Punch, Dry Blood Spot (DBS)

Type of medical device or related product
General vs. specific use (health condition)
Intended population sex
Level of technical knowledge
Capital
Reusable
Requirements
None
Healthcare unit
GMDN related code(s)
64285
Dried blood spot card cutter IVD (An electrically-powered, automated instrument intended to be used to punch through a dried blood spot (DBS) collection card to cut pieces of a specified diameter for subsequent in vitro diagnostic analysis. It typically consists of one or multiple cutters for single or simultaneous sampling, and deposits the cut dried blood spots directly into a specimen container (e.g., test tube, microplate) for further specimen preparation. The device operates with minimal technician involvement and complete automation of all procedural steps.)