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Farbe: PMS 583 – Prüfmittelnummer: 208
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12.3 Obtaining blood
First check that you have set the desired
penetration depth.
Press in the priming button until it clicks.
Be careful not to press the release but-
ton at the same time. The lancing device
is primed when a yellow dot appears in
the transparent release button.
Gently press the lancing device against
the fingertip or earlobe and press the
release button, taking care not to push
against the priming button or to impede
its free movement.
Gently massage the fingertip or earlobe to encourage a drop of blood to
form. If you do not obtain sufficient blood, try again with progressively
deeper settings.
Perform a blood glucose test as described in Chapter 4 “Testing blood
glucose”.
Do not prime the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device until you
are ready to take blood.
Never expose the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device to extreme
temperatures (e.g. in a hot car).
Subsequent treatment of the puncture site
Wipe the puncture site with a dry, clean paper towel and keep it clean.
12.4 Cleaning the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device
Clean the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device weekly using a cloth moist-
ened with water or 70 % alcohol (available from your pharmacist).
In addition, thoroughly wipe the inside of the cap using a cotton bud
moistened with 70 % alcohol.
Allow the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device time to dry thoroughly.
Never dip the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device in water or
alcohol.