- 100 Lancets - $10.58
Abbott FreeStyle Lancets, 28 Gauge (0.36 mm)
PRODUCT DETAILS
Abbott FreeStyle Lancets are sterile, single-use blood lancets made from very thin, 28 gauge (0.36 mm) sterilized stainless steel, part of the Abbott FreeStyle blood glucose monitoring line from Abbott Diabetes Care. Each lancet is the disposable tip loaded into a lancing device: when the meter prompts for a reading, the device draws a small blood drop from the test site for home glucose testing with the meter, and the used lancet is discarded. Per Abbott, the lancets are for use with the FreeStyle Lancing Device I or II and fit almost all other lancing devices, so no FreeStyle meter is required. Sold as 100 lancets.
Key Features and Benefits
- Very thin, 28 gauge (0.36 mm) needle for the test site
- Sterilized stainless steel, sterile, one lancet per test
- For use with the FreeStyle Lancing Device I or II; per Abbott, fits almost all other lancing devices
Cautions
- Lancets are for one-time use only.
- Never share your lancing device or lancet with another person.
- Discard used lancets properly.
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.
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