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 collecion of blood from the perforated tissue.
Type:
Grant
Filed:
September 24, 1993
Date of Patent:
July 1, 1997
Assignee:
Venisect, Inc.
Inventors:
Milton Waner, Stephen T. Flock, Charles H. Vestal