Lancing Devices

Lancing Devices for Blood Drawing

Some rapid tests performed in medical practices and hospitals require only small amounts of capillary blood. Venous blood collection for this purpose would therefore not only be time-consuming but also uneconomical. Lancing devices and lancets (also called blood lancets or needles) are specially designed for low-pain blood collection and enable the collection of small amounts of capillary blood by puncturing the tip of the finger, earlobe, or heel in the case of newborns.

Particularly in the context of diabetes monitoring, lancing devices are ideal for quick and easy blood collection for measuring glucose in the blood. People with diabetes often use such a device to test and monitor their blood glucose levels at home or on the go. In such cases, people usually perform a finger prick to take the sample. Regular testing in this manner can help diabetics manage their diabetes symptoms.

Different Lancing Devices

In general, lancing devices either have integrated or exchangeable lancets.

For lancet devices such as the Accu-Chek Softclix from Roche, only the lancet itself is replaced. This naturally carries a higher risk of infection transmission and is therefore not suitable for use in healthcare settings. As a result, Accu-Chek Softclix lancets are primarily used in private settings, where the device is handled by a single user. Advantages of these reusable lancet devices include an adjustable puncture depth and the reduction of unnecessary waste.

This category also includes the Beurer lancet device and its compatible lancets. Equipped with the AST cap, blood sampling can be performed not only on the fingertip but also at alternative measurement sites such as the abdomen or thighs. This feature is particularly beneficial for patients who find finger-prick sampling too painful due to the high concentration of nerves and pressure receptors in the skin.

Devices with integrated lancets (often referred to as safety lancets or single-use lancets) are ideal for single-use in clinics and hospitals. They feature an automatic needle retraction mechanism and cannot be triggered a second time. This ensures that infection transmission is reliably prevented when examining multiple patients in succession. Popular examples include the Roche Safe-T Pro and the B. Braun Solofix Safety.

Accessories & Supplies for Blood Glucose Monitoring

In our online shop, you will find not only a wide range of lancet devices and lancets but also additional accessories for blood glucose monitoring, from test strips to blood glucose meters. This, along with other laboratory supplies, is conveniently available in our Laboratory Supplies category.

If you have questions about lancet devices or need assistance selecting other diabetes products, our friendly customer service team will be happy to help. You can reach us via email, phone, or live chat.