Lancing device for one skin puncture

A lancing device comprises a main housing, a movable housing, and a damping ring. The main housing forming an inner aperture that encloses a portion of a lancet assembly. The lancet assembly has a lancet body, a lancet-plunger housing, and a lance. The lancet assembly is adapted to move between a resting position, a cocking position, and a puncture position. The movable housing is adjacent to the main housing. The moveable housing is adapted to move from a resting position to a cocking position. The moveable housing is adapted to connect to the lancet assembly. The damping ring is adapted to engage the lancet assembly as the lancet assembly moves from the puncture position back towards the resting position to reduce movement of the lancet assembly back towards the puncture position.

Integrated lancing device

A lancing device is provided that has a housing with a length greater than a width. Electronics are positioned in an interior of the housing. A test strip aperture is in the housing and is adapted to receive a body fluid test strip. A lancet aperture is positioned in line with the test strip aperture.

Tissue penetration device

A body fluid testing device has at least one penetrating member and a penetrating member driver configured to be coupled to the at least one penetrating member. A plurality of analyte sensors are coupled to a spoked disk substrate. Each of a penetrating member can pass between spokes of the disk substrate to provide that a used penetrating member can be removed and a new penetrating inserted without removing the disk. A disposable houses the at least one penetrating member and the plurality of analyte sensors.

ANALYTE TESTING DEVICES

Systems, devices, techniques and methods are disclosed for implementing an actuator mechanism of an analyte testing device. In one aspect, a method to test an analyte includes advancing an analyte sensor from a first position within a sensor cartridge of an analyte testing device to a second position that exposes at least a portion of the analyte sensor outside of the device, advancing a lancet projecting component from an initial position to a cocked position for a subsequent projection of a lancet, in which the advancing the analyte sensor and the advancing the lancet projecting component are initiated by a single operation, projecting the lancet to expose at least a portion of the lancet outside of the device, receiving a testing sample including an analyte at the exposed portion of the analyte sensor, processing the testing sample to determine a parameter of the analyte, and ejecting the analyte sensor from the device. 1. A method for operating an analyte testing device in testing an analyte , comprising:advancing an analyte sensor from a first position within a sensor cartridge of an analyte testing device to a second position to expose at least a portion of the analyte sensor outside of the device;advancing a lancet projecting component of the analyte testing device from an initial position to a cocked position for a subsequent projection of a lancet, wherein the advancing the analyte sensor and the advancing the lancet projecting component are initiated by a single operation;operating the lancet projecting component to project the lancet outside of the device;operating the device to contact the analyte sensor with a testing sample containing the analyte at the exposed portion of the analyte sensor;operating the device to process the testing sample to determine a parameter of the analyte; andejecting the analyte sensor from the device.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein the single operation includes sliding a button located on an external side of the device.3. ...

Diagnostic system

A composite diagnostic system comprising a support member having a membrane penetration element; a bodily fluid collection point positioned for collection of a bodily fluid released by application of the membrane penetration element to a user's body; a test material positioned in the support member such that in use the bodily fluid is brought into contact with the test material.

Fluid injection and safety system

Various medical systems and methods are described, including a medical monitoring system. The medical monitoring system can have a fluid system configured to receive bodily fluid and optically analyze said fluid to determine analyte concentration. The fluid system can have a removable portion. The removable portion can have an opening with a port. The system can also have a container configured to contain anticoagulant. The container can have a portion configured to mate with the port of the removable portion. The container can be further configured to not fit into a conventional luer fitting. An anti-coagulant insertion apparatus is also described. The apparatus can have a syringe, a dock with a port, and an adapter configured to connect the syringe to the port. The dock can also have a tab configured to move with the port.

ASSEMBLY FOR DETERMINING THE PRESENCE OR ABSENCE OF AN ANALYTE IN A BLOOD SAMPLE AND ANALYSIS UNIT COMPRISING SUCH AN ASSEMBLY

This assembly includes: a transportable support; a strip attached to the support and including an application area for applying the sample and at least one reagent required for the analysis; a piercing member for piercing the skin and a blood vessel; and a container for collecting, storing and returning the sample of human or animal blood. The piercing member is inserted into the container. The tip is connected to the support. The container is connected to the support in a removable manner between a storage configuration and a use configuration, in which the container is placed close to the application area. 1. An assembly comprising:a casing configured to be transportable by hand;a strip attached to and arranged inside the casing, the strip comprising an application area for a blood sample and at least one reagent for a blood analysis;a piercing member connected to the casing and configured to pierce skin or a blood vessel; anda container configured to collect, store, and provide the blood sample to the strip, the container being removably connected to the casing such that the container may be alternatively arranged in a storage configuration or in a use configuration, in which the container may be placed close to the application area.2. The assembly according to claim 1 , further comprising:a piece of fabric which is soaked in disinfectant product and which is extends over an outer surface of the casing; anda sealed film, detachable and watertight, the film being arranged such as to cover the piece of fabric when the container is arranged in the storage configuration.3. The assembly according to claim 1 , configured such that when the container is arranged in the storage configuration claim 1 , the container and the piercing member are each connected to the casing.4. The assembly according to claim 3 , configured such that when the container is arranged in the storage configuration claim 3 , the piercing member is either totally or partially housed within a hollow ...

Lancet device with depth adjustment and lancet removal system and method

Lancet device includes a housing, a removable front cap mounted to the housing, a lancet holding member, and a trigger. A system is utilized for placing the lancet device in a trigger-set or armed position. A depth adjustment system includes a member that is at least partially rotatably mounted and that has an axis of rotation arranged substantially perpendicular to a center axis of the lancet holding member. An ejection system is utilized for at least one of preventing axial movement of the lancet holding member and removing or ejecting a lancet from the lancet holding member.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BODY FLUID SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS

Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member. 114-. (canceled)15: A body fluid sampling arrangement comprising:a hub comprising a patterned surface, wherein the patterned surface defines a volume;a skin penetration member configured to pierce skin and comprising a bore therethrough, wherein the bore is in fluid communication with the patterned surface; anda quantification member configured to react with a body fluid sample,wherein the hub is configured to collect the body fluid sample in the volume, and when the volume is filled, deliver the body fluid sample to the quantification member.16: The arrangement of claim 15 , wherein the volume is a volume sufficient to provide a measurable result indicative of a property of the body fluid sample.17: The arrangement of claim 16 , wherein the body fluid sample is blood and the property of the body fluid sample is a concentration of glucose.18: The arrangement of claim 15 , wherein the patterned surface is configured to spread the body fluid sample so that it is positioned across a surface of the quantification member prior to contacting the quantification member.19: The arrangement of claim 15 , wherein the bore is centrally positioned relative to the patterned surface and the patterned surface is configured to promote spread of the body fluid sample radially across the patterned surface.20: The arrangement of claim 15 , wherein the patterned surface comprises a groove or a channel configured ...

Contact Activated Lancet Device

A lancet device including a housing and a lancet structure having a puncturing element. The lancet structure disposed within the housing and adapted for movement between a retaining or pre-actuated position wherein the puncturing element is retained within the housing, and a puncturing position wherein the puncturing element extends through a forward end of the housing. The lancet device includes a drive spring disposed within the housing for biasing the lancet structure toward the puncturing position, and a retaining hub retaining the lancet structure in the retracted position against the bias of the drive spring. The retaining hub includes a pivotal lever in interference engagement with the lancet structure. An actuator within the housing pivots the lever, thereby moving the lancet structure toward the rearward end of the housing to at least partially compress the drive spring, and releasing the lever from interference engagement with the lancet structure.

BODY FLUID SAMPLING DEVICE - SAMPLING SITE INTERFACE

An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes: a housing, the housing comprising a first opening; a skin interface member disposed in the first opening, the skin interface member comprising an inner member having a second opening, and an outer member at least partially surrounding the inner member and attached to the first opening; and at least one skin-penetration member configured and arranged to project within the second opening. Arrangements having alternatively constructed skin interface members are also described. 148-. (canceled)49. An arrangement to assist in obtaining a body fluid sample from a sampling site of a user , the arrangement comprising:a housing; anda plate releasably mountable to the housing, the plate comprising a skin interface member attached thereto, the skin interface member comprising an inner member having an opening configured to receive the sampling site of a user, and an outer member at least partially surrounding the inner member, wherein the outer member is coplanar with the plate and is configured to flex more than the inner member upon application of force to the skin interface member.50. The arrangement of claim 49 , wherein the inner member has a first hardness and the outer member has a second hardness that is less than the first hardness.51. The arrangement of claim 49 , wherein the inner member and the outer member are integral.52. The arrangement of claim 49 , wherein the outer member is formed from an elastomer claim 49 , a silicone rubber claim 49 , or a soft plastic and the inner member is formed from a metal claim 49 , an elastomer claim 49 , or a ceramic.53. The arrangement of claim 49 , wherein the skin interface member comprises a punching or cutting mechanism.54. The arrangement of claim 53 , wherein the punching or cutting mechanism comprises a downwardly projecting member.55. The arrangement of further comprising a cartridge configured ...

Contact Activated Lancet Device

A lancet device including a housing and a lancet structure having a puncturing element. The lancet structure disposed within the housing and adapted for movement between a retaining or pre-actuated position wherein the puncturing element is retained within the housing, and a puncturing position wherein the puncturing element extends through a forward end of the housing. The lancet device includes a drive spring disposed within the housing for biasing the lancet structure toward the puncturing position, and a retaining hub retaining the lancet structure in the retracted position against the bias of the drive spring. The retaining hub includes a pivotal lever in interference engagement with the lancet structure. An actuator within the housing pivots the lever, thereby moving the lancet structure toward the rearward end of the housing to at least partially compress the drive spring, and releasing the lever from interference engagement with the lancet structure.

Test Device

A biological test device with at least one zone containing a biosensor and/or reagent media to accept a sample of a biological material, where the zone is covered until use by a removable humidity resistant cover. The cover may be slidably removable or have a peel-off configuration and may incorporate a desiccant material. The cover may also act as an actuator associated with electronic timing and/or signalling components carried by the device.

Bodily fluid sample collection and transport

Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The sample is collected at a first location and subjected to a first sample processing step. The sample may be shipped to a second location and subjected to a second sample processing step that does not introduce contaminants into a plasma portion of the sample formed from the first processing step. The sample may also be mixed with other material(s) in the collection device.

FLUID INJECTION AND SAFETY SYSTEM

Various medical systems and methods are described, including a medical monitoring system. The medical monitoring system can have a fluid system configured to receive bodily fluid and optically analyze said fluid to determine analyte concentration. The fluid system can have a removable portion. The removable portion can have an opening with a port. The system can also have a container configured to contain anticoagulant. The container can have a portion configured to mate with the port of the removable portion. The container can be further configured to not fit into a conventional luer fitting. An anti-coagulant insertion apparatus is also described. The apparatus can have a syringe, a dock with a port, and an adapter configured to connect the syringe to the port. The dock can also have a tab configured to move with the port. 1. (canceled)2. A medical device and automated setup instruction system comprising: a non-disposable subsystem including at least one of a valve, a sensor or a pump; and', 'a removable cartridge configured to hold and prepare a sample of bodily fluid for analysis, the removable cartridge being comprising a safety port comprising an opening, the removable cartridge configured to be in fluid communication with a source of an anti-coagulant agent comprising an adapter that is configured to engage the safety port, and wherein the source of the anti-coagulant agent is not configured to engage conventional medical fittings;, 'a fluid system comprisinga display configured to be visible to a medical device user when the user is preparing the medical device for use in a medical setting;a computer memory configured to store setup information and protocols that are specific to the medical device; one or more sensors configured to detect configuration of components of the medical device and/or data regarding the environment in which the device is used;', 'one or more direct user input portions configured to accept input from the user relating to user- ...

