Method for body fluid sample extraction

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8360993
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13197592

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An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes at least one skin-penetration member having a first end configured to pierce the surface of the skin, and a inner lumen in communication with the first end; at least one actuator operatively associated with the at least one skin-penetration member; and at least one catalyst device configured to cause perfusion of body fluid at the sampling site; wherein the at least one actuator is configured to locate the at least one skin-penetration member so as to obstruct the wound opening while transporting body fluid through the inner lumen. Associated methods are also described.

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  • INTUITY MEDICAL, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Emery, Jeffrey L Redwood City, US 57 6496
Escutia, Raúl Santa Clara, US 5 404
Litherland, Craig M Cueprtino, US 25 3260

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