SMITHS MEDICAL 1014-1 SMITHS SAFET LANCE SAFETY LANCETS, NORMAL GREEN 21G CS2000

SMITHS MEDICAL 1014-1 SMITHS SAFET LANCE SAFETY LANCETS, NORMAL GREEN 21G CS2000

Smiths Medical 1014-1 21G safety lancets are stainless steel products consisting of a sterile needle that is used to draw blood samples from diabetic patients. The thin needle tip ensures a painless testing experience. These are sterile and single-use products and can be used with most lancing devices.

Construction

Premium stainless steel is used to make Smiths Medical 1014-1 21G safety lancets. In addition, these are coated with medical-grade plastic to provide firmness to the needle while being used to avoid accidental injuries. This jacket of medical-grade plastic also keeps the lancets microbe-free.

Key Features and Benefits

Smiths Medical 1014-1 21G safety lancets have the following features as well as benefits:

• Disposable and single-use items for effective capillary blood sampling
• Ergonomic design allows easy handling
• An automatic spring-activated design with a simple push mechanism minimizes the risk of needle sticks
• 21 gauge needle suitable for general blood collection applications requiring a medium flow rate
• Double spring action allows accurate skin puncturing
• The normal green color indicates the standard depth for routine blood draws
• Universal design allows compatibility with most lancing devices
• Easy to use as the simple one-handed activation allows controlled and consistent punctures
• Silicon coating on the needle renders the process pain-free
• The thin needle and automatic mechanism minimize discomfort for the patient
• Each box contains 200 lancets

Applications

Smiths Medical 1014-1 21G safety lancets have the following applications in diabetic management:

• Blood Sampling: Smiths Medical 1014-1 21G safety lancets are a versatile and safe option for general blood collection needs. Their 21G gauge and automatic activation mechanism provide efficient blood flow and minimize discomfort for patients.
• Diagnostic Tests: Lancets can also be used while blood sampling for conducting different diagnostic tests.

Packaging

Smiths Medical 1014-1 21G safety lancets come in a box. To reduce the exposure to the environment, lancets should be kept stored until the time of use.

Caution

• The lancing device should be cleaned regularly with a damp cloth after each employment. It reduces the risk of spreading infectious diseases.
• After each employment, the lancet must be thrown away immediately.
• Before skin puncturing, the pricking site should be cleaned. This helps minimize the chances of infection transfer.
• A metallic sharps container should be used to keep the used lancets which can be bought from your nearby pharmacy.

Warning

• A used lancet must never be re-employed as these are disposable products.
• For each diabetic patient, separate glucose meters, lancing devices, and lancets should be used.
• To minimize the risk of breakage, the used lancets should not be kept in a glass or plastic jar.
• An unclean lancing device can spread infectious diseases so it should be kept clean.
• Lancets must be stored out of the reach of children to reduce the chances of swallowing and choking