Blood sampling device

A lancing device comprising:

• at least one lancet having a detachable endcap;
• and
• a lancet retainer independently associated with each said at least one lancet, the lancet retainer movable between a first position and a second position,
• wherein movement of the lancet retainer between the first position and the second position removes the detachable endcap from the lancet and retracts the lancet into a cocked position.

A lancing device comprising:

• a carrier base defining a plurality of guide channels;
• a cover mounted on the carrier base to define a housing enclosing the plurality of guide channels and defining a plurality of openings, each opening aligned with an end of one of the guide channels;
• a plurality of lancets, each lancet having a body with a sharp tip extending therefrom and an endcap removably positioned over the sharp tip, each lancet associated with one of the guide channels and traversing a path between a retracted position fully within the housing and an extended position wherein at least the sharp tip projects through one of the openings;
• a plurality of drive springs, each spring interfacing at a first end with the housing and interfacing at a second end with one of the lancets;
• a plurality of lancet retainers, each lancet retainer associated with one of the openings in the housing, and movable between a first position covering that opening and a second position uncovering that opening, and wherein each lancet retainer retains its associated lancet in the first position and releases the associated lancet in the second position;
• and
• a trigger operable to actuate any of the plurality of lancets released by its associated lancet retainer.