Accu-Chek FastClix Lancing Device – 1-Click Finger Pricker

Description

The Accu-Chek FastClix is a one-click finger-pricking (lancing) device from Roche that uses a pre-loaded drum of six lancets, so you never handle a single lancet. It is for blood glucose self-monitoring by one person, and is supplied with one drum of 6 lancets. Sold by Ways Pharmacy (UK).

Key facts

Product	Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device (finger pricker), Roche
Lancets	Pre-loaded drum of 6 lancets; 30-gauge (0.3mm). Replacement Accu-Chek FastClix lancet drums are sold separately
Depth settings	11 individual depth settings (penetration range 0.7–2.2mm) to suit different skin types
Action	One click primes and releases the lancet in a single movement; a lever advances to the next lancet; a counter window shows how many lancets are left
Compatibility	Takes Accu-Chek FastClix lancet drums only. Supplied with all Accu-Chek Instant meters
Intended use	Blood glucose self-monitoring by an individual person only; not for use on more than one person
Size and weight	119 x 19mm, 19.3g including drum (manufacturer data)
In the pack	1 x Accu-Chek FastClix lancing device, 1 x drum of 6 lancets

Who it is for

People with diabetes who test their blood glucose at home with a finger-prick meter.
Anyone who wants a lancing device with no loose lancets to load or handle and an adjustable depth setting.
Owners of an Accu-Chek Instant meter who need a replacement or spare FastClix device.

Not suitable for: Not for use by healthcare professionals to test more than one person – the device has no features to guard against cross-infection and must only ever be used by one individual. Not a toy: keep away from children unless they are being supervised while testing. Check with your diabetes team if you are unsure which lancing depth to use.

How to use

Read the user manual supplied with the device before first use. Wash and dry your hands.
Remove the cap, insert a FastClix lancet drum, then replace the cap.
Turn the depth dial to choose one of the 11 settings. Start on a low setting (for example 2) and increase only if you do not get enough blood.
Press the device firmly against the side of your fingertip and press the release button once – the one-click action primes and fires the lancet.
After each test, slide the lever back and forth to move to a fresh lancet. The counter window shows how many lancets remain.
Use all 6 lancets before removing the drum – a drum cannot be reinserted once removed. Dispose of the used drum as your local council advises (Roche states it can go in household waste; no sharps bin is needed).

Frequently asked questions

Does the Accu-Chek FastClix come with lancets?

Yes. This pack contains the lancing device and one pre-loaded drum of 6 lancets. Further drums are sold separately as Accu-Chek FastClix lancets (for example packs of 24 or 204 lancets).

Which lancets fit the FastClix?

Only Accu-Chek FastClix lancet drums. Roche states the FastClix lancets can only be used with the FastClix lancing device, and the device does not take loose single lancets.

Can more than one person use the same device?

No. It is intended for self-monitoring by one individual only. It has no features to protect against cross-infection, so it must not be shared or used to collect blood from more than one person.

Which depth setting should I use?

Roche suggests starting on a low setting, such as 2, and turning to a higher number only if you do not get enough blood. Thicker or harder skin usually needs a deeper setting.

Can I take the drum out and put it back in later?

No. Once a drum is removed it cannot be reinserted, for hygiene reasons. Use all 6 lancets before removing it.

How do I clean the device?

Remove the drum first and wipe the outside of the device as described in the user manual, making sure no liquid gets into any opening. Clean it regularly and whenever it is visibly dirty. Do not store it somewhere very hot or cold, such as a car.

Safety and storage

For blood glucose self-monitoring by one person only. Do not share the device or use it on anyone else.
Use each lancet once, then advance to the next. Do not remove the drum until all 6 lancets have been used – it cannot be reinserted.
Do not let any liquid enter the device when cleaning. Do not store at extreme temperatures.
Follow your local council's guidance when disposing of used lancet drums.
Keep out of the sight and reach of children.