Softclix Lancet - Accu-Chek Compact Reference Manual

Wait a few seconds to allow the puncture site
to open so that a drop of blood can form.
Apply the blood drop to the strip. Then carry
out the test according to the instructions that
come with the strips or meter.
7. To remove the lancet, pull off the Accu-Chek
Softclix cap. To eject the used lancet slide the
ejector forwards to remove it, and dispose of
the lancet in a sealed container.
To avoid infections use a new lancet each
time you take a blood sample.
Using each lancet only once helps ensure
virtually pain free blood sampling.
Selecting the Puncture Site
The best place to take capillary blood is from the
side of a fingertip as it has the best blood supply
and registers the least pain.
Preparing Fingertip or Earlobe
Wash your hands in warm water and dry them
well. This helps ensure proper hygiene and
stimulates blood flow, since the drop may be
too small if the finger to be pricked is too cold
or circulation is poor. In addition finger or
earlobe should be massaged before pricking.
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5.3

Softclix Lancet

Use the Softclix lancet to operate Accu-Chek
Softclix. These lancets are manufactured to such
a high standard of accuracy that the
individual penetration depth selected on
Accu-Chek Softclix remains unchanged
when a new lancet is inserted and consequently
there is no need to reset Accu-Chek Softclix.
Available in packs of 200 lancets.
Note on Patent Situation
This Accu-Chek Softclix device and its use
are protected by US Patent US Re 35803 and
other intellectual properties EP-B-0782838,
EP-A-1034740, Des. 429814.
Upon purchase you have acquired the right to
use your Accu-Chek Softclix exclusively with
Accu-Chek Softclix ® lancets.
Safety Remarks
Only use a Softclix lancet with the Accu-Chek
Softclix device since the use of other lancets
may prevent or impair proper function of
Accu-Chek Softclix.
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