Microdot Professional Safety Lancet 23G 2.2mm
Microdot
Injection & InfusionPressure-activated single-use safety lancet
Certifications
- CE Marked as a sterile, single Use safety lancet medical device for use in the UK/EU.
- Identified in NHS commissioning documents as "Microdot Professional Safety Lancet 2.2mm/23G" produced by Cambridge Sensors, with recognised Drug Tariff pricing.
- Designed to comply with EU Sharps Directive 2010/32/EU regarding prevention of sharps injuries in the healthcare sector.
- Manufactured under an ISO 13485 Compliant medical device quality management system and registered with the UK MHRA as part of the Microdot safety lancet range.
- CE Marked as a sterile, single Use safety lancet medical device for use in the UK/EU.
- Identified in NHS commissioning documents as "Microdot Professional Safety Lancet 2.2mm/23G" produced by Cambridge Sensors, with recognised Drug Tariff pricing.
- Designed to comply with EU Sharps Directive 2010/32/EU regarding prevention of sharps injuries in the healthcare sector.
- Manufactured under an ISO 13485 Compliant medical device quality management system and registered with the UK MHRA as part of the Microdot safety lancet range.
Pressure-activated single-use safety lancet
Description
Microdot Professional Safety Lancet - 23G / 2.2mm is a sterile, single-use, pressure-activated safety lancet developed for professional capillary blood sampling in clinical environments. It incorporates a smooth, auto-polished, tri-bevel stainless-steel needle with a 23-gauge diameter and fixed penetration depth of 2.2 mm, designed to obtain an adequate blood sample for glucose, ketone and other point-of-care tests while minimising pain. The needle is silicone coated (hypoallergenic) and is fully shielded before use; once activated against the skin it automatically deploys, retracts and locks out, helping to prevent needle stick injuries, cross infection and reuse. The device is promoted as an easy-to-use, cost-effective safety lancet suitable for NHS and private healthcare providers, supplied with multilingual packaging and Instructions for Use (English, Spanish, French and German) and designed to meet the requirements of the EU Sharps Directive 2010/32/EU.
Bnefits
- Smooth, auto-polished, tri-bevel 23G needle engineered to maximise patient comfort and reduce pain while achieving sufficient blood flow.
- Fixed 2.2 mm penetration depth suitable for adult patients and tests requiring a relatively larger capillary blood volume.
- Pressure-activated design simplifies use and delivers a consistent puncture depth without the need for a separate trigger button.
- Single-use retractable safety lock-out mechanism prevents accidental needle sticks and eliminates the risk of needle reuse.
- Needle remains fully shielded before and after use, enhancing sharps safety and infection control in busy clinical settings.
- Cost-effective solution that can reduce wastage and misfire-related costs for NHS and private medical sectors.
- Packaging and IFU provided in four languages (English, Spanish, French, German), facilitating international deployment and staff training.
- Compliant with EU Sharps Directive 2010/32/EU, supporting healthcare organisations’ obligations to minimise sharps injuries.
Indications
- Capillary blood sampling for blood glucose monitoring in people with diabetes in professional or point-of-care settings.
- Capillary blood collection for ketone and other diagnostic tests that require a larger drop of blood.
- Use in hospitals, GP practices, community clinics and screening programmes where safety-engineered lancets are required to minimise sharps injuries.
- Replacement of traditional lancet-and-lancing-device combinations in settings where improved sharps safety and infection control are priorities.
Composition
- Needle: medical-grade stainless steel, 23G diameter.
- Needle tip: tri-bevel, auto-polished tip for smooth skin penetration.
- Penetration depth: fixed 2.2 mm.
- Needle coating: silicone (hypoallergenic) to reduce penetration force and improve comfort.
- Housing: pre-assembled plastic body enclosing the needle before and after use.
- Internal mechanism: spring-driven, pressure-activated firing system with automatic retraction and lock-out.
- Device characteristics: sterile, single-use, non-reusable safety lancet, typically latex-free and non-pyrogenic.
Formulation
- Medical device only – no medicinal product or active drug is contained within the lancet.
- Pre-assembled pressure-activated safety lancet, ready for use straight from the sterile pack.
- Designed for capillary blood sampling from fingertip or other approved alternative sites as determined by clinical protocols.
Packaging
- Typically supplied as a box of 200 Microdot Professional Safety Lancets (23G / 2.2mm).
- Each lancet individually sterile-packed to maintain sterility until point of use.
- Outer carton labelled with product name and variant (Professional Safety Lancet - 23G / 2.2mm), brand (Microdot), quantity (e.g. box of 200), SKU 394-9625 and regulatory symbols including CE mark.
- Packaging and Instructions for Use provided in English, Spanish, French and German to support multinational use.
Usage
- Single-use only; do not reuse. Dispose of each lancet immediately after use in an approved sharps container.
- Inspect individual packaging before use; do not use if the sterile pack is damaged, opened or compromised.
- Twist off the protective cap to arm the lancet; the needle remains concealed within the housing.
- Place the flat end of the lancet firmly against the chosen sampling site (usually the side of a fingertip or another approved site).
- Apply steady pressure until the device activates; the pressure-activated mechanism deploys and retracts the needle automatically, creating a controlled puncture.
- Collect the required capillary blood sample for the test strip or point-of-care device, following the test manufacturer’s instructions.
- After sampling, discard the used lancet without attempting to recap, in accordance with local sharps disposal and infection control policies.
- Use only by trained healthcare professionals or individuals who have received appropriate instruction in capillary blood sampling and sharps handling.
Contraindications
- Do not use if the sterile barrier is damaged or if the device appears defective.
- Not intended for venous or arterial blood sampling; indicated for capillary sampling only.
- Do not reuse; reuse increases the risk of infection, pain, tissue damage and inaccurate sampling.
- Caution or alternative devices may be required in individuals with known hypersensitivity to stainless steel or silicone.
- Professional judgement and local guidelines should be followed when lancing patients with bleeding disorders, on anticoagulant therapy or with significantly impaired peripheral circulation.
Adverse Effects
- Mild, short-lived pain or stinging at the puncture site.
- Localised redness, bruising or small haematoma at the sampling site.
- Rare risk of local infection if the skin is not properly prepared or if aftercare is inadequate.
- Potential for callus formation or minor scarring with repeated sampling from the same area.
- Occasional vasovagal reactions (e.g. lightheadedness) related to blood sampling procedures in susceptible individuals.
Storage Conditions
- Store in a clean, dry place at room temperature.
- Protect from excessive heat, moisture and direct sunlight.
- Keep in the original outer carton until use to protect individual sterile units and maintain labelling information.
- Do not use beyond the expiry date printed on the packaging.
- Keep out of reach of children and unauthorised users.
