The system of claim 18, wherein the housing is selected from at least one of, a telephone, a watch, a PDA, electronic device, medical device, point of care device and a decentralized diagnostic device.

24. The system of claim 18, further comprising:

an input device coupled to the housing, the input device selected from one or more pushbuttons, a touch pad independent of the display device, or a touch sensitive screen on a visual display.

25. The system of claim 18, further comprising:

a data exchange device for coupling the tissue penetrating system to support equipment.

26. The system of claim 25, further comprising:

a data interface configured to couple the tissue penetrating system to support equipment with a data interface.

27. The system of claim 18, further comprising:

a data exchange device for coupling the tissue penetrating system to support equipment selected from one of the following;

personal computer, modem, PDA and a computer network.

28. The system of claim 18, wherein the human interface includes a real time clock and one or more alarms a user can set for reminders of when a next target tissue penetration event is needed.

29. The system of claim 18, wherein the human interface is coupled to receive signals from a human interface processor separate from the processor coupled to the penetrating member driver

30. The system of claim 29, wherein the human interface processor has a sleep mode and runs intermittently to conserve power.

31. The system of claim 18, further comprising:

a memory for storing at least one of, a number of penetrating members used, number of target tissue penetrating events, time and date of the last selected number of target tissue penetrating events, time interval between alarm and target tissue penetrating event, stratum corneum thickness, time of day, energy consumed by a penetrating member driver to drive a penetrating member into the target tissue, depth of penetrating member penetration, velocity of the penetrating member, a desired velocity profile, velocity of the penetrating member into the target tissue, velocity of the penetrating member out of the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member in the target tissue, a target tissue relaxation parameter, force delivered on the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member, battery status, system status, consumed energy, speed profile of the penetrating member as the penetrating penetrates and advances through the target tissue, a tissue target tissue relaxation parameter, information relative to contact of a penetrating member with target tissue before penetration by the penetrating member, information relative to a change of speed of a penetrating member as in travels in the target tissue, information relative to consumed sensors and information relative to consumed penetrating members.

32. The system of claim 29, wherein the human interface processor has logic that provides an alarm time set for a first subset of days and a second alarm time set for a second subset of days.

33. The system of claim 32, wherein the first subset of days is Monday thru Friday and the second subset of days is Saturday and Sunday.

34. A tissue penetration device, comprising:

a penetrating member driver;

a cartridge;

a plurality of penetrating members integrated with the cartridge, each of a penetrating member coupled to the penetrating member driver when advanced along a path into a tissue target; and

a user interface configured to relay at least one of, skin penetrating performance or a skin penetrating setting.

35. The system of claim 34, wherein the user interface is configured to provide a user with at least one input selected from, depth of a penetrating member penetration, velocity of a penetrating member, a desired velocity profile, a velocity of a penetrating member into the target tissue, velocity of the penetrating member out of the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member in the target tissue, and a target tissue relaxation parameter.

36. The system of claim 34, wherein the user interface provides at least one output to the user selected from, number of penetrating members available, number of penetrating members used, actual depth of penetrating member penetration on a target tissue, stratum corneum thickness, force delivered on a target tissue, energy used by a penetrating member driver to drive a penetrating member into the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member, battery status, system status, consumed energy, speed profile of a penetrating member, information relative to contact of a penetrating member with target tissue before penetration by the penetrating member, and information relative to a change of speed of a penetrating member as in travels in the target tissue.

37. The system of claim 34, further comprising:

a data interface configured to couple the tissue penetrating system to at least one of, support equipment with a data interface and the internet.

38. The system of claim 34, wherein the support equipment is selected from at least one of, a base station, home computer, central server, and main processing equipment for storing glucose level information.

39. The system of claim 37, wherein the data interface is selected from at least one of, Serial RS-232, modem interface, USB, HPNA, Ethernet, optical interface, IRDA, RF interface, Bluetooth interface, cellular telephone interface, 2 way pager interface, parallel port interface standard, near field magnetic coupling, RF transceiver and a telephone systems.

40. The system of claim 34, wherein the user interface includes a real time clock and one or more alarms to provide a user with a reminder of a next target penetrating event is needed.

41. The system of claim 34, further comprising:

a processor coupled to the penetrating member driver and configured to receive signals from the user interface.

42. The system of claim 37, wherein the processor is configured to assist in an adjustment of force applied to the penetrating member driver in response to a target tissue parameter.

