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Disposing of the Meter, Test Strips, Lancets, and Batteries
WARNING
• Any product coming in contact with blood is considered contaminated (potentially infectious).*
• During normal testing, any blood glucose meter may come in contact with blood.
• Lancing devices may also be considered sharps. Disposal of sharps is regulated by law in
many jurisdictions.
The European Union has a requirement for improving waste management practices for certain electronic
equipment, but meters fall outside the scope of the European Directive 2002/96/EC.** This is not a
requirement for the United States; however, Roche is committed to recycling and sustainability. Comply with
any laws or ordinances relating to the disposal of sharps and/or contaminated products. Contact your local
health department or other appropriate authorities for proper handling and disposal of used meters, used
test strips, used lancets, and used batteries. Please consider the following points when disposing of used
testing materials:
• Consider recycling of the meters and batteries at an appropriate facility. Be aware the meter is potentially
hazardous electronics scrap (e‑scrap) and should be disposed of accordingly. The batteries are potentially
hazardous also and should be disposed of accordingly.
• Disinfect the meter before recycling or disposing.
*29 CFR 1910.1030 – Bloodborne pathogens
**Directive 2002/96/EC – Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
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