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2. Press the release button to make sure that the lancet is in the extended
position. Slide the ejection button forward to discard the used lancet.
Place the lancing device cover back on the lancing device.
Lancet Precautions
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Do not use the lancet if the safety tab is missing or loose when you take
the lancet out of the bag.
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Do not use the lancet if the needle is bent.
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Use caution whenever the lancet needle is exposed.
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Never share lancets or the lancing device with other people.
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In order to reduce the risk of infection from prior use of the instrument,
always use a new, sterile lancet. Do not reuse lancets.
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Avoid getting the lancing device or lancets dirty with hand lotion, oils, dirt or
debris.
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For Alternative Site Testing (AST), if the current lancets are not obtaining
enough blood due to skin or other conditions, please contact Customer
Support at 1-800-838-9502 for information on different lancet options.
