How to use the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device
Description
The Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device is small and easy to use, with one-handed priming. Watch this video to learn how to use it.
Item Description
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The Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device uses a rotatable cap offering 11 fixed depth settings for different skin types. Thanks to 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
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
COMFORT
11 penetration depth settings
PENETRATION
0.5 to 5.5 mm
SAFETY
Precise lancing, less risk of skin damage
NEEDLE WIDTH
0.4 mm
WEIGHT
21 g
Penetration Depth:
11 fixed-depth options, set with the rotatable cap
Penetration Range:
0.5 to 5.5 mm
Lancing Technology:
Clixmotion Technology
Weight:
21 g
Needle Diameter:
0.4 mm
Gauge:
28
Coating:
Silicon
How to use the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device
The Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device is small and easy to use, with one-hand priming and lancing.
- Pull off the cap. Insert a new lancet into the lancet holder and push it in until it clicks.
- Twist and remove the protective cap to expose the needle.
- Press the cap on again until it clicks.
- Rotate the cap until the desired penetration depth is set.
- Press the priming button down until it clicks.
- Press the lancing device firmly against the side of the fingertip.
- Press the yellow release button.
- After measuring your blood glucose, pull off the cap and slide the ejector forwards to remove the lancet.
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.
The lancing device is for single patient use only and should not be shared.
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.