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Accu-Chek Softclix Finger Pricker
Introduction
The Accu-Chek Softclix finger pricker is an easy-to-use
finger pricking device for obtaining blood from the tip
of the finger or the earlobe virtually without pain.
Penetration depth can be adjusted precisely to suit
individual skin requirements.
The Accu-Chek Softclix finger pricker is
intended for patient self-monitoring by a single
person only. It must not be used to collect blood
from more than one person as this poses an
infection risk.
Any object coming into contact with human
blood is a potentialzndards Institute: Protection
of Laboratory Workers from Occupationally
Acquired Infections; Approved Guideline -- Third
Edition; CLSI document M29-A3, 2005).
Selecting Depth of Penetration
Depth of penetration should
be selected so that only the
amount of blood necessary
for testing is obtained.
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