PROCEDURE MANUAL
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Product Code: CD-BG1
Rev01.06042018
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15
of
20
STEP1
:
Dispose of the used test strip.
STEP2
:
Remove a new, fresh wipe from the container (please refer to the CaviWipes
®
labeling for safety instructions)
.
You may need to wring wipe slightly to remove excess liquid.
STEP3: Completely wipe the Glucose Meter including the front, back and sides, and take
care not to get any liquid in the test strip, test strip port and serial port. Do not wrap the
meter in a wipe. Take extreme care not to get liquid in the test strip, test strip port and serial
port of the meter. Allow to remain wet for two (2) minutes. Allow to air dry
.
STEP4: Dispose of the wipe when finished. After disinfection, user's gloves should be
removed and hands washed thoroughly with soap and water before proceeding to the next
patient.
References:
1.
"
FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses
Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens
:
Initial Communication
"
(2010)
http
:/
/www
.
fda
.
gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/1A
ertsandNotices/ucm224025
.
htm
2.
"CDC Clinical Reminder
:
Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for
Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens
"
(2010)
http
:
//www.cdc
.
gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-
DevicesBGM.html
For more information on cleaning and disinfecting
,
contact Clarity Diagnostics Customer Service at 1-
877-722-6339.
CAUTION:
- Squeeze the excess liquid from the cloth before you wipe the meter's surface.
- The meter must be off when you clean or disinfect the meter.
- Do not get moisture on the test strip or in the test strip port or serial port.
- Do not spray any cleaning solution directly onto the meter.
- Do not put the meter under water or liquid.
- Immersing the meter in water will cause damage.
- Please dispose of wipes and gloves after cleaning/disinfecting.
The life of the device is three (3) years. The Clarity BG1000 meter has demonstrated that
there was no change in performance or in the external materials of the meter after 11,000
cleanings with disinfection cycles designed to simulate three (3) years for ten (10) times per
day. However, if any of the following physical and functional signs of deterioration appear after
cleaning and disinfection of the devices, stop using the device and contact Clarity Diagnostics
Customer Service at 1-877-722-6339 immediately
.
- Clouding display window of meter
.
- Corrosion or erosion of the plastic housing and rubber button
.
- Any damage including corrosion or erosion of the test strip port and data transport port.
- Meter buttons do not function.
- Data transfer function from meters to PC does not work.