In the skin, the lancet is brought to a gentle stop, referred to as Soft Stop, and then actively retracted immediately in a linear motion. This fast, controlled motion is noticeably easier on the skin.
Each Accu-Chek® lancet has a tapered 3-sided cut with optimized angles - the result of exhaustive research. This special cut of the lancet and its smooth, polished surface mean that skin penetration is virtually friction-free and especially gentle.
The Accu-Chek lancet takes no more than about 2 milliseconds to penetrate the skin. This noticeably reduces the sensation of pain because the shorter the penetration time, the fewer nerve fibers are irritated.
All Accu-Chek lancing devices feature variable penetration depths to suit individual skin types. The lancet can thus be set to penetrate only as deep as necessary. This stimulates fewer nerve fibers and minimizes tissues damage - making blood sampling gentle and easier on the skin.
References:
1. Association of Diabetes Care & Education Specialists (ADCES). (2025). Fingertip Blood Sampling: Best Practices for Capillary Blood Glucose Monitoring. ADCES Clinical Resources. Available at: https://www.adces.org/practice/clinical-resources/blood-glucose-monitor… Accessed: June 30, 2026.
2. Roche Diabetes Care Middle East. (2026). Accu-Chek FastClix Lancing Device: 1-Click Action and Clixmotion Technology Specifications. Roche Diabetes Care ME. Available at: https://www.rochediabetescareme.com/products/lancing/fastclix/ Accessed: June 30, 2026.
