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Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and Disinfection
Your C
ONTOUR
®
N
EXT
system should be cleaned and
disinfected once a week. Use
only
germicidal wipes
containing 0.55% sodium hypochlorite (bleach), which has
been proven to be safe to use with the C
ONTOUR
N
EXT
meter
and 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
N
EXT
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.
WARNING
Always wash your hands well with soap and water
before and after testing and handling the meter,
lancing device, or test strips.
NOTE: If the meter is being operated by a second person
who is providing testing assistance, the meter and
lancing device should be disinfected prior to use by the
second person. Health care professionals should follow
their institution’s policy on the frequency of disinfection.
The cleaning and disinfecting directions provided will not
cause any damage or degradation to the external case,
buttons or display. Your C
ONTOUR
N
EXT
meter and lancing
device from Bayer 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.
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