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CHAPTER 5
CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
This chapter provides information for cleaning and disinfecting for your Dario
Glucose Monitoring System.
The Dario Blood Glucose Monitoring System should be cleaned and disinfected
once a week. The Dario System should be properly maintained for safe and
accurate use. The meter should be properly cleaned and disinfected to prevent
the spread of infectious diseases.
Cleaning and Disinfection
The outer surfaces should be cleaned when you notice that your Dario is visibly
dirty. It is advised to clean and disinfect your Dario System once a week to
avoid transmitting bloodborne pathogens.
If someone else is operating the meter to assist you with testing, he or she should
clean and disinfect the meter, housing, orange lancet cover and white cartridge
cover prior to use.
Cleaning and disinfection is a two steps process and should be done once a
week. Cleaning and disinfection refer to different actions. Cleaning removes
dirt and blood while disinfection kills the bloodborne pathogens. Before
disinfecting your system, first clean the meter, housing, orange lancet cover,
and white cartridge cover.
Failure to properly clean your device prior to disinfection can
damage your device and/or transmit blood borne pathogens
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water before and after handling the
meter, housing, orange lancet cover and white cartridge cover, or test strips.
Step 1: Cleaning
Clean the meter, housing, orange lancet cover, and white cartridge cover using
a Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipe to remove visible dirt, blood, or
other substances. Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipes have been
proven safe for use with the Dario meter, housing, orange lancet cover, and
white cartridge cover. Super Sani-Cloth Germicidal Disposable Wipes are
