Accu-Chek Softclix Instructions For Use

Store the lancing device without a
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lancet inserted.
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Do not store the lancing device at
Softclix extreme temperatures (e.g. in a hot
car).
Cleaning the lancing device
LANCING DEVICE
Wipe the lancing device once a week with a cloth
moistened with 70 % alcohol or 70 % isopropanol
(available in pharmacies). Also, wipe the inside of
Instructions for use
the cap with a cotton bud likewise moistened with
70 % ethanol or 70 % isopropanol.
The Accu‑Chek Softclix lancing device is an easy‑
Allow the lancing device to dry thoroughly.
to‑use lancing device that has been specially
developed to allow virtually pain‑free collection of
Do not immerse the lancing device in
capillary blood from a fingertip or earlobe.
the cleaning liquid.
There are 11 penetration depth settings so users
can choose the one most suitable for their own
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skin type.
The statutory provisions on rights in consumer
goods sales in the country of purchase shall apply.
Patents
EP-B-0565970; EP 1 034 740; US Re. 35,803;
US 4,924,879; US 6,419,661
German Design Patent: DE 49900488.4
Only use the Accu-Chek Softclix lancets
with the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing
device since the use of other lancets
may prevent or impair its proper
function.
The Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device is
intended for self-monitoring by a single
person. It must not be used on more
than one person owing to the risk of
infection.
If the lancing device has been dropped
while a lancet was inserted, the lancet
may have worked loose in its holder. In
that case it is no longer properly located
and you cannot collect blood with it.
In some cases the lancet may project
from the opening in the cap and cause
injury. Therefore avoid touching the front
of the cap.
If the lancing device has been dropped,
pick it up carefully and remove the cap
from the lancing device. Beware of the
lancet so as not to injure yourself.
Always eject and dispose of the lancet.
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Notice regarding patents
What the symbols mean
Roche has been granted patent protection in the Various symbols are printed on the lancing
USA for its Accu‑Chek Softclix lancing device and
device and the pack it came in. Their 0297
its use in combination with the Accu‑Chek Softclix meanings are as follows:
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and Accu‑Chek Softclix XL lancets (US Patents
Consult the instructions for use
4,924,879 and Re. 35,803). Similar patent pro-
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For single use only
tection also exists in other countries, especially
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through European Patents 0565970, 0782838
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and Japanese Patent 2702374. Your purchase LOT
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entitles you to use your Accu‑Chek Softclix STERILE EO
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lancing device in combination with the Accu‑Chek
Manufacturer
Softclix and Accu-Chek Softclix XL lancets. As
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using the Accu‑Chek Softclix lancing devices in
This product fulfils the requirements
combination with lancets from another manufac‑ 0088
of Directive 93/42/EEC on
turer for non-commercial purposes. Acquisition of
medical devices.
the Accu‑Chek Softclix lancing devices is not
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tioned statutory limitation on the effect of the
patent, with any entitlement and in particular with
any tacit permission for the acquirer to use any
other lancets. Roche reserves the right to assert
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again until it clicks. Be sure to
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its patent rights against any manufacturer offer‑
+2°C align the notch on the cap with the
ing lancets for the Accu‑Chek Softclix lancing
centre of the semi‑circular cut‑out on the
devices.
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INSERTING
Always use a new lancet each time
THE LANCET
you take blood.
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This decreases the risk of infection
Pull off the cap from the
and blood collection remains
lancing device .
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virtually pain-free.
Insert a new lancet in the lancet holder
and push it in until it clicks .
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Remove the protective cap from the lancet
with a twisting motion .
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cap
Comfort Dial (depth setting)
Notch
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Last update: 2005-11
a low depth setting. This reduces the pain of
pricking the skin, after-pain is reduced or
PREPARATIONS
absent altogether, and tissue scarring is
FOR TAKING BLOOD
minimised.
All the fingertips and both the earlobes are
The penetration depth is set by rotating the
suitable for obtaining blood. We recommend
Press
Comfort Dial (cap)
using the side of a fingertip, as this registers
the cap onto
the least pain.
If you are using the Accu‑Chek Softclix
the lancing device
lancing device for the first time, set the
Wash hands with warm water and soap, and
Comfort Dial to 1.
dry well. This helps ensure proper hygiene
and stimulates blood flow.
ejector .
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First check that you have set the desired
SELECTING DEPTH OF PENETRATION WITH
penetration depth.
THE COMFORT DIAL
Press in the priming button until it clicks
Modern blood glucose meters can take
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readings using just a tiny drop of blood.
button at the same time. The lancing device
Lancet holder
Semi-circular cut-out
Ejector
Protective cap
Lancet
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when a yellow dot appears in
the transparent release button.
Usually, enough
blood can be obtained with
Do not prime the lancing device
until you are ready to take blood.
Press the lancing device firmly against the
chosen puncture site and activate the re‑
lease button 7 . Take care not to push
.
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against the priming button or to impede its
free movement.
Gently massage the finger in the direction of
the fingertip to encourage a drop of blood to
form.
OBTAINING BLOOD
The amount of blood that emerges at the
penetration site depends on the penetration
depth and the pressure used to hold the
lancing device against the skin. If the
amount of blood you obtain is too small, try
. Be careful not to press the release
again, applying more pressure this time. If
you still obtain insufficient blood, repeat the
Transparent release button
Priming button
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procedure with progressively deeper set‑
is primed
tings. If too much blood emerges, reduce
the penetration depth.
You are now ready to measure blood
glucose according to the instructions that
came with your meter.
EJECTING THE USED LANCET
Remove the cap from the lancing device
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Slide the plunger forwards. The used lancet
is ejected 8 .
Attach the cap again.
Dispose of used lancets so that
the needles cannot cause injury.
SUBSEQUENT TREATMENT OF THE
PUNCTURE SITE
Wipe the puncture site with a dry, clean
paper towel. We recommend protecting the
puncture site afterwards to keep it clean.