Description
The Assure Lance Safety Lancets are single-use safety lancets with automatic lockout after use, designed to meet OSHA needlestick expectations for capillary blood sampling. Three gauges with color-coded bodies cover the flow needs of routine resident testing, in 100-count and 200-count boxes.
- Automatic Lockout – the needle retracts and locks out after use, preventing accidental sticks and cross-contamination.
- Tri-Bevel Needle – each gauge uses a tri-bevel needle designed to maximize resident comfort.
- Color-Coded Bodies – solid body colors distinguish gauges at a glance: light blue 28G, dark blue 25G, and dark green 21G.
- Secure Grip Design – an extended finger flange and body ridges keep the lancet controlled in gloved hands.
Safety Lancets for High-Volume Resident Testing
Capillary sampling is the most repeated sharps task in diabetes care, and OSHA’s bloodborne pathogens standard expects safety-engineered devices for it. These lancets answer with a hidden-needle, single-use design that locks out permanently after firing. The protective cap removes with a single 360-degree turn and pull, so setup is one motion at the bedside. Gauge choice maps to flow: 28G at 1.0 mm depth for low-flow needs, 25G at 2.0 mm, and 21G at 1.8 mm for higher-flow draws. For facilities running hundreds of fingersticks a week, the color coding alone prevents gauge mix-ups at the cart.
Features and Benefits
Safety Design
- Permanent Lockout – after use the needle is locked inside the device, and the used lancet goes to the sharps container.
- Single-Turn Cap – one full turn and pull removes the protective cap, with no loose parts.
Handling
- Extended Finger Flange – the flange and body ridges are engineered for a secure grip during activation.
- Gauge Color Coding – solid colors make the gauge identifiable before the box is opened.
Product Specifications
Gauges and Counts
- 28G, 1.0 mm Depth, Light Blue: 100 per box (980128) or 200 per box (980228).
- 25G, 2.0 mm Depth, Dark Blue: 100 per box (980125) or 200 per box (980225).
- 21G, 1.8 mm Depth, Dark Green: 100 per box (980121).
- UPCs: 980121: 015482981211. 980125: 015482980122. 980128: 015482980184. 980225: 015482980221. 980228: 015482980283.
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Why Testing Programs Standardize on Lockout Lancets
A lancet that locks out after one use removes the two failure modes of basic lancets: reuse and exposed needles in the tray. Color coding by gauge removes a second error source, grabbing the wrong depth for the resident. Together they make the safest choice also the fastest choice at the bedside.
- OSHA-Aligned Safety – safety-engineered, single-use design with automatic lockout supports bloodborne pathogen compliance.
- No Gauge Guesswork – body colors identify 21G, 25G, and 28G instantly.
- Comfort by Design – tri-bevel needles across the range are designed to maximize resident comfort.
- Stocking Flexibility – 100-count and 200-count boxes match supply to testing volume.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does the needle retract after use?
Yes. The lancet features automatic lockout after use, which helps prevent accidental needlesticks and cross-contamination from reuse.
What are the needle depths?
28G is 1.0 mm, 25G is 2.0 mm, and 21G is 1.8 mm, per the manufacturer’s ordering information.
How do I remove the protective cap?
Twist the cap one full turn (360 degrees) and pull it straight out, then place the lancet against the side of the fingertip and press the button.
How do the colors map to gauges?
Light blue is 28G, dark blue is 25G, and dark green is 21G.
Which gauges come in 200-count boxes?
The 28G (980228) and 25G (980225) come in both 100-count and 200-count boxes. The 21G comes in a 100-count box.
