An apparatus for piercing a skin surface, and methods for operating and manufacturing
such an apparatus. In one embodiment, the apparatus can include a support housing
having an engaging surface to engage the skin surface. A releasable attachment
member can releasably secure the housing to the skin surface, for example, with
an adhesive bond. A stop member can operatively engage a percutaneous probe of
the apparatus to at least restrict the ability of the probe to be re-used.
