Lancet
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1. A lancet comprising:
- a lancet body having a distal end and a needle piercing tip projecting from said distal end;
a cap connected to said distal end with said piercing tip embedded therein by a frangible junction;
said cap having at least one tab member projecting therefrom.
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Abstract
An improved lancet having a body integrally molded about an elongated shaft of a lancet needle and an easy twist off cap is disclosed. The lancet body further includes a cap integrally molded about the pointed end of the lancet needle and joined to the lancet body by a frangible junction connecting the distal end of the lancet body and the cap. The cap includes radially projecting, diametrically opposed tabs which provide structural members that may be grasped by the user to facilitate twisting and removal of the cap.
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1. A lancet comprising:
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a lancet body having a distal end and a needle piercing tip projecting from said distal end;
a cap connected to said distal end with said piercing tip embedded therein by a frangible junction;
said cap having at least one tab member projecting therefrom. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4)
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