Patent ID: 8182770
Filing Date: 2012-05-22
Classification: A61K,B01L,G01N,Y10T

Abstract:
1. A sealing element of a fluid sample collection device, comprising: a proximal end; and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises a top portion, a bottom portion and a gap therebetween, wherein the top portion comprises at least one anterior prong in a first plane and the bottom portion comprises at least one posterior prong in a second plane opposite the first plane, wherein the fluid sample collection device includes at least one substantially planar surface such that (i) said anterior prong slides across at least a first side of said substantially planar surface, and (ii) said posterior prong slides across at least a second side of said substantially planar surface opposite the first side, and wherein said substantially planar surface has an orifice that is in fluid communication with an internal fluid sample holding chamber and the sliding movement of the sealing element seals the orifice.