Microdot Plus Lancets 33G Box of 100
Microdot
Injection & InfusionSingle-use capillary blood lancets
Certifications
- CE Marked sterile, single Use medical device marketed in the UK and EU by Cambridge Sensors Ltd under the Microdot brand.
- Manufacturer operates an ISO 13485:2016 Certified medical device quality management system.
- All devices marketed by Cambridge Sensors Ltd are stated to be CE marked and registered with the UK MHRA and US FDA.
- Designed and supplied to meet applicable safety and performance requirements for lancets used in capillary blood sampling.
- CE Marked sterile, single Use medical device marketed in the UK and EU by Cambridge Sensors Ltd under the Microdot brand.
- Manufacturer operates an ISO 13485:2016 Certified medical device quality management system.
- All devices marketed by Cambridge Sensors Ltd are stated to be CE marked and registered with the UK MHRA and US FDA.
- Designed and supplied to meet applicable safety and performance requirements for lancets used in capillary blood sampling.
Single-use capillary blood lancets
Description
Microdot Plus Lancets 33G are sterile, single-use capillary blood lancets designed for use with compatible lancing devices, including those supplied in the Microdot+ and Microdot Max blood glucose monitor starter kits. Each box contains 100 ultra-fine 33-gauge lancets intended to provide a gentler puncture and improved comfort while still delivering an adequate capillary blood sample for blood glucose and other point-of-care tests. The lancets are suitable for routine self-monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) and professional testing in clinical settings, and are listed as a prescribable device in the UK with SKU 405-4979. Microdot is a trading brand of Cambridge Sensors Ltd, a UK-based manufacturer of diabetic equipment and safety sharps whose devices are CE marked and registered with the UK MHRA.
Bnefits
- Ultra-thin 33G needle helps reduce puncture pain and improves comfort, especially for frequent testers.
- Designed as single-use sterile lancets to support infection control and minimise cross-contamination.
- Compatible with Microdot+ and Microdot Max lancing devices and with most popular universal lancing devices, providing flexibility in home and clinical use.
- Fine-gauge design is optimised to obtain sufficient capillary blood for accurate blood glucose measurement while limiting tissue trauma.
- Supplied in boxes of 100, providing a practical and cost-effective option for ongoing diabetes management.
- Manufactured under a CE-marked, MHRA-registered medical device quality system via Cambridge Sensors Ltd.
Indications
- Capillary blood sampling for self-monitoring of blood glucose in people with diabetes.
- Capillary blood collection for other point-of-care tests that require a fingertip (or alternate site) blood drop and are compatible with 33G lancets.
- Use in primary care, community clinics and secondary care as part of routine diabetes monitoring protocols.
- Home monitoring of blood glucose levels when used with Microdot blood glucose meters or other compatible systems, under the guidance of a healthcare professional.
Composition
- Needle: medical-grade stainless steel.
- Gauge: 33G (approximately 0.20 mm diameter).
- Tip: precision-ground, multi-facet (tri-bevel) needle tip designed to optimise penetration and comfort.
- Lancet body: moulded plastic housing designed to fit compatible lancing devices.
- Protective cap: plastic cap to maintain sterility prior to use.
- Supplied sterile, single-use, non-pyrogenic and latex-free (per typical modern lancet specifications).
Formulation
- Medical device only; contains no medicinal or pharmacologically active ingredients.
- Single-use sterile lancets designed for use with a separate, spring-loaded lancing device.
- Optimised for capillary blood sampling from fingertips or other approved lancing sites.
Packaging
- Outer carton containing 100 individual Microdot Plus 33G lancets.
- Each lancet supplied with its own protective cap to preserve sterility until use.
- Carton printed with product name (Microdot Plus Lancets 33G), quantity (Box of 100), brand (Microdot), SKU/PIP code (405-4979) and regulatory markings, including CE mark.
- Intended for dispensing by pharmacies and stocking in clinical settings, as well as direct supply via medical distributors.
Usage
- For single use only; always use a new sterile lancet for each blood test.
- Insert the lancet into a compatible lancing device (e.g. Microdot+ or Microdot Max device) following the device manufacturer’s instructions.
- Twist off or remove the protective cap to expose the needle while it remains within the lancing device.
- Adjust the lancing device depth setting based on skin thickness and comfort requirements, as advised by a healthcare professional.
- Place the lancing device firmly against the chosen sampling site (commonly the side of a fingertip or another approved site) and activate the device to produce a small skin puncture.
- Gently massage or squeeze the site if necessary to obtain an adequate blood drop for the test strip or sampling device.
- After use, carefully remove the lancet from the lancing device and dispose of it immediately into an approved sharps container; do not attempt to recap or reuse.
- Follow local guidelines for testing frequency, rotation of sampling sites and sharps disposal, and seek training from a healthcare professional on proper technique.
Contraindications
- Do not use if the outer carton or individual lancets appear damaged, opened or contaminated.
- Not suitable for venous or arterial sampling; intended only for capillary blood sampling.
- Do not reuse lancets; reuse increases the risk of infection, blunting of the needle, pain and potentially inaccurate sampling.
- Use with caution or consider alternative devices in patients with known hypersensitivity to stainless steel or other lancet materials.
- Professional guidance is required when lancing patients with bleeding disorders, on anticoagulant therapy or with significantly impaired peripheral circulation.
Adverse Effects
- Mild, transient pain or stinging at the puncture site.
- Localised redness, small bruising or haematoma at the sampling site.
- Rare risk of local infection if the skin is not adequately cleaned or if aftercare is poor.
- Repeated lancing in the same area over time may contribute to callus formation or local skin thickening.
Storage Conditions
- Store in a clean, dry location at room temperature.
- Protect from excessive heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
- Keep in the original carton until use to protect lancets and preserve labelling information.
- Do not use beyond the expiry date printed on the packaging.
- Keep out of reach of children and unauthorised users.
