McKesson Pediatric Lancet 2.5 mm Blade Retractable Push Button Activation Heel

Pediatric Lancet 2.5 mm Blade Retractable Push Button Activation Heel

This pediatric lancet is a sterile, single-use heel lancet with a 2.5 mm blade and push button activation. It fits neonatal and pediatric blood sampling workflows where buyers want a retractable safety design and consistent incision depth to support adequate sampling. The extra thin steel blade, 1.0 mm depth, and tapered contact surface help with site visibility and precise heel incisions.

Good Fit For

• Heel blood sampling in pediatric settings
• Neonatal or infant sampling workflows
• Facilities prioritizing single-use safety lancets

Key Features

• 2.5 mm blade with 1.0 mm depth for consistent heel incisions
• Push button activation supports quick, straightforward use
• Retractable blade stays shielded before and after use to help reduce injury or reuse
• Extra thin steel blade is made for a fine, clean surgical incision
• Tapered contact surface improves visibility of the site location
• Sterile, disposable device for single use

Applications and Usage

• Collecting heel blood samples when a controlled 1.0 mm depth and 2.5 mm incision length are needed
• Supporting pediatric sampling workflows that call for a sterile, disposable lancet
• Reducing reuse risk in settings that prefer permanently retractable safety lancets
• Using with the McKesson Infant Heel Warmer to help increase blood flow to the heel

Packaging and Handling

• Packaging: CS.
• Size: 2.5 mm.
• Material: Steel.
• Sterility: Sterile.
• This lancet is intended for heel use.
• The blade is permanently retractable, so the device is not reusable.
• This is a single-use disposable lancet.
• For best results noted by the manufacturer, use with the McKesson Infant Heel Warmer.

FAQ

• What site is this lancet intended for? This pediatric lancet is intended for heel use.
• What are the blade size and depth? This lancet uses a 2.5 mm blade with a 1.0 mm depth.
• How does the safety mechanism work? The blade is permanently retractable with an integrated safety tab and is shielded before and after use.
• Is this lancet sterile and single use? Yes. The lancet is sterile and made as a disposable, single-time-use device.
• Can this lancet be used with a heel warmer? Yes. McKesson notes that it yields optimal results when used with the McKesson Infant Heel Warmer to increase blood flow to the heel.

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