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CARING FOR YOUR SYSTEM
4 Caring for your system
Storing your system
Store your meter, test strips, control solution and other
items in a cool, dry place between 5°C and 30°C.
Do Not
refrigerate. Keep all items away from direct sunlight and
heat.
Cleaning and disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection are different and both should
be performed. Cleaning is part of your normal care and
maintenance and should be performed prior to disinfection,
but cleaning does not kill germs. Disinfection is the only way
to reduce your exposure to disease.
Cleaning your meter, lancing device and cap
The meter, lancing device and cap should be cleaned
whenever they are visibly dirty and before disinfection.
Clean your meter at least once per week. For cleaning obtain
regular strength liquid dish soap and a soft cloth. Prepare a
mild detergent solution by stirring 2.5 mL of regular strength
liquid dish soap into 250 mL of water.
•
Do Not
use alcohol or any other solvent.
•
Do Not
allow liquids, dirt, dust, blood or control solution
to enter the test strip port. (See
“Getting to know your
OneTouch Select Plus Simple
®
Blood Glucose Monitoring
System”
in Section 1.)
•
Do Not
spray cleaning solution on the meter or immerse
it in any liquid.
