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2
Place a sterile lancet needle into the lancing device and secure the
lancet.
Note
Your starter set contains lancet needles in 2 di
ff
erent sizes. If you
are unable to take an adequate blood sample using the smaller nee-
dles (purple, 33G), please use the slightly larger needles (blue, 28G).
3
Remove the protective disc of the lancet by rotating it while holding
the shaft of the lancet. Retain the protective disc for the safe disposal
of the used lancet needle after taking a blood sample.
4
Place the cap onto the lancing device.
5
5
Setting the penetration depth
You can set nine di
ff
erent penetration depths on the lancing device.
The penetration depth is displayed by a number in the cap.
• 1-3 = for soft or thin skin
• 4-6 = for normal skin
• 7-9 = for thick or callused skin
Turn the moving upper part of the cap until the desired penetration
depth is displayed.
5
6
Pull the tensioning device back until it audibly engages. Release the
tensioning device. This automatically snaps back into the default po-
sition. The lancing device is now ready for use.
7
Put the already prepared lancing device to one side and prepare the device for measurement.
8
Take a test strip from the box and immediately close it again.
9
Hold the monitor so that the display is facing you.
10
Firmly insert a test strip into the device with the contacts first. Please
make sure that the front is facing you. You can touch any part of the
test strip with clean, dry hands.
Use the test strip within three minutes of removal.
