Acti-Lance Safety Lancet 23 June 2008

Acti-Lance Features & Benefits

Key Features of Safety Lancets 1. Easy to handle: intuitive activation, low firing force, no lancet loading required, 3 step operation only 2. Minimized pain: ultra sharp and silicone coated needle, double spring mechanism to eliminate needle vibrations 3. Sufficient to lance once: different color-coded versions, right needle exposure length, adequate blood flow 4. Safe: trully disposable, self-destructive device, sterilized, reliable sterility protector

Ergonomic Design

Easy to handle No pre-loading required – one less step in comparison to Unistik2 Intuitive handling with the top push button, activation by thumb or index finger possible Stable grip within the hand Optimal skin contact area size and shape for precise targeting Ideal size & lightweight 1. Twist off & pull out the safety tab 2. Press the top button Minimal training for new users

Instruction of Use

Sufficient to lance once Ultimate needle exposure length control (right penetration depth) Different color-coded versions for different skin type and test applications (low flow, medium flow, high flow) Adequate blood flow confirmed in clinical blood flow studies

Color-Coded Configurations

Minimum Pain & Tissue Damage Ultra sharp, tri-bevel, electro-polished needle Long primary bevel to reduce tissue damage Reduced vibrations through tight linear needle tracking system Maximal speed of needle penetration and no multisticks thanks to separate return spring Low puncture force confirmed in QC tests (Product Claims) Favorable products ratings for pain assessment (Clinical Studies) 28G needle Puncture Force Test

Puncture Force Comparison Lancet Needle diameter Average (Nmm) Min (Nmm) Max HTL Acti-Lance 28G 0.36 0.56 0.49 0.66 BD Genie 23G 0.63 0.98 0.64 1.20 Bayer Fingerstix 23G 1.07 0.87 1.46 OM Unistik 26G 0.45 1.09 0.96 1.29 Surgilance 21G 0.80 1.25 1.08 1.48 Source: Extract from the HTL’s comprehensive Puncture Force Studies

Puncture Movie tight needle carrier tracking lack of needle vibrations and multiple sticks high speed of puncture and retraction

Safety engineered No reloading possible 100% assurance of needle retraction thanks to return spring and correct energy balance Multiple sticks eliminated thanks to return spring & correct energy balance Self/accidental activation prevention system on the safety tab Activation indicator to distinguish whether the device has been used Reliable sterility – safety tab, Gamma irradiation, good results of biological testing (NAMSA) Drive spring Safety wings Returnspring

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