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When using your meter, avoid getting dirt, dust, blood,
control solution, water, or any other liquid into the test strip
port, or data port. You should wash your hands thoroughly
after handling the meter, lancing device, or test strips. Your
meter and lancing device should be cleaned periodically.
Cleaning will remove visible dirt and blood.
Cleaning your Meter and Lancing Device
CAUTION: Never immerse the meter or the body of the
lancing device in water or any other liquid. Be careful when
cleaning your meter. Avoid getting liquid into your meter’s
test strip port or data port.
When should you clean your meter and lancing device?
You should clean them whenever visibly dirty.
What can you use to clean your meter and lancing device?
You can use a cloth dampened with mild detergent or mild
soap. Do not immerse meter or body of the lancing device in
liquid.
How do you clean your meter and lancing device?
1.
Clean the outside of the meter or lancing device using a
cloth dampened with mild detergent or mild soap. Avoid
getting liquid inside the test strip port, and the data port.
2.
If you wish to clean the lancing device cap only, remove
the cap. Wash it in warm water, rinse well, and dry.
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