Patent ID: 8998940
Filing Date: 2015-04-07
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A gripper device for use in a lancet device for generating a sample of a body fluid, wherein, in the lancet device, a plurality of lancets are provided in succession on a carrier element in an application position, wherein the gripper device is adapted to seize one of the plurality of lancets at a time in the application position and carry out a piercing movement using the one lancet, and wherein the gripper device comprises: at least one stop element, wherein the stop element is adapted to stop the one lancet in the application position and temporarily prevent further movement of the carrier element; at least one positioning element, wherein the positioning element is adapted to position the one lancet during the piercing movement in at least one direction substantially transverse to a piercing direction; and at least one counter-gripper, wherein the counter-gripper is adapted to cooperate with the stop element such that the one lancet is holdable with a form fit.