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Integrated lancing test strip with retractable lancet

  • US 20060229532A1
  • Filed: 04/12/2005
  • Published: 10/12/2006
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/12/2005
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. An apparatus, comprising:

  • an integrated lancing test strip device including a lancet configured to form an incision in tissue, a test strip coupled to the lancet for analyzing body fluid from the incision, and a retention mechanism that holds the lancet in a static position relative to the test strip before formation of the incision, wherein the retention mechanism is configured to release the lancet for retracting the lancet relative to the test strip in order to reduce interference by the lancet during collection of the body fluid with the test strip.

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