Lancing device for taking blood samples

The invention relates to a lancing device ( 1 ) for taking blood samples, comprising a housing ( 2 ), an axially displaceable lancet holder element ( 32 ) for holding a lancet ( 12 ), a lancing spring element for accelerating the axially displaceable lancet holder element ( 32 ) in a lancing direction ( 18 ), and a release element ( 13 ) for initiating a lancing procedure, in which the axially displaceable lancet holder element ( 32 ) is accelerated in a lancing direction ( 18 ) by means of the tensioned lancing spring element, wherein the lancing device ( 1 ) comprises a locking apparatus ( 20 ), which can be released by the release element ( 13 ), for locking a lancing spring element tensioning procedure.

SYSTEMS FOR WITHDRAWING BODY FLUID AND METHODS FOR CONFIGURING SYSTEMS FOR WITHDRAWING BODY FLUIDS

The invention relates to a system for withdrawing body fluid from a body part via a withdrawal site located on the surface of the body part, with at least one sensor for detecting at least one variable dependent on the location or state of the withdrawal site, and with an evaluation unit for evaluating the at least one variable detected by the at least one sensor and for triggering a reaction, dependent on the value of the detected variable, in the system for withdrawing body fluid, said reaction serving to prepare the system for puncturing the surface of the body part, and with at least one puncturing device for creating an opening in the body at the withdrawal site. The invention further relates to an integrated analysis system, to a method for configuring a system for withdrawal of body fluid, and to a method for selecting a menu item from a menu for controlling a system for withdrawing body fluid from a body part. 126-. (canceled)28. System according to claim 27 , characterized in that the sensor is a sensor for detecting at least one of the variables of temperature claim 27 , electrical resistance claim 27 , electrical conductivity claim 27 , electrical current strength claim 27 , electrical voltage claim 27 , position claim 27 , inclination claim 27 , pressure claim 27 , acceleration claim 27 , and optical variables.29. System according to claim 27 , characterized in that the sensor is one of the following sensors:a temperature sensor for detecting the skin temperature on the surface of the body part at the withdrawal site;a sensor for detecting the electrical resistance or the electrical conductivity of skin on the surface of the body part at the withdrawal site;a position or inclination sensor for detecting the position or inclination of the system upon contact with the withdrawal site;a pressure sensor for detecting the pressure with which a press-an area of the system is applied to the surface of the body part at the withdrawal site;an inductive, optical ...

Manual Flow Regulation for Blood Collection

A specimen collection assembly ( 100 ) including a flow control member ( 106 ) for adjustably altering a flow path is disclosed. In one configuration, the flow control member ( 106 ) defines a regulation channel ( 166 ) in fluid communication with a lumen of a cannula ( 112 ), wherein the flow control member ( 106 ) is configured to adjustably alter an effective flow distance between the lumen of the cannula ( 112 ) and an interior of an evacuated collection container. In another configuration, the flow control member ( 106 ) is positioned to vary an effective cross-sectional area of at least one of an inlet port ( 346 ) and an outlet port ( 350 ) adapted to be in fluid communication with the lumen and the evacuated collection container.

DEVICES AND METHODS FOR BODY FLUID SAMPLING AND ANALYSIS

Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member. 114-. (canceled)15. An integrated body fluid sampling meter comprising:a meter housing;a cartridge insertable into the meter housing and comprising a plurality of sampling arrangements, wherein the plurality of sampling arrangements includes a first sampling arrangement moveable between a pre-fired position and a rest position; andan imaging assembly in the meter housing, the imaging assembly configured to image different portions of the first sampling arrangement as the first sampling arrangement moves between the pre-fired position and the rest position.16. The meter of claim 15 , wherein the first sampling arrangement comprises a reagent pad and the imaging assembly is configured to image a viewing area including at least a portion of the reagent pad.17. The meter of claim 16 , wherein the reagent pad has a midline and the viewing area is on a first side of the midline when the first sampling arrangement is in the rest position.18. The meter of claim 17 , wherein the viewing area is configured to move toward the midline of the reagent pad when the first sampling arrangement moves from the rest position toward the pre-fired position.19. The meter of claim 16 , wherein the viewing area is configured to move from a first side of the midline of the reagent pad to a second side of the reagent pad as the sampling arrangement moves.20. The meter of claim 16 , wherein the first sampling ...

METHOD OF REUSE PROTECTION FOR LANCET SYSTEM

A lancet magazine for use in a lancing aid is described comprising a plurality of lancets each having a lancet body at the proximal end of the lancet and a lancet tip at the distal end of the lancet, where the proximal end of the lancet points in the direction of the proximal end of the housing of the lancet magazine and the distal end of the lancet is aligned in the direction of the distal end of the housing and the lancets in the unused state are completely surrounded by the housing. Furthermore, an extension unit is movably connected to the housing in such a manner that the housing can be extended by movement of the extension unit in the direction of the distal end of the housing such that the lancet is prevented from emerging from the lancet magazine. 1. A method for avoiding re-use of a lancet magazine , comprising;(a) inserting a lancet magazine having a plurality of lancets into a lancing aid;(b) performing at least one lancing operation with at least one lancet of the plurality of lancets;(c) removing the lancet magazine from the lancing aid; and(d) moving an extension unit of the lancet magazine into an extended state which increases the length of the lancet magazine and thereby prevents the lancets from emerging from the lancet magazine.2. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (d) is executed automatically during step (c).3. The method of claim 1 , further comprising reinserting the lancet magazine into the lancing aid after step (d) without impairing the lancing aid.4. The method of claim 3 , wherein the extension unit remains in the extended state during the reinserting of the lancet magazine into the lancing aid.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising claim 4 , after the lancet magazine has been reinserted into the lancing aid claim 4 , triggering a lancing mechanism of the lancing aid and thereby moving one of the lancets within the lancet magazine.6. The method of claim 1 , wherein step (d) comprises locking the extension unit in the extended ...

Pain minimizing injection system

The present invention recognizes that there is a need for a single-step, pain-free or substantially pain-free device to test the levels of an analyte in one's blood such as glucose. The invention incorporates a lancet and a glucose test strip into a disposable cartridge. The user inserts the cartridge into the port of the device to turn it on. The base vibrates to quench or reduce pain from a lancet puncture. The test strip is exposed to the blood sample at the site of the lancet puncture which is analyzed by the device.

Assembly for determining the presence or absence of an analyte in a blood sample and analysis unit comprising such an assembly

This assembly includes: a transportable support; a strip attached to the support and including an application area for applying the sample and at least one reagent required for the analysis; a piercing member for piercing the skin and a blood vessel; and a container for collecting, storing and returning the sample of human or animal blood. The piercing member is inserted into the container. The tip is connected to the support. The container is connected to the support in a removable manner between a storage configuration and a use configuration, in which the container is placed close to the application area.

RELEASEABLE CATHETER HUB RETAINER

A safety catheter insertion assembly including a catheter hub coupling assembly. The safety catheter insertion assembly having a needle hub slideably coupled to a needle housing such that the needle hub is moveable between a first position wherein an insertion needle extends from the needle housing, and a second position wherein the sharp distal tip is housed within the needle housing, the catheter hub coupling assembly coupling the catheter hub to the needle housing in the first position and releasing the catheter hub from the needle housing in the second position. 115-. (canceled)16. A safety catheter insertion device for use with a catheter having a catheter tube and a catheter hub , the safety catheter insertion device comprising:a needle housing;a needle assembly operably coupled to the needle housing and movable between a ready for use position and a safe position, the needle assembly including an insertion needle defining a needle bump positioned proximal to a sharp distal needle tip; and a nose adapted to be received within an interior of the catheter hub;', 'one or more exterior hub contacts; and', 'an actuator;, 'a safety coupling, including—'}wherein in the ready for use position, the at least one engagement arm is locked in a engaged position with an exterior of the catheter hub by the actuator, the actuator configured to block inward movement of an inner proximal portion of the at least one arm to inhibit separation of the catheter hub from the nose; andwherein movement of the needle assembly proximally relative to the needle housing to the safe position causes the needle bump to shift the actuator proximally away from the at least one engagement arm to enable a natural bias of the at least one engagement arm away from the catheter hub to promote an ease in removal of the catheter hub from the nose.17. The safety catheter insertion device of claim 16 , wherein transition of the safety catheter insertion device from the ready for use position to the safe ...

BODILY FLUID COLLECTION DEVICES INCLUDING ELECTRONICS AND ASSOCIATED SYSTEMS AND METHODS

Bodily fluid withdrawing devices including electronics, and associated systems and methods, are disclosed. In some embodiments, the devices include a housing containing a bodily fluid withdrawing feature, an actuator movable relative to the housing, and one or more electronic component(s). The electronic component(s) can be configured to transition from an inactive state to an active state when the device is actuated and a circuit of the device is closed. Upon transitioning to the active state, the electronic component(s) can be configured to wirelessly transmit information and/or receive information from an external recipient. In some embodiments, the devices disclosed herein can comprise part of an interconnected system including one or more communication devices. 1. A device for collecting bodily fluid from a patient , the device comprising:a housing defining a lumen and having a bottom surface configured to be positioned against skin of the patient;a skin-piercing feature positioned at least partially within the lumen;an electronics subsystem positioned at least partially within the housing, wherein the electronics subsystem includes a switch; andan actuator operably coupled to the switch and the skin-piercing feature, wherein the actuator is movable through the lumen from a first position to a second position, and wherein movement of the actuator from the first position to the second position is configured to—move the skin-piercing feature (a) through the lumen and (b) past the bottom surface of the housing to puncture the skin of the patient, to thereby draw a bodily fluid from the patient into the lumen of the housing, andmove the switch from an open position to a closed position to thereby activate the electronics subsystem.2. The device of wherein the electronics subsystem includes a timer configured to record a time elapsed after activation of the electronics subsystem.3. The device of wherein the electronics subsystem includes a sensor configured to ...

INTEGRATED BLOOD TEST DEVICE

An integrated blood test unit including a blood collection recess, a test component, and a reservoir containing test fluid. The blood collection device moves to a delivery position under control of an actuator, which also releases test fluid from the reservoir onto the test component. Additional features are a window over the test outcome indicator, a blood delivery channel that only operates if the sample size is large enough, and a geometry for a lancet and actuator that is adapted for a self test situation. 116.-. (canceled)17. An integrated test unit comprising a blood collection recess , a test component , a reservoir containing test fluid , and an actuator , wherein activation of the actuator causes movement of the blood collection unit to deliver blood to the test component and causes the test fluid to be released from the reservoir in order to contact the test component.18. An integrated blood test unit according to claim 17 , wherein operatively activation of the actuator engages the reservoir to release the test fluid to the test component by a first fluid path claim 17 , and causes movement of the blood collection unit so as to deliver blood to the test component by a second fluid path.19. An integrated test unit according to claim 18 , wherein the blood collection unit is adapted to receive blood in a recess claim 18 , and in response to activation of the actuator claim 18 , the blood collection unit tilts so as to deliver the blood from the recess to the test component.20. An integrated test unit according to claim 17 , wherein the test unit further includes an electronic component claim 17 , and the electronic component is made operative by activation of the actuator.21. An integrated test unit according to claim 18 , wherein the actuator is locked into an actuated position once operated.22. An integrated test unit according to claim 21 , wherein the locked actuator exerts a continuing force so as to compress the reservoir in order to dispense the test ...

