LANCET NEEDLE WITH ALIGNMENT AND RETENTION NOTCH

摘要

A lancet needle with an alignment and engagement notch, with material of the lancet body extending into the notch to more securely retain the needle to the lancet body, whereby a shorter needle can be utilized than with typical lancets. The notch optionally also provides a registration point for rotational and/or axial alignment of the needle during overmolding to form the lancet body, for example to maintain consistent positioning of the needle's beveled point.

主权项

1. A lancing needle for a lancet comprising:
a generally elongate body extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end; a sharp tip formed on at least one end of the body; and a notch formed on at least a portion of the body between the first end and the second end.