Performing A Blood Glucose Test; Using The Accu-Chek Softclix Lancing Device - Accu-Chek Compact User Manual

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Performing a blood glucose test

5.1

Using the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device

1. Pull off the Accu-Chek Softclix cap. Insert a new
Accu-Chek Softclix lancet in the lancet
holder and push it in until it clicks.
Remove the protective cap from the lancet
with a twisting motion. To avoid injuries,
keep cap and replace on lancet before discarding. Use a
new lancet each time you take blood to prevent infection
and to ensure virtually painless blood sampling.
2. Press the Accu-Chek Softclix cap on
again until it clicks.
Be sure to align the notch on the cap with
the centre of the semicircular cutout on the ejector.
3. Rotate the Comfort Dial on the Accu-Chek Softclix
cap to set the penetration depth.
If you are using the Accu-Chek Softclix
lancing device for the first time, set the Comfort Dial to 1.
For thicker or calloused skin, select a higher setting.
4. Press in the priming button until it clicks.
Be careful not to press the release button at
the same time. The lancing device is primed
when a yellow dot appears in the transparent
release button. Do not prime the Accu-Chek
Softclix lancing device until you are ready to take blood.
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5. Gently press the Accu-Chek Softclix lanc-
ing device against the side of the fingertip
or earlobe and press the release button.
Take care not to push against the priming
button or to impede its free movement.
Wait a few seconds to allow a droplet of
blood to form or gently squeeze the fingertip
to develop a drop of blood. Gently touch the
front edge of the test strip against the blood.
If you do not obtain sufficient blood, try the test
again with progressively higher settings. After
obtaining the blood sample, wipe the puncture
site with a dry, clean paper towel. If necessary,
gently press the towel onto the site and, if
bleeding persists, cover with a bandage.
6. To remove the lancet, remove the
Accu-Chek Softclix cap. Place the
protective cap back on the lancet and
slide the ejector forwards to release
the lancet.
Dispose of lancet in a safe container
(a coffee can with a slot in the cover,
for instance).
Test strip
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