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Catalysts for body fluid sample extraction

  • US 20070083131A1
  • Filed: 09/29/2006
  • Published: 04/12/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 09/30/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site, the arrangement comprising:

  • at least one skin-penetration member having a first end configured to pierce the surface of the skin, and an inner lumen in communication with the first end;

    at least one actuator operatively associated with the at least one skin-penetration member; and

    at least one catalyst device configured to cause perfusion of body fluid at the sampling site;

    wherein the at least one actuator is configured to locate the at least one skin-penetration member so as to obstruct the wound opening while transporting body fluid through the inner lumen.

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