- ZPL30023S | 23 Gauge (1.8 mm / 0.071 in) - $20.36
- ZPL30028S | 28 Gauge (1.5 mm / 0.059 in) - $20.36
Cardinal Health Essentials Pressure Activated Safety Lancets, 23/28G
PRODUCT DETAILS
Cardinal Health Essentials Safety Lancets are sterile, single-use blood lancets for collecting a fingerstick sample of blood, such as during blood glucose testing. Each lancet carries a pressure-activated safety feature that renders it inoperable after one use, and each is labeled as not made with natural rubber latex. The line is offered in two needle gauges, and each gauge is sold as a box of 100 lancets.
Key Features and Benefits
- Sterile, single-use lancet, intended for one fingerstick and then discarded
- Pressure-activated safety feature that renders the lancet inoperable after use
- Labeled as not made with natural rubber latex
- 23 Gauge (1.8 mm / 0.071 in) and 28 Gauge (1.5 mm / 0.059 in) needle sizes
- Over-the-counter; no prescription required
Cardinal Health Essentials Pressure Activated Safety Lancets 23/28G Chart
| MPN | Gauge | Sold Unit | Case Quantity |
|---|---|---|---|
| ZPL30023S | 23 Gauge (1.8 mm / 0.071 in) | Box of 100 | Not sold by the case |
| ZPL30028S | 28 Gauge (1.5 mm / 0.059 in) | Box of 100 | Not sold by the case |
Choosing a Gauge
The 23 Gauge (1.8 mm / 0.071 in) and 28 Gauge (1.5 mm / 0.059 in) lancets differ in needle size, with the 28 Gauge being the finer of the two. Both gauges are sterile and single-use, and each is sold as a box of 100 lancets.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q: Can lancets be reused?
A: No, lancets are designed for single-use only to prevent infections, ensure sterility, and maintain accuracy in blood sampling.
Q: How do lancets work?
A: Lancets are small, sterile needles used with lancing devices to prick the skin and obtain a drop of blood for glucose testing.
Q: Are lancets universal?
A: 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.
Q: Are lancets considered sharps?
A: Yes, lancets are classified as sharps and should be disposed of properly in an FDA-approved sharps container to prevent injury and contamination.
Q: How to properly dispose of lancets?
A: Used lancets should be placed in a sharps container and disposed of at designated medical waste facilities, pharmacies, or hazardous waste disposal sites.
