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Blood glucose meter having integral lancet device and test strip storage vial for single handed use and methods for using same

  • US 8,357,107 B2
  • Filed: 10/31/2007
  • Issued: 01/22/2013
  • Est. Priority Date: 04/16/2004
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A blood glucose meter device for single handed use, comprising:

  • a body having first and second ends and an upper surface extending between said first and second ends;

    a lancet device disposed at said first end of said body;

    a depth control mechanism configured for contacting the skin to be lanced and located at said first end of said body, wherein said depth control mechanism is rotatable for setting a lancet skin penetration depth;

    a test strip port, opening to said upper surface proximate to said first end of said body for positioning a test strip along an exterior surface of said body, adjacent to said lancet device; and

    a display disposed on said upper surface between said test strip port and said second end of said body, wherein said display and said test strip port are disposed at adjacent positions upon said upper surface for simultaneous viewing of said display and said test strip.

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