Replaceable multistrip cartridge and biosensor meter

A blood glucose monitor comprising:

• a can capable of accepting a replaceable sensor cartridge, the replaceable sensor cartridge comprising:
• a frame having at least at least two walls defining a chamber for accepting a plurality of biosensors, the frame having a bottom portion defining an opening and at least one sealing flange, the frame further including a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame,
• wherein the frame is dimensioned such that an interference fit constrains the plurality of biosensors prior to inserting the frame within a blood glucose monitor an upper spring disposed between the frame and the can;
• a case for housing the can and sealing the frame;
• a lower spring disposed between the can and the case;
• and
• a meter housing for sealing an upper portion of the frame.

A replaceable sensor cartridge comprising:

• a frame having a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame and configured to house a plurality of biosensors;
• and
• a strip picker configured and arranged to slide along a top portion of the frame in a forward stroke to deploy the top biosensor from the plurality of biosensors and a reverse stroke to its home position, the strip picker including a flexible pawl for providing a ratchet action along the top portion of the frame;
• wherein the sensor cartridge includes at least one anti-jamming feature.

A replaceable sensor cartridge comprising:

• a frame having a desiccant material capable of reducing humidity within the frame and configured to house a plurality of biosensors;
• and
• a strip picker configured and arranged to slide along a top portion of the frame in a forward stroke to deploy the top biosensor from the plurality of biosensors and a reverse stroke to its home position, the strip picker including a flexible tab stop for providing a ratchet action along the top portion of the frame;
• wherein the sensor cartridge includes at least one anti-jamming feature.