Phlebotomy needle with shape memory alloy flashback sensor

Details Phlebotomy needle with shape memory alloy flashback sensor Phlebotomy needle with shape memory alloy flashback sensor

2011-04-05

2011-04-05

Hindenburg, Max (Department: 3736)

Surgery

Diagnostic testing

Liquid collection

C600S573000, C600S583000, C600S549000, C604S168010

Reexamination Certificate

active

07918805

ABSTRACT:
A phlebotomy device includes a needle defining a lumen and having a proximal end portion and a distal end portion. The distal end portion includes a sharpened tip configured to pierce tissue. The phlebotomy device further includes a sensor disposed at least partially within the lumen. The sensor has a first state and a second state and is configured to transition from the first state to the second state upon exposure to blood at physiological temperature.

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