Intended Use, Documents for Registration Purposes​

Which lancing devices can be used on neonates?

Only our SULDs, Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Plus and Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Uno, can be used on neonates (children younger than 1 year of age). For Safe-T-Pro Plus, only the two lowest depth settings, both of which have a penetration depth of below 2.0 mm, are suitable for neonatal use.​ 

With children younger than 1 year of age (neonates), the capillary blood must be collected from the heel. Blood collection must occur from the lateral areas of the sole. ​ 

To collect capillary blood from the heel of children under 1 year, use only the low or medium penetration depth of the Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Plus device. If the high penetration depth is used, the calcaneus (heel bone) is at risk of being injured.​