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Adjustable tip for a lancet device and method

  • US 6,530,937 B1
  • Filed: 01/28/2000
  • Issued: 03/11/2003
  • Est. Priority Date: 01/28/2000
  • Status: Expired due to Term
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1. A tip for a lancet device, comprising:

  • a front assembly comprising a side wall portion, a skin-engaging portion at least partially defining a plane beyond which a lancet needle may extend, and a lancet stop element;

    a slot disposed in one of the sidewall portion and the lancet stop element;

    at least one following element extending into the slot; and

    an actuator comprising a generally annular rotatable member that engages the at least one following element;

    wherein the lancet stop element is moveable towards and away from the plane in response to movement of the at least one following element, and wherein the at least one following element is fixed to the lancet stop element.

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