TAPE TRANSPORT LANCE SAMPLER
First Claim
1. A body fluid sampling device, comprising:
- a lancet including a lancet tip configured to lance tissue;
a protective cover covering at least a portion of the lancet tip; and
a tape coupled to the lancet and the protective cover, the tape having a slackened section between the lancet and the protective cover for allowing removal of the protective cover from the lancet tip when the tape is pulled.
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Abstract
A lancet-sampler system is configured to automatically remove a protective cover from a lancet and automatically unpack a test pad just prior to use. This minimizes the risk of injury and reduces the chance of cross-contamination between the lancet and the test pad. The lancet defines a capillary groove for drawing body fluid from the incision via capillary action and a sample transfer opening for collecting the fluid from the groove. A carrier tape is coupled to the lancet. The carrier tape includes a test pad for analyzing the fluid. The tape is folded around the test pad to form an airtight package. The test pad is located at a position to align with the sample transfer opening when the tape is unfolded. The protective cover covers a portion of the lancet, and when the tape is pulled, the protective cover is automatically pulled from the lancet.
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Citations
45 Claims
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1. A body fluid sampling device, comprising:
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a lancet including a lancet tip configured to lance tissue; a protective cover covering at least a portion of the lancet tip; and a tape coupled to the lancet and the protective cover, the tape having a slackened section between the lancet and the protective cover for allowing removal of the protective cover from the lancet tip when the tape is pulled. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8)
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9. A method, comprising:
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providing a lancet with a portion of the lancet covered with a protective cover; forming a slackened section of a tape; and attaching the lancet and the protective cover to the tape with the slackened section located between where the lancet and the protective cover are attached to the tape. - View Dependent Claims (10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16)
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17. A method, comprising:
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providing a tape assembly, wherein the tape assembly includes a tape and a lancet with a protective cover covering at least a portion of the lancet, wherein the lancet and the protective cover are attached to the tape with a slackened section of the tape located between where the lancet and the protective cover are attached to the tape; and pulling the protective cover from the lancet by applying tension to the tape. - View Dependent Claims (18, 19, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24, 25)
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26. A body fluid sampling device, comprising:
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a lancet configured to lance an incision in tissue; and a carrier tape coupled to the lancet, the carrier tape including a test pad configured to analyze the body fluid, the tape being folded around the test pad, wherein the test pad is located at a position to align with the lancet when the tape is unfolded. - View Dependent Claims (27, 28, 29, 30, 31, 32)
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33. A lancet-sampler, comprising:
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a lancet having a body and a lancet tip extending from the body configured to cut an incision in tissue, the lancet having opposing first and second sides, the lancet defining a groove in the first side that extends from the lancet tip to the body; a cover covering at least a portion of the groove over the first side to define a capillary channel configured to draw body fluid via capillary action; and the groove having at least a segment that extends completely through the lancet from the first side to the second side. - View Dependent Claims (34, 35, 36, 37, 38, 39)
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40. A method, comprising:
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providing a tape assembly that includes a tape with a folded section that forms a protective package around a test pad and a lancet attached to the tape; and pulling the protective package apart. - View Dependent Claims (41, 42, 43, 44, 45)
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