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patient and not shared. If the meter and lancing device are being operated by a second person who is
providing testing assistance to the user, the meter and lancing device should be cleaned and disinfected prior
to use by the second person.
Cleaning
Instruction
:
All blood and other body fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from surfaces and
objects before disinfection by the germicidal wipe. Open, unfold and use first germicidal wipe to
clean before
each disinfecting step.
Disinfection Instruction
:
Unfold a new, clean wipe and thoroughly wet all the surface of the meter,
including the strip port. Unfold a new, clean wipe and thoroughly wet all the surface of the lancing device,
including cap or AST cap if used. Treated area must remain visibly wet for a full 2 minutes. Let the devices air
dry for 0.5 minute. Do disinfection once per week.
1. Meter cleaning/disinfection area
2. Lancing device cleaning/disinfection area
Do Not:
Get any moisture in the test strip slot.
Spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
meter.
Put the meter under water or liquid.
Pour liquid into the meter.
Do:
Make sure the meter is turned off during cleaning
and disinfection.
Keep the test strip vials tightly closed when
performing the cleaning and disinfection
procedures because the fumes from the
disinfectant may affect the performance of the strip
After cleaning or disinfection, please follow the
instruction on page 41 to perform the physical
appearance and performance check of devices.