disinfection cycles per day over 3 years, the expect life of device. The
meter should be replaced after the validated number of cleaning and
disinfection cycles or the warranty period, whichever comes first.
Improper system cleaning and disinfection may result in meter
malfunction.
Stop using the meter if you see any signs of deterioration. For example:
• meter cannot be turned on,
• LCD display cracks or becomes cloudy,
• buttons no longer function,
• meter outer casing cracks,
• data can not be transmitted to PC,
• color or paint/printing on housing is abnormal, or
• scratches or abrasions on meter are higher than acceptable.
Please contact the customer service for a replacement meter if any of
the signs of deterioration are noticed.
For more information regarding the risk of transmission of bloodborne
pathogens, please refer to:
- "FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One
Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication"
(2010) http://wayback.archive-it.org/7993/20170111013014/http://www.f
da.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
- "CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One
Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens" (2010)
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html
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