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CARING FOR YOUR SYSTEM
Maintenance
Your OneTouch
®
UltraSmart
™
Meter does not require
special maintenance or cleaning. Take care to avoid
getting dirt, dust, blood, control solution, or liquids
inside the meter through the test port or data port.
LifeScan recommends that you store the meter in its
carrying case after each use.
A cloth dampened with water and mild detergent can
be used to wipe down the outside of the meter. Your
OneTouch
®
UltraSmart
™
Meter is a precision
instrument. Please handle it with care.
OneTouch
®
UltraSoft
™
Sampler
Clean the sampler and caps with soap and water as
needed. To disinfect the sampler, prepare a
disinfectant solution of one part household bleach
to
10
parts water. Dampen a cloth with this solution
and wipe the sampler thoroughly.
Soak only the cap
or caps
for at least
30
minutes in the disinfectant
solution. Do not soak the sampler in liquid. Rinse
the sampler and cap with water and dry thoroughly.
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