Single-use safety lancets for capillary blood sampling
Certifications
Meets EU Sharps Directive 2010/32/EU for prevention of sharps injuries.
Needle and device design compliant with relevant ISO standards (including ISO 11608 2 and ISO 9626, as stated in product information).
OSHA Compliant safety lancet design for occupational safety, where applicable.
Meets EU Sharps Directive 2010/32/EU for prevention of sharps injuries.
Needle and device design compliant with relevant ISO standards (including ISO 11608 2 and ISO 9626, as stated in product information).
OSHA Compliant safety lancet design for occupational safety, where applicable.
Single-use safety lancets for capillary blood sampling
Description
Microdot HiFlow Safety Lancets 21G x 2.2mm are single-use, pressure-activated, retractable safety lancets designed for capillary blood sampling. They feature a smooth, auto-polished, tri-bevel, thin-walled steel needle with a silicone (hypoallergenic) coating to maximise patient comfort and reduce pain during lancing. The integrated retractable safety mechanism locks out after use to reduce needlestick injuries, cross infection risk and disposal issues.
Bnefits
Smooth, auto-polished, tri-bevel needle designed to maximise comfort and reduce pain.
Thin-walled steel needle allows adequate blood flow with a finer gauge.
Silicone coated (hypoallergenic) needle surface for reduced friction and improved patient comfort.
Pressure-activated device: easy to use, consistent depth penetration and sample quality.
Pre-set incision depth (2.2 mm) and 21G gauge suitable for high-flow capillary blood sampling requirements.
Cost-effective design intended to reduce wastage costs across healthcare settings (e.g. NHS and private medical sector).
Packaging and instructions for use (IFU) available in multiple languages (English, Spanish, French and German).
Meets EU sharps Directive 2010/32/EU, supporting compliance with sharps safety legislation.
OSHA-compliant safety design and ISO-conformant needle construction to support safe workplace practice.
Indications
Single-use capillary blood sampling (e.g. blood glucose testing, point-of-care tests) in adults where a 21G, 2.2 mm penetration is clinically appropriate.
Use in healthcare and community settings where minimising sharps injuries and cross infection is a priority.
Situations requiring a high-flow blood sample from fingertip or alternate approved lancing sites.
Silicone (hypoallergenic) coating on the needle for reduced friction.
Plastic body and housing for the spring and retractable mechanism.
Internal spring mechanism to enable pressure-activated lancing and automatic retraction.
Protective twist-off cap to cover the needle prior to use.
Formulation
Single-use, pre-assembled, pressure-activated retractable safety lancet with an internal spring mechanism and fixed 21G/2.2 mm needle depth.
Packaging
Individual lancets supplied sterile in sealed housings.
Lancets supplied in cartons (commonly 200 lancets per box as listed in NHS Drug Tariff and manufacturer ordering information).
Packaging and instructions for use provided in English, Spanish, French and German.
Usage
Verify that the lancet packaging is intact and within expiry date before use.
Remove the lancet from its packaging.
Twist off the protective cap to expose the internal needle mechanism (needle remains non-visible and enclosed within the device).
Place the flat end of the lancet firmly against the selected lancing site on the skin (e.g. fingertip) so that it is flush.
Apply pressure to activate the lancet; the spring mechanism deploys the needle to the pre-set depth and immediately retracts it back into the housing.
After use, confirm that the safety lock-out feature is engaged (needle remains retracted and cannot be reused).
Dispose of the used lancet immediately in an approved sharps container according to local clinical waste protocols.
Do not attempt to reuse the lancet or defeat the safety lock-out mechanism.
Contraindications
Do not use on sites with active infection, inflammation, significant scarring, or compromised skin integrity unless clinically justified.
Not suitable for intramuscular or intravenous injection; intended only for capillary skin puncture.
Use with caution in patients with bleeding disorders or those on anticoagulant therapy, in accordance with clinical judgement.
Do not reuse; single-use device only. Reuse increases risk of infection and reduced device performance.
Adverse Effects
Transient pain or discomfort at the lancing site.
Localised redness, bruising or minor bleeding at the puncture site.
Rare risk of infection at the lancing site if aseptic technique or proper aftercare is not followed.
Possible hypersensitivity reactions in individuals sensitive to silicone or metals, although the lancet is described as silicone coated and hypoallergenic.
Storage Conditions
Store in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and excessive heat.
Keep in original packaging until point of use to maintain sterility.
Protect from moisture and contamination.
Do not use if packaging is damaged, opened or if the product is past its expiry date.
Duration
Lancing and blood sampling occur within seconds per use; overall sampling procedure typically takes only a few minutes including preparation and disposal.
Onset
Immediate puncture and blood flow upon activation and contact with the skin.
