Fora COMFORT pro GD40, Owner'S Manual

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Disinfecting Procedures
1. Put on non-sterile gloves.
2. Take out one disinfecting wipe from the package and squeeze out any
excess liquid in order to prevent damage to the meter.
3. Wipe all meter
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s exterior surface display and buttons. Hold the meter
with the test strip slot pointing down and wipe the area around the test
slot but be careful not to allow excess liquid to get inside. Keep meter
wet with disinfection solution contained in the wipe for a minimum of 2
minutes.
4. Remove the wipe. Allow the meter surface to dry completely.
5. Discard the used wipes and never reuse them.
After disinfection, remove the used gloves and wash hands before
proceeding to the next patient. Improper system cleaning and disinfection
may result in meter malfunction. If you have a question, please contact
local customer service for assistance. This device has been validated
to withstand up to 260 cleaning and disinfection cycles using the
recommended disinfecting wipe/towelette. The tested number of cycles
is estimated by 1 cleaning and disinfection cycles per week over 5 years,
the expected life of the device. The meter should be replaced after the
validated number of cleaning and disinfection cycles or the warranty
period, whichever comes first.
Stop using the meter if you see any signs of deterioration. For example:
● Meter cannot be turned on
● LCD display cracks or becomes cloudy
● Buttons no longer function
● Meter outer casing cracks
● Data cannot be transmitted to pc
● Color or paint/printing on housing is abnormal
● Scratches or abrasions on meter are higher than acceptable
Please contact the customer service for a replacement meter if any of
the signs of deterioration are noticed.