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Test Strip Edge
WARNING:
The cap or vial contains drying agents that may be harmful if
inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.
The FreeStyle® Control Solution
FreeStyle Control Solution is a red liquid that contains a
fixed amount of glucose that is used to:
• Practice testing without having to use your own
blood.
• Ensure that your meter and test strips are working
together properly.
A control solution test should be performed
• When you question your results and want to confirm that your
monitor and test strips are working properly.
For information on how to obtain Control Solution, call Customer
Care at 1-888-522-5226.
Important Test Strip Information
• The FreeStyle Flash System has an operating range of 40° to 104° F.
• Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place between 37° and 86° F.
• Use test strips only within the system operating temperature range.
• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
• Store your test strips in their original vial only; never transfer them
to another vial or any other container.
• Never store individual test strips outside the vial.
• After removing a FreeStyle Test Strip from the vial, immediately
close the vial cap tightly.
• With clean, dry hands, you may gently touch the test strip anywhere
when removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter.
• Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date. This may cause
inaccurate results.
• Do not bend, cut, or alter FreeStyle Test Strips.
Note
:
For further information, refer to the FreeStyle Test Strip package
insert.
The FreeStyle®
Test Strip
Apply blood or control solution to only
one Test Strip Edge
per test.
Important:
Use only one sample area of the test strip per
test. Do not apply blood to both sample areas. Test strips
may be used only once. Discard used test strips. You can
continue to fill the test strip for up to 60 seconds. Be sure
to reapply the sample to the same sample area.
