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Lancing device and lancet

  • US 9,095,294 B2
  • Filed: 11/13/2012
  • Issued: 08/04/2015
  • Est. Priority Date: 12/18/2008
  • Status: Active Grant
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1. A lancing device comprising:

  • a lancet carrier comprising a lancet carrier stop;

    a drive spring for propelling the lancet carrier along a lancing stroke defining a stroke distance; and

    a depth control mechanism for adjusting the stroke distance of the lancet carrier to control a depth of lancet penetration into a skin surface, the depth control mechanism comprising;

    a dial that is rotational about a center of rotation, the dial further comprising a mounting pin eccentrically offset from the center of rotation; and

    a stop bar having a first end mounted to the mounting pin of the dial and a second end comprising a stop surface for abutment with the lancet carrier stop to adjust the stroke distance of the lancet carrier and thereby adjust the depth of lancet penetration into the skin surface.

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