McKesson Prevent Newborn Heel Lancet 2.5mm Blade
McKesson Prevent Newborn Heel Incision Lancet – 2.5 mm Blade x 1.0 mm (50 per Box)
Overview
The McKesson Prevent Newborn Heel Incision Lancet is purpose-built for heel-stick sampling on newborns and infants. Instead of a puncture, its extra-thin stainless steel blade makes a small, precise incision in a gentle, sweeping arc — an approach designed to draw a reliable sample while reducing bruising. A push-button activates the blade, which then permanently retracts and stays shielded both before and after use, making it well suited to professional and neonatal settings.
A consistent 1.0 mm depth and 2.5 mm incision length are calibrated to produce good blood flow on the first attempt, helping to reduce the need for re-sticking. The contoured shape and single-direction trigger allow for a steady, single-handed operation, and a tapered contact surface keeps the site clearly visible. Latex-free materials round out a design focused on safety and consistency.
Key Features
- Engineered specifically for newborns — an extra-thin steel blade makes a small, precise incision in a gentle sweeping arc rather than a puncture, helping reduce bruising.
- Consistent 1.0 mm depth and 2.5 mm length for reliable blood flow and fewer re-sticks.
- Push-button activation with a permanently retractable blade and integrated safety tab — shielded before and after use.
- Contoured design and single-direction trigger for a steady, single-handed operation.
- Tapered contact surface for better visibility of the incision site.
- Warming the heel beforehand (such as with an infant heel warmer) helps increase blood flow.
- Sterile, single-use; not made with natural rubber latex.
- 50 per box; available by the case (4 boxes / 200) for higher-volume settings.
A heel incision device works differently from a fingertip lancet: the blade makes a shallow, controlled arc-incision sized for a newborn's heel, which tends to give more reliable flow with less bruising and fewer repeat sticks than a straight puncture. The 1.0 mm depth is calibrated for infant heels, so matching the device to the patient size matters. For the best draw, warm the heel first to boost circulation, and for higher-volume settings the case of 200 keeps a steady supply on hand.
Technical Specifications
- TypeNewborn heel incision lancet
- Blade Length2.5 mm
- Depth1.0 mm (fixed)
- ActivationPush button
- MechanismPermanently retractable (safety tab)
- SiteHeel (newborn / infant)
- SterilitySterile, single-use
- ColorBlue / Pink
- Count50 per box
- Case4 boxes (200)
- LatexNot made with natural rubber latex
How is a heel incision device different from a finger lancet?
Rather than a straight puncture, the blade makes a shallow, controlled arc-incision sized for a newborn's heel. That design is intended to give more reliable blood flow with less bruising and fewer repeat sticks, which is why it's used for infant heel sampling instead of a standard fingertip lancet.
How can I get better blood flow?
Warming the heel beforehand — for example with an infant heel warmer — helps increase circulation to the area. Combined with the device's consistent depth and incision length, that supports a good draw on the first attempt.
Is the blade safe to handle after use?
Yes. The blade is permanently retractable and, together with the integrated safety tab, stays shielded both before and after activation. Each device is single-use only and should be disposed of in a sharps container.
Specifications and packaging are provided for reference and may be updated by the manufacturer without notice. Verify blade length, depth, count, and dating against the physical packaging before use.
