Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with analyte sensing
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1. A device for use with a penetrating member driver to penetrate tissue, the device comprising:
- a single disposable;
a plurality of penetrating members coupled to said single disposable and can be operatively coupled to a penetrating member driver, said penetrating members movable to extend outward from the disposable to penetrate tissue;
a plurality of analyte sensors each in a sample chamber, each of a sample chamber being associated with a penetrating member, each of a sample chamber being positioned on the disposable to receive body fluid from a wound in the tissue created by the penetrating member and having a volume of no greater than 1 microliter; and
a support with a plurality of openings, each of an opening associated with a penetrating member.
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Abstract
A device for use with a penetrating member driver to penetrate tissue is provided. A plurality of penetrating members are coupled to a single cartridge and are operatively couplable to the penetrating member driver. The penetrating members are movable to extend radially outward from the cartridge to penetrate tissue. A plurality of analyte sensors are coupled to the single cartridge and are positioned on the cartridge to receive body fluid from a wound in the tissue created by the penetrating member.
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14 Claims
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1. A device for use with a penetrating member driver to penetrate tissue, the device comprising:
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a single disposable;
a plurality of penetrating members coupled to said single disposable and can be operatively coupled to a penetrating member driver, said penetrating members movable to extend outward from the disposable to penetrate tissue;
a plurality of analyte sensors each in a sample chamber, each of a sample chamber being associated with a penetrating member, each of a sample chamber being positioned on the disposable to receive body fluid from a wound in the tissue created by the penetrating member and having a volume of no greater than 1 microliter; and
a support with a plurality of openings, each of an opening associated with a penetrating member. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A tissue penetration device, comprising:
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a penetrating member driver;
a disposable;
a plurality of penetrating members integrated with the disposable, each of a penetrating member coupled to the penetrating member driver when advanced along a path into a tissue target;
a plurality of analyte sensors each in a sample chamber, each of a sample chamber being associated with a penetrating member, each of a sample chamber being positioned on the disposable to receive body fluid from a wound in the tissue created by the penetrating member and having a volume of no greater than 1 microliter; and
a support with a plurality of openings, each of an opening associated with a penetrating member, each tip of a penetrating member being uncovered during launch of a penetrating member. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11)
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12. A tissue penetration device, comprising:
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a penetrating member driver;
a disposable;
a plurality of penetrating members integrated with the disposable, each of a penetrating member coupled to the penetrating member driver when advanced along a path into a tissue target;
a plurality of analyte sensors each in a sample chamber, each of a sample chamber being associated with a penetrating member, each of a sample chamber being positioned on the disposable to receive body fluid from a wound in the tissue created by the penetrating member and having a volume of no greater than 1 microliter; and
a support with a plurality of openings, each of an opening associated with a penetrating member, each tip of a penetrating member configured to move that portion of a sterility barrier associated with the penetrating member out of the way of the penetrating member before launch of the penetrating member.
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13. A tissue penetration device, comprising:
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a penetrating member driver;
a disposable;
a plurality of penetrating members integrated with the disposable, each of a penetrating member coupled to the penetrating member driver when advanced along a path into a tissue target;
a plurality of analyte sensors each in a sample chamber, each of a sample chamber being associated with a penetrating member, each of a sample chamber being positioned on the disposable to receive body fluid from a wound in the tissue created by the penetrating member and having a volume of no greater than 1 microliter; and
a support with a plurality of openings, each of an opening associated with a penetrating member, each tip of a penetrating member configured to move a sterility barrier associated with the penetrating member out of the way of the penetrating member before launch of the penetrating member.
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14. A tissue penetration device, comprising:
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a penetrating member driver;
a disposable;
a plurality of penetrating members integrated with the disposable, each of a penetrating member coupled to the penetrating member driver when advanced along a path into a tissue target;
a plurality of analyte sensors each in a sample chamber, each of a sample chamber being associated with a penetrating member, each of a sample chamber being positioned on the disposable to receive body fluid from a wound in the tissue created by the penetrating member and having a volume of no greater than 1 microliter; and
a support with a plurality of openings, each of an opening associated with a penetrating member, wherein tips of the penetrating members reside in a sterility barrier.
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