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Physiological sample collection devices and methods of using the same

  • US 20030212344A1
  • Filed: 05/09/2002
  • Published: 11/13/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 05/09/2002
  • Status: Abandoned Application
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1. A lance element for attachment to a test strip to access body fluid and convey it to a test strip sensor, said lance comprising:

  • a substantially planar base;

    a piercing element comprising an opening occupying a substantial portion of a width, diameter or length dimension of said piercing element; and

    a fluid pathway in communication with said opening, wherein a pooling area is created within the skin by said opening upon insertion of said piercing element into the skin of a subject.

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