US 7,303,726 B2 · Minimal procedure analyte test system

Abstract

A system employing an integrated analyte test strip including a biosensor and lancet is disclosed. The integration of lancet and the sensor elements eliminates the need to align the sensor to the biologic fluid sample after a lancet and lancing device are used in combination to pierce the skin. The system preferably includes a device comprising two body portions that slide relative to each other to both cock and fire a test strip at a target site. Meter reading and test strip disposal may be accomplished by removing the device from the target site. The device preferably employs a magazine loaded with test strips, with one strip being taken from the magazine each time the device is actuated. It preferably also includes a magazine in a cap to store spent test strips for disposal. The device may be turned on an off simply by removal and return of the cap.

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Dependent claims

An analyte detection system comprising:

a first body portion comprising a lancing mechanism that comprises a lever arm pivotably connected to said first body portion and operatively connected at a first end of said lever arm to a test strip interface member by a launch spring;
a second body portion slidably received by said first body portion, the second body portion comprising a cocking extension;
and
a magazine adapted to receive a plurality of unused test strips;
wherein the cocking extension of said second body portion is engageable with a second end of said lever arm of said lancing mechanism to pivot said lever arm to advance said interface member to take a test strip from said magazine and advance said test strip along a lancing path.

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Dependencies are inferred from the claim text.

Minimal procedure analyte test system

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Abstract

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