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2. Hold the lancet firmly in the lancet holder and twist the safety tab of the lancet
until it loosens, then pull the safety tab off the lancet. Save the safety tab for
lancet disposal.
3. Carefully screw the cover back onto the lancing device. Avoid contact with the
exposed needle. Make sure the cover is fully sealed on the lancing device.
4. Adjust the puncture depth by rotating the lancing device cover. There are a total
of 11 puncture depth settings. To reduce discomfort, use the lowest setting that
still produces an adequate drop of blood.
Adjustment:
0 - 1.5
for delicate skin
2 - 3.5
for normal skin
4 - 5
for calloused or thick skin
Note: Greater pressure of the lancing device against the finger will also increase
the puncture depth.
5. Pull the cocking barrel back to set the lancing device. You may hear a click while
the release button changes to orange to indicate the lancing device is now
loaded and ready for obtaining a drop of blood.
