Lancing device having a releasable connector
US6197040A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Feb 23, 1999 |
| Grant date | Mar 6, 2001 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 23, 2019 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/150259
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lancing device has a spring-loaded lancet holder slidably mounted within a housing for carrying a disposable lancet and needle. A slider mounted in a slot in the housing is moved back for cocking the device and, after the lancet is fired, is moved forward to eject the used lancet. A releasable connector reversibly immobilizes the holder while the lancet is being ejected. The releasable connector permits a shortened ejection stroke, which, in turn, permits a shorter slot in the housing.
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