Alternative Site Testing (AST)
Why isn’t the AST cap for the Accu-Chek FastClix models completely transparent like the Accu-Chek Multiclix AST cap?
The AST caps of the three Accu-Chek FastClix models consists of 3 components parts. Two of the component parts are identical to the regular cap. In order to align the production process for both caps only the differentiating part is produced with transparent material.
This decision was taken because a completely transparent cap is rendered unnecessary with Accu-Chek FastClix as the AST cap needs to be removed from the device in order to produce a blood drop. To obtain a blood sample, the AST cap is pressed against the skin on the punctured site. The bottom of the cap is transparent to enable visibility of puncture site when pressing.
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