Not As Advertised in the Picture, but Actually Better!
I'm a little conflicted on how to rate this item. I ordered it because the lancing device that came with my meter kit was defective and the manufacturer was taking way too long to get me a replacement. The device I received with this order was NOT the one pictured. The image showed the longer, pen-like black and gray device, just like the one that came with my kit. Instead, I received the more rectangular two toned blue device.<br /><br />This actually turned out to be a very good thing, though I'm still a little annoyed at the misrepresentation. The black and gray device pictured doesn't work very well. The one that came with my meter kit was defective. The replacement that the manufacturer sent wasn't much better. Even at a setting of 5, it barely pierces my skin and sometimes takes multiple attempts. It also falls out of the meter case because the elastic band that's supposed to hold it is too loose.<br /><br />The smaller, rectangular blue one that came in this order, however, works great. I started it at a 3 and got a good sample with no problem. I'm going to try it at a 2 next time, since the 3 actually bled more than I would like. The device also fits snugly into my meter case and doesn't fall out like the other kind. The lancets I received are a different brand than shown in the photo. I haven't used them yet, so no comment there, but I'm sure they'll work fine.<br /><br /> So overall I'm a happy customer, but the seller should more accurately represent the product they're selling.
Rating: 4 stars