Status Monitoring Device for Medical Devices

Provided is a status monitoring device that includes a one-way valve including a change ring and an activator stem. The change ring is configured to change colors (e.g., red, yellow, green or orange) depending on the status of the medical device in operation. The activator stem attached to an interior opening of the one-way valve and is disposed in a vertical direction to interface with a flow channel within the medical device and come into contact with fluids passing therethrough in order to determine whether the medical device is inserted into and operating properly within a patient's body part (e.g., neck, chest, arms and feet). 1. A status monitoring device to be implemented with a medical device , and comprising:a one-way valve comprising:a change ring configured to change colors depending on the status of the medical device in operation; andan activator stem attached to an interior opening of the one-way valve and disposed in a vertical direction to interface with a flow channel within the medical device and come into contact with fluids passing therethrough in order to determine whether the medical device is inserted into and operating properly within a patient's body part.2. The status monitoring device of claim 1 , wherein the status monitoring device is a lightweight device claim 1 , to be placed on a top surface of the medical device.3. The status monitoring device of claim 2 , wherein the medical device is one of an intravenous device claim 2 , a catheter or a port activator device.4. The status monitoring device of claim 3 , wherein the one-way valve is disposed above the flow channel within the medical device by which fluids travel through to and from the patient's body part.5. The status monitoring device of claim 4 , wherein a needle is disposed within the flow channel to draw fluid from a patient and/or pass fluids through the patient's body part.6. The status monitoring device of claim 5 , wherein the status monitoring device corresponds to a clear ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR ADVERTISING IN RESPONSE TO DIAGNOSTIC TEST

A system and method are provided for collection and testing of a biologic sample in a self-diagnostic test. The system and method comprise collecting by a user of a testing device a biologic sample for use with the testing device, assigning correlative values as test results, and receiving the test results at a server disposed on a network. Some aspects include a mobile application operating on a mobile device with which the user interacts. These aspects allow advertisements and other messages to be presented to the user through the mobile application. Some aspects present different messages to the user based on the type of self-diagnostic test the user is conducting. 1. A method of a mobile device for providing audiovisual messages in response to an input , the method comprising:detecting an alignment of an alignment graphic and an alignment target on a medical testing device;capturing an image of the medical testing device;transmitting diagnostic test information to a remote server and a database;accepting information categorizing the testing device as a certain type of testing device;presenting on a viewing screen of the mobile device a first audiovisual message, the first audiovisual message regarding proper use of the testing device; andselecting from a group of audiovisual messages a second audiovisual message, the selection of the second audiovisual message at least partially influenced by the information categorizing the testing device.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising presenting a menu on the viewing screen of the mobile device which provides a user with an option to acknowledge comprehending the first audiovisual message.3. The method of claim 2 , further comprising presenting claim 2 , after the user has selected the option to acknowledge comprehending the first audiovisual message claim 2 , the second audiovisual message.4. The method of claim 1 , wherein the audiovisual messages are received for a determined amount of time.5. The method of ...

SYSTEM FOR COLLECTING BLOOD SAMPLES FROM A PATIENT, AND CORRESPONDING SAMPLE COLLECTION DEVICE AND PUMPS FOR EXTRACTING BLOOD FROM A PATIENT

A system for taking blood samples from a patient, including a peristaltic pump having a rotor with a moving surface and a fixed surface for lodging therebetween a flexible tube and a head member for attachment of a sample holder tube support member, and a blood sampling device including a needle holder having a tubular portion for supporting a hypodermic needle having a connection base, the needle holder including a conduit with an inlet and an outlet, where the inlet has the tubular portion, the sample holder tube support member, and the flexible tube having a first end in fluid communication with the needle holder and a second end in fluid communication with the support member. 137.-. (canceled)38. Blood sampling device comprising:a needle holder having a tubular portion for supporting a hypodermic needle having a connection base, said needle holder having a conduit with an inlet and an outlet, where said inlet includes said tubular portion, a sample holder tube support member and a flexible tube having a first end in fluid communication with said needle holder and a second end in fluid communication with said support member,wherein the support member has a cylindrical upper portion having a connector in an interior thereof, and said connector includes an end portion for connection in fluid communication with said tubular portion.39. Blood sampling device according to claim 38 , further comprising:the hypodermic needle having the connection base for being mounted on said tubular portion.40. Blood sampling device according to claim 38 , wherein said cylindrical upper portion has a plurality of openings.41. Blood sampling device according to claim 38 , wherein the support member includes at least two semi-cylindrical walls extending from the cylindrical upper portion claim 38 , mutually separated by lateral openings claim 38 , and has four semi-cylindrical walls mutually separated by four lateral openings.42. Blood sampling device according to claim 38 , further ...

NEEDLE ASSEMBLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS PROVISIONS

A needle assembly. The needle assembly enabling the analysis of fluid trapped in a flashback chamber after an insertion needle has been inserted into a patient's vein. 1. A needle assembly for accessing fluid from a patient , comprising:an insertion needle having a sharpened distal tip, a proximal end and a shaft defining a lumen extending therebetween;a needle hub operably coupled to the proximal end of the insertion needle, the needle hub including a flash chamber comprising a wall defining a cavity, the cavity in fluid communication with the lumen of the insertion needle and sealed at one end by a gas permeable flash plug, wherein an interior surface of the wall contains a color changing substance that changes color based on a characteristic of a fluid contained within the cavity, thereby providing a visual indication of a condition of the patient.2. The needle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the patient condition is at least one of glucose level claim 1 , pregnancy claim 1 , pH balance claim 1 , and hormone level.3. The needle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the flash chamber comprises transparent lateral walls for ease in viewing the color changing substance.4. The needle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the interior surface is coated with two or more color changing substances that independently change color based on characteristics of a fluid contained within the cavity.5. The needle assembly of claim 4 , wherein the two or more color changing substances change color based on different fluid characteristics.6. The needle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the color changing substance is deposited on the interior surface in a pattern.7. The needle assembly of claim 6 , wherein the pattern is at least one of a strip claim 6 , a plurality of strips claim 6 , a plurality of semi-spheres claim 6 , a plurality of ovals claim 6 , and a plurality of rhombuses.8. The needle assembly of claim 1 , wherein the interior surface of the cavity is further coated with a reference color to ...

SYSTEMS AND TECHNIQUES FOR MONITORING SUBJECTS

The present invention generally relates to systems and methods for monitoring and/or providing feedback for drugs or other pharmaceuticals taken by a subject. In one aspect, the present invention is directed to devices and methods for determining a species within the skin of a subject; and producing feedback to a subject based on the determination of the species. The feedback may be, for example, visual, audible, tactile, a change in temperature, etc. In some cases, information regarding the determination of the species may be transmitted to another entity, e.g., a health care provider, a computer, a relative, etc., which may then provide feedback to the subject in some fashion. In some cases, the feedback may be directly indicative of the species, e.g., whether the species is present, the concentration of the species, whether a by-product of a reaction involving the species is present, whether a compound affected by the species is present, etc. However, the feedback may also be indirect in some embodiments. For example, the subject may be presented with an external reward, e.g., based on the determination of the species within the skin. For instance, a reward such as cash, coupons, songs, discounts, personal items, etc., may be offered based on the level of compliance of the subject. Still other aspects of the invention are generally directed to kits involving such devices (with or without the drug to be monitored), methods of promoting such systems, or the like. 157-. (canceled)58. A device for application to the skin of a subject for treating the subject with a drug , the device comprising:a substance transfer component comprising one or more microneedles;a deployment actuator configured and arranged to move from a first position to a second position and from the second position to the first position, wherein when the deployment actuator is in the first position, the one or more microneedles do not contact the skin of the subject, and wherein when the deployment ...

Systems, Devices, and Methods For Bodily Fluid Sample Collection

Bodily fluid sample collection systems, devices, and method are provided. The device may comprise a first portion comprising at least a sample collection channel configured to draw the fluid sample into the sample collection channel via a first type of motive force. The sample collection device may include a second portion comprising a sample container for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channel, the sample container operably engagable to be in fluid communication with the collection channel, whereupon when fluid communication is established, the container provides a second motive force different from the first motive force to move a majority of the bodily fluid sample from the channel into the container. 156-. (canceled)57. A device for collecting a bodily fluid sample from a subject , the device comprising:a first portion comprising a plurality of sample collection channels and a plurality of microneedles, wherein at least two of the channels are configured to draw the fluid sample into each of the at least two sample collection channels via a first type of motive force, wherein the first portion defines a blunt, non-tissue penetrating distal end configured for collecting sample from an outer surface of the subject; anda second portion comprising a plurality of sample containers for receiving the bodily fluid sample collected in the sample collection channels, whereupon when the sample containers are operably engaged from a first condition to a second condition, the containers provide a second motive force different from the first motive force to move bodily fluid sample along at least one fluid pathway from the first portion into the containers of the second portion.58. The device of wherein an interior of each of the collection channels is coated with at least one anticoagulant.59. The device of wherein an interior of a first of the collection channels is coated with a first anticoagulant different from a second anticoagulant ...

BODY FLUID SAMPLING DEVICE - SAMPLING SITE INTERFACE

An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes: a housing, the housing comprising a first opening; a skin interface member disposed in the first opening, the skin interface member comprising an inner member having a second opening, and an outer member at least partially surrounding the inner member and attached to the first opening; and at least one skin-penetration member configured and arranged to project within the second opening. Arrangements having alternatively constructed skin interface members are also described. 148-. (canceled)49. An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site , the system comprising:a housing comprising a first opening;a first skin interface member disposed in the first opening and removably attached thereto, the first skin interface member comprising a second opening;a second skin interface member configured to be disposed in the first opening and removably attached thereto; andat least one skin-penetration member comprising a penetrating end aligned with the second opening;wherein the first skin interface member is exchangeable with the second skin interface member, the first skin interface member configured to provide a first penetration depth of the skin-penetration member into the skin surface, and the second skin interface member configured to provide a second penetration depth of the skin-penetration member into the skin surface.50. The arrangement of claim 49 , wherein the first skin interface member differs in at least one dimension compared to the second skin interface member.51. The arrangement of claim 50 , wherein the first skin interface member has a first thickness and the second skin interface member has a second thickness different from the first thickness.52. The arrangement of claim 49 , wherein the second opening has a variable diameter.53. The arrangement of claim 49 , ...

