Prepare Your Lancing Device; Inserting A Lancet - TELCARE TCTM0001 User Manual

TELCARE Blood Glucose Monitoring System
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PROCEDURES:
Use a new lancet every time you test to avoid contamination. It is important
to discard the used lancet carefully after each use to avoid unintended lancet
stick injuries. Used lancets may be considered biohazardous waste in your
area. Be sure to follow your local regulations for proper disposal.

Inserting a Lancet

If alcohol wipes are used to clean your finger or palm, make sure your skin is
dry before the blood sample is obtained.
Wash your hands and puncture
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Lancing devices should nEVER be used by more than one person.
site with soap and warm water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
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Prepare Your Lancing Device

Twist off the Lancing Device
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A Twist off the lancing device cover.
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Insert a new lancet firmly into the
lancet carrier.
Hold the Lancet Needle Cover
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and gently twist off of the Lancet
B Hold the lancet needle cover and
gently twist it off of the lancet.
Replace the Lancing Device
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AST Endcap (for palm or forearm)
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Inserting a Lancet
Wash your hands and puncture
1
site with soap and warm water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Twist off the Lancing Device
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A
Insert a new Lance firmly into the
Lancet Carrier
Hold the Lancet Needle Cover
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and gently twist off of the Lancet
Replace the Lancing Device
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Cover
B
The Adjustable Tip offers 5 levels of
skin penetration. To select the
desired depth, twist the Adjustable
Tip in either direction until the
number line up with the Arrow.