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Note:
Important Safety Instructions
1. The meter and lancing device are for single patient use. Do not share
them with anyone!
2. All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous. They can potentially
transmit infectious diseases, even after you have performed cleaning and
disinfection. Please follow proper precautions when handling your meter
and lancing device.
3. Cross-use of meter and lancing device may cause Bloodborne Pathogens
Transmission. For more information, please refer to the FDA Public Health
Notification: “Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk
for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010) at
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm.
You may also refer to the CDC Clinical Reminder: “Use of Fingerstick
Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Bloodborne Pathogens” (2010) at http://www. cdc. gov/ injectionsafety/
Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html.