IX. CARE AND CLEANING
Storage and Handling
Handle the CardioChek
®
Plus professional analyzer with care; do not drop
Do not store or operate the analyzer in direct light, such as sunlight,
spotlight, under a lamp, or by a window
Do not expose the analyzer or any of the supplies or accessories to
high humidity, extreme heat, cold, dust, or dirt. The analyzer may be
stored at a temperature of 50-104º F (10-40º C) and 20-80% Relative
Humidity (RH).
Do not freeze
Do not scratch or damage the surface of the check strip
Please read the test strip package insert for storage and handling
information that applies to each test strip
Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection of devices that come in contact with blood or blood
products is critical to avoid transmitting bloodborne pathogens between
patients and healthcare professionals.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS: It is critical to properly clean
and disinfect devices that are used with blood products each time it is
used, between each patient. Additionally, to avoid transmissions of
bloodborne pathogens, only use auto-disabling single-use lancing
devices. Please see references at the end of this section for further
information.
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