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Step 1: Cleaning Instruction:
Clean first to remove any heavy soil left on the surface of the meter. All blood
and bodily fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from surfaces and objects before disinfection with a germicidal
wipe. Open, unfold and use the first germicidal wipe to remove heavy soil.
Step 2: Disinfection Instruction:
After cleaning, and before using the meter again, unfold a new wipe and
thoroughly wet all meter surfaces, including the strip port and the connection port. Treated area must remain
visibly wet for a full 2 minutes. Use additional wipe(s) if needed to ensure a continuous 2 minute wet contact
time. Let the device air dry for 30 seconds.
Note:
After disinfection, users’ gloves should be removed and hands should be thoroughly washed with
soap and water before proceeding to the next patient.
Do Not:
Get any moisture into the test strip slot.
Spray any cleaning solution directly onto
the meter.
Put the meter under water or liquid.
Pour liquid onto the meter.
Do:
Make sure the meter is turned off during cleaning and
disinfection.
Keep test strip vial(s) tightly closed when performing
cleaning and disinfection procedures; the fumes from
the disinfectant may affect the performance of the
strips.
After cleaning and disinfection, please perform a
physical appearance and performance check of
devices.
Always wear gloves when cleaning and testing.
