Laser perforator

Details Laser perforator Laser perforator

1997-01-17

1998-11-24

Peffley, Michael

Surgery

Miscellaneous

Methods

606 9, 606 17, A61B 1736

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058394460

ABSTRACT:
This invention provides a device and method for perforation of skin for the purpose of drawing blood or administering pharmaceuticals. The device incorporates a laser which produces a laser beam at an appropriate wavelength which is specifically focused to perforate the skin of a patient. Optionally a container can be incorporated in the device for collection of blood from the perforated tissue.

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