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NEEDLE-SEPTUM INTERFACE FOR A FLUIDIC ANALYZER

  • US 20070149863A1
  • Filed: 12/27/2005
  • Published: 06/28/2007
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/27/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A fluidic analyzer, comprising:

  • a cartridge having a first flow channel defined by flow channel walls, wherein a first opening extends from outside of the cartridge and into the first flow channel;

    a first septum disposed in or over the first opening and secured to at least a portion of the cartridge with a fluid tight seal;

    an instrument for receiving the cartridge;

    a first needle attached to the instrument, wherein the first needle is sized to fit in the first opening of the first flow channel and pierce through the first septum; and

    the instrument adapted to induce a flow of a fluid in the first needle, which in turn, induces a flow of fluid in the first flow channel of the cartridge, when the first needle is situated in the first opening of the first flow channel and through the first septum.

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