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Description
On Call Lancet is a medical device used to obtain small blood samples for glucose testing, commonly used by individuals with diabetes.
Primary Uses:
– To perform finger-prick blood sampling for blood glucose monitoring.
Drug Class/Type:
– Blood sampling lancet device.
Mechanism of Action:
– The lancet is a small, sharp needle designed to quickly and safely prick the skin, typically the fingertip, to draw a drop of blood for testing.
Common Forms:
– Single-use, sterile lancets.
– Compatible with On Call lancing devices or used manually.
– Available in various gauge sizes indicating needle thickness (the smaller the gauge number, the thicker the needle).
Dosage Instructions:
– Not a medication; used when a blood sample is needed.
– Attach lancet to the lancing device (if applicable).
– Press the device or use the lancet to prick the fingertip.
– Apply the blood drop to a compatible glucose test strip.
– Dispose of the lancet safely in a sharps container after one use.
Side Effects and Cautions:
– Minor discomfort or brief pain at the pricking site.
– Possible slight bleeding or bruising.
– Risk of infection if lancets are reused or if the site is not clean.
– Always use a new, sterile lancet for each test.
– Proper disposal is important to avoid injury and contamination.
On Call Lancets facilitate effective blood glucose monitoring by providing an easy and minimally invasive method for blood sample collection.
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