Accu,Chek Multiclix Lancets, 102 Count

If you're a diabetic who checks their blood sugar regularly, you know the pain of having to "stab" your fingers constantly. These lancets seem to be much less painful to me than traditional, one-at-a-time lancets, and it's also very convenient to load the Multiclix lancing device with these. Each cartridge contains six lancets, so for six tests you only have to load your lancing device once. (You *can* reuse lancets, but I don't recommend it. Not only is there an increased risk of infection, I also find that a "second stick" with a used lancet is MUCH more painful.) These are also very easy to handle and load into my lancing device, and I don't have to worry about accidentally sticking or scratching myself with used lancets, because they're neatly contained within the cartridge, and don't stick out. Until researchers can come up with a needle-free method of blood glucose testing, I plan to stay with these! :) The price here is at least comparable (if not better) than brick-and-mortar stores, and it's hard to beat the convenience of home delivery. While this type of lancet is more expensive than traditional ones, to me it's definitely worth it in terms of saving myself from a more painful test.

Being a diabetic I highly recommend this product the adjustable depth that actually works and doesn't mess up is a big deal. The fact that this thing has a drum of needles is also quite cool. Not sure if this is a safe practice or not but since I'm the only one that uses it. After each use I grab some paper towel and pure a little rubbing alcohol on it and shoot 1 of these needles into it after each use to sterilize it. I usually use 1 needle a week or two before advancing to the next needle. Again I'm not entirely sure this is a safe practice just something I do.

There's not much to review about these lancet drums. They're easy to install, you never see a needle (not that I care) and when you dispose of a used drum, there are no needles exposed. The MultiClix is my lancet device of choice. I purchased it even though I have several "free" devices from Accu Chek and Bayer as well as my old Accu Chek SoftClix device. What is nice is that Accu Chek doesn't gouge us for the convenience of the drum system. The lancets are priced pretty much the same as any other box of lancets for the same quantity.

There are 6 lancets inside each "drum". I think it is more sanitary because the lancet is inside the drum and you never touch it. The only drawback is it has been very difficult to install. I finally discovered the secret ... there is a smooth loose blue plastic around the lancet drum. Slide it up when installing it or it's impossible to install. After finally figuring that out, it's now very easy to use and I would recommend it.

I started using the acccu check multiclix when I was given an accucheck glucometer. I really like the way I load it ONCE and get six fingersticks out of it. It saves me barrels of time when I have to check my blood sugar. I still use the multiclix even though I now have an insulin pump and a different glucometer. I appreciate the way my order was quickly processed and received. I try not to wait til the last minute to replenish my supplies and Amazon was quick to send my order. Thank you very much!

I have used these lancets for years, and while I can get individual lancets free from my Medicare diabetes supply provider, I pay for these out of pocket because they are that much better. I use each lancet 2-3 times (they stay sharp enough to not 'grab' or hurt), so each 'drum' is like 10-15 lancets. They make testing much easier.... it helps to have the drum for clumsy fingers as well. I have arthritis, and using those individual lancets isn't all that easy. The drum protects the lancets between uses, and disposing is easier, as the points never see outside of the drum. They have a 'thing' that pulls up when the drum is removed from the lancing device, preventing reuse. I still use a sharps container- but I know their secure should they accidentally hit the trash.

Roche does a bad job of explaining which of their products should/can be used together. It took a month for me to get all the "stuff" I needed to test glucose levels. As a consumer product Roche should do a much much better job of explaining what to use, and how.

I originally purchased the Multiclix lancets to use with my Accu Chek Aviva meter as Amazon lists the meter, the strips and lancets in a grouping of buy these together section ; ERROR the lancet that comes with the Accu Chek Aviva is the fastclix not the Multiclix , imagine my surprise when the drum was too big to fit. Oh well I immediately ordered the Multiclix lancing device and a box of Multiclix lancets from another Amazon vendor. The original order of multiclix arrived without a hassle,the box was sealed as expected. After using the multiclix device I've discovered it's easier to hold and prick your finger than with the fastclix, and it has the same "painless" prick as the fastclix. I use setting #1 and retrieve an adequate amount of blood for use. There is no instruction manual on using the multiclix , so you have to go to the Accu Chek website and download it. Otherwise a great product.