Method of determining the concentration of an analyte in a body fluid and system in therefor

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 7896819
APP PUB NO 20080097240A1
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11665118

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A method of obtaining a body fluid sample for determining the concentration of an analyte in the body fluid sample comprises applying pressure to the skin of the user. The skin is stretched so as to create a tear in the skin such that the applied pressure causes the body fluid to flow from the tear. The body fluid flowing from the tear is collected. Disclosed is also a pressure member for applying pressure to and stretching skin in preparation for forming a tear in the skin.

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ASCENSIA DIABETES CARE HOLDINGS AGPETER MERIAN-STR 90 BASEL 4052

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Burson, Pamela J Bristol, US 3 13
Melle, Bryan S Elkhart, US 2 111
Rebec, Mihailo V Bristol, US 42 1750
Smous, James E Niles, US 15 861

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