# FastClix broke :( **URL:** \ **Category:** Gear\ **Created:** [October 10, 2018, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180 "2018-10-10T08:32:27Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Boerenkool](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/boerenkool/32/6307_2.png) [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2018, 8:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/1 "2018-10-10T08:32:27Z")
My FastClix lancing device broke this morning. Thankfully I did have a backup one. When I removed the lancet drum, the lancet counter didn’t spin back to 6, but got stuck at 1 and the lever now moves freely without moving the counter. I can’t put a new lancet drum in there. I think it was barely two years old, which is already a lot more than those flimsy Microlet devices I used to have, which often didn’t last more than six months. I really like the fastclix, so I’ll definitely continue to use it, but I found it kind of disappointing that it already broke. Or is it normal that they break within two years? ---
**Author:** ![Chris](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/chris/32/382_2.png) [@Chris](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Chris)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2018, 2:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/2 "2018-10-10T14:44:56Z")
Ours has lasted more than 2 years (going on 3) so perhaps you just got a bad sample, or perhaps you are changing the lancet so frequently that it broke. I know my son used to change them once per day, but I suspect that it is more like once per week or month at this point. They only cost $10 on Amazon. > **[Amazon.com: Fastclix Accu-Chek Fastclix Lancing Device Kit: Health & Personal Care](https://www.amazon.com/Fastclix-Accu-Chek-Lancing-Device-Kit/dp/B0085KSN56/ref=sr_1_2_a_it?ie=UTF8&qid=1539182582&sr=8-2&keywords=fast%2Bclix%2Blancet&th=1)** ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [October 10, 2018, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/3 "2018-10-10T17:40:38Z")
@Boerenkool,we are like @Chris: we have had one for 2.5 years with no trouble. I think my son does not change his lancets religiously every day like @Chris’s son does though… I suspect it might be every week or worse 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2018, 2:32am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/4 "2018-10-11T02:32:54Z")
I use Mulitclix, which is similar but no longer sold. I have used it for at least 5 years. I replace cartridge about 1-2 times per year. I don’t like the FastClix, but the smaller Softclix is pretty good, but no cartridge. ---
**Author:** ![Boerenkool](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/boerenkool/32/6307_2.png) [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2018, 6:13am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/5 "2018-10-11T06:13:58Z")
> [@Chris](#): > > or perhaps you are changing the lancet so frequently that it broke That might be the problem. I change it quite frequently. ---
**Author:** ![Aaron](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/aaron/32/1454_2.png) [@Aaron](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Aaron)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2018, 7:27pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/6 "2018-10-11T19:27:39Z")
My son has been using the FastClix for over a year without problems so far. I have a backup just in case. I think my wife uses a new lancet every time she tests my son 😉 but I am not sure about when I do it. I got the first FastClix free with a free accu-chek meter and the back-up FastClix I got mailed free from accuchek. I can’t remember why they were mailing it for free, but maybe it was because they had some failures… ---
**Author:** ![Jen](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/jen/32/4777_2.png) [@Jen](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Jen)\ **Post date:** [October 11, 2018, 8:01pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/7 "2018-10-11T20:01:22Z")
> [@Aaron](#): > > I got the first FastClix free with a free accu-chek meter and the back-up FastClix I got mailed free from accuchek. I can’t remember why they were mailing it for free, but maybe it was because they had some failures… I also got my two Fastclix mailed free from Roche. I just called them up and said I heard the Multiclix was being discontinued and wanted the new lancing devices. They mailed them or free, no problems. ---
**Author:** ![TravelingOn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/travelingon/32/1583_2.png) [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2018, 4:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/8 "2018-10-12T16:11:10Z")
> [@MM2](#): > > I replace cartridge about 1-2 times per year. Lol! You and @docslotnick! Lancet changing a few times every so many decades. 😅 😜 ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [October 12, 2018, 5:19pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/9 "2018-10-12T17:19:40Z")
> [@TravelingOn](#): > > Lancet changing a few times So 2 cartridges is 12 lancets, averaging once a month. I used to change more often (when it starts to hurt). With more accurate, reliable CGMS, I average 1-2 meter BG per day now, so maybe 45 pricks per Lancet. They are “painless” with my currently callused fingertips, due to use of the guillotine lancing device in the 80s, and huge drops of blood required then. ---
