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Caring for Your Element
®
NEO System
Cleaning your meter and maintenance
Blood glucose test meter :
Your blood glucose test meter does not require special maintenance or cleaning. Avoid
getting dirt, dust, blood, glucose control solution, or liquids on the blood glucose test meter,
the test port, or data port. Your blood glucose test meter’s operation temperature is
10~40°C(50~104°F). It is recommended that you store the blood glucose test meter in the
portable pouch after each use.
A cloth dampened with water and mild detergent can be used to wipe down the outer part of
the blood glucose test meter. Your Element
®
NEO blood glucose test meter is a precision
instrument. Please handle it with care.
Lancing device :
Clean the lancing device and tips with soap and tepid water. To disinfect the lancing device,
prepare a disinfectant solution household bleach and water in 1(bleach) : 9(water) ratio.
Dampen a cloth with this solution and wipe the lancing device thoroughly. Soak only the tip
for at least 30 minutes in the disinfectant solution. Do not soak the lancing device in liquid.
Rinse the lancing device and tip with water, and dry thoroughly.
1. For detailed instructions concerning Element
®
NEO blood glucose test strips, refer to the
blood glucose test strip package inserted and found in the blood glucose test strip box.
2. Please store the Element
®
NEO blood glucose monitoring system in a cool and dry area,
out of reach of children. Do not freeze. For a more accurate test result, avoid testing
under direct sunlight.
3. Do not soak the blood glucose test meter or blood glucose test strips in water or liquid.
4. Do not subject the meter or blood glucose test strips to excessive heat.
5. Use your meter according to the instructions in the manual.
6. If you need to purchase the lancing device, lancets or blood glucose test strips, contact
your local representative.
7. Discard the used lancets carefully, to prevent any infection.
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Storage of your Element
®
NEO System
To prevent the meter and test strips from getting dirt, dust or other contaminants, please
wash and dry your hands thoroughly before use
Meter Storage
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Storage condition: 2~30
℃
or 36~86
℉
(Temperature)
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Always store and transport the meter in its original storage case.
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Avoid dropping and strong impact.
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Avoid direct sunlight and humidity.
Test Strip Storage
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Storage condition: 2~30
℃
or 36~86
℉
(Temperature)
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Store your test strips in their original vial only. Do not store the test strips in other
containers.
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Store test strip packages in a cool and dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
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Do not freeze.
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After removing a test strip from the vial, immediately close it tightly.
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Record the discarded date (date vial opened, plus 6 months) on the test strip label.
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Do not use if it is expired(2 years) after manufacturing.
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Touch the test strip with clean and dry hands.
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Do not use if 6 months have been passed, since the opening of the vial cap for test strips.
Control Solution Storage
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Storage condition: Store in a cool, dry place at between 8~30
℃
or 46~86
℉
(Temperature)
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After use, close cap tightly.
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Make sure the control solution bottle is tightly closed
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Record the discarded date (date vial opened, plus 3 months) on the control solution on the
bottle.
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Do not use if expiry date has passed.
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It expires 24 months after manufacturing date.
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It expires 3 months after opening the vial cap.
