Catalysts for Body Fluid Sample Extraction
First Claim
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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Abstract
An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes at least one skin-penetration member having a first end configured to pierce the surface of the skin, and a 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. Associated methods are also described.
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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:
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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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