Accu-Chek Softclix Manual

Cap with Comfort Dial
Depth Selection
Protective Cover
Instructions for Use
The ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancet device uses ACCU-CHEK
Softclix lancets to obtain a drop of blood from the finger-
tip. The penetration depth can be selected to match any
type of skin.
Note: The ACCU-CHEK Softclix cap was not designed
to be replaced after each use. The ACCU-CHEK
Softclix lancet device is intended for use by a single
person and is not suitable for use where testing dif-
ferent persons with the same device may lead to
infections.
Selecting the Depth of Penetration
The ACCU-CHEK Softclix device penetration depth may be
adjusted by using the Comfort Dial feature to enable you
to get a sufficient drop of blood.
The ACCU-CHEK Softclix device offers 11 penetration
depth options. The penetration depth is 0.8 mm at the
first setting and increases by 0.15 mm with each setting.
The settings are shown on the cap by the numbers 1 to 5
Ejector Release Button
Plunger
Lancet
This cap is for fingertip
testing only
The clear cap is for testing
on sites other than the fin-
gertip. Do not use the clear
cap for fingertip testing
with additional levels marked with dots to enable you to
precisely adjust to your individual skin type.
The number or dot, which
appears in the center of
the semi-circular cutout
on the ejector, shows the
depth of penetration
selected.
Note: If you are using the ACCU-CHEK Softclix device for
the first time, start by selecting 1 or 2 to see if the
amount of blood obtained is enough to perform a test.
To select a desired depth, turn the Comfort Dial so that
the center of the semi-circular cutout on the ejector
points to the appropriate number or dot.
Select a new depth of
penetration by turning
the cap. The cap will
snap into a new position,
preventing any accidental
change of the penetration
depth.
• Select the first setting, 0.5, for the smallest depth of
penetration, and the last setting, 5.5, for the greatest
depth of penetration.
• Select 0.5 to 1.5 for softer-than-average skin, 2 to 3.5 for
average skin, and 4 to 5.5 for harder-than-average or
calloused skin.
Setting Penetration
Depth (mm)
0.5 0.80
1 0.95
1.5 1.10
2 1.25
2.5 1.40
3 1.55
Performing a Fingerstick
Pull off the cap of the
lancet device. If there is
already a lancet in the
device, remove it by
sliding the ejector forward.
Refer to the section called
Removing the Lancet.
Setting Penetration
Depth (mm)
3.5 1.70
4 1.85
4.5 2.00
5 2.15
5.5 2.30