Lancet handling and disposal assembly
US5207699A · kind A · utility
Inventor
Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 8, 1991 |
| Grant date | May 4, 1993 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 8, 2011 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC Y)Emerging Cross-Sectional Technologies
- CPC primaryY10S128/919
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lancet extraction and handling assembly adapted for protectively covering and removing a lancet from an automatic lancet device. In all preferred embodiments the lancet has a slotted hub portion. In one preferred embodiment, the extractor has a hollow, substantially cylindrical covering portion which slides over the lancet hub to protectively cover the sharp tip. The covering portion of the lancet extractor has a flexible tab on its inner surface mated to the slot in the hub of the lancet which permits easy insertion of the lancet into the extractor. When the extractor is positioned over the lancet, the extractor tab engages the lancet slot to resist undesired removal of the lancet from the extractor. Pilot means may be provided to guide the extractor over the lancet to facilitate proper registration of the extractor tab with the lancet slot. Alternatively, a visual indicator may also be provided to facilitate registration of the extractor tab with the lancet slot when the extractor is slid over the lancet for removal.
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