Lancets are one of the most common ways people with diabetes draw blood samples for glucose testing. There are many brands of lancets in the market that offer fast and easy blood sample drawings. Among them, the SurgiLance® safety lancet is brand that many diabetics and medical professionals trust to deliver adequate blood samples in one go.
Unlike many lancets that come in the form of a pen, SurgiLance safety lancets are short and square-shaped. On one end of the square tube is a small hole, which is placed around the area used for drawing a blood sample. This secures and pressurizes the area for max blood flow as the needle goes through is released quickly for a fast sample.
The key features of the SurgiLance safety lancet are simplicity and safety. Through a one-step procedure, no arming, and activated pressure on the finger, SurgiLance safety lancets simple and easy to use. Safety is enhanced by the plastic cover over the opening and one-time use feature.
Comfort is another feature offered in SurgiLance safety lancets. This is done through the range of gauge sizes that penetrate at different depths for various comfort levels. SurgiLance lancets are equipped with needle sizes from 26 to 18, from low flow to high flow. All are color-coded based on size, so you can properly identify them before use.
SurgiLance safety lancets are not only used by people with diabetes, but also medical professionals and patients of other blood-related diseases. They are also used in point-of-care (POC) test that require small quantities of whole blood glucose. This includes testing for cholesterol, HIV, Hepatitis, A1C, allergies, lactate, Creatinine, Mono, Anemia, Ketones, Prostate, Chagas, and more. Each lancet is safe to use and customizable for each testing situation.
Other benefits to using SurgiLance for blood tests are its low failure rate, cost effectiveness, the ability to secure quality samples even at low blood flow, and private labeling accessories to help you better identify your lancets. After use, it can easily be disposed in the same biohazard bin for needles, without a need for separate disposal.
About MediPurpose
Originally established as SurgiLance, MediPurpose is the current name for one of the world's top manufacturers and distributors of safety lancet devices. In addition to producing one of the most widely used forms of safety lancets, MediPurpose also carries wound care products and heelstick lancets for drawing blood samples from the feet of children. The multi-million dollar company has bases in Asia, Europe, and the U.S., where it distributes thousands of safety lancets and holds exclusive contracts with several pharmacies and hospitals in the region.