MICROPOINT qLabs ElectroMeter - Recommended cleaning;disinfecting solutions; Cleaning and disinfecting the meter housing

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excess solution before wiping the surface of the meter.
11.1.4 Recommended cleaning/disinfecting solutions
1. Disposable wipes containing a quaternary ammonium compound
up to 0.5% (single compound or mixture) in isopropyl alcohol up to
55%.
2. Do not use other disinfectants or cleaning solutions on the meter.
3. Recommended cleaning cloths are listed in table 1
4. The button area on the face of the meter
Table 1. Recommended Cleaning cloths.
Name Disinfectant Size
PDI SaniCloth Plus
®
Quaternary/low-alcohol
formula (14.85% IPA).
8" x 14", or 6" x 6.75
Cavi Wipes
®
Quaternary/low-alcohol
formula (17.2% IPA).
9” x 12 ", or 6” x 6.75"
11.1.5 Cleaning and disinfecting the meter housing
1. Use the recommended cloth in table 1 to clean and disinfect the
meter exterior.
2. Remember to apply the solutions and allow a contact time of 2
minutes.
3. Turn the meter off.
4. Pre-clean: Using a clean cloth, gently remove any gross debris and
wipe the entire surface of the meter.
5. Disinfecting: Using a new cloth, gently wipe the meter housing
surfaces. Wipe the entire meter housing including the LCD screen,
sample, and button areas.
5.1. Wipe the meter twice top to bottom, then twice left to right.
With the cleaning cloth in the palm of your hand, hold the meter
with the LCD screen side up (battery side on the cloth) and wipe
the meter twice top to bottom, then left to right. Wipe each of the
sides of the meter twice from top to bottom then from left to right.
5.2. Next wipe the sample area in an up and down motion, and
repeat. Do not insert or press the cloth into the Test Strip Guide,