FAQs

<p>Choosing the right Comfort Dial setting:</p><p>The most comfortable setting of your Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device will depend on a few things:</p><p>Whether you're using a fingertip or alternate site.<br>Your skin type – softer, thinner skin requires a shallower setting than thicker skin.<br>The required blood sample – the more blood you require, the higher the setting you'll need.<br>Start with a low setting, such as penetration depth 2, when using the device for the first time. Dial to a higher setting until the blood volume is right.</p><p>Keep in mind, it’s best to always talk with your healthcare professional before deciding if alternate site testing is right for you.</p><p>Using your Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device:</p><p>First, you will need an Accu-Chek FastClix lancet drum and device. Each drum contains 6 pre-set lancets.<br>Remove the cap from the lancing device.<br>Insert the drum, white end first, ensuring to push it all the way in.<br>Do not remove the drum until you’ve used all 6 lancets, as you cannot put it back in once you remove it.<br>Now place the cap back on your lancing device.<br>Set the penetration depth by turning the dial to match your individual skin type.<br>To use the device, simply place the device up against your finger and press the button on top all the way down.<br>After each test, refresh to a new lancet by pushing the white lever back and forth once.<br>The number in the display tells you how many lancets you have left to use before you need to replace the drum.<br>This video gives visual instructions on how to set up, load and use the Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device.</p><p>How to Use the Accu-Chek FastClix Lancing Device</p>

<p>No. It is intended to be used by one person only and shall not be used on multiple users. If someone else uses your lancing device there is an increased risk of cross infections.</p>

<p>Lancets are for single use only due to hygienic reasons and because the needle will become dull with repeated use. Hence a new, sterile lancet should be used each time you perform a test.</p>

<p>We recommend that the drums are stored in their original packaging. Keep your drums clean and protect them from extremes of temperature.</p>

<p>The required penetration depth depends on the following:</p><p>The user’s skin: The softer and thinner their skin is, the shallower the depth setting should be.&nbsp;<br>The required blood sample: The more blood that is required, the higher the chosen setting.&nbsp;<br>The optimal penetration depth is a combination of both. Always start with a low setting when using the Accu-Chek FastClix finger pricker for the first time. Dial to a higher setting until blood volume is right.</p>

<p>The use of an expired lancet (drum) may cause an infection at the puncture site as the lancet may have lost its sterility. We guarantee 4 years of sterility, so you have plenty of time to use up your lancets.</p>

<p>Reports of an allergic reaction to the lancets are extremely rare. The lancets are made of stainless steel 1.4301, approved for medical purposes. This steel contains 18% chromium and approximately 9% nickel.</p>

<p>Yes, it can be used for Alternate Site Testing (AST) by using the specially designed AST cap. Please refer to the user instructions and discuss with your healthcare professional for details of when it is appropriate to use AST and suitable puncture sites.</p>

<p>The lancing device and lancet drums are available at many retail and online pharmacies.</p>

<p>No, for hygienic reasons it is not possible to rotate the lancet drum backwards to a lancet which has been previously used.</p>

<p>No, the Accu-Chek FastClix lancets do not contain latex.</p>