Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with sterility barrier release
First Claim
1. A device comprising:
- a disposable having a plurality of cavities; and
a plurality of penetrating members at least partially contained in said cavities of the single disposable wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on said disposable to penetrate tissue;
a sterility barrier that maintains at least a tip of each of a penetrating member in a sterile environment prior to launch of a penetrating member; and
a device that moves that portion of the sterility barrier associated with the penetrating member out of the way of the penetrating member during launch of the penetrating member.
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Abstract
A device for use with a gripper is provided. A cartridge is provided that defines a plurality of cavities. A plurality of penetrating members are at least partially contained in the cavities of the cartridge. The penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from the cartridge to penetrate tissue. Each cavity has a longitudinal opening that provides access to an elongate portion of the penetrating member. A sterility barrier is coupled to the cartridge. The sterility barrier covers a plurality of the longitudinal openings. The sterility barrier is configured to be moved so that the elongate portion is accessed by the gripper without touching the barrier.
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30 Claims
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1. A device comprising:
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a disposable having a plurality of cavities; and
a plurality of penetrating members at least partially contained in said cavities of the single disposable wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on said disposable to penetrate tissue;
a sterility barrier that maintains at least a tip of each of a penetrating member in a sterile environment prior to launch of a penetrating member; and
a device that moves that portion of the sterility barrier associated with the penetrating member out of the way of the penetrating member during launch of the penetrating member. - View Dependent Claims (3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13)
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2. A device comprising:
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a disposable having a plurality of cavities; and
a plurality of penetrating members at least partially contained in said cavities of the single disposable wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on said disposable to penetrate tissue;
a plurality of sterility barriers, each of a sterility barrier maintaining at least a tip of each of a penetrating member in a sterile environment prior to launch of the penetrating member; and
a device that moves the sterility barrier associated with the penetrating member out of the way of the penetrating member during launch of the penetrating member.
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14. A device comprising:
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a disposable having a plurality of cavities; and
a plurality of penetrating members at least partially contained in said cavities of the single disposable wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on said disposable to penetrate tissue;
a sterility barrier that maintains at least a tip of each of a penetrating member in a sterile environment prior to launch of a penetrating member; and
a device that moves that portion of the sterility barrier associated with the penetrating member out of the way of the penetrating member during launch of the penetrating member. - View Dependent Claims (15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A device comprising.
a disposable having a plurality of cavities; - and
a plurality of penetrating members at least partially contained in said cavities of the single disposable wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on said disposable to penetrate tissue;
a plurality of sterility barriers, each of said sterility barrier maintaining at least a tip of each of a penetrating member in a sterile environment prior to launch of the penetrating member; and
a device that moves the sterility barrier associated with the penetrating member out of the way of the penetrating member during launch of the penetrating member.
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27. A device comprising:
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a disposable having a plurality of cavities; and
a plurality of penetrating members at least partially contained in said cavities of the single disposable wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on said disposable to penetrate tissue;
a sterility barrier that maintains at least a tip of each of a penetrating member in a sterile environment prior to launch of a penetrating member, wherein the tip of the penetrating member moves that portion of the sterility barrier associated with the penetrating member out of the way of the penetrating member during launch of the penetrating member.
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28. A device comprising:
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a disposable having a plurality of cavities; and
a plurality of penetrating members at least partially contained in said cavities of the single disposable wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on said disposable to penetrate tissue;
a plurality of sterility barriers, each of a sterility barrier maintaining at least a tip of each of a penetrating member in a sterile environment prior to launch of the penetrating member, wherein the tip of the penetrating member moves the sterility barrier associated with the penetrating member out of the way of the penetrating member during launch of the penetrating member.
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29. A device comprising:
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a disposable having a plurality of cavities; and
a plurality of penetrating members at least partially contained in said cavities of the single disposable wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on said disposable to penetrate tissue;
a sterility barrier that maintains at least a tip of each of a penetrating member in a sterile environment prior to launch of a penetrating member, wherein tips of the penetrating members reside in the sterility barrier.
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30. A device comprising:
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a disposable having a plurality of cavities;
a plurality of penetrating members at least partially contained in said cavities of the single disposable wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on said disposable to penetrate tissue; and
a plurality of sterility barriers, each of a sterility barrier maintaining at least a tip of each of a penetrating member in a sterile environment prior to launch of the penetrating member, wherein the tips of the penetrating member reside inside the plurality of sterility barriers.
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