Test; Using The Lancing Device; Lancing Device - Medisana MediTouch Instruction Manual

5 Operating
5.2 Preparing a blood
glucose test

5.2.1 Using the lancing device

The lancing device enables you to
hygienically and easily draw a drop of
blood for the blood glucose test and it
is quick and painless.
The lancing device can be set to the
sensitivity of your skin. You can adjust
the tip to 5 different lancing depths.
Twist the cap end in the appropriate
direction until the arrow is pointing to
the number for the lancing depth you
want.
Consult the following for the suitable
lancing depth:
- 1 - 2 for soft or thin skin
- 3 for normal skin
- 4 - 5 for thick or callous skin
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WARNING
Never use a lancet or a lancing
device that belongs to another
person.
Use a new sterile lancet for
each test.
Lancets are intended to be
used only once.
Used test strips and lancets
are considered hazardous,
biological non-biodegradable
waste.
Dispose of them taking into
account that they are capable
of spreading infection.
Dispose of the lancets so that
there is no risk of injury or
infection to other people.
5.2.2 Inserting the lancets
into the lancing device
Before using the lancing device you
need to insert a lancet.
WARNING
Before performing a blood
glucose test and before using
the lancing device, make sure
you read section 2 on the
safety instructions carefully
(p 4 - 9), especially item
2.2 Instructions for your
health (p 5 - 7) and
2.3 Instructions on how to
use the blood glucose test
strips (p. 7 - 8).