LANCET
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1. A lancet comprising:
- a lancet body having a rear end defining a coupling portion for connection to a lancing device, the coupling portion having a non-circular profile and at least one engagement feature for releasable engagement with a cooperating portion of the lancing device;
a needle having a sharp tip portion extending axially from the lancet body opposite the rear end; and
an endcap removably secured to the lancet body and covering the sharp tip portion of the needle.
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Abstract
A lancet for use with a lancing device, the lancet having a body with releasable engagement features for engagement with a cooperating portion of a lancing device, a sharp needle, and a removable endcap. A coupling portion of the lancet has a non-circular profile. The endcap includes a receptacle for covering the sharp lancet tip after use, and a sheath portion with relief openings to reduce bending of the needle during manufacture or during removal of the endcap.
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30 Claims
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1. A lancet comprising:
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a lancet body having a rear end defining a coupling portion for connection to a lancing device, the coupling portion having a non-circular profile and at least one engagement feature for releasable engagement with a cooperating portion of the lancing device; a needle having a sharp tip portion extending axially from the lancet body opposite the rear end; and an endcap removably secured to the lancet body and covering the sharp tip portion of the needle. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11)
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12. A lancet comprising:
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a lancet body having a rear end defining a coupling portion for connection to a lancing device, the coupling portion having a non-circular profile with a width W and a thickness T defining an aspect ratio (W;
T) of at least about 3;
2;a needle having a sharp tip portion extending axially from the lancet body opposite the rear end; and an endcap removably secured to the lancet body and covering the sharp tip portion of the needle. - View Dependent Claims (13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19)
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- 20. A lancet comprising a lancet body, a needle having a sharp tip portion extending from the lancet body, and a removable endcap, the sharp tip portion of the needle being shielded within a sheath portion of the removable endcap, and wherein at least one relief opening is defined within the removable endcap adjacent the sheath portion.
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