An integrated disposable includes a test strip and a lancet packet coupled to the test strip. The lancet packet includes a sterility sheet enclosing at least a portion of a lancet to maintain the sterility of the lancet. The lancet packet and the sterility sheet, in particular, allow the lancet to be sterilized separately from the test strip. The lancet in one form is incorporated into a lancet tape that is sterilized in a continuous, reel-to-reel sterilization process. The lancet tape in one form is sterilized using an electron beam sterilization process. With electron beam sterilization, sterilization is enhanced by irradiating both sides of the tape with electron beams. Sterilization can adversely affect chemical reagents in the test strip. To alleviate this chemistry degradation issue, the lancet packet is attached to the test strip after the lancet is sterilized.
Vital Signs Mar 2007 - Oct 2008
Midwest Regional Sales Manager
King Systems Corporation Oct 1997 - Mar 2007
Midwest Regional Sales Manager
Mallinckrodt Medical Anesthesia Product Group Oct 1985 - Oct 1997
Anesthesia Sales Specialist
Davis and Geck Jun 1980 - Oct 1985
Regional Trainer and Sales Specialist
Education:
The Colorado School of Professional Psychology 2009 - 2010
Masters, Master of Arts, Psychology
Ball State University 1969 - 1973
Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Telecommunications, Business
Sales Management Executive Coaching Small Business Leadership Development Coaching Public Speaking Personal Development Team Building Entrepreneurship Strategic Planning Emotional Intelligence