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Cleaning and disinfection procedures for gLUCOCArd Expression
meter and Lancing device
Cleaning and disinfection are different and both should be performed.
Cleaning, such as removing dirt with a damp paper towel, is part of
your normal care and maintenance, but cleaning does not kill germs
effectively. After use and exposure to blood, all parts of this kit can
potentially transmit infectious diseases. Disinfection is the only way
to reduce your exposure to disease. For cleaning and disinfecting
information, see pages 63-72 in this manual.
You should disinfect areas where there are both high concentrations of
dangerous germs and a possibility that they will be spread to others.
That is because disinfectants have ingredients that destroy bacteria and
other germs. While surfaces may look clean, many infectious germs may
be lurking around. Given the right conditions some germs can live on
surfaces for hours and even for days.
The proper disinfection of GLUCOCARD Expression blood glucose
monitoring equipment is using DISPATCH® Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant
Towels with Bleach. These are pre-moistened disposable towels for use
