Caring for your system:
Storing your system:
- Store your meter, test strips, control solution and other items in your carrying case. Keep in a cool, dry place between 5°C and 30°C. Do Not refrigerate. Keep all items away from direct sunlight and heat.
Cleaning and disinfection:
- Cleaning and disinfection are different and both should be performed. Cleaning is part of your normal care and maintenance and should be performed prior to disinfection, but cleaning does not kill germs. Disinfection is the only way to reduce your exposure to disease. For cleaning information, see the following sections:
Cleaning your meter, lancing device and cap:
- The meter, lancing device and cap should be cleaned whenever they are visibly dirty and before disinfection. Clean your meter at least once per week. For cleaning obtain regular strength liquid dish soap and a soft cloth. Prepare a mild detergent solution by stirring 2.5 mL of regular strength liquid dish soap into 250 mL of water.
- Do Not use alcohol or any other solvent.
- Do Not allow liquids, dirt, dust, blood or control solution to enter the test strip port or the data port.
- Do Not spray cleaning solution on the meter or immerse it in any liquid.
1. Holding the meter with the test strip port pointed down, use a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent to wipe the outside of the meter and lancing device
- Be sure to squeeze out any excess liquid before you wipe the meter. Wipe the outside of the cap.
2. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth
Disinfecting your meter, lancing device and cap:
- The meter, lancing device and cap should be disinfected periodically. Clean your meter, lancing device and cap prior to disinfecting. For disinfecting, obtain regular household bleach (containing a minimum of 5.5% sodium hypochlorite as the active ingredient)*. Prepare a solution of 1 part household bleach and 9 parts water or obtain equivalent (0.55% sodium hypochlorite*) wipes.
- *Follow manufacturer's instruction for handling and storage of bleach.
1. Hold the meter with the test strip port pointed down
- Use a soft cloth dampened with this solution or a 0.55% equivalent sodium hypochlorite wipe to wipe the outside of the meter and lancing device until the surface is damp. Be sure to squeeze out any excess liquid before you wipe the meter.
2. After wiping, cover the surface you are disinfecting with the soft cloth dampened with the bleach solution or 0.55% equivalent sodium hypochlorite wipe for 1 minute
- Then wipe with a clean, damp, soft cloth.
- Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the meter, lancing device and cap.
- If you see signs of wear, please contact Customer Care.
