- 100 Lancets - $13.20
Accu-Chek Softclix Blood Glucose Test Lancets, 28 Gauge
PRODUCT DETAILS
Accu-Chek Softclix Blood Glucose Test Lancets are sterile, single-use 28-gauge lancets for the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device, sold separately. Each thin, bevel-cut needle punctures the skin for the small drop of blood a blood glucose test needs, and Roche builds precision guided technology into the lancets to reduce pain. A protective cap keeps every needle sterile until you twist it off, and using a fresh lancet for every test lowers the risk of infection and keeps lancing virtually pain free. Sold as 100 lancets.
Key Features and Benefits
- Thin 28-gauge needle
- Bevel-cut tip for smoother entry into the skin
- Precision guided technology designed to reduce pain
- Protective cap on every lancet keeps the needle sterile until use
- Sterile
- Single use
Package Includes
- 100 Accu-Chek Softclix lancets
Compatibility
Softclix lancets fit one lancing device:
- Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device
They do not fit the Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device, which takes FastClix lancet drums.
How to Use Accu-Chek Softclix Lancets
- Pull the cap off the Softclix lancing device.
- Insert a lancet into the lancet holder and push it all the way in until it clicks into place.
- Twist off the lancet's protective cap to expose the needle.
- Put the cap back on the device, lining up the notch on the cap with the mark on the device.
- Turn the dial on the cap to set the penetration depth. Start low, such as depth 2, the first time, and dial higher until you get enough blood. Softer, thinner skin needs a shallower setting than thicker skin.
- Prime the device by pressing the plunger all the way down. The release button on the side turns yellow when it is ready.
- Hold the device firmly against the side of your fingertip and press the release button.
- Take the cap off the device and slide the ejector forward over a sharps container to drop the used lancet, then put the cap back on.
Important Limits
- Use a new lancet every time. A lancet is not reusable and is no longer sterile after one use.
- Do not use a lancet whose protective cap is deformed, cracked, damaged or missing, or whose needle is exposed. Discard it.
- Use only lancets within the use-by date, printed next to the hourglass symbol on the box.
- Do not store the lancets at extreme temperatures, for example in a hot car.
- Do not let anyone else use your lancing device to get their blood sample.
- Testing anywhere other than the fingertip needs a gray AST cap, available through Accu-Chek Customer Care. Talk with your healthcare professional before deciding whether alternate site testing is right for you.
- Visit SafetyIsThePoint.org for sharps disposal information.
- This product contains small parts that can be swallowed. Keep them away from small children.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can lancets be reused?
No, lancets are designed for single-use only to prevent infections, ensure sterility, and maintain accuracy in blood sampling.
How do lancets work?
Lancets are small, sterile needles used with lancing devices to prick the skin and obtain a drop of blood for glucose testing.
Are lancets universal?
Some lancets are universal and can fit multiple lancing devices, but others are brand-specific and only compatible with certain models. Always check compatibility before purchasing.
Are lancets considered sharps?
Yes, lancets are classified as sharps and should be disposed of properly in an FDA-cleared sharps container to prevent injury and contamination.
How to properly dispose of lancets?
Used lancets should be placed in a sharps container and disposed of at designated medical waste facilities, pharmacies, or hazardous waste disposal sites.
