Google announces needle-free blood sampling
DEC 08, 2015
DOI: 10.1063/PT.5.029429
The Stack : A quicker, less invasive method of drawing blood has been proposed by Google. The company’s device, which looks like a smartwatch, comprises a negative pressure barrel and a trigger. The trigger shoots a microparticle, which makes a tiny incision in the wearer’s skin. Then the barrel sucks up a tiny droplet of blood. The device could be used for the management of medical conditions that require frequent blood testing, such as diabetes. Google’s patent on the device is pending.
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