TM
auto-Lancet
Frequently Asked Questions/
T roubleshooting
Q: What lancets other than EZ-Lets® are compatible for
use with the auto-LancetTM?
A: The following lancets are compatible with
the auto-Lancet:
• Microlet * [Bayer]
• Omnican* [BBraun]
• CleanLet* [Facet Technologies]
• UltraTLC* [Abbott]
• One Touch* [Lifescan]
• Unilet GP* [Owen Mumford]
• Freestyle* [Therasense]
• Qualitilet* [Facet Technologies]
• Monolet* [Sherwood]
• UltraFine* II [BD]
• SoftTouch* [Roche Australia]
• SoftTouch* [Roche Accu-Chek]
• Gentle-Let* [Ulster Scientific]
Q: What lancets are not compatible for use with the
auto-Lancet?
A: The following lancets are not compatible for use with
the auto-Lancet:
• T echLet* [Diamed]
• SureLite* XL [Facet Technologies]
• Greenlan* [DukNam Med]
• UltiCare* [UltiCare]
• SureLite* [Facet Technologies]
• Softclix* [Roche]
Q: Which depth of penetration adjustment should I use?
A: Choose settings #1 or #2 for soft, thinner skin for a
sufficient blood drop, or on average skin for a smaller
blood drop. Choose setting #3 for average skin (not
Q: Can the auto-Lancet be used on the forearm?
A: The auto-Lancet alone is not intended to be used on
the forearm because the adjustable tip is not designed
to properly coax a blood drop from the forearm. The
auto-Lancet in conjunction with the EZ-VacTM,
however can produce an adequately sized blood drop
from the forearm.
Q: How do I clean the device after use?
A: Use 70% rubbing alcohol or soap and water to wipe
the outside of the lancing device. For more complete
cleaning, remove the tip, wash it in warm water and
rinse well. Do not clean the auto-Lancet in the
dishwasher.
Q: How do I safely dispose of a used lancet?
A: In order to avoid an accidental scratch or puncture,
make sure that you reapply the safety cap of the
disposable lancet without picking it up with your
fingers. You can do this by resting the cap on a
surface and by pressing the used needle against it.
When the cap securely covers the used lancet,
remove it with your fingers and dispose in a proper
biohazard container.
Q: Can the auto-Lancet be used on more than one
person?
A: The auto-Lancet is intended for the single user. To
avoid exposure to contaminants, do not use the autoLancet on multiple users.
Q: Does the auto-Lancet contain latex?
A: The auto-Lancet does not contain latex. For a list of
materials please contact Palco Labs.
too thin or thick) to obtain a sufficient blood drop, or
settings #4 or #5 for thicker, calloused skin or for a
larger blood sample size requirement.
auto-Lancet and EZ-Vac are trademarks of Palco Labs, Inc.
EZ-Lets is a registered trademark of Palco Labs, Inc. All rights reserved.
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