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STACK MAGAZINE SYSTEM

  • US 20100137745A1
  • Filed: 02/03/2010
  • Published: 06/03/2010
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/26/2006
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A meter system, comprising:

  • a supply magazine storing a plurality of lancet integrated test elements in a stacked manner;

    the lancet integrated test elements each includinga test strip for testing a body fluid sample, the test strip being generally flat, the test strip having a sample opening at one end and side edges, anda lancet coupled to the test strip for forming an incision where the body fluid sample is drawn, the lancet being configured to extend proximal the sample opening;

    a meter having a connector portion configured to operatively couple to the lancet integrated test element, the meter being configured to fire the lancets on the lancet integrated test elements;

    a transport mechanism to transfer the lancet integrated test elements to the connector portion of the meter, wherein the transport mechanism being configured to engage at least one of the side edges to minimize risk of damaging the test strip and the lancet proximal the sample opening of the lancet integrated test element;

    the transport mechanism including a drum that rotates to transport the lancet integrated test elements; and

    the drum including one or more rails that engage at least one of the side edges of the lancet integrated test elements.

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