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Meter and Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting

Cleaning and Disinfecting the Lancing Device

To clean and disinfect without damaging the lancing device, follow these procedures carefully.

When to Clean and Disinfect the Lancing Device

• Clean the lancing device to remove visible dirt or other material prior to disinfecting.

• Clean and disinfect the lancing device at least once per week to remove visible dirt or other material for

safe handling.

• Clean and disinfect the lancing device before allowing anyone else to handle the lancing device, for

instance, if you have someone assisting you. Do not allow anyone else to use the lancing device.

NOTE

• Do not throw away the cap after each use. Use the approved cleaning and disinfecting product on the

cap.

• Always remove the lancet drum before cleaning or disinfecting the lancing device.

• Using cleaning and disinfecting products could result in damage to the lancing device. If you notice

any of the following signs of deterioration after cleaning and disinfecting your lancing device,

stop using your lancing device and contact the Accu‑Chek Customer Care Service Center at

1‑800‑858‑8072: residue around buttons, diculty in priming the device, diculty in inserting the

lancet drum.

• You might observe a slight discoloration of the lancing device after multiple cleaning and disinfecting

cycles. This does not aect the functionality of the lancing device.

What to Clean and Disinfect

The following parts of the lancing device should be cleaned and disinfected:

• The entire lancing device surface

• The cap

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