Meter and Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting
How to Clean and Disinfect the Meter
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions will damage the meter and stop it from working
properly.
• DO NOT clean or disinfect the meter while performing a blood glucose or control test.
• DO NOT get any moisture in slots or openings.
• DO NOT spray anything onto the meter.
• DO NOT immerse the meter in liquid.
• Always use the same product for both cleaning and disinfecting.
1
Wash hands thoroughly
with soap and water.
Turn the meter o and
wipe the entire meter
surface with an approved
cleaning and disinfecting
product.
2
Carefully wipe around the
test strip slot and other
openings.
Make sure that no liquid
enters any slot or opening.
3
Dry the meter with a soft
cloth or gauze.
Make sure that no solution
is seen in any slot or
opening.
4
For disinfecting the meter,
get a new wipe or cloth.
Repeat steps 2 and 3
following the
manufacturer's
instructions for
disinfecting.
Wash hands thoroughly
with soap and water.
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