Description
The Owen Mumford Unistik 3 safety lancet puts activation under the clinician control with a side button and an alignment guide that shows exactly where the device will fire on the patient finger. The needle retracts immediately after use to lower the risk of accidental sticks, and Comfort Zone Technology works to mask the pain of the stick itself.
- Side Activation Control – You decide when the device fires and how much pressure to apply, rather than contact pressure deciding for you.
- Five Clinical Types – Gentle 30G, Comfort 28G, Normal 23G, Extra 21G and Dual 18G cover pediatric, routine, high volume and neonatal laboratory sampling.
- Comfort Zone Technology – Eight raised dots stimulate nerve endings to send a comfort signal that masks the weaker needle pain.
About This Unistik 3 Safety Lancets
Capillary programs run every kind of test on one lancet platform, from pediatric glucose checks to neonatal heel screening panels and laboratory blood gas work. The Unistik 3 range table assigns each type a job, with Gentle for pediatric and frequent testing, Comfort and Normal for glucose and HbA1c, Extra for cholesterol, hemoglobin and cardiac enzyme kits, and the 18G Dual for neonatal and laboratory panels. Color coded bodies make the type visible across the tray, and a lot number label gives full traceability.
Side activation separates the pressure decision from the firing decision, which is the control difference clinicians notice against contact activated devices. The preset mechanism needs no cocking, so the sampling sequence stays short. Pack sizes run from 50 per box for low volume sites to 1000 per case for laboratory throughput in the Normal and Extra types.
Features and Benefits
Activation and Safety
- Alignment Guide – The guide shows precisely where the device will activate on the finger before firing.
- Automatic Retraction – The needle retracts right after use to lower accidental stick risk and prevent reuse.
Range Coverage
- Type Matched Depths – Depths run 1.5mm on Gentle to 2.0mm on Extra, matched to the sample the test needs.
- Traceability – A lot number label on each device supports full traceability for clinical programs.
Product Specifications
Product Details
- Manufacturer: Owen Mumford
- Product Type: Single use safety lancets, side activated
- Types: Gentle 30G 1.5mm (white), Comfort 28G 1.8mm (purple), Normal 23G 1.8mm (yellow), Extra 21G 2.0mm (orange), Dual 18G 1.8mm (blue)
- Comfort Feature: Comfort Zone Technology
- Safety: Needle retracts after use, preset with no cocking
- Intended Use: Capillary blood sampling for glucose, HbA1c, cholesterol, hemoglobin and laboratory panels
Packaging
- Options: 50, 100 or 200 per box and 1000 per case on Normal and Extra, as listed per configuration
- Storage: Store at room temperature
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Why Choose This Safety Lancets
One lancet platform that honestly covers pediatric, routine and laboratory sampling simplifies training, stocking and quality control. Unistik 3 earns that platform role with type matched gauges, real activation control and pack sizes that follow volume.
- Right Sample First Time – Type and depth matched to the test produce the required volume without repeat sticks.
- Safer Sharps Handling – Retraction after every use lowers accidental stick risk across high volume programs.
- Side Fire Control – Side activation with an alignment guide is a differentiator over contact fired lancets that trigger on pressure alone.
Manuals and Troubleshooting Guides
Frequently Asked Questions
Which type should I choose?
Gentle 30G suits pediatric and frequent testing, Comfort 28G and Normal 23G cover glucose, HbA1c and cholesterol work, Extra 21G handles larger volume tests, and Dual 18G is the neonatal and laboratory type. The manufacturer range table on this page maps each type to its tests.
How does side activation differ from contact activation?
A side button lets you control exactly when the device fires and how much pressure to apply. Contact activated devices fire when pressed, which some clinicians find less controlled.
Does the needle stay out after use?
No, the needle retracts right after use. That lowers the risk of accidental sticks and prevents reuse.
What pack sizes are available?
Boxes of 50, 100 and 200 cover most types, and Normal and Extra also come in cases of 1000. Choose the configuration in the option list for the exact pack.
What is Comfort Zone Technology?
Eight raised dots at the device end stimulate nerve endings when pressed to the site. The manufacturer describes the resulting signal as masking the weaker pain from the needle.
Are lot numbers traceable?
Yes, each device carries a lot number label. That provides full traceability for clinical quality systems.
