A lancet assembly having a lancet holder (40) and a triggler (50) enclosing a structure. The triggler (50) is partially inserted into a lancet holder from the distal end.The holder is provided with a rigid internal spring holder (36) to receive the spring-loaded lancet structure. The lancet structure is provided with a body coupled to a spring (45) which extend from the proximal end of the body. The spring (45) has a linear axis of compression which coincides with the longitudinal axis of the lancet assembly. A lancet (44) is attached to the body with the sharp tip (46) pointing towards the distal end. The triggler (50) interacts with the lancet holder (40) via a triggering element (8) to maintain the spring (45) in a compressed state such that the lancet structure is in a stable standby position which is not easily triggered by accidental bumps on the assembly. Upon firing, a second spring (72) dampens the extension of the sharp tip (46), and ultimately assists in the retraction of the tip (46) back into the assembly.
