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Adjustable disposable/single-use lancet device and method

  • US 20050288699A1
  • Filed: 06/29/2004
  • Published: 12/29/2005
  • Est. Priority Date: 06/29/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A single-use lancet device, comprising:

  • a body comprising a skin engaging end that includes a lancet opening through which a lancet needle extends;

    a trigger mounted to the body;

    a holding member movably mounted within the body and comprising a front end and a rear end;

    the holding member being movable between a retracted position and an extended position;

    a stop surface that moves with the holding member;

    a cam disk comprising cam surfaces which can be contacted by the stop surface; and

    the cam disk being configured to rotate at least partially about an axis that is not parallel to an axis running through at least one of the lancet opening and the holding member, wherein, once caused to move to the extended position by the trigger, the holding member is prevented from-moving back to the retracted position.

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