Caring for your system:
Storing your system:
- Store your meter, test strips, control solution and other items 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.
Cleaning your meter:
- The meter 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.
- 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
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- Be sure to squeeze out any excess liquid before you wipe the meter.
2. Wipe dry with a clean, soft cloth
Disinfecting your meter:
- The meter should be disinfected periodically. Clean your meter 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.
- *Follow manufacturer's instruction for handling and storage of bleach.
1. Use a soft cloth dampened with this solution to wipe the outside of the meter and lancing device until the surface is damp
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- Be sure to hold the meter with the test strip port pointed down.
2. After wiping, cover the surface you are disinfecting with the soft cloth dampened with the bleach solution for 1 minute
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- 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.
Cleaning and Disinfecting your lancing device and cap:
- Clean the surface of the lancing device with a soft cloth dipped with clean water. Do Not immerse the body of the lancing device into any liquid to avoid damage. The surface of the lancing device can be wiped and disinfected with 75% ethanol.
- If there is a blood stain inside the cap of the lancing device, turn the depth dial to the “
” position and pull out the depth dial.
- Wipe and clean the blood stain with 75% ethanol (as shown in the figure). After disinfection, align the “
” position with the depth indicator arrow and install the depth dial back to the end cap.
