McKesson 30G Pressure-Activated Safety Lancets
McKesson 30 Gauge Pressure-Activated Safety Lancets – 1.5 mm (100 per Box)
Overview
McKesson Pressure-Activated Safety Lancets fire by contact rather than a button — simply hold the lancet against the fingertip and press down gently, and the fine needle deploys automatically, then retracts and stays concealed before and after use. With no button to press and nothing to load, they're a simple, one-step option that many find easier for single-handed use and less intimidating than a manual trigger, making them a practical choice for home routines and professional or multi-user stations alike.
The fine 30 gauge tri-bevel needle at a shallow 1.5 mm depth is built to produce a gentle micro blood flow — well suited to tests that need only a small sample. The design also helps mask the pain stimulus for added comfort, and a purple color-coded body makes the gauge easy to identify at a glance.
Key Features
- Pressure-activated (contact) operation — no button; press the device against the fingertip and it fires automatically.
- Fine 30 gauge tri-bevel needle at a shallow 1.5 mm depth for a gentle stick and micro blood flow.
- Needle automatically retracts and stays concealed before and after use, helping prevent needlestick.
- Ready to use with a simple one-step operation — no loading required.
- Designed to help mask the pain stimulus for added comfort.
- Ideal for tests that need only a small blood sample.
- Purple color-coded body for quick gauge identification.
- 100 single-use lancets per box; available by the case for higher-volume settings.
The contact activation is the real differentiator here: there's no button to push, so the lancet fires the moment you press it firmly to the fingertip. Many people find that easier to do single-handed and less intimidating than psyching themselves up to press a trigger. The 30 gauge / 1.5 mm combination is the gentlest setup — a fine needle and shallow depth for a small, comfortable sample — so it's a great everyday choice when a micro draw is enough; if a test needs a fuller drop, a thicker or deeper lancet is the better match. For higher-volume settings, the case keeps a steady supply on hand.
Technical Specifications
- TypeSafety lancet (needle)
- ActivationPressure (contact) activated
- Needle Gauge30 G
- TipTri-bevel
- Depth1.5 mm (fixed)
- MechanismAuto-retract, concealed
- SterilitySterile, single-use
- SiteFinger
- ColorPurple
- Count100 per box
- Case20 boxes (2,000)
How is pressure-activated different from push-button?
There's no button to press. You hold the lancet firmly against the fingertip and press down, and it fires automatically once enough contact pressure is applied. Many people find that easier to manage one-handed and less intimidating than pressing a trigger.
Do I need a separate lancing device?
No. This is a self-contained, ready-to-use safety lancet — nothing to load or assemble. Press it to the site to activate, and the needle retracts and stays concealed afterward.
What is the 30 gauge / 1.5 mm combination good for?
It's the gentlest setup — a fine needle at a shallow depth that produces a small, micro blood flow. That makes it ideal for tests needing only a small sample. If you need a fuller drop, choose a thicker gauge or deeper depth.
Specifications and packaging are provided for reference and may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. Verify gauge, depth, count, and dating against the physical packaging before use.
