Important Safety Instructions
Lancets and meters are for single use only. A new, sterile lancet should be used one time you perform a test.
The lancing device, lancets and meter are NOT to be shared between users or other family members. Do
NOT use on multiple individuals. Sharing a lancing device and lancets may transmit blood borne pathogens,
such as viral hepatitis.
All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and may transmit infection, even if you have performed
cleaning and disinfection. Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the meter or lancing
device.
For further information, please see:
"FDA Public Health Notification: 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.
"CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Blood borne Pathogens"
(2010) http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html
