Method and apparatus for storing an analyte sampling and measurement device

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APP PUB NO 20060184065A1
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11352385

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Methods and apparatus are provided for storing used and unused test strips in a desiccated environment. In one embodiment, the method comprises providing an analyte sampling device having a instrument housing and a cartridge having a plurality of penetrating members wherein the penetrating members are slidably movable to extend outward from lateral openings on the cartridge to penetrate tissue, where the sampling device include a plurality of analyte sensing members. The device is designed to use a cassette that will fit inside the device but also contain the cartridge in a desiccated environment. The user may open a lid or access door on the cassette to allow for lancing and sample capture. The lid is closed to re-establish a sealed condition inside the cassette once lancing is complete.

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SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH65929 FRANKFURT AM MAIN

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Boecker, Dirk Palo Alto, CA 140 24688
Deshmukh, Ajay San Francisco, CA 11 1066
Mauze, Ganapati Sunnyvale, CA 9 1997

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