Lancet removal tool
First Claim
1. A lancet removal tool for removing from a lancet device a lancet having a transverse body dimension of a predetermined size, the tool comprising a hollow body having an opening defined at least partially by a resilient element, whereby the opening is expandable against the resilient action of the resilient element from a rest condition, in which the transverse dimension of the opening is smaller than the predetermined size, to an expanded condition, in which the opening can receive the lancet body, with the lancet body then being retained by the tool under the resilient action of the resilient element.
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Abstract
A lancet removal tool 26 comprises an elongate hollow body 28 having an opening 32 at one end. The opening 32 is bounded by resilient fingers 36 which can flex to expand the opening 32 to engage the body 16 of the lancet 14. Withdrawal of the tool 26 after engagement with the lancet body 16 causes the lancet 14 to be removed from the lancet device. Subsequently, the lancet 14 can be moved from the opening 32 into the interior of the tool 26. The tool 26 and the removal procedure enables lancets 14 to be removed without risk of injury or infection from contact with the contaminated needle 18 of the lancet 14.
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- 1. A lancet removal tool for removing from a lancet device a lancet having a transverse body dimension of a predetermined size, the tool comprising a hollow body having an opening defined at least partially by a resilient element, whereby the opening is expandable against the resilient action of the resilient element from a rest condition, in which the transverse dimension of the opening is smaller than the predetermined size, to an expanded condition, in which the opening can receive the lancet body, with the lancet body then being retained by the tool under the resilient action of the resilient element.
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