Compact, multi-use micro-sampling device

A compact, multi-use lancing device includes a lancet holder for holding a lancet and mounted for back and forth movement along a lancing stroke path within a housing, and a drive mechanism having a pair of generally parallel springs coupled to the lancet holder. A drive spring propels the lancet ho...

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Main Author LEVAUGHN RICHARD W
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 02.11.2006
Subjects
DIAGNOSIS
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HYGIENE
IDENTIFICATION
MEDICAL OR VETERINARY SCIENCE
SURGERY
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Summary:A compact, multi-use lancing device includes a lancet holder for holding a lancet and mounted for back and forth movement along a lancing stroke path within a housing, and a drive mechanism having a pair of generally parallel springs coupled to the lancet holder. A drive spring propels the lancet holder in a forward direction to prick the skin of a subject, and a return spring retracts the lancet holder to return the lancet to a protected position within the housing.
Bibliography:Application Number: US20060415961