Important Safety Information and Precautions
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Misuse of the blood glucose monitoring system can cause electrocution, burns, fire, and
other hazards.
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The glucose monitor and lancing device are for single patient use. Do not use either item on
multiple patients.
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Do not share the monitor or lancing device with anyone, including other family members.
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Do not place the blood glucose monitoring system in or near liquid.
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Use the blood glucose monitoring system only for the purpose described in the Owner’s
Manual.
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Use only accessories that are supplied by the manufacturer.
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Do not use the blood glucose monitoring system if it has sustained any damage or is not
working properly.
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Do not block test ports or place the blood glucose monitoring system on soft surfaces that
may block them. Keep test ports free from lint, hair, debris, etc.
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Do not place anything on top of the blood glucose monitoring system.
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Do not place foreign objects into any opening in the blood glucose monitoring system.
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Do not use the monitor in a manner not specified by the manufacturer.
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All parts of the system are considered biohazards and can potentially transmit infectious
diseases, even after you have performed cleaning and disinfection.
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Refer to the resources identified below for detailed information:
FDA Public Health Notification
Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne
Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010)
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
CDC Clinical Reminder
Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne
Pathogens” (2010)
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html
Battery Warning
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Do not mix alkaline, stand (carbon-zinc) and rechargeable batteries (nickel hydride).
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Do not mix old and new batteries.
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Non-rechargeable batteries are not to be recharged.
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Rechargeable batteries are to be removed from the unit being charged (if removable).
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Rechargeable batteries are only to be charged under adult supervision (if removable).
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Exhausted batteries are to be removed.
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The supply terminals are not to be short-circuited.
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Only batteries of the same or equivalent type as recommended are to be used.
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Batteries are to be inserted with the correct polarity.
