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Maintain the Products
Indirect transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV) and Hepatitis
C Virus (HCV) during the delivery of healthcare services has been increasingly reported. Persons
using blood glucose monitoring systems have been identified as one risk group due to the shared
use of fingerstick (lancing) devices and point of care blood testing devices.
The cleaning procedure is to remove dust, blood and body fluid from the surface and should be
performed whenever the meter or lancing device is visibly dirty. Performing the cleaning procedure
once per week is recommended. The disinfecting procedure is necessary to kill pathogens such as
HIV, HBV and HCV on the device. This procedure should be performed periodically; once per week
is recommended.
If the meter is being operated by a second person who is providing testing assistance to the user,
the meter and lancing device should be decontaminated prior to use by the second person.
NOTE: the cleaning procedure can only remove visible contaminates from surfaces. Only the
disinfecting procedure can eliminate non-visible pathogens.
The following disinfecting wipe has been tested and may be used to clean and disinfect the meter
and lancing device.
- CAVIWIPES DISINFECTING TOWELETTES, manufacturer: Metrex. It is with Isopropanol as the
active ingredient, have been shown to be safe for use with the meter and lancing device.
Maintain the Products
Maintenance
Keep your meter and test strip free of dust, water or any other liquid. Store the meter in the carrying
case when not in use. If your meter is dropped or damaged, perform a quality control test with the
control solution before performing a blood glucose test.
Cleaning Meter
Clean the outside of the meter with a damp cloth and mild soap/detergent. Do not get the test strip
port wet.
Cleaning Test Strip Port
If your test strip port is stained with blood, control solution or any liquid, please use a dry tissue or
alcohol swab to clean it immediately. Do not use anything wet to clean it. Perform a quality control
test to ensure RIGHTEST Blood Glucose Meter is working properly.
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