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Cleaning and Disinfecting Y
our Meter
Cleaning and Disinfection
Your
C
ONTOUR
®
L
INK
system should be cleaned and
disinfected once a week. Use
only
Clorox
®
Germicidal
Wipes containing 0.55% sodium hypochlorite (bleach),
which has been proven to be safe to use with the
C
ONTOUR
®
L
INK
meter and
M
ICROLET
®
2
lancing device.
Cleaning
is the removal of visible dirt and debris, but does
not reduce the risk for transmission of infectious diseases.
Your
C
ONTOUR
®
L
INK
wireless blood glucose monitoring
system should be cleaned of dirt and debris once a week.
Disinfecting
(if performed properly) reduces the risk of
transmitting infectious diseases. Your meter and lancing
device should be disinfected once a week.
NOTE:
If your meter is being operated by a second person
who is providing testing assistance to you, the meter and
lancing device should be disinfected prior to use by the
second person.
The cleaning and disinfecting directions provided will not
cause any damage or degradation to the external case,
buttons or display.
Your
C
ONTOUR
L
INK
meter and
M
ICROLET
2 lancing device
have been tested for 260 cycles of cleaning and
disinfection (one cycle per week for 5 years). These devices
have been demonstrated to withstand 5 years of cleaning
and disinfection without damage. You should call Bayer
Diabetes Care Customer Service for assistance if your
device malfunctions for any cause or if you notice any
changes in the meter case or display.
Cleaning and Disinfection
Clorox
®
Germicidal Wipes are available for purchase online at
http://www.officedepot.com or http://www.amazon.com
or for more information call Bayer Diabetes Care Customer
Service at
1-800-348-8100
(available 24 hours a day, 7
days a week).
For more information see:
“FDA Public Health Notifi cation: Use of Fingerstick Devices
on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010)
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/
AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More
than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne
Pathogens” (2010)
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-
DevicesBGM.html
Cleaning Your Meter
Supplies Needed for Cleaning:
• Clorox
®
Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
• Paper towels
1.
Carefully clean the meter with Clorox
®
Germicidal Wipes
until all soil is removed.
Do not allow cleaning solution
to run into the meter through areas such as around the
buttons or the meter’s test strip or data ports.
2.
Dry as necessary with a clean paper towel.
Disinfecting Your Meter
Supplies Needed for Disinfecting:
• Clorox
®
Germicidal Wipes containing 0.55% sodium
hypochlorite (bleach)
• Paper towels
• Timing device
1.
Before disinfecting, clean the meter as described above
in CLEANING YOUR METER.
WARNING:
•
Always wash your hands well with soap and water
before and after testing and handling the meter,
lancing device, or test strips.
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