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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.
Potential Biohazard
Always dispose of the used lancet properly to prevent injury or contamination to
others.
Caution:
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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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Be cautious whenever the lancet needle is exposed.
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Never share lancets or the lancing device with other people to prevent
possible infections.
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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.
Alternative Site Testing
Blood samples for Glucose testing may be taken from sites other than your
fingertips. Alternative site testing using blood from the forearm or palm may give
Glucose/Ketone results that significantly differ from fingertip blood. Differences
occur when blood Glucose levels are changing rapidly, such as after a meal, after
insulin, during or after exercise.
The forearm and palm areas have less nerve endings than the fingertip. You may
find that obtaining blood from these sites are less painful than from the fingertip.
The procedure for forearm and palm sampling is different. You need the clear cap
to draw blood from these sites. The clear cap is not adjustable for puncture depth.
Notes: for blood Ketone test, it isn
’t allowed to use alternative site testing.
Follow Step 1 and 2 of “Preparing the Lancing Device” to insert the lancet and load
the lancing device.