Smiths Medical 1008-1 - Lancet, 18G Needle, High Flow, Color Code yellow, 200/bx
The Smiths Medical 1008-1 Lancet is a high-flow 18G needle lancet designed for controlled skin puncture and efficient capillary blood collection in clinical, laboratory, and point-of-care settings. With its yellow color code for easy gauge identification, this lancet supports fast product recognition, organized storage, and consistent workflow in busy healthcare environments.
Each box contains 200 lancets, making it a practical choice for facilities that require reliable, single-use lancets for routine blood sampling, screening, testing, and diagnostic procedures. The 18G high-flow design is suitable when a larger blood sample is required, helping reduce repeat punctures and supporting a smoother collection process.
Key Benefits
The 18G needle supports high-flow blood sampling where adequate sample volume is important. This can be especially useful for clinical testing procedures that require more than a small drop of blood.
The yellow color coding helps staff quickly identify the lancet gauge, reducing selection errors and improving efficiency during patient care and laboratory preparation.
The single-use format supports infection control protocols and helps maintain hygienic clinical practice. Each lancet is intended for one patient and one procedure only.
The 200 per box packaging offers convenient stock management for medical offices, hospitals, clinics, laboratories, and diagnostic testing environments.
Compatibility and Applications
The Smiths Medical 1008-1 Lancet is suitable for healthcare settings that perform capillary blood collection, routine screening, diagnostic testing, and point-of-care sampling. It may be used in environments such as physician offices, outpatient clinics, hospitals, research sites, occupational health settings, and clinical laboratories.
The high-flow 18G needle makes this product appropriate for procedures where a larger blood drop or faster sample collection is preferred. It may support testing workflows that require dependable sample access while maintaining a simple, disposable lancet format.
Usage Guidelines
Use the Smiths Medical 1008-1 Lancet only as directed by qualified healthcare professionals and according to the facilitys approved procedure for capillary blood collection.
Before use, confirm that the lancet packaging is intact and that the product has not been damaged or compromised. Prepare the puncture site according to standard clinical practice, including appropriate cleaning and drying of the skin before collection.
After use, immediately dispose of the lancet in an approved sharps container. Do not reuse, recap, bend, or attempt to modify the lancet. Follow all applicable infection prevention, sharps safety, and biomedical waste disposal procedures.
Certifications and Safety Standards
The Smiths Medical 1008-1 Lancet is intended for professional healthcare use and should be handled in accordance with applicable clinical safety guidelines, infection control procedures, and sharps disposal requirements.
Healthcare facilities should verify product suitability, regulatory status, and applicable documentation based on their internal procurement requirements and intended use. Staff should follow manufacturer instructions, facility protocols, and relevant safety standards when using this product.
Comparison with Competitors
Compared with smaller-gauge lancets, the Smiths Medical 1008-1 18G high-flow lancet is designed to support larger sample collection needs. This can make it a preferred option when adequate blood volume is required quickly and efficiently.
Compared with non-color-coded alternatives, the yellow color code improves product identification and supports a more organized clinical workflow. The 200 per box quantity also provides a practical balance between supply volume and storage convenience for routine use.
For facilities that prioritize reliable blood collection, simple handling, and clear gauge identification, this Smiths Medical lancet offers a strong option for daily clinical and laboratory use.
Typical User Profile and Application Scenarios
This product is commonly used by nurses, phlebotomists, medical assistants, laboratory technicians, clinical research staff, and other trained healthcare professionals who perform capillary blood sampling.
Typical application scenarios include routine patient screening, point-of-care testing, laboratory sample collection, clinical trial procedures, wellness checks, occupational health testing, and other healthcare workflows where dependable skin puncture and high-flow sampling are needed.
Best Practices for Use and Maintenance
Store the lancets in a clean, dry area away from excessive heat, moisture, and contamination. Keep the product in its original packaging until ready for use to support proper identification and inventory control.
Check stock regularly to ensure adequate supply levels and confirm that the correct product code and gauge are selected before use. Healthcare teams should also review sharps safety training and disposal procedures regularly to reduce risk during handling.
Do not use the lancet if the packaging appears damaged or if there is any concern about product integrity. Always dispose of used lancets immediately in a designated sharps container.
Regulatory and Safety Information
The Smiths Medical 1008-1 Lancet is intended for single-use clinical application and should be used only by trained personnel or under appropriate clinical supervision. Reuse may create a risk of infection, cross-contamination, and patient injury.
Users should follow all facility policies, manufacturer instructions, occupational safety requirements, and local regulations for sharps handling and disposal. Product selection should be based on clinical need, patient condition, and required sample volume.
How to Order
Select the Smiths Medical 1008-1 Lancet, 18G Needle, High Flow, Color Code yellow, 200/bx, and add it to your cart. Complete checkout with your preferred shipping and payment options. For bulk orders, quotes, or further assistance, contact CIA Medical customer service at (312)275-5850 or use the contact form on this page.
