A minimally invasive blood-extraction system: Elastic self-recovery actuator integrated with an ultrahigh-aspect-ratio microneedle

Cheng Guo Li, Kwang Lee, Chang Yeol Lee, Manita Dangol, Hyungil Jung

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Abstract

A minimally invasive blood-extraction system is fabricated by the integration of an elastic self-recovery actuator and an ultrahigh-aspect-ratio microneedle. The simple elastic self-recovery actuator converts finger force to elastic energy to provide power for blood extraction and transport without requiring an external source of power. This device has potential utility in the biomedical field within the framework of complete micro-electromechanical systems.

Original languageEnglish
Pages (from-to)4583-4586
Number of pages4
JournalAdvanced Materials
Volume24
Issue number33
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2012 Aug 28

All Science Journal Classification (ASJC) codes

  • Materials Science(all)
  • Mechanics of Materials
  • Mechanical Engineering

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