Patent ID: 9005233
Filing Date: 2015-04-14
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A lancet device comprising: a housing; a lancet structure comprising a puncturing element, the lancet structure disposed within the housing and adapted for movement between a pre-actuated position wherein the puncturing element is retained within the housing and a puncturing position wherein the puncturing element extends through a forward end of the housing; a drive spring biasing the lancet structure toward the puncturing position; a retaining hub retaining the lancet structure in the pre-actuated position against the bias of the drive spring, the retaining hub comprising a lever pivotal about a fulcrum, the lever comprising a class 1 lever, the lever providing interference engagement with the lancet structure, the lever comprising a first lever element and a second lever element spaced from the first lever element, the first lever element and the second lever element disposed on opposing sides of the lancet structure; and an actuator adapted to pivot the lever about the fulcrum, thereby releasing the lever from interference engagement with the lancet structure, permitting the drive spring to drive the lancet structure toward the puncturing position.