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• 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.
• Decontaminatethemeterbeforerecyclingordisposing.Wipetheoutsideofthemeterwithdilutionofbleach
solution, one part bleach to nine parts water.
• Usersinprofessionalenvironments(i.e.,healthcareprofessionals)shouldfollowtheirexistingpolicies
and procedures that govern the proper handling and disposal of potentially infectious waste, electronics scrap
(e-scrap), and batteries.
*29 CFR 1910.1030-Bloodborne pathogens
**Directive 2002/96/EC-Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
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