McKesson Prevent HP Safety Lancets 28G 1.6 mm
McKesson Prevent HP Push-Button Safety Lancets — 28G / 1.6 mm (100 per Box)
The Fine-Needle Everyday Default — Gentle Stick, Adequate Sample
McKesson Prevent HP Push-Button Safety Lancets are the safety-engineered option in the McKesson lancet range, built around the HP-Haemolance Plus design. The needle is enclosed before use, fires at the press of a button, then automatically retracts and locks out — so the sharp is never exposed before or after sampling. That makes them especially well suited to professional and multi-user stations where safe sharps handling is a priority, while staying simple enough for everyday home routines.
This version uses the fine 28 gauge needle — the finest gauge in the Prevent HP fingertip range — paired with a moderate 1.6 mm depth: a combination geared toward a gentle, comfortable stick that still draws an adequate sample for most routine tests. An ergonomic, rounded body with no-slip grip ribbing makes it easy and secure to handle from the first lancet to the last, and the light blue color-coded body identifies this configuration at a glance.
Pack Options
- Box of 100 — the standard supply
- Case of 20 boxes (2,000) — the economical choice for higher-volume settings
Key Features
- HP-Haemolance Plus Design: Automatic needle retraction and lock-out keep the needle enclosed before and after use.
- Needlestick Protection: Helps prevent accidental needlesticks and supports safe, hygienic single-use handling.
- One-Step Activation: Ready to use right out of the box — push-button firing with no setup required.
- Fine 28G at 1.6 mm: The finest gauge of the fingertip options at a moderate depth — a gentle stick that still draws an adequate sample, with a tri-beveled needle.
- Secure Grip: Ergonomic, rounded shape with no-slip grip ribbing.
- Light Blue Color Coding: Quick identification of this gauge/depth in a mixed supply.
- Sterile, Single-Use: Not made with natural rubber latex.
Equipment Specialist Insight: For everyday fingertip sampling, this is the fine-needle default of the Prevent HP range — the 28 gauge is the finest of the finger options, so the stick feels lighter than the thicker 25 or 21 gauge versions, while the 1.6 mm depth still draws an adequate sample for most routine tests. If you want the absolute lightest stick and only need a micro sample, the same 28 gauge in the shallower 1.0 mm depth is the step down; if a test needs a fuller drop, a thicker or deeper option is the better match. The lock-out safety mechanism is the same across the line, and the case quantity keeps a steady supply on hand.
Technical Specifications
- LinePrevent HP (HP-Haemolance Plus)
- Needle Gauge28 G
- Depth1.6 mm (fixed)
- ActivationPush button (one-step)
- SafetyAuto retraction + lock-out
- NeedleTri-beveled
- SterilitySterile, single-use
- ColorLight blue
- Latex ContentNot made with natural rubber latex
- Packaging100 per box / 20 boxes per case (2,000)
Q: Is this the most comfortable option in the range?
A: It's the fine-needle pick of the fingertip options — the 28 gauge is the finest gauge in the Prevent HP finger lineup, so the stick tends to feel lighter than the thicker 25 or 21 gauge versions, while the 1.6 mm depth still draws an adequate sample. For the absolute lightest stick with a micro draw, the 28 gauge / 1.0 mm version goes one step gentler.
Q: What makes Prevent HP different from a standard safety lancet?
A: The lock-out. After firing, the needle automatically retracts and locks away, so it stays enclosed both before and after use. Combined with the fine, tri-beveled needle, it's geared toward safe, comfortable handling in shared and multi-user settings.
Q: Do I need a separate lancing device?
A: No. This is a self-contained safety lancet — twist off the cap, place it against the site, and press the button. There's nothing to load or assemble, which makes it quick to use and easy to hand off.
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. Used lancets are sharps: dispose of them in an approved sharps container, never in household trash. This listing is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
⚠ California Proposition 65 WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals which are known to the State of California to cause cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.
