Category: Lancets

To get your blood flow going and expanding, the BD (Becton Dickinson) Microcontainer Genie Lancet is a good choice. This lancet is safety-engineered and use a variety of sharps (blades and needles) to collect blood. This lancet also protects health care personnel from accidents or injury by using a retractable method on the instrument.

For the blood collection, BD Microcontainer Tubes are used. They come in a count of 50 tubes per bag and 200 per case. One version has a tube called a serum separator that contains a clot activator. Another version of the tube has a top that is attached and does not contain a clot activator.

For the BD Genie lancets, there are different measurements of how deep the needle can or should be punctured in the skin:

• If you use the orange lancet, it can go into the skin up to 2.25mm.
• If you use the purple lancet, it can go into the skin up to 1.25 mm.
• If you use the blue lancet, it can go into the skin up to 2.0 mm.
• If you use the green lancet, it can go into the skin up to 1.5 mm
• If you use the pink lancet, it can go into the skin up to 1.0mm.
• For the blue, green and pink lancets, the width of the blade is 1.5mm.

It is recommended that you use more than one type of BD Genie Lancet because of different things in your blood that need to be checked.

The good thing about the BD Genie Lancet is that it is relatively safe to use. There is a minimal chance that you can be injured with this device. This lancet has a retractor that automatically pulls back the blade upon completion. This safety features applies to whoever is using it, whether it is health care personnel or a patient.

In addition to the safety feature, if comfort is the main concern of using this, the Purple BD Genie Lancet is the best one to use. It is compact and made to use one time only. It is also easy to dispose of. With this particular lancet, you don’t have to do any extra work when you test your blood.

If you are not sure of which BD Genie Lancet to use, here is a list of them and what they should be used for:

• The Purple lancet is for a single blood drop and should be applied with the fingersticks.
• The Orange lancet is for a single blood drop and should be applied with the fingersticks. This one is used to test your blood glucose level.
• The Pink lancet is used if you don’t have a lot of blood flow. It can be used if only a small drop of blood is needed for blood glucose testing.
• The Green lancet is used if a medium blood flow is needed. It can be used to put blood in a Microcontainer tube.
• The Blue lancet is used if there is a lot of blood flow. It can be used to put blood in a Micocontainer tube.

You can get more information from your physician on which one you should use if you’re still uncertain. One or more of these lancets is available to best suit your needs.

The Tenderlett lancet was made for single use in a lancing device. It is contained within itself, so there is no special procedure needed for operation. The Tenderlett is different in that there is a very small blade that is used to make a small incision in the finger. The incision is done to lessen any pain and prevent possible tissue damage.

The Tenderlett brand of lancets offered three different type of lancets with different measurements of incision:

• The Tenderlett – The incision is 1.75mm and there is little indenting of the skin because the device was in the shape of the finger.
• The Tenderlett Jr. – The incision is 1.25mm and you would know it by its white case and blue trigger. This lancet device was used for children.
• The Tenderlett Toddler – The incision is 0.85mm and you would know it by its white case and pink trigger. This lancet device was used for toddlers and older infants.

The lancets are easily identifiable because they are color-coded.

For diabetic children, the Tenderlett lancet was considered the most costly of the lancets on the market. It was a little difficult for young children to use because it required at least four pounds of pressure is used to activate it. This was more suited for adults and older children to administer.

You can be safe using the Tenderlett lancet. There is minimal risk of someone accidentally getting stuck by the lancet, because recapping of the lancet is not needed. The tip of the lancet stays inside the plastic case. This lancing device can be used just about anywhere, including outside and on recreational trips.

In addition to that, the International Technidyne Corporation, which manufactured the Tenderlett lancet device, was chosen by NASA to use their products. The Tenderlett brand was lifted into space with astronauts during the Atlantis I space mission.

NASA wanted to use blood glucose testing as part of a test they were doing. This test consisted of the amount of energy the astronauts used during their time in space. They chose the Tenderlett brand because it was known to help diabetics experience less pain.

Other lancet incision devices proved no match to the Tenderlett devices. Another reason why NASA chose Tenderlett over some of the other brands is because of the blood flow.

The Tenderlett devices were proven to provide proper blood flow in the body. Armed with this, NASA determined it to be a good fit because they knew that blood flow in the body would sometimes pose a conflict with weight during their space mission.

When using these lancets, they didn’t pose much of a problem with blood flow. Due to the way the incision was made, the diabetic was assured of a blood sampling provided the procedure was done correctly. Your finger would be cut at the right length as indicated on the lancet information.

However, the Tenderlett Jr. and Toddler is no longer available for children as of September 2007. The only brand that is currently on the market is the Tenderlett lancing device for adults.

One of the thinnest gauges available in the BD (Becton Dickinson) product lineup is the BD Ultra-Fine II Lancet. The lancets can be purchased in 30 or 33 gauges, with the 33 gauge being the thinner of the two.

The gauges that was most used was the 30, but now with the 33 gauge in the running, it may surpass the former. The BD Ultra-Fine Lancet is good to use for people who were using uncomfortable lancets while testing the blood glucose level.

At the time, the gauges could be used for the BD Logic blood glucose meters. The BD Logic is made similar to a regular blood glucose device. This blood glucose device is made where you can easily hold it in your hand. There are test strips that come with this and they are easy to use. It only takes a few minutes to test your blood glucose with this device.

The BD Logic was also affiliated with the BD Lancet Device. The 33-gauge BD Ultra-Fine II Lancets were used with this. These lancets are good to use, especially since a small amount of your blood is needed for testing. In addition to that, the BD Logic devices had a cap that cane with the lancets. This additional accessory was free with your blood glucose device.