METHODS AND DEVICES FOR CELL DETECTION

The present disclosure relates to a cartridge, detection module, system, and kit for cell and particle detection and analysis. Devices disclosed herein may include at least an optical source, a fluidic chip, and a detection module, wherein the sample flows within the fluidic chip past a detection window, where the cells or particles are imaged by an image acquisition and analysis module that may include an optical detector. The image acquisition and analysis module may count the cells or particles of interest in real-time, or near real-time, or the module may capture images of the cells in order to analyze the sample from combined images at a later time. 1. A cartridge for cell or particle detection and analysis comprising:a. one or more housing units;b. a fluidic chip incorporating at least one microfluidic channel that one or more cells or particles of a sample flows through within the fluidic chip;c. a detection window incorporated in one of the one or more housings, the detection window being operable to facilitate the capture of one or more images of one or more cells flowing within the detection window.2. The cartridge of claim 1 , the fluidic chip further comprising:a. a base and capping layer, and optionally a second layer between the base layer and capping layer;b. an inlet through which the cell or particle sample is introduced to the microfluidic channel;c. an outlet through which the cell or particle sample may be removed from the fluidic chip;d. a mechanism for driving either capillary or mechanical flow; ande. a waste reservoir positioned near the outlet, the waste reservoir being operable to collect the cell sample after the cell sample has flowed through the microfluidic chip.3. The cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the fluidic chip and the detection window are incorporated in one housing unit.4. The cartridge of claim 1 , wherein the cartridge connects to the detection module claim 1 , and the detection module presents a cell sample analysis to a user. ...

APPARATUS HAVING A LIGHT EMITTING PART

An apparatus is presented having a housing, the housing has an aperture configured to receive a body part of a user. A light emitting part is supported by the housing and at least one proximity sensor is disposed within the housing. A controller is configured to receive signals from the at least one proximity sensor and to determine from the signals whether a body part protrudes by a required amount within the aperture. The control of the appearance of the light emitting part according to the determination. 112-. (canceled)13. An apparatus comprising:a housing, the housing having an aperture configured to receive a body part of a user;a light emitting part supported by the housing;at least one proximity sensor disposed within the housing; and receive signals from the at least one proximity sensor;', 'determine from the signals whether a body part protrudes by a required amount within the aperture;', 'control the appearance of the light emitting part according to the determination;', 'cause the light emitting portion to produce a first appearance if it is determined that the body part of the user is not protruding by the required amount within the aperture;', 'cause the light emitting portion to produce a second appearance if it is determined that the body part of the user is protruding by the required amount within the aperture; and', 'cause the light emitting portion to produce a third appearance when a user initiates a new reading., 'a controller configured to14. The apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein if it is determined that the body part of the user is not protruding by the required amount within the aperture claim 13 , the controller is configured to prevent lancing of the body part received in the aperture.15. The apparatus according to claim 13 , wherein the controller is configured to permit lancing of the body part only when it is determined that the body part of the user is correctly positioned in the aperture.16. The apparatus according to claim 13 ...

Venipuncture Assist Device

A venipuncture assist device includes a main body having a first surface configured to confront a target venipuncture site. The device further includes a vein capture channel disposed within the first surface configured to urge a portion of a patient's tissue and subcutaneous vein therein when the vein capture channel is evacuated by vacuum, wherein the urging creates a bend in the vein for piercing by a venipuncture needle. The device further includes one or more needle channels extending from a front main body surface configured to receive and guide the needle into the bend in the vein. 1. A venipuncture assist device , comprising:a main body having a bottom surface portion for confronting a target venipuncture tissue site;a vacuum port disposed on said main body in atmospheric communication with a vein capture channel that, when a vacuum source is applied to said vacuum port, creates a vacuum urging force within said vein capture channel;wherein said vein capture channel is disposed within said bottom surface portion and is configured to receive a vein portion of said target venipuncture tissue site therein when said vacuum urging force is created; andan elongate first needle guide configured to receive a venipuncture needle and arranged so that said venipuncture needle can be guided into said vein capture channel at a first incidence angle.2. The venipuncture assist device of claim 1 , wherein a portion of said elongate first needle guide protrudes outwardly from said outer surface of said main body.3. The venipuncture assist device of claim 2 , wherein said elongate first needle guide is flexible.4. The venipuncture assist device of claim 1 , further comprising at least one foot member that forwardly extends from said main body and comprises a tissue-engagement surface that is substantially planar-parallel with said bottom surface portion.5. The venipuncture assist device of claim 1 , wherein at least a portion of said bottom surface comprises a malleable ...

Manual Flow Regulation for Blood Collection

A specimen collection assembly including a flow control member for adjustably altering a flow path is disclosed. In one configuration, the flow control member defines a regulation channel in fluid communication with a lumen of a cannula, wherein the flow control member is configured to adjustably alter an effective flow distance between the lumen of the cannula and an interior of an evacuated collection container. In another configuration, the flow control member is positioned to vary an effective cross-sectional area of at least one of an inlet port and an outlet port adapted to be in fluid communication with the lumen and the evacuated collection container.

Intravenous therapy system for blood vessel detection

An intravenous therapy system may include a hollow needle comprising a distal end and a proximal end, the distal end comprising a sharp tip for insertion into a vein; an infrared (IR) camera placed within a hollow portion of the hollow needle, including: an IR detector; a first light source to emit a first wavelength of IR light; and a second light source to emit a second wavelength of IR light; a comparator to, upon execution of a processor communicatively coupled to the comparator, compare an amount of reflected light received at the IR detector during activation of the first light and second light and provide an indication of light absorption within a vein.

BLOOD SAMPLING DEVICE

A blood sampling device contains: a body, a fitting sleeve, and an adjusting sleeve. The body includes a lancet, a driving edge for driving the lancet, a control switch for controlling the driving edge, and a connecting section. The fitting sleeve includes a first fitting section, a second fitting section, and a connecting groove, wherein the second fitting section has a coupling portion for connecting with the connecting section. The fitting sleeve further includes a trench, an outlet, and a fixing rib. The adjusting sleeve includes a coupling section, a controlling section opposite to the coupling section, a tilted guiding slot for retaining with the fixing rib, and an exit corresponding to the outlet, The second fitting section of the fitting sleeve has a transparent window for viewing the coupling section of the adjusting sleeve, and the coupling section has a length identification portion injection molded thereon.

SPIROMETER APPARATUS

An incentive spirometer has a housing () with a vertical cylinder () connected at its upper end to one end of a gas passage () that is connected at its opposite end to an inlet tube () and mouthpiece (). A piston () in the cylinder is moved up when the patient inhales through the mouthpiece and thereby creates a reduced pressure at the upper end of the cylinder. The spirometer also includes a flow sensor () located in the gas passage () that generates a wireless signal indicative of gas flow along the passage. A monitor (), such as a suitably programmed mobile phone, is located separately of the spirometer housing () and responds to the output of the sensor (). The monitor () records and provides feedback to the user indicative of his use of the apparatus.

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR REAL-TIME DATA QUANTIFICATION, ACQUISITION, ANALYSIS, AND FEEDBACK

This disclosure relates to systems, media, and methods for providing near-instantaneous feedback from real-time motion sensor data. In an embodiment, the system may perform operations including loading at least one target motion trigger. Disclosed embodiments may receive real-time sensor data from the first motion sensor detachably fixed to a user. Additionally, disclosed embodiments may include calculating a motion profile based on the real-time sensor data, the motion profile describing a multi-dimensional representation of acceleration of a motion performed by the user. Disclosed embodiments may also include comparing the at least one target motion trigger to the calculated motion profile to determine if the motion performed by the user corresponds to the target motion. Further, disclose embodiments may include transmitting, based on the comparison, an instruction to provide an alert to a user. 1. A system for monitoring motion parameters and providing near-instantaneous user feedback from real-time motion sensor data comprising:a first motion sensor that includes one or more inertial measurement units;a non-transitory computer readable storage medium configured to store instructions; and loading at least one target motion trigger, the at least one target motion trigger corresponding to a target motion and describing a multi-dimensional representation of acceleration over time;', 'receiving real-time sensor data from the first motion sensor detachably fixed to a user;', 'calculating a motion profile based on the real-time sensor data, the motion profile describing a multi-dimensional representation of acceleration of a motion performed by the user;', 'comparing the at least one target motion trigger to the calculated motion profile to determine if the motion performed by the user corresponds to the target motion; and', 'transmitting, based on the comparison, an instruction to provide an alert including at least one of: tactile feedback, auditory feedback, or ...

PROTECTIVE CAP FOR A DEVICE

The invention regards a protective cap for a delivery system, said cap comprising a tip part releasably attached to a main part, wherein the tip part and the main part together form an elongated body with a closed tip end, and the main part comprises at least one means for assisting the use of the delivery system. 1. A protective cap for a delivery system , said cap comprising a tip part releasably attached to a main part , whereinthe tip part and the main part together form an elongated body with a closed tip end, andthe main part and/or the tip part comprises at least one means for assisting the use of the delivery system.2. Protective cap according to claim 1 , wherein the delivery system is for delivering a medical substance.3. Protective cap according to any of the preceding claims claim 1 , wherein the main part consists of an inner part and an outer part.4. Protective cap according to claim 3 , wherein the at least one means for assisting the use of the delivery system is located on the outer part.5. Protective cap according to any of the preceding claims claim 3 , wherein the protective cap is arranged to allow use of the delivery system when the protective cap is mounted on the delivery system and the tip part is released from the main part.6. Protective cap according to any of the preceding claims claim 3 , wherein the main part is a substantially tubular element with open ends and/or where the tip part is a substantially tubular element with a closed tip end.7. Protective cap according to any of the preceding claims claim 3 , wherein the tip part and the main part together form a substantially tubular body.8. Protective cap according to any of the preceding claims claim 3 , wherein the means for assisting the delivery system is a at least one O-ring claim 3 , such as two O-rings claim 3 , on one of the sides of the main part of the protective cap arranged to be engaged by the first hand of a user while the delivery system is activated by the second hand ...

LIGHTING DEVICE

By providing a surface light source that planarly emits first illuminating light FL in the blue wavelength region of 400 to 500 nm and second illuminating light SL in the red wavelength region of 600 to 660 nm, and by emitting illuminating light in these specific wavelength region, it makes it possible to visually identify the position of veins easily.

A DATA PROCESSING SYSTEM FOR DETECTING HEALTH RISKS AND CAUSING TREATMENT RESPONSIVE TO THE DETECTION

A data processing system is configured to identify treatment responsive to a health risk determined from feature data provided by one or more networked data sources. A classification engine generates a feature vector based on a natural language processing (NLP) of input data representing words provided by a user. Features of the feature vector represent health risk factors. Machine learning logic classifies the features to generate a classification metric indicating whether the features are indicative of health risks or not indicative of health risks. A prediction value is generated indicating a likelihood of each health risk factor for the patient. The patient can be diagnosed with a health condition or disease based on the identified health risks. 1. A data processing system for identifying treatment responsive to a health risk determined from feature data provided by one or more networked data sources , the data processing system comprising: generating a feature vector based on a natural language processing (NLP) of input data representing one or more words provided by a user, with the feature vector comprising one or more features representing one or more health risk factors;', 'classifying, using machine learning logic, each of the one or more features of the feature vector to generate a classification metric indicating, for each of the one or more features, that the feature is indicative of a health risk or not indicative of a health risk; and, 'a classification engine that performs operations comprising assigning, to one or more of the classification metrics, a prediction weight; and', 'determining the prediction value for each health risk factor based on the assigned prediction weights., 'a prediction engine that generates a prediction value indicative of a predicted likelihood of each health risk factor of the one or more health risk factors by performing operations comprising2. The data processing system of claim 1 , further comprising a display engine ...

METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INTERACTIVE PERSONAL WELLNESS RECOMMENDATIONS

A method and system for providing interactive wellness recommendations is disclosed. The system stores information regarding health profiles, each profile comprised of health data. An individual user health profile can be associated with at least one cohort group. The system obtains individual user health data to develop a user health profile and assigns the user to at least one cohort group based on the user health profile. The system also obtains a user wellness goal. Using the user health profile, a recommendation engine generates a user wellness recommendation for obtaining the user wellness goal based on the user's membership in at least one cohort group by correlating the particular health profile against effective wellness regimens for the user wellness goal as it relates to the cohort group. The user wellness recommendation may then be provided to the user. The user may be continually monitored through any number of methods. As new user health data is obtained, the system can monitor user progress towards their wellness goal and revise the user wellness recommendation based on that progress. 1. A computer-implemented method , the method comprising:storing in a computer memory information regarding health profiles, wherein health profiles include health data that is associated with at least one cohort group;obtaining user health data about a user to develop a user health profile;obtaining a user wellness goal;assigning the user to at least one cohort group based on the user health profile;generating a user wellness recommendation for obtaining the user wellness goal, at a recommendation engine, based on the membership in at least one cohort group of the user health profile by correlating the particular health profile against effective wellness regimens for the user wellness goal as it relates to the cohort group;providing the user wellness recommendation;obtaining monitored user wellness data;analyzing user compliance with the wellness recommendation and the ...

LASER LANCING DEVICE

The laser lancing device in accordance with an exemplary embodiment includes: a main body; a laser resonator located within the main body and configured to generate a laser and output the laser forwards; a beam barrel located in front of the laser resonator and including at least one lens unit fixed therein; a window barrel located in front of the beam barrel and connected to the main body; a cap part connected to the front of the window barrel and brought into contact with an irradiation target area; a fan unit communicating with the cap part and induce flow of air; and a communication pipe of which one end is connected to the fan unit and the other end is connected to the cap part. 1. A laser lancing device , comprising:a main body;a laser resonator located within the main body and configured to generate a laser and output the laser forwards;a beam barrel located in front of the laser resonator and including at least one lens unit fixed therein;a window barrel located in front of the beam barrel and connected to the main body;a cap part connected to the front of the window barrel and brought into contact with an irradiation target area;a fan unit communicating with the cap part and induce flow of air; anda communication pipe of which one end is connected to the fan unit and the other end is connected to the cap part.2. The laser lancing device of claim 1 ,wherein the fan unit sucks smoke or foreign substance generated in the cap part using the communication pipe.3. The laser lancing device of claim 1 ,wherein the fan unit supplies a cooling medium to the cap part through the communication pipe.4. The laser lancing device of claim 1 ,wherein the cap part includes:a cap main body including an opening and a supporting surface to be supported on a contact point along the periphery of the opening;a through hole formed and extended from the back side of the opening of the cap main body, inserted into the window barrel, and having a predetermined space therein;a first ...

MOBILE MOLECULAR DIAGNOSTICS SYSTEM WITH WIRELESS COMMUNICATION

A mobile, self contained molecular diagnostics system is provided with a microfluidic chip, detection apparatus and an integrated or wireless control interface and imager. The system provides automated sample preparation and rapid optical detection of multianalyte nucleic acids and proteins. On chip PCR may be performed to improve the optical fluorescence signal for nucleic acid detections. Plasmonic protein detection is performed using a dark field smartphone microscope. Dark field illumination is based on an evanescent field generated by LED total internal reflection. The smartphone element may also be used as an interface to control the detection apparatus, acquire images, process data and for wireless communications with remote computers. The handheld automated system has low power requirements and is particularly suited for point of care and on demand diagnostics in resource limited settings. 1. A system for microfluidic sample analysis , the system comprising: (i) a plurality of enclosed wells;', '(ii) a sample inlet that receives a fluid sample;', '(iii) a network of microfluidic channels coupled to the wells with at least one inlet channel that transports a fluid sample from the sample inlet to one or more wells; and', '(iv) at least one vacuum port connected to the network of microfluidic channels, said vacuum port configured to be coupled to a vacuum source to draw fluid through the network of microfluidic channels and wells;, '(a) a microfluidic chip body comprising (i) a housing with a slot opening configured to receive the microfluidic chip;', '(ii) a vacuum pump;', '(iii) a socket operably coupled to the vacuum pump, the socket configured to reversibly couple with at least one vacuum port of the microfluidic chip;', '(iv) one or more light sources directed to surfaces of the chip, said light sources configured for excitation of nanoparticles by illumination;', '(v) a controller coupled to the vacuum pump, light sources and a power supply; and', '(vi) ...

NEEDLE ASSEMBLY WITH DIAGNOSTIC ANALYSIS PROVISIONS

A needle assembly. The needle assembly enabling the analysis of fluid trapped in a flashback chamber after an insertion needle has been inserted into a patient's vein. 115-. (canceled)16. A safety needle assembly comprising:an insertion needle having a sharpened distal tip, a proximal end and a shaft defining a lumen extending therebetween;a needle hub operably coupled to the proximal end of the insertion needle, the needle hub including a flash chamber comprising a wall defining a cavity, the cavity in fluid communication with the lumen of the insertion needle and sealed at one end by a gas permeable flash plug, the cavity defining wall including structure defining a diagnostic sampling port configured to enable selective access to the cavity from an exterior of the needle hub; anda needle sheath slideably coupled to the needle hub, the needle sheath moveable between a first position wherein the sharpened distal tip extends from the needle sheath, and a second position wherein the sharpened distal tip is housed within the needle sheath, the needle sheath including structure defining an access port that aligns with the diagnostic sampling port when the needle sheath is in the second position.17. The safety needle assembly of claim 16 , further comprising a catheter having a catheter hub couplable to the needle sheath when the needle sheath is in the first position.18. The safety needle assembly of claim 16 , wherein the gas permeable flash plug enables gas to vent from the flash chamber as fluid fills the cavity.19. The safety needle assembly of claim 16 , wherein the diagnostic sampling port and the access port are sized to accommodate a standard sized blood glucose test strip.20. The safety needle assembly of claim 16 , wherein the structure defining the diagnostic sampling port comprises a self-sealing member configured to re-seal the cavity after the cavity has been accessed through the diagnostic sampling port.21. The safety needle assembly of claim 16 , ...

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR A WEARABLE KNEE INJURY PREVENTION

A method and system for actively monitoring anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) strain experienced at the knee joint during athletic activity or dynamic movement. Sensors are used in proximity of the knee joint to actively record parameters such as flexion angle and ground impact force at the knee joint. Sensor measurements are then inputted into a processing unit that will quantify a tibial shear force (TSF) value based on the sensor outputs and dynamically generate user feedback and/or warning signals when unsafe levels of TSF conducive to ACL injury are detected. 1. An apparatus comprising:a first sensing unit having an output for reading an impact force transmitted to an anatomical joint into a processing unit;a second sensing unit having an output for reading a flexion angle of the anatomical joint into the processing unit; andone or more user alert units coupled to the processing unit;wherein the processing unit computes one or more strain values experienced by the anatomical joint and activates the one or more user alert units when a detrimental strain threshold level is reached.2. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the second sensing unit is a variable resistor.3. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first sensing unit is disposed on an anatomical limb connected to the joint.4. The apparatus of claim 3 , wherein the first sensing unit measures a ground reaction force at the anatomical joint upon ground impact.5. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the first sensing unit and the second sensing unit are disposed on a sleeve that fits around the joint as a wearable joint injury prevention system.6. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein an output of the one or more user alert units comprise one or more of visual claim 1 , auditory claim 1 , tactile or textual feedback to the user.7. The apparatus of claim 1 , wherein the output of the first sensing unit and the output of the second sensing units are configured to a portable computing unit.8. The apparatus of claim 7 ...

LANCET DEVICE WITH DEPTH ADJUSTMENT AND LANCET REMOVAL SYSTEM AND METHOD

A lancet device includes a housing, a removable front cap mounted to the housing, a lancet holding member, a trigger and an arming system comprising a grippable cocking member structured and arranged to place the lancet device in a trigger-set or armed position. A depth adjustment system includes a member that is at least slidable and partially rotatably mounted and that has an axis of rotation arranged substantially parallel to a center axis of the lancet holding member. An ejection system includes an ejector having a portion extending outside a sidewall opening of the housing and being located closer to a front end of the housing than to a rear end of the housing. The sidewall opening of the housing is arranged on an area of the housing located between the trigger and a wall of the housing located opposite the trigger. The ejection system is structured and arranged to at least one of prevent axial movement of the lancet holding member or remove or eject a lancet from the lancet holding member. 1. A lancet device comprising:a housing;a front cap; within an outwardly curved slot arranged on the housing;', 'along an arcuate path; and', 'about a rotation axis disposed outside the body., 'a depth adjustment slide button mounted to move at least one of2. The lancet device of claim 1 , wherein the depth adjustment slide button is arc-shaped and non-circular.3. The lancet device of claim 1 , wherein the depth adjustment slide button is coupled to a stop member disposed inside the housing and having plural stop surfaces.4. The lancet device of claim 1 , wherein the depth adjustment slide button includes an indicator indicating a depth of penetration adjustment position. The instant application is a divisional of U.S. non-provisional application Ser. No. 14/748,768, filed Jun. 24, 2015, which claims priority to and the benefit of U.S. provisional application No. 62/017,433, filed Jun. 26, 2014, the disclosures of both of these are hereby expressly incorporated by reference ...

DETECTION METER AND MODE OF OPERATION

A method for performing an assay to determine the presence or concentration of an analyte contained in a sample of body fluid by using a device comprising at least one analyte quantification member and a sensor associated therewith, the method includes: applying a first sample to the analyte quantification member; and detecting the presence or absence of an adequate sample volume; wherein upon detection of the absence of an adequate sample volume, initiating a finite timed period, and signaling the user to introduce a second sample of body fluid to the analyte quantification member. Associated arrangements and devices are also disclosed. 1. A method of performing an assay to determine the presence or concentration of an analyte contained in a sample of body fluid by using a device comprising at least one analyte quantification member and a sensor associated therewith , the method comprising:applying a first sample to the analyte quantification member; anddetecting the presence or absence of an adequate sample volume;wherein upon detection of the absence of an adequate sample volume, initiating a finite timed period, and signaling the user to introduce a second sample of body fluid to the analyte quantification member.2. The method of claim 1 , further comprising:interrogating the analyte quantification member with the sensor during the finite timed period to detect the presence or absence of an adequate sample volume applied to the at least one analyte quantification member.3. The method of claim 2 , wherein upon detection of the absence of an adequate sample volume within the timed period claim 2 , signaling the user that the assay is being terminated.4. The method of claim 2 , wherein upon detection of an adequate sample volume during the timed period claim 2 , continuing with the assay.5. The method of claim 4 , further comprising interrogating the analyte quantification member subsequent to the timed period to ascertain the presence or concentration of the ...