43. The system of claim 34, further comprising:

a user interface processor coupled to the user interface.

44. The system of claim 34, further comprising:

a memory for storing a target tissue parameter.

45. The system of claim 34, further comprising:

a memory for storing data on target tissue penetrating performance.

46. The system of claim 34, further comprising:

a memory for storing at least one of, a number of penetrating members used, number of target tissue penetrating events, time and date of the last selected number of target tissue penetrating events, time interval between alarm and target tissue penetrating event, stratum corneum thickness, time of day, energy consumed by a penetrating member driver to drive a penetrating member into the target tissue, depth of penetrating member penetration, velocity of the penetrating member, a desired velocity profile, velocity of the penetrating member into the target tissue, velocity of the penetrating member out of the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member in the target tissue, a target tissue relaxation parameter, force delivered on the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member, battery status, system status, consumed energy, speed profile of the penetrating member as the penetrating penetrates and advances through the target tissue, a tissue target tissue relaxation parameter, information relative to contact of a penetrating member with target tissue before penetration by the penetrating member, information relative to a change of speed of a penetrating member as in travels in the target tissue, information relative to consumed sensors and information relative to consumed penetrating members.

47. The system of claim 34, the user interface responds to audio commands.

48. The system of claim 47, wherein the user interface includes a sensor for detecting audio commands.

49. The system of claim 34, wherein the user interface relays information to a user via an audio device.

50. The system of claim 34, wherein the user interface relays information to a user via a wireless device.

51. A tissue penetrating system, comprising:

a plurality of penetrating members each with a tip;

a penetrating member driver coupled to the plurality of penetrating members;

a support having a plurality of openings, each opening receiving a penetrating member;

a penetrating member sensor coupled to the plurality of penetrating members, the penetrating member sensor configured to provide information relative to a depth of penetration of a penetrating member through a skin surface;

a user interface configured to relay at least one of, skin penetrating performance or a skin penetrating setting.

52. The system of claim 51, wherein the user interface is configured to provide a user with at least one input selected from, depth of a penetrating member penetration, velocity of a penetrating member, a desired velocity profile, a velocity of a penetrating member into the target tissue, velocity of the penetrating member out of the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member in the target tissue, and a target tissue relaxation parameter.

53. The system of claim 51, wherein the user interface provides at least one output to the user selected from, number of penetrating members available, number of penetrating members used, actual depth-of penetrating member penetration on a target tissue, stratum corneum thickness, force delivered on a target tissue, energy used by a penetrating member driver to drive a penetrating member into the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member, battery status, system status, consumed energy, speed profile of a penetrating member, information relative to contact of a penetrating member with target tissue before penetration by the penetrating member, and information relative to a change of speed of a penetrating member as in travels in the target tissue.

54. The system of claim 51, further comprising:

a data interface configured to couple the tissue penetrating system to at least one of, support equipment with a data interface and the internet.

55. The system of claim 51, wherein the support equipment is selected from at least one of, a base station, home computer, central server, and main processing equipment for storing glucose level information.

56. The system of claim 54, wherein the data interface is selected from at least one of, Serial RS-232, modem interface, USB, HPNA, Ethernet, optical interface, IRDA, RF interface, Bluetooth interface, cellular telephone interface, 2 way pager interface, parallel port interface standard, near field magnetic coupling, RF transceiver and a telephone systems.

57. The system of claim 51, wherein the user interface includes a real time clock and one or more alarms to provide a user with a reminder of a next target penetrating event is needed.

58. The system of claim 51, further comprising:

a processor coupled to the penetrating member driver and configured to receive signals from the user interface.

59. The system of claim 54, wherein the processor is configured to assist in an adjustment of force applied to the penetrating member driver in response to a target tissue parameter.

60. The system of claim 51, further comprising:

a user interface processor coupled to the user interface.

61. The system of claim 51, further comprising:

a memory for storing a target tissue parameter.

62. The system of claim 51, further comprising:

a memory for storing data on target tissue penetrating performance.

