FSLA100 Freestyle Lancets 28g (100/Box)

FSLA100 Freestyle Lancets 28g (100/Box)

FSLA100 Freestyle 28G lancets are sterile and single-use products that are used to draw blood samples. The fine tip of lancets helps in a painless testing experience. These lancets can be used with most of the lancing devices for finger pricking to obtain a blood sample for blood glucose level estimation.

Construction

FSLA100 Freestyle 28G lancets are prepared with the help of stainless steel and jacketed with medical-grade plastic which ensures that the lancets remain microbe-free. This jacket also helps in reducing the possibility of accidental injuries by providing firmness to the needle at the time of use.

Key Features and Benefits

FSLA100 Freestyle 28G lancets have the following additional features as well as benefits:

• The sterile item allows the prevention of infections
• 28-gauge stainless steel for a comfortable and precise lancing experience
• Single-use item allows the prevention of the spread of germs
• Versatile design allows compatibility with most lancing devices
• The product comes in a light blue color
• Each box contains 100 sterile lancets for a long-lasting supply

Applications

FSLA100 Freestyle 28G lancets have the following applications in diabetic management:

• Blood Sampling: Lancets are employed for taking a blood sample. The product is attached with a lancing device that is then used to prick the finger. The fresh sample is loaded on a test strip and analyzed by the glucose meter for the estimation of blood glucose levels.

Packaging

FSLA100 Freestyle 28G lancets are packed in a box which is used to minimize exposure to the environment. The packs should only be removed at the time of use.

Caution

• The packaging of lancets should only be removed at the time of employment.
• To minimize the chances of transfer of infectious diseases, the lancing device must be kept clean. Cleaning can be done using a damp cloth.
• It is necessary to immediately dispose of the used lancet as these are single-use products.
• To reduce the chances of infection transfer, the puncture site should be cleaned before starting the procedure.
• A metallic sharps container should be used to store used lancets. These can be bought from pharmacies.

Warning

• Lancets are disposable items so these must never be re-used.
• One lancet should only be used to draw blood samples from a single diabetic patient.
• Due to their high probability of breakage, the used lancets must not be stored in glass or plastic jars.
• An unclean lancing device can become the cause of spreading infectious diseases. Therefore, it is highly advised to keep the lancing device clean.
• The glucose meter and lancing device must never be shared.

To reduce the chances of swallowing and choking, lancets must be kept at places that are out of the reach of children.