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Multi-lancet device with sterility cap repositioning mechanism

  • US 20050149089A1
  • Filed: 08/19/2004
  • Published: 07/07/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 08/20/2003
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A lancing device for use with at least one lancet having a lancet tip covered by a sterility cap, the lancing device comprising:

  • a housing defining an opening through which the lancet tip can extend to lance skin, and configured for receiving the lancet with at least a portion of the sterility cap between the lancet tip and the opening; and

    a sterility cap repositioning mechanism including a cap-engaging member that is coupled to the housing and operable to move from a first position adjacent the sterility cap on the lancet tip, through a first motion to engage and remove the sterility cap from the lancet tip, and to a second position wherein the sterility cap is repositioned from between the lancet tip and the opening.

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