INJECTOR

There is provided an injector having an improvement in a linear launching profile. The injector of the present invention is used for launching a lancet to provide a pricking. The injector of the present invention comprises a plunger capable of launching the lancet in a pricking direction, an injector housing which surrounds the plunger, and an injector cap capable of being attached and detached with respect to the injector housing. In particular, an inner face of the injector cap is provided with a rib, and the rib and the plunger moving for the pricking are capable of contacting with each other. 1. An injector for launching a lancet to provide a pricking , the injector comprising:a plunger capable of launching the lancet in a pricking direction, the lancet being in attachment to the plunger, the plunger comprising a lancet holder;an injector housing which surrounds the plunger; andan injector cap capable of being attached and detached with respect to the injector housing,wherein an inner face of the injector cap comprises a first pair of ribs and a second pair of ribs, the first pair of ribs opposed one another along a first direction, the second pair of ribs opposed one another in a second direction orthogonal to the first direction, andwherein the ribs of the injector cap and the plunger are capable of contacting with each other at a point in time after a launching of the plunger, an outer face of the lancet holder capable of making contact with respective top edges/apexes of the ribs.2. (canceled)3. (canceled)4. The injector according to claim 1 ,wherein the ribs of the first pair of ribs are symmetrical to each other in a cross-sectional view of the injector cap, the view being taken along a direction orthogonal to the pricking direction.5. The injector according to claim 1 , wherein the injector cap has approximately an elliptical shape in a cross-sectional view of the cap claim 1 , the view being taken along a direction orthogonal to the pricking direction.6. ...

Conductance Based Digital Blood Flash Indicator Device

Embodiments disclosed herein are generally directed to blood flash detection systems and methods thereof. Embodiments include an indicator device including a needle and needle hub, defining a lumen and in fluid communication with a medical line. The needle hub includes a marker, such as an RFID tag, with electrodes extending to the lumen. When a fluid flow, for example blood, enters the lumen, an electrical connection between the electrodes is bridged, completing the circuit and activating the marker. The marker can then be responsive to an interrogation signal, and can provide a response signal. The response signal can be detected and interpreted by a detection device that indicates to a user that the vasculature has been accessed without the user directly observing the insertion site or the device.

SYRINGE FOR OBTAINING A TARGET VOLUME OF BLOOD

The present invention provides a syringe for obtaining a target volume of a liquid, in particular blood. The syringe provides a piston with a seal having a width that is identical to the volume line indicating the target full volume of the syringe. This offers a precise and an intuitive way for the end user to understand how much blood is recommended to be drawn from the patient. In exemplary embodiments these visual indicators have the same colour and a desired amount of interruptions of the line of the volume scale are provided. 1. A syringe for obtaining a target volume of blood , the syringe comprising:a housing, anda piston within the housing,wherein the housing comprises a first visual indicator for indicating a target volume of blood to be filled into the housing,wherein the piston comprises a second visual indicator,wherein the first visual indicator has a first width,wherein the second visual indicator has a second width,wherein the first and second widths are identical,wherein the housing comprises a plurality of additional visual indicators each indicating a respective volume filled into the housing, andwherein the width of the plurality of additional visual indicators is different to the width of the first and second visual indicators.2. The syringe according to claim 1 ,wherein the first and second visual indicators have the same colour.3. The syringe according to claim 1 ,wherein the first visual indicator is a circumferential line extending along the circumference of the housing, and/orwherein the second visual indicator is a sealing element of the piston.4. The syringe according to claim 3 ,wherein the circumferential line comprises a first circumferential section and a second circumferential section,wherein the circumferential line is interrupted twice between the first and second circumferential sections by a first interruption and a second interruption, andwherein the first and second interruptions are located on opposing sides of the housing.5. ...

Method and apparatus for measuring analytes

A device comprises a cartridge (12) and a plurality of analyte detecting members (18) mounted on said cartridge. The cartridge may have a radial disc shape. The analyte detecting members may be a three-electrode system wherein only a working electrode is covered with a glucose oxidase. In one embodiment, the device may also include a fluid spreader (28) positioned over at least a portion of said analyte detecting member to urge fluid toward one of the detecting members. A plurality of analyte detecting members may be used. Each analyte detecting member may be a low volume device.

Manual flow regulation for blood collection

A specimen collection assembly (100) including a flow control member (106) for adjustably altering a flow path is disclosed. In one configuration, the flow control member (106) defines a regulation channel (166) in fluid communication with a lumen of a cannula (112), wherein the flow control member (106) is configured to adjustably alter an effective flow distance between the lumen of the cannula (112) and an interior of an evacuated collection container. In another configuration, the flow control member (106) is positioned to vary an effective cross-sectional area of at least one of an inlet port (346) and an outlet port (350) adapted to be in fluid communication with the lumen and the evacuated collection container.

Analyte concentration determination devices and methods of using the same

Fluid transfer system and method

Devices and methods for automatic monitoring of fluid of a patient are disclosed, comprising a patient line, a transfer disk which receives the fluid and controllably transfers the fluid to test substrates, and a sensor disk which houses the test substrates. The sterile transfer disk may be configured to maintain the sterility of the patient sampling assembly while transferring samples to non-sterile components, such as the sensor disk.

Infusion flow interruption method and apparatus

Disclosed are systems, apparatus and methods for determining information related to analyte(s) (e.g., concentration) in a sample such as biological fluid. An analysis system for determining information relating to at least one analyte in a sample of biological fluid can be configured to: withdraw the sample of biological fluid from the source of biological fluid; interrupt the flow of infusion fluid while the sample of biological fluid is withdrawn; analyze the withdrawn biological fluid to determine information relating to at least one analyte; and resume the flow of infusion fluid after the sample of biological fluid is withdrawn. A method of interrupting flow of an infusion fluid without triggering an alarm can comprise, while the flow of the infusion fluid is interrupted, diverting the flow of the infusion fluid from a fluid passageway to an expandable volume at a rate that maintains constant flow from an infusion pump.

Medical needle having a visibly marked tip

A medical needle for withdrawal of blood from a patient or for insertion in medicinal containers in which the end of a needle extending from the body of a syringe is provided with one or more marks at its end region to indicate the depth of penetration of the needle below the skin surface of a patient in a given site so that the depth of penetration can be indicated as well as the degree of withdrawal of the needle in such instances as when the needle is required to be partially pulled out maneuvered below the skin to seek an artery for withdrawal of blood. In addition, the end of the needle is provided with coloring and a marking such that it is more visible than the bare stainless steel needles of conventional type thereby assisting in prevention of accidental needle sticks in either the technician or the patient.

Needle device comprising a plurality of needles

A needle device comprises a housing, a base portion having a mounting surface adapted for application to the skin of a patient, and a plurality of needles. Each needle comprises a distal pointed end adapted to penetrate the skin of the subject, and has a first position in which the distal end is retracted relative to the mounting surface, and a second position in which the distal end projects from the mounting surface. The needles are arranged such that at least one needle can be moved from its first to its second position, or vice versa, with at least one other needle not performing the same movement. In this way a plurality of needles can be introduced transcutaneously at a selected site within the body of a subject. The device may comprise a common fluid conduit with at least two of the needles having a proximal opening to be arranged in fluid communication with the common fluid conduit.

Infusion flow interruption method and apparatus

Disclosed are systems (e.g., 100, 102, 400, 800, 900, 26130) apparatus (e.g., 102, 800, 900) and methods for determining information related to analyte(s) (e.g., concentration) in a sample such as biological fluid. An analysis system (e.g., 100, 102, 400, 800, 900, 26130) for determining infoπnation relating to at least one analyte in a sample of biological fluid can be configured to: withdraw the sample of biological fluid from the source of biological fluid; interrupt the flow of infusion fluid while the sample of biological fluid is withdrawn; analyze the withdrawn biological fluid to determine information relating to at least one analyte; and resume the flow of infusion fluid after the sample of biological fluid is withdrawn. A method of interrupting flow of an infusion fluid without triggering an alarm can comprise, while the flow of the infusion fluid is interrupted, diverting the flow of the infusion fluid from a fluid passageway (e.g., 514, 3610, 3710, 3810, 3910, T21) to an expandable volume (e.g., 568, 599, 810, 910, 3818, 3930, 3918) at a rate that maintains constant flow from an infusion pump (e.g., 518).

Fluid injection and safety system

Various medical systems and methods are described, including a medical monitoring system ( 102, 400, 700, 800, 2632). The medical monitoring system can have a fluid system (404, 510. 801, 901) configured to receive bodily fluid and optically analyze said fluid to determine analyte concentration. The fluid system can have a removable portion (408, 410, 710, 804. 904. 1000, 4218). The removable portion can have an opening with a port (3912, 3916. 4216). The system can also have a container (2812, 3112) configured to contain anticoagulant. The container can have a portion configured to mate with the port of the removable portion. The container can be further configured to not fit into a conventional luer fitting. An anti-coagulant insertion apparatus is also described. The apparatus can have a syringe (2812). a dock (3912) with a port (3916, 4216), and an adapter (3312, 2814) configured to connect the syringe to the port. The dock can also have a tab (3918) configured to move with the port.

Needle device comprising a plurality of needles

A needle device comprises a housing, a base portion having a mounting surface adapted for application to the skin of a patient, and a plurality of needles. Each needle comprises a distal pointed end adapted to penetrate the skin of the subject, and has a first position in which the distal end is retracted relative to the mounting surface, and a second position in which the distal end projects from the mounting surface. The needles are arranged such that at least one needle can be moved from its first to its second position, or vice versa, with at least one other needle not performing the same movement. In this way a plurality of needles can be introduced transcutaneously at a selected site within the body of a subject. The device may comprise a common fluid conduit with at least two of the needles having a proximal opening to be arranged in fluid communication with the common fluid conduit.

样本采集组件

一种样本采集组件(100)，其包括用于可调节地改变流动路径的流量控制构件(106)。在一种构造中，流动控制构件(106)限定了与插管(112)的管腔流体连通的调节通道(166)，其中，流量控制构件(106)构造成可调节地改变插管(112)的管腔和真空采集容器的内部之间的有效流动距离。在另一种构造中，流量控制构件(106)定位成改变进口(346)和出口(350)中的至少一个的有效横截面面积，进口和出口适于与管腔和真空采集容器流体连通。

Apparatus and method for managing medical medication prescriptions

A medical regimen can be administered with a diagnostic and medication delivery system. In one form the system includes a medication delivery pen with a controller and a monitor for monitoring a characteristic of a bodily fluid with a controller. A case includes a compartment for removably storing the medication delivery pen and the monitor. The case includes a communications link for establishing communication between the controller of the pen and the controller of the monitor. The medication delivery pen and monitor are operable in a first mode cooperative with one another and in a second mode independent of one another.

