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The EVENCARE G3 Meter should be cleaned and disinfected between each patient. The meter is validated
to withstand a cleaning and disinfection cycle of ten times per day for an average period of three years.
The following products have been approved for cleaning and disinfecting the EVENCARE G3 Meter:
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Dispatch® Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels with Bleach (EPA Registration Number: 56392-8)
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Medline Micro-Kill+™ Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Cleaning Wipes with
Alcohol (EPA Registration Number: 59894-10)
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Clorox Healthcare® Bleach Germicidal and Disinfectant Wipes (EPA Registration Number: 67619-12)
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Medline Micro-Kill™ Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes (EPA Registration Number: 69687-1)
Other EPA registered wipes may be used for disinfecting the EVENCARE G3 system, however, these wipes
have not been validated and could affect the performance of your meter. If you use an EPA registered wipe
and notice any of the below signs, stop using the device and call Medline technical service at 1-866-274-2131.
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Control solution out of range
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Clouding of meter LCD display
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Corrosion or erosion of plastic housing or buttons
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Cracking of plastic housing
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Malfunction of any meter button
Step 1.
Wash hands with soap and water.
Step 2.
Put on single-use medical protective gloves.
Step 3.
Inspect for blood, debris, dust, or lint anywhere on the meter. Blood and
bodily fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from the surface of the meter.
Step 4.
To clean the meter, use a moist (not wet) lint-free cloth dampened with a mild
detergent. Wipe all external areas of the meter including both the front and back
surfaces until visibly clean. Avoid wetting the meter test strip port.
Step 5.
To disinfect your meter, clean the meter surface with one of the approved disinfecting wipes.
Other EPA registered wipes may be used for disinfecting the EVENCARE G3 system, however, these wipes
have not been validated and could affect the performance of the meter. Wipe all external areas of the
meter including both front and back surfaces until visibly wet. Avoid wetting the meter test strip port.
Wipe meter dry, or allow to air dry.
Step 6.
Remove gloves. Disposal of infectious material: Blood, body fluids and cleaning materials should
be disposed of according to federal, state and local regulations for infectious waste disposal.
The list of things you should look for as signs of deterioration after disinfection include:
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Control solution out of range
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Clouding of the LCD display
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Corroding of the plastic housing
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Corroding of the buttons
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Malfunction of any meter buttons
If these signs of deterioration are noted, stop using the meter and call Medline Technical Service at 1-866-274-2131.
