Patent ID: 8328735
Filing Date: 2012-12-11
Classification: A61B

Abstract:
1. An analytical system for detecting an analyte in a body fluid comprising a disposable integrated puncturing and analyzing element including a puncturing element having a tip for generating a puncture wound in a body part and including an elongated flat test strip having a top side and a bottom side, wherein the puncturing element defines a sample transfer orifice, and a reusable analyzing instrument including a housing which includes a holder for holding the integrated puncturing and analyzing element, a drive, and a coupling unit for coupling the puncturing element to said drive, said drive being adapted for driving a puncturing movement of the puncturing element during which the puncturing element is moved on a movement path, said puncturing movement including a forward phase in which the puncturing element is moved in a puncturing direction and a retraction phase during which the puncturing element is moved, after having reached a reversal point, opposite to the puncturing direction, wherein the puncturing element is arranged parallel to the test strip and the puncturing element is movable on a movement path relative to the test strip, the holder adapted for holding the integrated puncturing and analyzing element, in a sample application position of the test strip, in which the top side of the test strip faces upward,