A blood lancet, or simply lancet, is a small medical implement used for capillary blood sampling . A blood lancet is similar to a small scalpel but with a double-edged blade or needle. Lancets are used to make punctures, such as a fingerstick , to obtain small blood specimens. Blood lancets are generally disposable. Lancets are also used to prick the skin in skin testing for allergies . 
Accu-Chek Softclix Lancets penetrates the skin with an extremely fast linear motion avoiding all lateral movement and preventing unnecessary skin damage. 

Features of Accu-Chek Softclix Lancets:
Easy to use, small, lightweight and silicon coated needle 
Sterilized with gamma radiation 
Special 3 sided optimally cut lancet 
Unique design for more comfort 
Perfect to use with softclix lancing device.