Method and apparatus for pre-lancing stimulation of puncture site
First Claim
1. A method of reducing perceived pain resulting from puncturing of skin at a puncture site, said method comprising:
- generating a sensory distraction at or adjacent the puncture site; and
puncturing the skin at the puncture site simultaneously with or after the generation of the sensory distraction.
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Abstract
A method of reducing perceived pain resulting from puncturing of skin at a puncture site. A sensory distraction is generated at or adjacent the puncture site, and the skin is punctured at the puncture site simultaneously with or after the generation of the sensory distraction. Also, a device for penetrating the skin of a human or animal subject, including means for penetrating the skin at a puncture site, and means for generating a sensory distraction at or adjacent the puncture site. Furthermore, an endcap with penetration depth adjustability is provide that includes keepers for receiving new lancets tip-first for safety when reloading multi-use lancing devices.
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25 Claims
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1. A method of reducing perceived pain resulting from puncturing of skin at a puncture site, said method comprising:
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generating a sensory distraction at or adjacent the puncture site; and
puncturing the skin at the puncture site simultaneously with or after the generation of the sensory distraction. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, 21)
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11. A device for penetrating the skin of a human or animal subject, comprising:
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means for puncturing the skin at a puncture site; and
means for generating a sensory distraction at or adjacent the puncture site before or simultaneously with the puncturing of the skin.
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22. A lancing device comprising:
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a housing;
a lancet defining at least one contact surface;
a drive mechanism including a drive member that engages and drives the lancet; and
an endcap that rotates relative to the housing and that has a plurality of stop surfaces that are selectively aligned with and engaged by the lancet contact surface to limit forward lancet movement. - View Dependent Claims (23, 24, 25)
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