Biological fluid micro-sample management device

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 9873117
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15484420

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A biological fluid collection device includes a collection module and an outer housing. The collection module includes a housing comprising a first end having a sample introduction opening, a second end having a sample dispensing opening, and a passageway extending between the sample introduction opening and the sample dispensing opening. A mixing chamber and a holding chamber are in fluid communication with the passageway such that a sample introduced into the sample introduction opening passes through the mixing chamber and subsequently into the holding chamber. The biological fluid collection device further includes a closure covering the first end, a cap covering the second end and including a vented plug, and an activation member adapted to force a sample contained in the holding chamber out of the sample dispensing opening. The collection module is positioned inside of the outer housing and the closure closes the open end of the outer housing.

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BECTON DICKINSON AND COMPANY1 BECTON DRIVE FRANKLIN LAKES NJ 07417

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Bokka, Srinivasa Rao Kishore K Ridgewood, US 18 38
Ivosevic, Milan Kinnelon, US 70 740
Skutnik, Peter Midland Park, US 19 434
Torris, Anthony V Montclair, US 21 53

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