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Caring for your OKRA Pro System
Cleaning and disinfecting your OKRA Pro system
Why should cleaning and disinfecting the meter and the reusable lancing
device be performed?
Materials needed
Blood glucose meters and reusable lancing devices are at the high Riskof becoming
contaminated with bloodborne pathogens such as Hepatitis B Virus(HBV).
Transmission of this virus has been documented due to contaminated blood glucose
devices. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, cleaning and
disinfecting meters and lancing devices can prevent the transmission of this virus
through indirect contact.
The cleaning is to remove soil and dirt on all surfaces of the devices while the
disinfecting is to kill the bloodborne pathogen stated above.
Cleaning and disinfecting can be completed by CaviWipes™ Disinfecting Towelettes.
The CaviWipes™ are pre-moistened towelettes manufactured by Metrex and readily
available through major medical distributors and online shopping websites
(ex. www.amazon.com/ www.staples.com).
Please refer to the disinfectant labeling for additional instructions on the safe use of
this disinfectant.
If you have diculty getting the CaviWipes™ towelettes,
Please contact us at (833-977-1339).
NOTE
1. For cleaning and disinfectingthe meter/lancing device, use CaviWipes™ which has been shown
to be safe for use with this meter and lancing device. Other cleaning agents have not been
validated with the meter and reusable lancing device.
2. Please call OKRA Pro Customer Service at (833-977-1339). If you have any questions regarding
proper cleaning and disinfecting procedures and purchasing the materials needed.
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