摘要:
A bodily fluid sampling device (40) is operable to lance with a precise depth and express fluid from both fingertip and alternate sites. In one form, the device is operable to adjust the penetration depth of the lancet into the skin. The bodily fluid sampling device (40) includes a lancet (50) adapted to form an incision in skin (S). A skin contacting member (46) has an orifice (84) through which the lancet (50) extends when lancing the skin. The orifice (84) has a first opening size that is sized to flatten the skin around the lancet (50) during lancing. The orifice (84) has a second opening size that is larger than the first opening size after the incision is formed to express fluid from the incision.
摘要:
A bodily fluid sampling device (40) is operable to lance with a precise depth and express fluid from both fingertip and alternate sites. The bodily fluid sampling device (40) includes a lancet (50) adapted to form an incision in skin. In one form, the device (40) is operable to adjust the penetration depth of the lancet (50) into the skin (S). A skin contacting member (46) has an orifice (84) through which the lancet (50) extends when lancing the skin. The orifice (84) has a first opening size that is sized to flatten the skin around the lancet (50) during lancing. The orifice (84) has a second opening size that is larger than the first opening size after the incision is formed to express fluid from the incision.
摘要:
Systems and methods for the sampling of bodily fluid from an incision in the skin include test strips which are positioned adjacent to the skin and which include features to inhibit the passage of the bodily fluid between the skin and the underside of the test strip. One system utilizes a sealing member (34) located on the bottom surface (15) of the test strip (10) and positioned to provide a fluid tight seal with the skin. A second system includes a recessed surface (62) aligned with the inlet opening (59) of the test strip (50) to preclude contact of the bodily fluid directly with the bottom surface (55) of the test strip (50). A third system involves the use of a hydrophobic surface (55) on the underside of the test strip (50) to inhibit wicking of the bodily fluid along the test strip. The present invention further encompasses the combination of the foregoing sampling systems with each other, and with incising, expressing and/or testing systems and methods, particularly in a single, integrated device.