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removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter.
• Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date. This may cause
inaccurate results.
• Do not bend, cut, or alter test strips.
Warning: The cap or vial contains drying agents that may be
harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye
irritation.
• After removing a test strip from the vial, immediately close the vial cap
tightly.
• With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test strip anywhere when
• Write the first open date and expiration date on the vial label
when you first open it. Discard the vial 3 months after first open
date. Usage after this period may result in inaccurate readings.
• For in vitro diagnostic use. Test strips are to be used only outside
the body for testing purposes.
• Do not use test strips that are torn, bent, or damaged in any way.
Do not reuse test strips.
• Before per forming a hemoglobin test, make sure that the code
number on the meter display matches the number shown on the
test strip vial and on the code chip ink-jet printed.
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