Preparing The Lancing Device - Fora Advanced pro GD40g Owner's Manual

ADVANCED pro GD40g Owner's Manual
Important!
To reduce the chance of infection:
• Never share a lancet or the lancing device.
• Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.
• Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets and
the lancing device.

Preparing the Lancing Device

1. Remove the cap. (i)
2. Insert a new lancet firmly into the white lancet holder cup.
3. Remove the protective disk on the lancet. (j)
Hold the lancet firmly in place and twist off the protective disk.
4. Replace the cap until it snaps or clicks into place.
5. Rotate the dial to set the desired lancing depth. (k)
6. Pull the cocking control out until the orange bar appears on the
release button window. (l)
Obtaining the Blood Sample
Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of
blood:
• Wash and dry your hands before starting.
• Select the puncture site at fingertips.
• Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70%
alcohol and let it air dry.
• Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
Blood from the fingertip
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1. Press the lancing device's tip firmly against the lower side of
your fingertip.
2. Press the release button to prick your finger, then a click
indicates that the puncture is complete. (m)
Note:
• Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at
the same spot may cause soreness and calluses.
• It is recommended to discard the first drop of blood as it might
contain tissue fluid, which may affect the test result.
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