WHO recommends that the heel only be used for capillary blood sampling in newborns and children under 6 months and the posterior aspect of the heel should be avoided due to the risk of hitting bone.

There is a risk of infections being transmitted if the lancing device is used by other people, even by family members, or if healthcare professionals use this lancing device to obtain blood from different people. However, we are able to extend this period of time to two months if your request is complex or numerous. With 11 depth settings for maximum comfort, and minimal side-to-side motion for less skin tearing, testing is made easier.We do not have any data to support use in this population and are not able to make specific recommendations. Please consult your doctor before taking any new product, particularly if you are already under medical care. Once you complete a consultation, we will help determine a suitable treatment for you to consider, however the final decision of the treatment provided will ultimately be the prescribers.

The lancets are preloaded and can be used without physical contact, maximising hygiene and safety of use. where we use certain service providers, we may use specific contracts approved by the European Commission which give personal data the same protection it has in Europe. The use of an expired lancet (drum) may cause an infection at the puncture site as the lancet may have lost its sterility. By providing your express opt-in consent in the form of your electronic acceptance of the declaration under clause 15 of this policy (“Declaration”), you are accepting and consenting to the practices described in this policy.The Accu-Chek FastClix finger pricker is a lancing device that helps you to draw the blood samples needed to test your blood sugar. This helps us to provide you with a good experience when you browse our site and also allows us to improve our site. All photography is for illustrative purposes only and all persons depicted are models, not actual health care providers. Safe and hygienic: 6 pre-loaded lancets contained in a drum which can be disposed of in household waste - no sharps bin required‡. You agree to take all reasonable steps to ensure your information is kept secure and private at all times and maintain adequate security of your account including the use of a strong password which is changed at regular intervals and alert us to any potential breach or suspicious activity that you are aware of.