✅ Before You Begin Wash your hands with soap and warm water Dry thoroughly Ensure the lancing device and new lancet are clean and sterile 🔧 Step-by-Step Instructions 1. Insert the Lancet Remove the cap from the Accu-Chek Softclix lancing device Push a new Softclix lancet firmly into the lancet holder until it clicks Twist off the protective cap from the lancet (exposes the needle) 2. Replace the Cap Put the cap back on the lancing device securely 3. Adjust the Penetration Depth Turn the depth dial to your preferred setting: Level 1–2: thin or soft skin Level 3–5: average skin Level 6–11: thick or callused skin 4. Prime the Device Pull back the cocking mechanism until it clicks The release button is now ready (will show a yellow indicator) 5. Lance the Finger Place the device firmly against the side of your fingertip Press the release button to lance Gently squeeze your fingertip (if needed) to get a small blood drop 6. Use Blood Sample Apply the blood to your glucose meter test strip immediately 7. Eject the Lancet Remove the cap Slide the ejector lever forward to safely eject the used lancet Dispose of the lancet in a proper sharps container 📦 After Use Store the device with the cap on Always use a new lancet for each test Clean the device weekly using an alcohol wipe (never immerse in water) ⚠️ Important Tips Do not reuse lancets — this increases pain and risk of infection Rotate fingers or use alternate sites (e.g., palm, upper arm — with proper cap) For best results, warm your hands before testing to improve blood flow