Using The Lancing Device; Preparing The Lancing Device - i-SENS CareSens N Owner's Booklet

Using the Lancing Device

You will need a lancing device in order to collect a blood
sample.
You may use CareLance contained in the CareSens N Blood
Glucose Monitoring System or any other medically approved
lancing device.
Adjustable Tip
Lancet Holder
Load Confirmation
Lancet
Window
• T he lancing device should not be used by more than one
individual. Ensure the lancing device is not shared among
different users.
• U se a soft cloth or tissue to wipe the lancing device.
If necessary, a small amount of alcohol on a soft cloth or
tissue may be used.
Caution: To avoid infection when drawing a sample, use a
lancet only one time, and:
• D o not use a lancet that has been used by others.
• Always use a new sterile lancet.
• Keep the lancing device clean.
Note:
Repeated puncturing at the same sample site may
cause pain or skin calluses (thick hard skin). Choose a
different site each time you test.
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Ejection System
Sliding Barrel
Release Button

Preparing the Lancing Device

Step 1
Wash hands and fingertip sample site
with soap and warm water. Rinse and
dry thoroughly.
Step 2
Unscrew and remove the lancing
device tip.
Step 3
Firmly insert a new lancet into the
lancet holder. Hold the lancet firmly.
Gently twist to pull off protective disk.
Save disk to recap lancet after use.
Replace lancing device tip.
Step 4
Turn the adjustable tip until it is aligned
with the load confirmation window and
release button as shown in the diagram.
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