FAQ Listing
Can I reuse the Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Uno lancing device?
No. The lancing device has a uniquely designed and engineered safety mechanism. The release button is depressed and locked in the housing after use.
Can the Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Uno lancing device be used for alternative site testing (AST)?
No. The lancing device is not designed and intended to be used for AST.
Can I use the Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Uno lancing device with children and neonates?
Yes. It is suitable for use with children under 1 year of age and neonates.
How do I safely dispose of the Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Uno lancing device?
The lancing device should be disposed of in accordance with your facility’s disposable procedures.
How are the lancets sterilized?
The lancets (needles surrounded by the sterility cap) of the device are sterilized in a process called gamma irradiation which meets the international standards.
How long do the Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Uno lancets remain sterile?
If stored properly, the lancets remain sterile for 4 years after sterilization.
How long does the Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Uno lancing device remain functional?
If stored properly, the lancing device remains functional for 4 years after sterilization.
Does the Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Uno lancing device contain latex?
No. (For a list of materials please contact Roche Diabetes Care, Mannheim, Germany.)
How many units are packed in a box?
200 units
Does the Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Uno lancing device meet legal requirements?
Roche Diabetes Care, as a manufacturer of medical devices, certified to European standards, complies with all applicable European directives. The lancing device is CE (Conformité Européene) labeled, which means that the product meets the safety and normative requirements of those European directives. The European regulations are valid and recognized under mutual recognition agreements with many countries, including Canada, LATAM, APAC and Japan. The lancing device also complies with laws such as the US Needlestick Safety and Prevention Act, the TRBA 250 (Germany) or the NR 32 (Brazil) and others.