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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Oct. 07, 2014
Filed:
Jun. 02, 2011
Steven N. Roe, San Mateo, CA (US);
Terry A. Beaty, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Uwe Kraemer, Ilvesheim, DE;
Volker Zimmer, Morbach, DE;
Steven N. Roe, San Mateo, CA (US);
Terry A. Beaty, Indianapolis, IN (US);
Uwe Kraemer, Ilvesheim, DE;
Volker Zimmer, Morbach, DE;
Roche Diagnostics Operations, Inc., Indianapolis, IN (US);
Abstract
A lancet-sampler system is configured to automatically remove a protective cover from a lancet and automatically unpack a test pad just prior to use. This minimizes the risk of injury and reduces the chance of cross-contamination between the lancet and the test pad. The lancet defines a capillary groove for drawing body fluid from the incision via capillary action and a sample transfer opening for collecting the fluid from the groove. A carrier tape is coupled to the lancet. The carrier tape includes a test pad for analyzing the fluid. The tape is folded around the test pad to form an airtight package. The test pad is located at a position to align with the sample transfer opening when the tape is unfolded. The protective cover covers a portion of the lancet, and when the tape is pulled, the protective cover is automatically pulled from the lancet.