Lancet Device with First-Drop Removal
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1. A lancet device comprising:
- a housing comprising a forward end and a rearward end;
a lancet structure comprising a puncturing element, the lancet structure at least partially disposed within the housing and adapted for movement between a pre-actuated position wherein the puncturing element is retained within the housing and a puncturing position wherein at least a portion of the puncturing element extends through the forward end of the housing; and
a wicking element disposed on a portion of the rearward end of the housing.
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Abstract
A medical puncturing device having a wicking element disposed on a portion of the medical puncturing device is disclosed. The wicking element allows a user to remove a first drop of blood upon puncturing the skin using the medical puncturing device. In this manner, a subsequent drop of blood can be used to test their blood to determine their blood glucose level for proper insulin dosing.
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1. A lancet device comprising:
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a housing comprising a forward end and a rearward end; a lancet structure comprising a puncturing element, the lancet structure at least partially disposed within the housing and adapted for movement between a pre-actuated position wherein the puncturing element is retained within the housing and a puncturing position wherein at least a portion of the puncturing element extends through the forward end of the housing; and a wicking element disposed on a portion of the rearward end of the housing. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7)
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8. A lancet device comprising:
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a housing comprising a forward end, a rearward end, and a side portion; a lancet structure comprising a puncturing element, the lancet structure at least partially disposed within the housing and adapted for movement between a pre-actuated position wherein the puncturing element is retained within the housing and a puncturing position wherein at least a portion of the puncturing element extends through the forward end of the housing; and a wicking element disposed on a portion of the side portion of the housing. - View Dependent Claims (9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20)
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