Caring for your system:
- Your OneTouch® SelectSimple™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System does not need any special maintenance.
Storing your system:
- Store your meter, test strips and control solution in your case after each use. Store each item in a cool, dry place below 30°C, but Do Not refrigerate. Keep all items away from direct sunlight and heat. Tightly close the cap on the test strip vial and/or control solution vials immediately after use to avoid contamination or damage. Store test strips only in their original vial.
Checking for expiration or damage to test strips and control solutions:
- Test strips and control solutions have expiry dates printed on their vials. When you first open a test strip or control solution vial, you must record the discard date in the space provided on the label:
- Test Strips: date opened plus six (6) months
- Control Solutions: date opened plus three (3) months
- CAUTION:
- Do Not use the test strips or control solution after the expiry date printed on the vial or the discard date, whichever comes first, or your results may be inaccurate.
- CAUTION:
- Do Not use your test strips if your vial is damaged or left open to air. This could lead to error messages or inaccurate test results. Contact Customer Care immediately if the test strip vial is damaged.
Cleaning your meter:
- To clean your meter, wipe the outside with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent. Do Not use alcohol or another solvent to clean your meter.
- To disinfect the meter, prepare a solution of one part household bleach to nine parts water. Wipe the meter with a soft cloth dampened with this solution. After disinfecting, allow the meter surface to remain wet for approximately 5 to 10 minutes and wipe dry with a soft cloth.
- Do Not get any liquids, dirt, dust, blood, or control solutions inside the meter through the test port. Never spray cleaning solution on the meter or immerse it in any liquid.
Cleaning your lancing device and clear cap:
- To clean these items, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent. Do Not immerse the lancing device in any liquid.
- To disinfect these items, prepare a solution of one part household bleach to nine parts water. Wipe the lancing device with a soft cloth dampened with this solution. Immerse the caps only in this solution for 30 minutes. After disinfecting, rinse briefly with water and allow both to air dry.
- If your lancing device is different than the one shown in your Owner’s Guide, check the instructions for your lancing device for information on its care and maintenance.
