Abstract:
A lancet-sampler system is configured to automatically remove a protective cover (56) from a lancet (30) and automatically unpack a test pad (64) just prior to use. This minimizes the risk of injury and reduces the chance of cross-contamination between the lancet and the test pad. The lancet defines a capillary groove (36) for drawing body fluid from the incision via capillary action and a sample transfer opening (38) for collecting the fluid from the groove. A carrier tape (62) is coupled to the lancet. The carrier tape includes a test pad for analyzing the fluid. The tape is folded around the test pad to form an airtight package (66). The test pad is located at a position to align with the sample transfer opening when the tape is unfolded. The protective cover covers a portion of the lancet, and when the tape is pulled, the protective cover is automatically pulled from the lancet.
Abstract:
The present invention provides a test strip for measuring a concentration of an analyte of interest in a biological fluid, wherein the test strip may be encoded with information that can be read by a test meter into which the test strip is inserted.
Abstract:
Electrode arrangements for test elements, test elements and methods of determining sample sufficiency, monitoring fill time, establishing fill directions and/or confirming electrode coverage by a sample for test elements are disclosed. The test elements have an electrode-support substrate including a spacer having an edge defining a boundary of a capillary channel. The electrode-support substrate also includes a first electrode pair and a second electrode pair, wherein the first electrode pair is positioned between the second electrode pair. The method includes dosing the test sensor with the fluid sample; applying a signal to the first electrode pair and the second electrode pair, detecting a first response to the signal from the first electrode pair, and detecting a second response to the signal from the second electrode pair; determining a time period between the first response and the second response
Abstract:
Electrode arrangements for test elements, test elements and methods of determining sample sufficiency, monitoring fill time, establishing fill directions and/or confirming electrode coverage by a sample for test elements are disclosed. The test elements have an electrode-support substrate including a spacer having an edge defining a boundary of a capillary channel. The electrode-support substrate also includes a first electrode pair and a second electrode pair, wherein the first electrode pair is positioned between the second electrode pair. The method includes dosing the test sensor with the fluid sample; applying a signal to the first electrode pair and the second electrode pair, detecting a first response to the signal from the first electrode pair, and detecting a second response to the signal from the second electrode pair; determining a time period between the first response and the second response
Abstract:
Un dispositivo de toma de muestras de fluidos corporales, que comprende: una lanceta (30), configurada para efectuar una incisión en el tejido; y una cinta (62) de soporte acoplada a la lanceta, incluyendo la cinta de soporte una almohadilla (64) de prueba configurada para analizar el fluido corporal, estando la cinta plegada alrededor de la almohadilla de prueba, en donde la almohadilla de prueba está ubicada en una posición tal que, cuando se despliega la cinta, la almohadilla de prueba quede alineada con la lanceta, y que comprende adicionalmente una cubierta protectora (56) que cubre al menos una porción de la lanceta, estando sujeta la cubierta protectora (56) a la cinta en una posición configurada para extraer de la lanceta la cubierta protectora, cuando se tira de la cinta para desplegar la misma.
Abstract:
La presente invención se refiere a un biosensor. El biosensor incluye un substrato de soporte, electrodos colocados sobre el substrato de soporte, un substrato espaciador colocado sobre el substrato de soporte, y una cubierta colocada en el substrato espaciador. La cubierta coopera con el substrato de soporte para definir un canal capilar. Los electrodos incluyen al menos un electrodo de trabajo que define un área del electrodo de trabajo en el canal capilar. El electrodo de trabajo está configurado para minimizar la variación en el área del electrodo de trabajo en el canal capilar debido a las variaciones en la colocación del substrato espaciador con relación al electrodo de trabajo. El electrodo de trabajo comprende una porción del cuerpo principal y al menos una porción de conexión.
Abstract:
The present invention relates to a biosensor. The biosensor includes a support substrate, electrodes positioned on the support substrate, a spacer substrate positioned on the support substrate, and a cover positioned on the spacer substrate. The cover cooperates with the support substrate to define a capillary channel. The electrodes include at least one working electrode defining a working electrode area in the capillary channel. The working electrode is configured to minimize variation in the working electrode area in the capillary channel due to variations in the spacer substrate placement relative to the working electrode. The working electrode comprising a main body portion and at least one connecting portion.
Abstract:
A lancet-sampler system is configured to automatically remove a protective cover from a lancet and automatically unpack a test pad just prior to use. This minimizes the risk of injury and reduces the chance of cross-contamination between the lancet and the test pad. The lancet defines a capillary groove for drawing body fluid from the incision via capillary action and a sample transfer opening for collecting the fluid from the groove. A carrier tape is coupled to the lancet. The carrier tape includes a test pad for analyzing the fluid. The tape is folded around the test pad to form an airtight package. The test pad is located at a position to align with the sample transfer opening when the tape is unfolded. The protective cover covers a portion of the lancet, and when the tape is pulled, the protective cover is automatically pulled from the lancet.