63. The system of claim 51, further comprising:

a memory for storing at least one of, a number of penetrating members used, number of target tissue penetrating events, time and date of the last selected number of target tissue penetrating events, time interval between alarm and target tissue penetrating event, stratum corneum thickness, time of day, energy consumed by a penetrating member driver to drive a penetrating member into the target tissue, depth of penetrating member penetration, velocity of the penetrating member, a desired velocity profile, velocity of the penetrating member into the target tissue, velocity of the penetrating member out of the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member in the target tissue, a target tissue relaxation parameter, force delivered on the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member, battery status, system status, consumed energy, speed profile of the penetrating member as the penetrating penetrates and advances through the target tissue, a tissue target tissue relaxation parameter, information relative to contact of a penetrating member with target tissue before penetration by the penetrating member, information relative to a change of speed of a penetrating member as in travels in the target tissue, information relative to consumed sensors and information relative to consumed penetrating members.

64. The system of claim 51, the user interface responds to audio commands.

65. The system of claim 64, wherein the user interface includes a sensor for detecting audio commands.

66. The system of claim 51, wherein the user interface relays information to a user via an audio device.

67. The system of claim 51, wherein the user interface relays information to a user via a wireless device.

68. A tissue penetrating system, comprising:

a plurality of penetrating members each with a tip;

a penetrating member driver coupled to the plurality of penetrating members;

a support having a plurality of openings, each opening receiving a penetrating member;

a penetrating member sensor coupled to the plurality of penetrating members, the penetrating member sensor configured to provide information relative to a depth of penetration of a penetrating member through a skin surface; and

a human interface providing at least one output.

69. The system of claim 68, further comprising:

a processor coupled to the penetrating member driver and configured to change a direction and magnitude of force exerted on a penetrating member as it penetrates or advances through the target tissue.

70. The system of claim 68, further comprising:

a penetrating member sensor configured to detect a penetrating member position during target tissue penetration.

71. The system of claim 68, wherein the at least one output is selected from, a penetration event of a penetrating member, number of penetrating members remaining, time of day, alarm, penetrating member trajectory waveform profile information, force for last penetration event, the last penetration event, how or low battery status, analyte status, time to change cassette status, jamming malfunction, and system status.

72. The system of claim 68, wherein the human interface is selected from an LED, an LED digital display, an LCD display, a sound generator, a buzzer, and a vibrating device.

73. The system of claim 68, wherein the housing is selected from at least one of, a telephone, a watch, a PDA, electronic device, medical device, point of care device and a decentralized diagnostic device.

74. The system of claim 68, further comprising:

an input device coupled to the housing, the input device selected from one or more pushbuttons, a touch pad independent of the display device, or a touch sensitive screen on a visual display.

75. The system of claim 68, further comprising:

a data exchange device for coupling the tissue penetrating system to support equipment.

76. The system of claim 75, further comprising:

a data interface configured to couple the tissue penetrating system to support equipment with a data interface.

77. The system of claim 68, further comprising:

a data exchange device for coupling the tissue penetrating system to support equipment selected from one of the following;

personal computer, modem, PDA and a computer network.

78. The system of claim 68, wherein the human interface includes a real time clock and one or more alarms a user can set for reminders of when a next target tissue penetration event is needed.

79. The system of claim 68, wherein the human interface is coupled to receive signals from a human interface processor separate from the processor coupled to the penetrating member driver

80. The system of claim 79, wherein the human interface processor has a sleep mode and runs intermittently to conserve power.

81. The system of claim 68, further comprising:

a memory for storing at least one of, a number of penetrating members used, number of target tissue penetrating events, time and date of the last selected number of target tissue penetrating events, time interval between alarm and target tissue penetrating event, stratum corneum thickness, time of day, energy consumed by a penetrating member driver to drive a penetrating member into the target tissue, depth of penetrating member penetration, velocity of the penetrating member, a desired velocity profile, velocity of the penetrating member into the target tissue, velocity of the penetrating member out of the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member in the target tissue, a target tissue relaxation parameter, force delivered on the target tissue, dwell time of the penetrating member, battery status, system status, consumed energy, speed profile of the penetrating member as the penetrating penetrates and advances through the target tissue, a tissue target tissue relaxation parameter, information relative to contact of a penetrating member with target tissue before penetration by the penetrating member, information relative to a change of speed of a penetrating member as in travels in the target tissue, information relative to consumed sensors and information relative to consumed penetrating members.

82. The system of claim 79, wherein the human interface processor has logic that provides an alarm time set for a first subset of days and a second alarm time set for a second subset of days.

83. The system of claim 82, wherein the first subset of days is Monday thru Friday and the second subset of days is Saturday and Sunday.