Preparing The Lancing Device; Getting A Blood Sample - Prodigy Autocode Owner's Manual

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Preparing the Lancing Device

STEP 1: Remove the cap of the lancing device
by twisting it off. See Figure 7.
STEP 2: Insert a sterile lancet into the
lancet holder of the lancing device and push
down firmly until it is fully seated. Do not twist
the lancet. See Figure 8.
STEP 3: Remove the protective cap from
the lancet by twisting it and then save it
for later use. See Figure 9.
STEP 4: Replace the cap onto the
lancing device. Screw the cap until
it is snug but not too tight.
STEP 5: Set the Lancing Level.
The adjustable tip offers five (5) levels of skin
penetration. To select the desired depth,
twist the adjustable tip in either direction until
the number lines up with the arrow. To select
the best depth: 1–2 for soft or thin skin, 3 for
average skin, 4–5 for thick or callused skin.
See Figure 10.
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Figure 8
Figure 9
Figure 10
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Warning: To reduce the risk of infection:
• Never share a lancet or 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.
• These devices are intended to be used for patient self-
monitoring and should not be used to collect blood from more
than one person as this poses a risk of transmitting blood-borne
pathogens such as Hepatitis B or HIV.
STEP 6: Cock the Lancing Device. Slide the
ejection/cocking control back until it clicks.
If it does not click, the Lancing Device may
have been cocked when the lancet was
inserted. See Figure 11.
*The Lancing Device is prepared and ready
to lance your finger for a blood sample.

Getting a Blood Sample

STEP 1: Wash Your Hands and Puncture Site
Use warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry your
hands thoroughly.
STEP 2: Select and Lance a Puncture Site
• Fingertip
Hold the Lancing Device firmly against the
side of your finger. Press the release button. You will hear a click,
indicating that the puncture is complete. See Figure 12.
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Figure 12
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