Abstract: A lancing method includes contacting a contact surface of a cap body distal end with a target site, the cap body distal end being included in a cap for a lancing device. The cap body is subsequently urged towards the target site such that a portion of the contact surface moves from a first position to a second position under a predetermined force, thereby creating a target site bulge is created within an opening of the cap body. A sensor of the cap is then employed to detect that the portion of the contact surface is in the second position and the sensor signals the lancing device upon such detection. The target site bulge is thereafter lanced with the lancing device.

Abstract: A lancing kit includes a lancing device and a lancing device cap. The cap for the lancing device includes a cap body and at least one sensor. In addition, the cap body includes a distal end with a target site contact surface, a proximal end for attachment to a lancing device and an opening through the cap body from the distal end to the proximal end. Furthermore, at least a portion of the target site contact surface is moveable between a first position and a second position upon application of a predetermined pressure to that portion of the distal end contact surface, and the sensor is configured to detect movement of the portion of the distal end contact surface into the second position and communicate such detection to the lancing device.

Abstract: A cap for a lancing device includes a cap body and at least one sensor. In addition, the cap body includes a distal end with a target site contact surface, a proximal end for attachment to a lancing device and an opening through the cap body from the distal end to the proximal end. Furthermore, at least a portion of the target site contact surface is moveable between a first position and a second position upon application of a predetermined pressure to that portion of the distal end contact surface, and the sensor is configured to detect movement of the portion of the distal end contact surface into the second position and communicate such detection to the lancing device.