摘要:
A bodily fluid extraction device includes a penetration member configured for penetrating a target site and subsequently residing within the target site and extracting a bodily fluid sample. The penetration member includes a proximal end adapted for fluid communication with an analyte analysis system, a distal end, and a channel extending from the distal to the proximal end. The distal end includes a sharp portion for penetrating a target site, and a flexible feature adapted for promoting bodily fluid flow into the channel by protruding into the target site after the penetration member has penetrated the target site. A method for extracting bodily fluid includes providing a bodily fluid extraction device as described immediately above. Subsequently, a target site is penetrated with the distal end of the bodily fluid extraction device's penetration member and the flexible portion of the penetration member is caused to protrude into the target site and promote bodily fluid flow into the penetration member's channel. Bodily fluid (e.g., ISF) is then extracted from the target site (e.g., a dermal tissue target site) via the channel of the bodily fluid extraction device.
摘要:
Devices and methods are provided for piercing the skin and accessing and collecting physiological sample therein. The subject devices include at least one fluid pathway, wherein at least a substantial portion of the distal end of the at least one fluid pathway is open to the outside environment. One or more subject devices may be integrated into a test strip for determining the concentration of at least one analyte in the sample. Also provided are methods for using the subject devices. The devices and methods are particularly suited for collecting physiological sample and determining glucose concentrations therein and, more particularly, glucose concentrations in blood, blood fractions or interstitial fluid. Also provided are kits that include the devices for use in practicing the subject methods.
摘要:
Methods of fabricating devices for collecting a sample of physiological and for measuring a characteristic, e.g ., an analyte concentration, of the sampled physiological sample. The devices are in the form of a test strip which include a biosensor and at least one skin-piercing element which is a planar extension of a portion of the biosensor. The fabrication methods provide various or forming the test strip and the skin-piercing element.
摘要:
Devices, systems and methods are provided for piercing the skin, accessing and collecting physiological sample therein, and measuring a characteristic, e.g. , an analyte concentration, of the sampled physiological sample. The subject devices are in the form of a test strip (2) which includes a biosensor and at least one skin-piercing element (6) which is a planar extension of a portion of the biosensor. At least one fluid pathway (108,128) resides within a portion of the biosensor and within the skin-piercing element. The skin-piercing element has a space-defining configuration therein which acts as a sample fluid pooling area (22,86) upon penetration into the skin. Systems are provided which include one or more test strip devices and a meter (40) for making analyte concentration measurements. Methods for using the devices and systems are also provided.
摘要:
Devices, systems and methods are provided for piercing the skin, accessing and collecting physiological sample therein, and measuring a characteristic, e.g. , an analyte concentration, of the sampled physiological sample. The subject devices are in the form of a test strip (2) which includes a biosensor and at least one skin-piercing element (6) which is a planar extension of a portion of the biosensor. At least one fluid pathway (108,128) resides within a portion of the biosensor and within the skin-piercing element. The skin-piercing element has a space-defining configuration therein which acts as a sample fluid pooling area (22,86) upon penetration into the skin. Systems are provided which include one or more test strip devices and a meter (40) for making analyte concentration measurements. Methods for using the devices and systems are also provided.
摘要:
Devices and methods are provided for piercing the skin and accessing and collecting physiological sample therein. The subject devices include at least one fluid pathway, wherein at least a substantial portion of the distal end of the at least one fluid pathway is open to the outside environment. One or more subject devices may be integrated into a test strip for determining the concentration of at least one analyte in the sample. Also provided are methods for using the subject devices. The devices and methods are particularly suited for collecting physiological sample and determining glucose concentrations therein and, more particularly, glucose concentrations in blood, blood fractions or interstitial fluid. Also provided are kits that include the devices for use in practicing the subject methods.