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Discarding the Meter, Test Strips, Lancing Devices, Lancets, and Batteries
WARNING
• Any product coming in contact with blood is considered contaminated (potentially infectious).*
• During normal testing, any blood glucose meter may come in contact with blood.
• Lancing devices may also be considered sharps. Disposal of sharps is regulated by law in many
jurisdictions.
Roche is committed to recycling and sustainability. Comply with any laws or ordinances relating to the
disposal of sharps and/or contaminated products. Contact your local health department or other
appropriate authorities for proper handling and disposal of used meters, used test strips, used lancets,
and used batteries.
Consider the following points when discarding used testing materials: Consider recycling the meters and
batteries at an appropriate facility. Be aware the meter is potentially hazardous electronics scrap
(e‑scrap) and should be disposed of accordingly. The batteries are potentially hazardous also and should
be discarded accordingly.
Disinfect the meter before recycling or discarding.
*29 CFR 1910.1030 – Bloodborne pathogens
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