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Meter and Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting
How to Clean and Disinfect the Meter
Wash hands thoroughly
with soap and water.
Turn the meter off and
wipe the entire meter
surface with an approved
cleaning and disinfecting
product.
1
Dry the meter with a soft
cloth or gauze.
Make sure that no solution
is seen in any slot or
opening.
3
For disinfecting the meter,
get a new wipe or cloth.
Repeat steps 2 and 3
following the
manufacturer’s
instructions for
disinfecting.
Wash hands thoroughly
with soap and water.
Carefully wipe around the
test strip slot and other
openings.
Make sure that no liquid
enters any slot or opening.
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WArNINg
Failure to follow these instructions will damage the meter and stop it from working
properly.
• DO NOT clean or disinfect the meter while performing a blood glucose or control test.
• DO NOT get any moisture in slots or openings.
• DO NOT spray anything onto the meter.
• DO NOT immerse the meter in liquid.
• Always use the same product for both cleaning and disinfecting.
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