Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue
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1. A system for withdrawing body fluid from a body part via a withdrawal site located on the surface of the body part, the system comprising:
- a housing member;
a plurality of penetrating members positioned in the housing member, a plurality of sample chambers, each of a sample chamber associated with a penetrating member, each of a sample chamber including at least one sensor positioned in a sample chamber; and
a processor for evaluating the at least one variable detected by the at least one sensor and for triggering a reaction, dependent on the value of the detected variable, in the system for withdrawing body fluid, said reaction serving to prepare the system for the withdrawal of body fluid.
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Abstract
A tissue penetrating system has a housing member. A plurality of penetrating members are positioned in the housing member. A tissue stabilizing member is coupled to the housing. A penetrating member sensor is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. The penetrating member sensor is configured to provide information relative to a depth of penetration of a penetrating member through a skin surface.
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1. A system for withdrawing body fluid from a body part via a withdrawal site located on the surface of the body part, the system comprising:
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a housing member;
a plurality of penetrating members positioned in the housing member, a plurality of sample chambers, each of a sample chamber associated with a penetrating member, each of a sample chamber including at least one sensor positioned in a sample chamber; and
a processor for evaluating the at least one variable detected by the at least one sensor and for triggering a reaction, dependent on the value of the detected variable, in the system for withdrawing body fluid, said reaction serving to prepare the system for the withdrawal of body fluid. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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