Lancets with improved coupling features and sterility caps

摘要

Improved lancet configurations and protective lancet endcap configurations are disclosed. In example forms, one or more flexing cantilevers project from the lancet body for coupling with a cooperating receiver of a lancing device. A gripping handle extends from a sterility cap for ease of removal from and replacement over the lancet tip. A lancet body has a smoothly curved wave contour with at least one crest and at least one trough for engagement with a cooperating receiver of a lancing device.

主权项

1. A disposable lancet for use with a reusable lancing device, the lancet comprising a lancet body having a coupling portion for removable engagement with a lancet receiver of the lancing device, the lancet further comprising a sharp lancing tip projecting from an end of the lancet body, said coupling portion of the lancet body comprising opposed first and second sides each defining a smoothly curved wave contour with a trough and a crest for detachable coupling and positive engagement of at least one of the trough and crest in releasable connection with cooperating portions of the lancet receiver of the lancing device.