Several years ago, the BD Logic was removed from the market, so it is no longer available for use with the BD Ultra-Fine II Lancets.

In several tests, the BD Ultra-Fine II Lancet was proven to provide more comfort and less pain while testing. More people wanted this lancet as opposed to the other lancets they were using for that purpose. The BD Ultra-Fine Lancet is similar to other lancing instruments used.

This lancet is made to make injections easier for your skin. It also goes through an electro-polishing process, which makes the lancet of high quality. This process also is responsible for taking out pieces that don’t belong in the instrument. When doing this, this helps to make the injection a smooth process and doesn’t put pressure to make the needle go into your skin.

The BD Ultra-Fine II Lancets can be used by children. As long as they follow the instructions, it will work for them. However, they still may need assistance from an adult.

Another thing about these lancets is that you have to be able to distinguish an old lancet from one that hasn’t been used. You won’t be able to tell the difference just by looking at it. That might be a small issue for children that use these lancets.

Because this lancet is shaped like a cylinder, it is one of the easiest lancets on the market to use. You don’t have to do anything extra or special to make it work for you. Just follow the directions and you’re all set.

Becton Dickinson has a consumer program where they send out millions of BD Ultra-Fine II Lancets. They are available for both healthcare personnel and consumers to try. This way, you’ll know whether or not this lancet is for you.

The Soft Touch lancet uses a 28 gauge needle with a flat cap. This lancet is good to use for children. It has been compared to the BD Ultra-Fine lancet. Both lancets are favored in high regard.

Even though the need on this lancet is thin, the Soft Touch lancet was able to make a blood specimen good enough to use for one of the blood glucose meters. You don’t find a lot of large lancets available anymore.

The Soft Touch lancet is made to be used with the Adjustable Soft Touch lancing device. This device is an improved version of the regular lancing device on the market. This lancing device is almost the size of a writing pen.

It is so light, you can pick it up with your finger. It has also shown to be favored for children to use. In addition to the Soft Touch lancets, the Adjustable Soft Touch lancing device can use the BD Ultra Fine II and ComforTouch lancets.

To operate the Adjustable Soft Touch lancing device, remove the top and you will see the lancet holder. This lancet holder comes with a spring. The lancets are placed in the holder and you push your finger to keep the lancets down. When the safety top is removed, the original top is secured on the lancing device. The lancing device is made with five lancing measurements.

When you’re ready to cock the lancing device, you’ll hear a click when you separate the top and bottom of the lancing device. The trigger will be up in the lancing device. This signals that it is properly cocked. You don’t need to exert a lot of strength to let go of the trigger.

After your blood glucose test, remove the top and the lancet. To do this properly, you have to grip on the lancet while the tip is shown. If children are doing this, make sure they know how to do it and avoid injury or infection.

If possible, there should be an adult supervising at least for the first few times. The lancet holder should not be moved while removing the lancet. This way, the lancet holder will still be in place.

The lancet holder is usually the first part of the lancing device to give way and break. It can either be classified as an actual break or a crack in the device. This happens when you’re not holding your lancets properly. Also, the lancet holder may not be using the best material for the device.

You can always get a replacement device should yours happen to go bad. The lancing devices usually come with a five year warranty.

Because of the many great features of the Adjustable Soft Touch lancing device, it is recommended as a good tool to use for blood glucose testing. It is easy to use and the Soft Touch lancet works well with it. The Soft Touch lancet is different in that it is sturdy and reliable. It is recommended to use for adults and children.

With Unilet lancets, different needle sizes can be used. This helps to make sure that the samples from the blood glucose testing are correct. These lancets can be used with different blood glucose meters.

The needles are uniquely designed and you can choose from different widths. This helps to get the blood samples without having to experience a lot of frustration or injury to your skin. You will also be able to test yourself without much discomfort on a daily basis.

You can choose which gauge you want to use with the Unilet lancet. You can also choose which shape you want to use with your lancing device.

With the Unilet and Unilet GP lancets, they both use 21 gauge instruments. The standard one is the Unilet GP and the XL version is the Unilet. The latter lancet is exclusively made for the Autolet and the Glucolet lancing instruments.

With the 21 gauge lancets, they may not be suitable for children due to the bigger size. In fact, they may cause more pain to them than necessary. Since the Unilet tops have a circular shape, the used lancets would be difficult for children to cover up.

The Unilet Superlite and Unilet Superlite GP lancets are not as thick as the Unilet lancets. The same thing applies with the Superlite as far as the GP and the XL lancets. The Unilet Superlite lancet is bigger than some of the other lancets available today. However, this lancet can still cause pain when used. In fact, it is more painful and uncomfortable than some of the other lancets, including the Unilet and Unilet GP lancet brands.

With the lancet tops, the same scenario applies where it’s difficult for children to cap them. It would be safe to say that the Unilet Superlite brands are not recommended for diabetic children.

In order to use the Unilet brand lancet effectively, here are some tips you should follow:

• First, you should thoroughly wash your hands with soap and warm water. For more blood flow, rub your hands together with fierceness. Make sure they are completely dry before using the lancet.

• With the lancet, load it in the device and choose the measurement you need for the needle to go into your skin. There are different measurements for different types of skin.

• Use the outer portion of one of your fingers to use with the lancet and lancing device. The device should lightly press against your finger and prick the selected finger. If you prefer not to use your finger, there are some Unilet lancets that allow you to use other areas on your body.

• Give your finger or other alternate body part a chance for the blood to emerge. You may have to massage the area from the bottom of the finger in order to get an ample amount. It’s a good idea to use different fingers each time so the same ones won’t get sore or injured.

If you find it difficult to use the Unilet lancet brand, consult with your physician for further assistance. This lancet is one of the easiest brands to work with.