Disposing
of
the
meter
,
test
strips
,
lancets
and
batteries
Warning
•
Any product coming in contact with blood is considered contaminated
(potentially infectious).
•
During normal testing, any uric acid meter may come in contact
blood.
•
Lancing devices may also be considered sharps. Disposal of sharps
is regulated by law in many jurisdictions.
Comply with any laws or ordinances relating to the disposal of sharps
and/or contaminated products. Contact your local health department
or other appropriate authorities for proper handling and disposal of
used meters, used test strips, used lancets, and used batteries.
Please consider the following points when disposing of used testing
materials:
•
Consider recycling of the meters and batteries at an appropriate
facility. Be aware the meter is potentially hazardous electronics
scrap (e-scrap) and should be disposed of accordingly. The batteries
are potentially hazardous also and should be disposed of accordingly.
•
Disinfect the meter before recycling or disposing.
* 29 CFR 1910.1030 – Bloodborne pathogens
* Directive 2002/96/EC – Directive on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE)
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