Device and method for piercing skin with micro protrusions

FIELD: medicine; medical engineering. SUBSTANCE: method involves making microincisions in cornea layer with microprojecting element. Microprojecting element has single or several protrusions for producing single or several microincisions in cornea layer. The operation is executed with microprotrusions using microprojecting power element of 0.05 J/cm 2 per 10 ms or less with matter introduced or withdrawn via said microincisions. Device has applicator having contact surface, and microprojecting element having single or several protrusions. The microprojecting element is mountable on the applicator after having been unlocked. The applicator enables one to bring contact surface in engagement with the microprojecting element after having been set in action. The microprojecting element acts upon corneal layer with power equal to or less than 0.05 J/cm 2 per 10 ms or less. EFFECT: enhanced effectiveness of treatment. 39 cl, 7 dwg, 1 tbl ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß RU (19) (11) 2 275 871 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ A61B 17/20 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2003110431/14, 12.10.2001 (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 12.10.2001 (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 27.08.2004 (56) Ñïèñîê äîêóìåíòîâ, öèòèðîâàííûõ â îò÷åòå î ïîèñêå: WO 98/28037 A1, 02.07.1998. GB 2064329 A, 17.06.1981. SU 209631 À, 14.03.1968. US 4527561 A, 09.07.1985. (85) Äàòà ïåðåâîäà çà âêè PCT íà íàöèîíàëüíóþ ôàçó: 11.04.2003 2 2 7 5 8 7 1 R U (87) Ïóáëèêàöè PCT: WO 02/30301 (18.04.2002) C 2 C 2 (86) Çà âêà PCT: US 01/31936 (12.10.2001) Àäðåñ äë ïåðåïèñêè: 129010, Ìîñêâà, óë. Á.Ñïàññêà , 25, ñòð.3, ÎÎÎ "Þðèäè÷åñêà ôèðìà Ãîðîäèññêèé è Ïàðòíåðû", ïàò.ïîâ. Þ.Ä.Êóçíåöîâó (54) ÓÑÒÐÎÉÑÒÂÎ È ÑÏÎÑÎÁ ÄËß ÏÐÎÊÀËÛÂÀÍÈß ÊÎÆÈ ÌÈÊÐÎÂÛÑÒÓÏÀÌÈ (57) Ðåôåðàò: Ãðóïïà èçîáðåòåíèé îòíîñèòñ ê õèðóðãèè è ìîæåò áûòü èñïîëüçîâàíà, â ÷àñòíîñòè, äë ÷ðåñêîæíîãî ââåäåíè âåùåñòâ. Ñïîñîáû ââåäåíè èëè èçú òè âåùåñòâà ÷åðåç ðîãîâîé ñëîé ...

接触致动的刺血针装置

本发明公开了一种刺血针装置，包括：限定至少一个手指抓握凹部的壳体；与壳体同轴并且可移动地连接的防护件；以及与布置在壳体内的穿刺元件连接的可拆无菌凸片元件；其中防护件与壳体可移动地连接，以自从壳体向外延伸的第一位置到至少部分缩回壳体内的第二位置运动，并且该至少一个手指抓握凹部包括凹面形状，该凹面形状大体上横向远离沿轴向穿过穿刺元件的轴线朝向。

Contact activated lancet device

刺血针装置包括壳体(12)和具有穿刺元件(14)的刺血针结构(70)。该刺血针结构布置在壳体内，并适合于在致动前位置和穿刺位置之间运动，其中在致动前位置，穿刺元件保持在壳体内，而在穿刺位置，穿刺元件延伸穿过壳体前端。该刺血针装置包括布置在壳体内用于朝向穿刺位置偏压刺血针结构的驱动弹簧(102)和抵抗驱动弹簧的偏压把刺血针结构保持在缩回位置的保持衬套(90)。该保持衬套包括与刺血针结构过盈接合的枢转杆(92)。壳体内的致动器(47)使杆枢转，从而朝向壳体后端移动刺血针结构以至少部分地压缩驱动弹簧，并解除杆与刺血针结构的过盈接合。

SYSTEM FOR THE EXTRACTION OF SAMPLES OF A BODY LIQUID AND MONITORING ANALYTES IN IT, THE DEVICE AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTION OF THE INTERNAL TISSUE LIQUID

ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß (19) RU (51) ÌÏÊ 7 (11) 2004 117 068 (13) A A 61 B 5/15 ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÇÀßÂÊÀ ÍÀ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈÅ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2004117068/14, 04.06.2004 (71) Çà âèòåëü(è): ËÀÉÔÑÊÅÍ, ÈÍÊ. (US) (30) Ïðèîðèòåò: 06.06.2003 US 60/476,733 28.08.2003 US 10/653,023 (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 20.11.2005 Áþë. ¹ 32 (54) ÑÈÑÒÅÌÀ ÄËß ÈÇÂËÅ×ÅÍÈß ÎÁÐÀÇÖΠÆÈÄÊÎÑÒÈ ÒÅËÀ È ÌÎÍÈÒÎÐÈÍÃÀ ÀÍÀËÈÒÀ  R U Ôîðìóëà èçîáðåòåíè 1. Ñèñòåìà äë èçâëå÷åíè îáðàçöîâ æèäêîñòè òåëà è ìîíèòîðèíãà àíàëèòà â íåé, ñîäåðæàùà îäíîðàçîâûé êàðòðèäæ, âêëþ÷àþùèé â ñåá áëîê îòáîðà îáðàçöîâ, âûïîëíåííûé ñ âîçìîæíîñòüþ èçâëå÷åíè îáðàçöà æèäêîñòè òåëà èç òåëà, è áëîê àíàëèçà, âûïîëíåííûé ñ âîçìîæíîñòüþ èçìåðåíè àíàëèòà â îáðàçöå æèäêîñòè òåëà, è áëîê ëîêàëüíîãî êîíòðîëëåðà, èìåþùåãî ýëåêòðîííóþ ñâ çü ñ îäíîðàçîâûì êàðòðèäæåì, ïðè÷åì ëîêàëüíûé êîíòðîëëåð âûïîëíåí ñ âîçìîæíîñòüþ ïðèåìà äàííûõ èçìåðåíè èç áëîêà àíàëèçà è ñîõðàíåíè äàííûõ. 2. Ñèñòåìà ïî ï.1, â êîòîðîé áëîê îòáîðà îáðàçöîâ âûïîëíåí ñ âîçìîæíîñòüþ èçâëå÷åíè îáðàçöà âíóòðèòêàíåâîé æèäêîñòè (ÂÒÆ) è èçìåðåíè ãëþêîçû â îáðàçöå ÂÒÆ. 3. Ñèñòåìà ïî ï.2, â êîòîðîé áëîê îòáîðà îáðàçöîâ âêëþ÷àåò â ñåá ïðîíèêàþùèé ýëåìåíò, âûïîëíåííûé ñ âîçìîæíîñòüþ ïðîíèêíîâåíè â öåëåâóþ îáëàñòü ñëî êîæè ïîëüçîâàòåë è, âïîñëåäñòâèè ïîñòî ííîãî íàõîæäåíè â ñëîå êîæè ïîëüçîâàòåë è èçâëå÷åíè îáðàçöà ÂÒÆ èç íåå, è ïî ìåíüøåé ìåðå, îäíî ïðèæèìíîå êîëüöî, âûïîëíåííîå ñ âîçìîæíîñòüþ ïðèëîæåíè äàâëåíè ê ñëîþ êîæè ïîëüçîâàòåë â íåïîñðåäñòâåííîé áëèçîñòè îò öåëåâîé îáëàñòè, â òî âðåì êàê ïðîíèêàþùèé ýëåìåíò íàõîäèòñ â ñëîå êîæè ïîëüçîâàòåë , ïðè÷åì áëîê îòáîðà îáðàçöîâ âûïîëíåí òàêèì îáðàçîì, ÷òî ïðèæèìíîå êîëüöî âûïîëíåíî ñ âîçìîæíîñòüþ ïðèëîæåíè äàâëåíè â âèäå êîëåáàíèé, ïîñðåäñòâîì ÷åãî ñãëàæèâàåòñ ñäâèã ãëþêîçû ÂÒÆ îáðàçöà ÂÒÆ, èçâëå÷åííîãî ïðè ïîìîùè ïðîíèêàþùåãî ýëåìåíòà. 4. Ñèñòåìà ïî ï.1, â êîòîðîé îäíîðàçîâûé êàðòðèäæ è ëîêàëüíûé êîíòðîëëåð âûïîëíåíû ñ âîçìîæíîñòüþ íîøåíè íà òåëå. 5. Ñèñòåìà ïî ï.1, ...

Syringe with removable plunger for arterial blood gas sample collection

Applicator for power influence by microknives set

FIELD: surgery. SUBSTANCE: applicator can be used for through-skin injection of matters. Devices for power influence by penetrating member onto corneous layer have case with first and second ends, piston, power spring, blocking mechanism and unblocking mechanism. First end of case is made for placement of penetrating member. Piston is disposed for slide inside the case for power influence by penetrating member on corneous layer. Power spring intends for generation of influence force onto piston and for displacement of piston behind first end of case. The spring is capable of compressing matter along the passage of piston inside case. Blocking mechanism is made for unblock of engagement of piston and case by one hand after the piston finds its place inside the case. Power spring effects by piston onto penetrating member and presses penetrating member out into mentioned corneous layer. Methods of triggering of the device and of power influencing by penetrating member onto corneous layer have steps of displacement and block of device with piston and case. Displacement of piston to position of triggering relatively case is carried out by pressing piston and case with blocked piston at triggering position by mentioned pressing. Device is made for triggering and blocking by means of one hand only. As a result spring-loaded applicator is proposed for through-skin member which is triggered by one hand of user. EFFECT: improved efficiency; minimal force of hand. 22 cl, 7 dwg ÐÎÑÑÈÉÑÊÀß ÔÅÄÅÐÀÖÈß RU (19) (11) 2 277 390 (13) C2 (51) ÌÏÊ A61B 17/20 (2006.01) ÔÅÄÅÐÀËÜÍÀß ÑËÓÆÁÀ ÏÎ ÈÍÒÅËËÅÊÒÓÀËÜÍÎÉ ÑÎÁÑÒÂÅÍÍÎÑÒÈ, ÏÀÒÅÍÒÀÌ È ÒÎÂÀÐÍÛÌ ÇÍÀÊÀÌ (12) ÎÏÈÑÀÍÈÅ ÈÇÎÁÐÅÒÅÍÈß Ê ÏÀÒÅÍÒÓ (21), (22) Çà âêà: 2003110432/14, 12.10.2001 (30) Êîíâåíöèîííûé ïðèîðèòåò: 13.10.2000 (ïï.1-21) US 60/240,436 (73) Ïàòåíòîîáëàäàòåëü(è): ÀËÇÀ ÊÎÐÏÎÐÅÉØÍ (US) (43) Äàòà ïóáëèêàöèè çà âêè: 27.08.2004 R U (24) Äàòà íà÷àëà îòñ÷åòà ñðîêà äåéñòâè ïàòåíòà: 12.10.2001 (72) Àâòîð(û): ÒÐÎÒÌÝÍ Äæîçåô Ê. (US), ÊÈÍÝÍ ...

Body fluid sampling device -- sampling site interface

An arrangement for producing a sample of body fluid from a wound opening created in a skin surface at a sampling site includes: a housing, the housing comprising a first opening; a skin interface member disposed in the first opening, the skin interface member comprising an inner member having a second opening, and an outer member at least partially surrounding the inner member and attached to the first opening; and at least one skin-penetration member configured and arranged to project within the second opening. Arrangements having alternatively constructed skin interface members are also described.

Detection meter and mode of operation

A method for performing an assay to determine the presence or concentration of an analyte contained in a sample of body fluid by using a device comprising at least one analyte quantification member and a sensor associated therewith, the method includes: applying a first sample to the analyte quantification member; and detecting the presence or absence of an adequate sample volume; wherein upon detection of the absence of an adequate sample volume, initiating a finite timed period, and signaling the user to introduce a second sample of body fluid to the analyte quantification member. Associated arrangements and devices are also disclosed.

Devices and methods for body fluid sampling and analysis

Described here are meters and methods for sampling, transporting, and/or analyzing a fluid sample. The meters may include a meter housing and a cartridge. In some instances, the meter may include a tower which may engage one or more portions of a cartridge. The meter housing may include an imaging system, which may or may not be included in the tower. The cartridge may include one or more sampling arrangements, which may be configured to collect .. a fluid sample from a sampling site. A sampling arrangement may include a skin-penetration member, a hub, and a quantification member.

