Lancing Devices FastClix FAQ | Accu-Chek®
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Frequently Asked Questions

General questions

No, this is not possible because of safety and hygienic reasons. A used drum is easy recognized by the red stripe.

Yes, like all Accu-Chek consumer lancing devices the Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device is driven by the Clixmotion technology for virtually pain free testing. 

No, for safety and hygienic reasons it is not possible to rotate the lancet drum backwards to a lancet which has been previously used.

Lancets are for single use only due to hygienic reasons and because the needle will become dull with repeated use. Hence a new, sterile lancet should be used each time you perform a test.

The Clixmotion technology is the principle of guided lancet motion, meaning that both the forward and return motion of the lancet is precisely controlled, with minimized vibrations and oscillations. This special guided motion is the key to gentle blood sampling. The lancet needs just a few milliseconds to penetrate the skin with a motion designed to minimize lateral movement and reduce the sensation of pain as fewer nerve endings are disturbed. In the skin, the lancet is brought to a precise stop and then actively retracted immediately. This fast, controlled lancet motion helps to reduce the risk of skin and nerve-end damage. 

No. It is not designed for use on pets.

Yes, it can be used for alternative site testing (AST) by using the specially designed AST cap. 

The lancet drums are available at many retail and online pharmacies.

No, the Accu-Chek FastClix lancets do not contain latex.

To obtain a blood sample, the AST cap is pressed against the skin on the punctured site. The bottom of the cap is transparent to enable visibility of puncture site when pressing. 

No. It is intended to be used by one person only and shall not be used on multiple users. If someone else uses your lancing device there is an increased risk of cross infections.

Due to its unique drum mechanism, only the Accu‑Chek FastClix lancet drum can be used in the Accu‑Chek FastClix lancing device.

The drum can simply be disposed of in the household waste. Remember to check your local regulations as these may vary from country to country.

Keep your drums clean and protect them from extreme temperatures. Do not store them in a hot car or in the refrigerator.

The use of an expired lancet (drum) may cause an infection at the puncture site as the lancet may have lost its sterility. We guarantee 4 years of sterility, so you have plenty of time to use up your lancets.

The major improvements of the Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device when compared to the Accu-Chek Multiclix lancing device are:

  •  1-Click action: Prime and release in one step by pressing the release button only once
  •  Intuitive lancet change by sliding the lever back and forth
  •  Easy penetration depth setting by rotating the cap located at the end of the lancing device
  •  Smaller in size than the Accu-Chek Multiclix lancing device for more convenience 

Accu-Chek FastClix

Accu-Chek Fastclix
Item Description

The Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device is the world’s first 1-Click lancing device with a drum. Thanks to the Clixmotion® technology which minimizes any painful side-to-side motion of the lancet, sampling is fast and almost painless in 9 out of 10 patients.1,2 The rotatable cap offers 11 depth settings that let you customize the device to your skin type. The lancing device uses a drum of 6 preloaded lancets, so you don’t handle individual lancets.

 

1 Kocher S, Tshiananga JK, Koubek R. Comparison of lancing devices for self-monitoring of blood glucose regarding lancing pain. J. Diabetes Sci Technol 2009; 3: 1136-43
2 Lekarcyk J, Ghiloni S. Analysis of the comparison of lancing devices for self-monitoring of blood glucose regarding lancing pain. J. Diabetes Sci Technol 2009; 3: 1144-45

Product Manuals

EASY

1-Click is all it takes

LANCET DRUM

6 preloaded lancets

ROTATABLE CAP

11 depth settings

NEEDLE WIDTH

0.3mm

DEVICE SIZE

105mm x 18.6 mm

Additional Features
  • Lever makes it easy to advance to a fresh lancet
  • The window next to the lever shows the number of remaining lancets in a drum
  • No need for sharps containers as used lancets are hygienically stored in the drum
  • Reduced risk of accidental stick.

 

Additional Specifications
Comfort:

Control penetration with 11 depth settings

Penetration range:

0.7 to 2.2 mm

To operate:

Prime and release with 1-Click action

Length and width:

105mm  x 18.6 mm

Weight (with drum):

20.0 g

Alternate site testing (AST):

Yes, AST capability is available upon request

For individual use only:

The Accu‑Chek FastClix lancing device is intended for personal use only. It is only allowed to be used to obtain blood from one person. There is a risk of infection being transmitted if the lancing device is used by other people, even by family members, or if healthcare professionals use this lancing device to obtain blood from different people. This lancing device is therefore not suitable for professional use in healthcare facilities and institutions.

Environmental needs:

Uncritical plastic material

Biocompatible materials

Latex-free

Number of lancets per drum:

6

Display:

Yes. The number of available lancets is indicated on the window next to the lever.

New vs. used drums:

A red mark is displayed on a used drum.

Can I reuse a disposed or removed drum?:

No, not without misuse.

Can I reuse lancets?:

Always use a new lancet when you obtain blood. In doing this, you reduce the risk of infection, and obtaining blood remains virtually pain free.

 

Needle diameter :

0.3 mm (30G)

Silicone coated:

No

Latex-free:

Yes

Needle cut:

3 facet-cut

How to use the Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device

Click action enables you to prime and release in one simple action. This makes it quick and more convenient to obtain a blood sample as there are fewer handling steps. Always wash and dry hands before obtaining a blood sample.

Inserting a drum

  1. Remove cap at the end of the device
  2. Insert lancet drum
  3. Replace cap

Setting the penetration depth

Turn the rotatable cap to select from 11 settings. Start with 2, and adjust depending on your skin type.

Obtaining a blood sample

Push the release button to prime and release in 1-Click action.

Loading a new lancet

There is a lever next to the window showing the number of available lancets. Slide the lever back and forth to change to a new lancet. The number in the window changes, telling you how many lancets remain in the drum.

 

Items used by individuals to inject medications or monitor their health condition may have come into contact with blood and must be disposed of properly. To prevent infections from being transmitted, dispose of the following items as medical sharps in an approved sharps container according to the regulations applicable in your province; Accu-Chek® Softclix lancing devices, Accu-Chek® Softclix lancets, Accu-Chek® FastClix lancing devices, Accu-Chek® FastClix lancet drums and sitesmart™ pen needles. For information about correct disposal, contact your local authority. Please refer to the instructions of use for more information.