Arkray Assure 530001, Reference Manual

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SECTION
F
36
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING THE METER
To minimize the risk of transmitting blood borne pathogens, the cleaning and disinfection
procedure should be performed as recommended in the instructions below.
The meter should be cleaned and disinfected after use on each patient. The Assure®
Prism multi Blood Glucose Monitoring System may only be used for testing multiple patients
when standard precautions and the manufacturer’s disinfection procedures are followed.
Cleaning and Disinfection
The cleaning procedure is needed to clean dirt, blood and other bodily fluids off the exterior of
the meter before performing the disinfection procedure.
The
disinfecting procedure is needed to prevent the transmission of blood borne pathogens.
Only wipes with EPA registration numbers listed below have been validated for use in cleaning
and disinfecting the meter. Any disinfectant product containing these EPA registration numbers
may be used on this device. These EPA registration numbers can be found on the EPA website.
Wipes with EPA registration numbers not listed below should not be used to clean and disinfect
the Assure Prism multi Meter. Please read the manufacturer’s instructions carefully before using
their wipes on the meter.
• A list of Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) registered disinfectants effective against HIV,
hepatitis B and hepatitis C viruses can be found at the following website:
www.epa.gov/pesticide-registration/selected-epa-registered-disinfectants
Go to www.arkrayusa.com/diabetes-management/disinfect for the most up-to-date
information on approved cleaning and disinfecting procedures and materials for ARKRAY
meters. If you have any questions, please contact our Technical Customer Service department at
800.818.8877 , option 5, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures
NOTE
• Do not get fluids inside the meter through the test strip port, data port or battery
compartment.
• Never immerse the meter or hold it under running water because it will damage the meter.
• Two disposable wipes will be needed for each cleaning and disinfecting procedure; one wipe
for cleaning and a second wipe for disinfecting.
Manufacturer Disinfectant Brand Name EPA #
Clorox® Professional
Products Company
Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes
Dispatch® Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels and
Bleach 67619-12
56392-8
Professional Disposables
International, Inc. (PDI) Super Sani-Cloth® Germicidal Disposable Wipe 9480-4
Metrex® Research CaviWipes1™ 46781-13
More information is available at:
• www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/blood-glucose-monitoring.html