Adjustable lancet device and method

Active Publication Date: 2005-02-17
STAT MEDICAL DEVICES
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[0019] The invention also provides a method of using the lancet device described above, wherein the method comprises rotating the cam disk to a desired set position, moving the holding member to a retracted position, maintai

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However, this procedure is often problematic for the user since the needle may be difficult to handle.
Moreover, controlling the depth of penetration cannot be reliably accomplished without the use of a mechanical device.
Additionally, many users simply cannot perform the procedure owing to either a fear of needles or because they lack a steady hand.
Most lancet devices lack convenient and flexible adjustability.
This, of course, creates the probl

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[0074] The particulars shown herein are by way of example and for purposes of illustrative discussion of the embodiments of the present invention only and are presented in the cause of providing what is believed to be the most useful and readily understood description of the principles and conceptual aspects of the present invention. In this regard, no attempt is made to show structural details of the present invention in more detail than is necessary for the fundamental understanding of the present invention, the description taken with the drawings making apparent to those skilled in the art how the several forms of the present invention may be embodied in practice.

[0075]FIG. 1 shows a side cross-section side view of one embodiment of lancet device (the lancet 10 is not shown in cross-section). Lancet device LD has a lancet body made up of an upper body portion 100 and a lower body portion 110. These parts 100 and 110 are connected, e.g., using adhesives and / or fasteners and / or we...

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Abstract

Lancet device that includes a body. A trigger is mounted to the body. A front cover has a skin engaging end that includes a lancet opening through which a lancet needle extends. A holding member is movably mounted within the body and includes a front end a rear end. The front end can be configured to receive a lancet. A stop surface moves with the holding member. A cam disk includes cam surfaces which can be contacted by the stop surface. The cam disk is configured to rotate at least partially. The cam disk rotates about an axis that is not parallel to an axis running through at least one of the lancet opening and the holding member.

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BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION [0001] 1. Field of the Invention [0002] The invention relates to a lancet device having an adjusting capability, and a method of using a lancet device. In particular, the invention relates to a lancet device which utilizes an adjustable depth penetration. Lancet devices are used to penetrate and puncture the skin in order to allow the taking of a blood sample for testing. The present device allows the user to control the depth of this penetration by a simple adjustment mechanism. [0003] 2. Discussion of Background Information [0004] Lancet devices are commonly used to prick the skin of the user so that one or more drops of blood may be extracted for testing. Some users, such as diabetics, for example, may have to test their blood sugar levels several times a day. This may be accomplished by the user using a simple needle. However, this procedure is often problematic for the user since the needle may be difficult to handle. Moreover, controlling the depth ...

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IPC IPC(8): A61B5/15
CPCA61B5/15186A61B5/1411A61B5/150022A61B5/15019A61B5/150412A61B5/150824A61B5/15113A61B5/15117A61B5/1513A61B5/1519A61B5/15194A61B5/15029
Inventor SHRAGA, STEVEN
Owner STAT MEDICAL DEVICES
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