Introduction
Important Safety information
Warning
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During normal testing, any blood glucose meter or lancing device may
come in contact with blood. All parts of the kit are considered
biohazardous and can potentially transmit infectious diseases from
blood-borne pathogens, even after you have performed cleaning and
disinfection.
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The meter and lancing device should never be used by more than one
person. Do not share the meter and lancing device with anyone, including
family members, due to the risk of infection from blood-borne pathogens.
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Cleaning and disinfecting the meter and lancing device destroys most,
but not necessarily all,
blood-borne pathogens.
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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 cleaned
and disinfected prior to use by the second person.
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Disinfect the meter and lancing device before allowing anyone else
handle them. Do not allow anyone else to test with the meter or lancing
device.
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It is important to keep the meter and lancing device clean and disinfected.
Clean and disinfect the lancing device once per week to remove visible dirt or
other material for safe handling and/or prior to disinfecting.
For instructions on how to clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device,
see Chapter
Maintenance.
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Wash hands thoroughly before and after handling the meter, lancing device,
or test strips.
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Choking hazard. Small parts included. Keep away from children.
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Strong electromagnetic fields may interfere with the proper operation of the
meter. Do not use this meter close to sources of strong electromagnetic
radiation.
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To avoid electrostatic discharge, do not use the meter in a very dry
environment, especially one in which synthetic materials are present.
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