Detection element for determining the position of a lancet element in a lancing device
US9226700B2 · kind B2 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Nov 5, 2010 |
| Grant date | Jan 5, 2016 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | May 9, 2031 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA61B5/15194
- WIPO fieldMedical technology
- WIPO sectorInstruments
Abstract
The present invention provides a detection element for lancets in lancing devices which will indicate that a lancet element is inserted completely again after the lancet has been changed. The invention includes a blood lancet apparatus which has a base body for the arrangement of a plurality of apparatus components, comprising a lancet reception device for coupling the blood lancet apparatus to a lancet element, at least one spring element for acting upon the lancet reception device with spring force and an actuating element for initiating a movement of the lancet reception device. The invention may further comprise a detection device for emitting at least for a time a signal with respect to a fixing position of the lancet element coupled at least in part to the lancet apparatus.
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