WARNING: You must adhere to Standard Precautions when handling or using
this device. All parts of the system should be considered
potentially infectious and are capable of transmitting blood-borne
pathogens between patients and healthcare professionals.
The transmitter must be disinfected after use on each patient. This
system may only be used for testing multiple patients when
Standard Precautions and disinfection procedures provided by
Medtronic Diabetes are followed.
To clean the transmitter, you need the following materials:
• gloves
• mild liquid soap
• soft-bristled toddler toothbrush
• 8.25% bleach
• two containers
• clean and lint-free dry cloths
Use life
The transmitter can be cleaned and disinfected up to 122 times or for one year,
whichever comes first. Discard the transmitter at this point. If you continue to use the
transmitter beyond 122 times or one year, the cleaning and disinfection process may
damage the device. Contact Medtronic to order a new transmitter.
To clean and disinfect the transmitter:
1
Wash your hands and put on gloves.
2
Inspect the inside of the transmitter's connector opening for any sign of body
fluid. For instructions on how to inspect the connector pins, see Inspecting the
transmitter connector pins, on page 8.
CAUTION: The person inspecting the transmitter must have sufficient vision
that enables him or her to see small drops of body fluid or debris.
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