Abbott Freestyle 50 Sterile Glucose Lancets

Directions for Use:

1. Wash and dry your hands thoroughly. 2. Remove a lancet from its sterile packaging. Do not use if the packaging is damaged. 3. Insert the lancet firmly into your lancing device according to the device manufacturer's instructions. 4. Adjust the lancing device's penetration depth setting as needed. Start with a shallower setting and increase if necessary. 5. Choose a puncture site. Fingertip is common, but alternative sites (e.g., forearm, palm) may be used as directed by your healthcare professional.
6. Place the lancing device against the chosen puncture site and press the release button. 7. Gently squeeze the puncture site to obtain a sufficient blood sample. 8. Apply a clean cotton ball or gauze to the puncture site after obtaining the blood sample. 9. Carefully remove the used lancet from the lancing device following the device manufacturer's instructions and dispose of it safely in a sharps container. Never reuse lancets.

Recommended Frequency:

Frequency of use depends on your individual blood glucose monitoring needs as directed by your healthcare professional.

Additional Tips:

1. Rotate puncture sites to avoid skin irritation and calluses. 2. Do not share lancets with others. Lancets are for single-use only. 3. Store lancets in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and moisture. 4. Always follow the instructions provided with your lancing device. 5. Consult your healthcare professional if you experience any issues or discomfort.