Microblade array impact applicator

어플리케이터 장치(10)는 미세 돌기 어레이를 갖는 패치(44)를 각질층에 부착하기 위하여 제공된다. 어플리케이터 장치(10)는 장치 몸체(12) 및 장치 몸체 내에서 이동 가능한 피스톤을 포함한다. 장치(10)가 각질층을 미세 돌기 어레이(44, 90)로 충격시키기 위하여 캡(16)은 장치 몸체(12) 상에 제공된다. 장치(10)는 사용자의 한 손 작동에 의해 코킹될 수 있으며, 이는 다른 형태의 어플리케이터 장치들을 코킹시키기 위한 힘도 손재주도 갖고 있지 않은 환자들에 의해 장치(10)가 사용되는 것을 가능하게 한다. The applicator device 10 is provided for attaching a patch 44 having a fine protrusion array to the stratum corneum. Applicator device 10 includes a device body 12 and a piston moveable within the device body. A cap 16 is provided on the device body 12 for the device 10 to impinge the stratum corneum onto the microprojection arrays 44, 90. The device 10 can be caulked by one-handed operation of the user, which enables the device 10 to be used by patients who have neither the strength nor dexterity to caulk other types of applicator devices. 마이크로블레이드, 미세돌기 어레이, 각질층, 투과 부재, 충격 장치 Microblade, Microprojection Array, Horny Layer, Permeable Member, Impact Device

Contact-operated lancet device

Methods and apparatus for lancet actuation

A lancet driver is provided wherein the driver exerts a driving force on a lancet during a lancing cycle and is used on a tissue site. The driver comprises of a drive force generator for advancing the lancet along a path into the tissue site, and a manual switch for a user interface input.

Body fluid sampling module with a continuous compression tissue interface surface

A body fluid sampling device includes a housing, a penetrating member positioned in the housing and a test strip. A compliant front end is coupled to the housing. The compliant front-end includes a rigid member with an interior aperture to receive the body fluid from a wound site.

Method and apparatus for a multi-use body fluid sampling device with optical analyte sensing

A device for use with a penetrating member driver to penetrate tissue is provided. The device includes a single cartridge coupled to a plurality of penetrating members and operatively couplable to the penetrating member driver. The penetrating members are movable to extend radially outward from the cartridge to penetrate tissue. A plurality of optical analyte sensors are coupled to the single cartridge and positioned to receive body fluid from a wound in the tissue created by the penetrating member.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

A skin penetrating system is provided with a drive force generator and a disposable housing member. A plurality of penetrating members are positioned in the disposable housing member. Each penetrating member is coupled to the drive force generator. A plurality of analyte detecting members are each associated with a penetrating member and are positioned in the disposable housing member. Each analyte detecting member is positioned in a sample chamber with a volume of less than 1 μL, The sample chambers have openings for transport of a body fluid into the sample chamber. Each analyte detecting member is configured to determine a concentration of an analyte in a body fluid using a sample of less than 1 μL of a body fluid disposed in the sample chamber. A user interface is configured to relay at least one of, skin penetrating performance or a skin penetrating setting.

Tissue penetration device

A tissue penetration device and method of using same. The tissue penetration device may optionally include sampling and analyzing functions, which may be integrated. An embodiment provides control of a lancet used for sampling blood. Electric field coils or solenoids may drive the lancet using electromagnetic force. Advancement and retraction of a lancet may be controlled by a feedback loop monitoring the position and velocity of the lancet embodiments of the lancet driver can be configured to follow a predetermined tissue lancing profile. Embodiments of the invention include a lancet and method for using a lancet to maintain the patency of the wound tract once the lancet has cut into the skin.

Tissue penetration device

A body fluid testing device has at least one penetrating member and a penetrating member driver configured to be coupled to the at least one penetrating member. A plurality of analyte sensors are coupled to a spoked disk substrate. Each of a penetrating member can pass between spokes of the disk substrate to provide that a used penetrating member can be removed and a new penetrating inserted without removing the disk. A disposable houses the at least one penetrating member and the plurality of analyte sensors.

Contact activated lancet device

刺血针装置包括壳体(12)和具有穿刺元件(14)的刺血针结构(70)。该刺血针结构布置在壳体内，并适合于在致动前位置和穿刺位置之间运动，其中在致动前位置，穿刺元件保持在壳体内，而在穿刺位置，穿刺元件延伸穿过壳体前端。该刺血针装置包括布置在壳体内用于朝向穿刺位置偏压刺血针结构的驱动弹簧(102)和抵抗驱动弹簧的偏压把刺血针结构保持在缩回位置的保持衬套(90)。该保持衬套包括与刺血针结构过盈接合的枢转杆(92)。壳体内的致动器(47)使杆枢转，从而朝向壳体后端移动刺血针结构以至少部分地压缩驱动弹簧，并解除杆与刺血针结构的过盈接合。

Rapid blood pumping and sampling

Laser lancing device

본 발명은 레이저 채혈기를 제안한다. 본 발명의 일 실시예에 따른 레이저 채혈기는 본체; 본체의 내부에 위치하고, 레이저를 발생시켜 전방으로 출력하는 레이저 공진기; 레이저 공진기의 전방에 배치되고, 내부에 적어도 하나 이상의 렌즈부가 고정된 빔경통; 빔경통의 전방에 배치되고, 상기 본체에 결합되는 윈도우 경통; 윈도우 경통의 전방에 결합되고, 피조사부에 접촉되는 캡부; 상기 캡부와 연통되어, 공기의 흐름을 유도하는 팬유닛; 및 일단 상기 팬유닛에 연결되고, 타단이 상기 캡부에 연결된 연통관을 포함한다. The present invention proposes a laser blood collection device. A laser blood collection device according to an embodiment of the present invention comprises: a main body; A laser resonator positioned inside the main body and generating a laser and outputting it to the front; A beam barrel disposed in front of the laser resonator and having at least one lens unit fixed therein; A window barrel disposed in front of the beam barrel and coupled to the main body; A cap portion coupled to the front of the window barrel and in contact with the irradiated portion; A fan unit communicating with the cap portion to induce a flow of air; And a communication pipe once connected to the fan unit and the other end connected to the cap part.

Method and apparatus for lancet actuation

A lancet driver is provided wherein the driver exerts a driving force on a lancet during a lancing cycle and is used on a tissue site. The driver comprises of a drive force generator for advancing the lancet and a processor coupled to the drive force generator capable of changing the direction and magnitude of force exerted on the lancet during the lancing cycle. The driver further includes a human interface on the housing providing at least one output for communicating with the patient.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

A skin penetrating system has a housing member and a plurality of penetrating members positioned in the housing member. A tissue stabilizing device is coupled to the housing member. A user interface is configured to relay at least one of, skin penetrating performance or a skin penetrating setting.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

A tissue penetration device includes a penetrating member driver and a cartridge. A plurality of penetrating members are integrated with the cartridge. Each penetrating member is coupled to the penetrating member driver when advanced along a path into a tissue target. A penetrating member sensor is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. The penetrating member sensor is configured to provide information relative to a depth of penetration of a penetrating member through a skin surface.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site that includes a drive force generator and a penetrating member operatively coupled to the force generator. The force generator moves the member along a path out of a housing with a penetrating member exit, into the tissue site, stops in the tissue site, and withdraws out of the tissue site. The drive force generator is configured to be controlled to follow a predetermined velocity trajectory into the tissue and out of the tissue. A tissue stabilizing member is associated with the device and at least partially surrounds an impact location of the penetrating member on the tissue site.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site that includes an electrically powered drive force generator. A penetrating member is operatively coupled to the force generator. The force generator moves the member along a path out of a housing having a penetrating member exit, into the tissue site, stops in the tissue site, and withdraws out of the tissue site. An analyte detecting member is positioned to receive fluid from a wound created by the penetrating member. The detection member is configured to determine a concentration of an analyte in the fluid using a sample of less than 1 mL of the fluid.

Method and apparatus for body fluid sampling and analyte sensing

A body fluid sampling system is provided for use on a tissue site. In one embodiment, the system comprises a cartridge; a penetrating member driver; a plurality of penetrating members arranged in a radial configuration on the cartridge wherein sharpened distal tips of the penetrating members point radially outward; wherein an active one of the penetrating members may be operatively coupled to the penetrating member driver, the penetrating member driver moving the active one along a path out of a housing having a penetrating member exit, into the tissue site, stopping in the tissue site, and withdrawing out of the tissue site; and a plurality of analyte detecting members, wherein at least one of the analyte detecting members is positioned to receive fluid from a wound created by the active one of the penetrating members, wherein the detecting members are not pierced by the active one of the penetrating members.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

A tissue penetrating system includes a plurality of penetrating members each having a tip. A penetrating member driver is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. Each tip of a penetrating member is uncovered during launch of the penetrating member by the penetrating member driver. A support is provided with a plurality of openings. Each opening receives a penetrating member.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site that includes an electrically powered drive force generator. A penetrating member is operatively coupled to the force generator. The force generator moves the member along a path out of a housing having a penetrating member exit, into the tissue site, stops in the tissue site, and withdraws out of the tissue site. A cartridge houses the penetrating member. The cartridge has first and second seals coupled to the penetrating member to maintain a sterile environment around a portion of the penetration member prior to penetrating member actuation. A user interface is configured to relay at least one of, penetrating member performance or a penetrating member setting.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site that includes a single drive force generator. A plurality of penetrating members are operatively coupled to the force generator. The force generator moves each of the members along a path out of a housing with a penetrating member exit, into the tissue site, stops in the tissue site, and withdraws out of the tissue site. A flexible support member couples the penetrating members to define a linear array. The support member is movable and configured to move each of the penetrating members to a launch position associated with the force generator. A user interface is configured to relay at least one of, penetrating member performance or a penetrating member setting.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

These and other objects of the present invention are achieved in a body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site that includes a voice coil based penetrating member driver. A plurality of penetrating members are included. A transport mechanism is configured to engage the cartridges. Each of the cartridges is operatively engaged with the penetrating member driver when moved into position by the transport mechanism.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

A body fluid sampling system for use on a tissue site has a housing and a penetrating member driver at least partially within the housing. At least one disposable is within the housing. The disposable includes an analyte sensor in a sample chamber that is configured to receive body fluid from a wound in tissue created by a penetrating member. A penetrating member is associated with the sample chamber. Each penetrating member and its associated sample chamber have a combined occupied volume of no more than about 5.0 cm 3 .

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

A tissue penetrating system includes a plurality of penetrating members each having a tip. A penetrating member driver is coupled to the plurality of penetrating members. A support is provided with a plurality of openings. Each opening receives a penetrating member. Each tip of a penetrating member is uncovered during launch of a penetrating member by the penetrating driver member. A user interface is configured to relay at least one of, skin penetrating performance or a skin penetrating setting.

Method and apparatus for body fluid sampling with hybrid actuation

In one aspect, a body fluid sampling device is provided using a penetrating member to extract fluid from an anatomical feature. The device comprises a penetrating member actuator for moving the penetrating member inbound towards the anatomical feature and a non-spring based, penetrating member retractor for moving the penetrating member outbound away from the anatomical feature. The penetrating member actuator may be adapted to move the penetrating member at a velocity greater than a velocity achieved by the penetrating member retractor.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

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.

Method and apparatus for penetrating tissue

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 being coupled to a cartridge. Each penetrating member has 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. A user interface is configured to relay at least one of, skin penetrating performance or a skin penetrating setting.