Dexcom G6 - Take Care of Your G6; G6 Maintenance

Dexcom G6
®
System User Guide
275Appendix D: Take Care of Your G6
Appendix D | Take Care of Your G6
D.1 G6 Maintenance
Applicator/Sensor
• Keep in sterile package until ready for use
• Don’t use if sensor has expired
• May provide inaccurate G6 readings
• May be unsterile
• Expiration date is on package in year-month-day format
• Don’t use lotions, sunscreen, insect repellent, or similar items on the sensor
Transmitter
• Keep in box until ready for use. Check transmitter and don’t use if damaged.
• Transmitter is reusable but can’t be transferred to another person. Never share your
transmitter.
• Transmitter is water resistant.
• Don’t use lotions, sunscreen, insect repellent, or similar items on the
transmitter.
• Between sessions, clean outside of the transmitter with isopropyl alcohol. Let
dry before use or storage.
• When not in use:
• Protect transmitter by returning to its packaging or another safe place.
• Store between 32°F and 113°F.