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WARNING
• During normal testing, any blood glucose meter or lancing device may come in contact with blood. All parts
of the kit are considered biohazardous and can potentially transmit infectious diseases from bloodborne
pathogens, even after you have performed cleaning and disinfecting.
• The meter and lancing device should never be used by more than one person. Do not share the meter
and lancing device with anyone, including family members, due to the risk of infection from bloodborne
pathogens.
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• Cleaning and disinfecting the meter and lancing device destroys most, but not necessarily all, bloodborne
pathogens.
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• If the meter is being operated by a second person who is providing testing assistance to the user, the meter
and lancing device should be cleaned and disinfected prior to use by the second person.
• Disinfect the meter and lancing device before allowing anyone else to handle them. Do not allow anyone else
to test with the meter or lancing device.
• It is important to keep the meter and lancing device clean and disinfected. For instructions on how to
clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device, see Chapter 6, Meter and Lancing Device Cleaning and
Disinfecting.
• Wash hands thoroughly before and after handling the meter, lancing device, or test strips.
NOTE
• Perform a control test when you open a new test strip box or if you think that a test result is incorrect.
Performing a control test lets you know that the meter and test strips are working properly.
• Refer to the test strip and control solution package inserts for additional health-related information.
Important Safety Information
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