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Test cartridge, system for sensing fluid, and methods

  • US 20040163970A1
  • Filed: 02/20/2003
  • Published: 08/26/2004
  • Est. Priority Date: 02/20/2003
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A system for analyzing a bodily fluid;

  • system comprising;

    (a) an analytical device including;

    (i) at least one cartridge-receiving receptacle;

    (b) a multiple-use cartridge operatively and removably mounted in said cartridge-receiving receptacle;

    said multiple-use cartridge including;

    (i) a base structure defining a fluid channel;

    (ii) a sensor arrangement oriented within said fluid channel;

    (iii) said base structure defining a inlet port in fluid communication with said fluid channel;

    (iv) a pump in fluid communication with said fluid channel;

    (c) said analytical device including a pump control arrangement to selectively operate said pump;

    (d) said multiple-use cartridge being removable from said cartridge-receiving receptacle; and

    (e) said analytical device being configured to receive a single-use, disposable cartridge having a sensor arrangement.

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