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Caring for your EasyTouch® BluLink® Blood
Glucose Monitoring System
Cleaning and disinfecting your EasyTouch® BluLink® Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
Why should cleaning and disinfecting the meter and the
reusable lancing device be performed?
Blood glucose meters and reusable lancing devices are at the high risk of
becoming contaminated with bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis B Virus
(HBV). Transmission of this virus has been documented due to contaminated
blood glucose devices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, cleaning and disinfecting meters and lancing devices can prevent the
transmission of this virus through indirect contact.
The cleaning is to remove soil and dirt on all surfaces of the devices while the
disinfecting is to kill the bloodborne pathogen stated above.
Materials needed
Cleaning and disinfecting can be completed by CaviWipes™ Disinfecting
Towelettes.
The CaviWipes™ are pre-moistened towelettes manufactured by Metrex and
readily available through major medical distributors and online shopping
websites (ex. www.amazon.com/ www.staples.com). Please refer to the
disinfectant labeling for additional instructions on the safe use of this disinfectant.
If you have difficulty getting the CaviWipes™ towelettes, Please contact your
authorized retailer.
NOTE
• For cleaning and disinfecting the meter/lancing device, use CaviWipes™
which has been shown to be safe for use with this meter and lancing
device. Other cleaning agents have not been validated with the meter and
reusable lancing device.
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