**Author:** ![TravelingOn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/travelingon/32/1583_2.png) [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2018, 3:29am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/10 "2018-10-14T03:29:45Z")
> [@MM2](#): > > 2 cartridges is 12 lancets, averaging once a month. Oh, I forgot to introduce myself, I am Kim-who’s-bad-at-math. 🤣 And I am so sorry about your fingertips. Although, maybe you would be really good at rock climbing? Already having calluses? Guitar? I am thankful that things have progressed! And that it doesn’t hurt you anymore! Or take a gallon of blood! ---
**Author:** ![Boerenkool](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/boerenkool/32/6307_2.png) [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Post date:** [October 14, 2018, 8:11pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/11 "2018-10-14T20:11:32Z")
Apparently there are multiple versions of the fastclix. Which one is the latest version? First I had this: ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/2/2dd1c77883a9e07607a0c0745b662a389cfe61b9.png) and my backup looks like this: ![](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/uploads/fudiabetes/original/2X/d/d619131f44381f1f37f115a7db3edf9cedd92395.png) This one feels cheaper, less gentle and sounds harsher. Is this an older version? ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 1:15am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/12 "2018-10-15T01:15:22Z")
Your first image looks like one I got many years ago. On current roche website, the image looks like your second one. The issue I have with mine is that due to multiple hand surgeries for trigger fingers, I was not able to squeeze the smaller barrel tightly. So newer, cheaper one appears it may have a fatter barrel. ---
**Author:** ![TravelingOn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/travelingon/32/1583_2.png) [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 5:43am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/13 "2018-10-15T05:43:31Z")
> [@MM2](#): > > hand surgeries for trigger fingers Out of curiosity, did the hand surgeries address the trigger finger issue to your satisfaction? ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 3:23pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/14 "2018-10-15T15:23:37Z")
> [@TravelingOn](#): > > trigger finger issue to your satisfaction? Yes in terms of no more triggers. First surgery done over 20 years ago, last one about 5 years ago. Carpel tunnel release on both hands too, so multiple reasons for my reduction in gripping. Maybe some arthritis creeping in too! ---
**Author:** ![TravelingOn](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/travelingon/32/1583_2.png) [@TravelingOn](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/TravelingOn)\ **Post date:** [October 15, 2018, 7:44pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/15 "2018-10-15T19:44:22Z")
Great! I have a friend who’s got a trigger thumb that drives her nuts. She’s not gotten surgery for it though. While everyone’s different, it’s always nice to hear about a success story. 😄 ---
**Author:** ![MM2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/mm2/32/3032_2.png) [@MM2](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/MM2)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2018, 3:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/16 "2018-10-16T15:18:08Z")
> [@TravelingOn](#): > > trigger thumb that drives her nuts. Yes, having a trigger finger is a very interesting experience. Having several at the same time is bizarre! ---
**Author:** ![Michel](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/michel/32/387_2.png) [@Michel](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Michel)\ **Post date:** [October 16, 2018, 11:17pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/17 "2018-10-16T23:17:41Z")
> [@MM2](#): > > Having several at the same time is bizarre! I have a couple occasionally… Two middle fingers of left hand 🙂 I have had so many (different) surgeries that I figure I’ll wait as long as I can! ---
**Author:** ![BreeRex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/94ad74/32.png) [@BreeRex](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BreeRex)\ **Post date:** [May 29, 2019, 10:18pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/18 "2019-05-29T22:18:30Z")
I just had the same thing (I think this is about the 3rd time). It’s super frustrating. ---
**Author:** ![Boerenkool](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex030/user_avatar/forum.fudiabetes.org/boerenkool/32/6307_2.png) [@Boerenkool](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/Boerenkool)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2019, 7:44am UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/19 "2019-05-30T07:44:31Z")
That’s frustrating indeed. Mine lasted almost 2 years. Hopefully my current one lasts a little longer, though this new version doesn’t look like an upgrade to me. ---
**Author:** ![BreeRex](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/94ad74/32.png) [@BreeRex](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/u/BreeRex)\ **Post date:** [May 30, 2019, 5:10pm UTC](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180/20 "2019-05-30T17:10:05Z")
At least they are good about getting a new one shipped out pretty quick. I don’t remember having this much trouble with the multi clix [Next page](https://forum.fudiabetes.org/t/fastclix-broke/5180.md?page=2)