Patent ID: 8652159
Filing Date: 2014-02-18
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. A lancet comprising: a lancet body having a rear end defining a coupling portion for connection to a lancing device, the coupling portion comprising a pair of opposing longitudinal ribs and a pair of opposing longitudinal fins arranged in a generally cross-wise manner wherein at least one of the pair of longitudinal ribs and the pair of longitudinal fins taper inwardly along their defined longitudinal axes toward the rear end of the lancet body, whereby the coupling portion comprises a non-circular profile and at least one engagement feature for releasable engagement with a cooperating portion of the lancing device, and wherein the non-circular profile of the coupling portion of the lancet body has a width W and a thickness T defining an aspect ratio (W:T) of about 3:2 or greater; a needle having a sharp tip portion extending axially from the lancet body opposite the rear end; and an endcap removably secured to the lancet body and covering the sharp tip portion of the needle.