Method and apparatus for lancet actuation
US7344507B2 · kind B2 · utility
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| Filing date | Sep 5, 2002 |
| Grant date | Mar 18, 2008 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Nov 22, 2024 |
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- Technology area (CPC G)Physics
- CPC primaryG01N33/4905
- WIPO fieldMeasurement
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lancet driver is provided wherein the driver exerts a driving force on a lancet during a lancing cycle and is used on a tissue site. The driver comprises of a drive force generator for advancing the lancet and a processor coupled to the drive force generator capable of changing the direction and magnitude of force exerted on the lancet during the lancing cycle. The driver further includes a human interface on the housing providing at least one output for communicating with the patient.
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