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Caring for Your Devices
Q19.
How do I clean my FORA BGM?
To clean the exterior and the areas around the slots and openings of the device, wipe
with a cloth moistened with tap water or a mild cleaning agent, then dry the device
with a soft dry cloth.
Do
NOT
rinse with water.
Do NOT
use organic solvents to clean the device.
Q20.
When should I clean and disinfect my FORA BGM?
Clean your meter once a week or any time blood gets on the meter. You should also
clean the meter before letting anyone else handle it.
Q21.
How do I clean my lancing device?
1. Use mild soap and water to clean the lancing device.
2.
DO NOT
rinse the device with water.
3. Disinfect the cap by placing it in 70% alcohol for 10 minutes, and air dry
it
.
4.
Do NOT
place the device in a dishwasher or use detergents.
Q22.
How do I dispose of my FORA BGM?
A used meter should be treated as contaminated and may cause infection during
measurements. The batteries in a used meter should be removed, and the meter
should be disposed of following local regulations. Please refer to the local regulations
to discard the used blood glucose meter before removing batteries.
Blood glucose meters fall outside the scope of the European Directive 2002/96/ EC-
Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
