Patent ID: 8506586
Filing Date: 2013-08-13
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A lancing device comprising: a first moving member holding a lancing member that is moved from a standby position to a puncturing position in a puncturing direction for puncturing a target portion by the lancing member; a second moving member connected to the first moving member for controlling the movement of the first moving member, the second moving member being moved between a retreated position and an advanced position; a housing for accommodating the first and second moving members while allowing the movement of the first and second moving members; a latch mechanism for latching the second moving member onto the housing at the advanced position; a movement converting mechanism for converting retreating movement of the second moving member from the advanced position toward the retreated position into advancing movement of the lancing member from the standby position toward the puncturing position; and an impact absorber provided separately from the latch mechanism, the impact absorber being spaced from the second moving member when the second moving member is latched onto the housing by the latch mechanism, the impact absorber coming into contact with the second moving member in the retreating movement toward the retreated position for absorbing impact that is caused when the first and second moving members come to stop during a puncturing operation.