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Cautions and Limit
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Meaning of Symbols Used:
For in vitro diagnostic use
This product fulfils the requirements for Directive 98/79/EC
on in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
Cautions for safety and optimum product use
Do not discard this product with other household-type waste
Use by
Do not reuse
Consult instructions for use
Temperature limitation
Box Contents
Authorised representative
Batch code
Manufacturer
Serial number
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Cautions and Limitations
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Cautions
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Keep the meter and testing supplies away from young children.
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Drying agents in the vial cap may be harmful if inhaled or swal-
lowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.
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Limitations
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The GlucoMen
®
Day METER Test strips should be used with fresh
capillary whole blood samples, or with fresh venous whole blood if
drawn by healthcare professionals.
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Do not reuse test strips.
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Do not use test strips past the expiry or discard date.
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Store test strips in a cool and dry place at a temperature between
1-30 °C.
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Keep test strips away from direct sunlight or heat and do not freeze.
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Store test strips only in their original vial.
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Close the vial tightly after taking out a test strip for testing and use
the strip immediately.
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Handle test strips only with clean and dry hands.
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Do not bend, cut, or alter test strips in any way.
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The unit of measurement is fixed and it cannot be changed by the
user.
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Test strips in new, unopened vials and test strips in vials that have
been opened can be used up until the expiry date printed on the test
strip box and vial label if the test strips are used according to its
storage and handling methods.
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Do not expose the meter to direct sunlight, heat, or excessive hu-
midity for an extended period of time.
Expiry date after first opening
