A lancing device is a medical tool used to prick the skin in order to obtain a small sample of blood for glucose monitoring or other tests. Lancing devices are commonly used by individuals with diabetes who need to monitor their blood sugar levels regularly. The device works by using a small lancet or needle, which is usually housed inside a spring-loaded mechanism. The user places the device against the skin and presses a button or trigger, which releases the lancet and quickly punctures the skin.

Heel Blade Safety Lancets are a type of lancing device specifically designed for newborns and infants. Unlike traditional lancing devices that require the user to manually puncture the skin, heel blade safety lancets have a pre-loaded blade that automatically punctures the heel. The device is typically used for a heel stick blood test, which is a common test performed on newborns to screen for various medical conditions.

A pressure activated safety lancet is a medical tool used for obtaining a small blood sample, often for glucose monitoring in patients with diabetes. It is designed to be used once and then discarded. The lancet device is comprised of a small needle that is surrounded by a protective shield. The protective shield is designed to automatically extend over the needle after use, preventing accidental needlestick injuries and reducing the risk of infection transmission.

An alcohol pad is a small, sterile pad that is typically used to clean and disinfect an area of skin before an injection, blood draw, or other medical procedure. The pad is saturated with isopropyl alcohol, which is a type of alcohol that is commonly used as a disinfectant due to its ability to kill bacteria and viruses.To use an alcohol pad, you would typically tear open the package and remove the pad, being careful to touch only the outside of the package and the pad itself.

A twist lancet is another type of medical tool used for blood sampling in patients. It works on the same principle as a safety lancet, but instead of being pressure-activated, it requires a twisting motion to activate it. The twist lancet device is also comprised of a small needle surrounded by a protective shield. To use the device, the user twists the top of the lancet to expose the needle, then places it against the skin, and twists it again to activate the needle and obtain the blood sample. Like the safety lancet, the twist lancet is designed for a single use and is then discarded.