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Important Test Strip Information
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Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place below 30°C (86°F).
Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not refrigerate.
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Store your test strips in their original vial only; do not transfer
them to a new bottle or any other container.
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After removing a PocketScan™ Test Strip from the vial,
replace the vial cap and close it tightly.
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You may touch the test strip anywhere on its surface when
removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter.
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Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the package.
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Write the discard date on the vial label when you open it.
Discard PocketScan Test Strips and the vial three months after
first opening.
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Apply only PocketScan™ Control Solution or a blood sample
to the target area. Applying other substances to the target area
will cause inaccurate results.
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Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date printed on the
package since they may cause inaccurate results.
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Do not bend, cut, or alter a PocketScan Test Strip in any way.
WARNING:
Keep the test strip vial away from children; the cap is a choking haz-
ard. Also, the cap contains a pouch filled with drying agents that may be harmful
if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.
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