A body fluid sampling device includes a firing mechanism that is
configured to be automatically cocked and fired. In one form, the device
includes an electric motor that is operable to cock the firing mechanism
and fire an integrated lancet/sampling device to form an incision in
skin. Subsequent to formation of the incision, the integrated lancet
device is temporarily removed from the skin to promote bleeding from the
incision. After a specified period of time, the integrated lancet device
is then repositioned against the skin in order to collect a fluid sample.