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Method and system for withdrawing body fluid

  • US 9,414,774 B2
  • Filed: 10/09/2006
  • Issued: 08/16/2016
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/10/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A method of using an analytical instrument for withdrawing blood from a body part, comprising:

  • moving a pressure piece relative to a support which contacts the body part to exert pressure on the body part with the pressure piece;

    inserting a lancing member into the body part, wherein the lancing member includes a capillary to collect blood;

    withdrawing blood through the capillary with a collecting unit;

    using the analytical instrument to reduce the compressive force of the pressure piece on the body part to avoid forming a drop of blood on the skin surface of the body part.

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