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CLEANING AND DISINFECTING YOUR
METER
Caring for Your Meter
To avoid the meter and test strips attracting dirt, dust or other
contaminants, please wash and dry your hands thoroughly before use.
Why the cleaning and disinfection should be performed
Cleaning and disinfection are different. Cleaning is the process of
removing dirt (e.g. food debris, grease, dust), disinfection is the process
of killing germs (e.g. bacteria and viruses).
When to clean and disinfect the meter
Clean the meter when you see any dirt on it. You should disinfect the
meter at least once a week to prevent infection.
How to clean and disinfect the meter
The meter must be cleaned prior to the disinfection. Use one disinfecting
wipe to clean exposed surfaces of the meter thoroughly and remove any
visible dirt or blood or any other body fluid with the wipe. Use a second
wipe to disinfect the meter. Do
NOT
use organic solvents to clean the
meter.
We recommend for meter cleaning and disinfection you should use
the disinfecting wipe/towelette from below. The following product with
isopropyl alcohol as the active ingredient has been shown to be safe for
use with the ForaCare Test N
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GO™ glucose meter.
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Micro-Kill+™ (Micro-Kill Plus™) by Medline
(EPA Reg. No. 59894-10-37549)
To obtain disinfecting wipes and other information, please contact
Medline at 1-800-MEDLINE (1-800-633-5463) or visit www.medline.com.
