Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8435190
APP PUB NO 20070167870A1
SERIAL NO

11624736

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A tissue penetrating system includes a plurality of cartridges each with a distal port and a proximal port. A plurality of penetrating members are provided, each coupled to a cartridge and having a sharpened distal tip and a shaft portion slidably disposed within the cartridge. A seal is formed by a fracturable material between the penetrating member and the cartridge. The seal is positioned at one or both of a distal port or a proximal port of the cartridge.

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  • SANOFI-AVENTIS DEUTSCHLAND GMBH

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alden, Don Sunnyvale, US 146 22409
Boecker, Dirk Palo Alto, US 140 24187
Freeman, Dominique M La Honda, US 108 20505

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