Lancet system
US9005232B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Feb 3, 2014 |
| Grant date | Apr 14, 2015 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Feb 3, 2034 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/15194
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
A lancing system comprising a lancet with a handle portion and a needle bearing portion, the needle bearing portion retaining a thin needle protected by a safety cap. The safety cap includes first and second chambers, where the first chamber acts as a sheath and the second chamber having a surface positioned to compromise the structure of the needle when the needle bearing portion of the lancet body is inserted into the second chamber.
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