Gentleheel® Heel Incision Device Lancet by Cardinal Health

The GentleHeel® heel incision device provides a safe and efficient means for acquiring blood samples from the heels of newborns.

Sterile, single-use and not made with natural rubber latex. GentleHeel® utilizes an automated lancing mechanism that delivers a smooth incision with less trauma to the heel. GentleHeel® features a tri-bevel and hardened stainless steel blade that generates a less traumatic and more accurate incision as well as a welded casing to help prevent accidental exposure to the blade.

In addition to the current GentleHeel® features, the following cosmetic improvements have been added:

• Multiple visual indicators reinforce the location of the incision site
• New ergonomics design for improved handling
• Four distinct colors for easier selection
• Welded plastic case prevents accidental exposure to the blade
• Permanent blade retraction minimizes possible injury or reuse.
• Tri-level bladegenerates a smoother, sharper, less traumatic incision.

• Depth 1.00 mm
• Length 2.250 mm