Preparing The Lancing Device For Blood Sample Retrieval - i-SENS CareSens N Owner's Booklet

Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Sample Retrieval

Step 1
Wash hands and fingertip sample site
with soap and warm water.
Rinse and dry thoroughly.
Step 2
Unscrew lancing device tip.
Step3
Firmly insert new lancet into the lancet
holder. Hold lancet firmly. Gently twist to
pull off protective disk. Save disk to recap
lancet after use. Replace lancing device
tip.
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Step 4
Select a desired depth of one-to-five (1-
5) on lance's adjustable tip. Rotate ring
to align desired number with arrow.
A beginning setting of three (3) is
recommended.
Step 5
To cock the lancing device, hold the tip
in one hand. Pull the sliding barrel on
with the other hand. The lancing device
is cocked when you feel a click.
Note:
The skin depth to retrieve samples will vary for various
people at different sample sites. The lance's adjustable tip
allows the best depth of skin penetration for an adequate
sample size. A beginning setting of three (3) is recommended.
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