Unistik 3
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Unistik 3
Side-Activated
The Unistik 3 safety lancet gives you complete control over the sampling process.
Unistik 3 Gentle
Single-use safety lancets
With side activation, you control exactly when to activate the device and how much pressure to use. The alignment guide shows you precisely where the device will activate on the patient’s finger.
Benefits
- Activation button and alignment guide.
- Comfort Zone Technology maximizes patient comfort during the sampling procedure1.
- Needle retracts right after use to lower the risk of accidental needle sticks.
- Lot number label provides full traceability and peace of mind.
- Side activation puts you in control of when to activate the device and how much pressure to apply.
Designed for comfort
The Unistik 3 safety lancet features Comfort Zone Technology, designed to reduce finger stick pain and give you peace of mind. When pressed against the sample site, eight raised dots stimulate the nerve endings. This sends a strong comfort signal to the brain, masking the weaker pain caused by the needle2.
Unistik 3 range
| VARIANT | DEVICE COLOR | DETAIL (PENETRATION DEPTH) | RECOMMENDED FOR |
|---|---|---|---|
Unistik 3 Gentle | White | 30 gauge lancet (1.5mm depth) | Pediatric and frequent testing. |
Unistik 3 Comfort | Purple | 28 gauge lancet (1.8mm depth) | Blood glucose monitoring and HbA1C testing. |
Unistik 3 Normal | Yellow | 23 gauge lancet (1.8mm depth) | Blood glucose monitoring, cholesterol, HbA1C. |
Unistik 3 Extra | Orange | 21 gauge lancet (2.0mm depth) | Testing cholesterol, hemoglobin (Hgb), and diagnostic kits such as cardiac enzyme tests. |
Unistik 3 Neonatal and Laboratory | Blue | 18 gauge lancet (1.8mm depth) | Recommended for neonatal testing such as congenital hypothyroidism, phenylketonuria (PKU), single heelstick tests including bilirubin, glucose, hemoglobin, sickle cell disease, and more.
Laboratory recommendations include blood gas and electrolyte tests, chemistry panels, and H.pylori testing. |
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References
1. Dewland, P. and Edwards, C. (2007). A single-blind, randomized, 8-way crossover study to compare the blood volume and pain perception of capillary blood sampling. UK
2. Melzack, R. and Wall, P. (1982). The Challenge of Pain. England: Penguin Books.