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CARE AND MAINTENANCE
Storing your system
Store your meter, test strips, control solution, and other items in your carrying case. Keep in a cool, dry place between 4°C and 30°C, but
Do not refrigerate. Keep all items away from direct sunlight and heat.
OneTouch® Vita™ Test Strips
With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test strip anywhere on its surface. Do not bend, cut, or modify the test strips in any way.
Checking for expiration or damage to test strips and control solution
Expiration dates for test strips and control solutions are printed on their vial labels. When you rst open a new vial of test strips or control
solution, record the discard date on the label. Refer to the test strip insert or control solution insert for instructions on determining the
discard date.
Cleaning and caring for your meter
Wipe the outside with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent to remove dirt or other contaminants.
To avoid damaging your meter:
• Do not use alcohol or another solvent.
• Do not allow liquids, dirt, dust, blood, or control solution to enter the test strip port or the data port. (Refer to meter illustration in
Section 1, Setting up your system.)
• Do not spray cleaning solution on the meter or immerse it in any liquid.
Cleaning your lancing device and clear cap
To clean these items, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent to remove dirt or other contaminants.
Do not immerse the lancing device in any liquid, as it may damage your lancing device.
To disinfect these items, prepare a solution of one part household bleach to ten parts water. Wipe the lancing device with a soft cloth
dampened with this solution. Immerse the caps only in this solution for 30 minutes. Rinse briey with water and allow both to air dry.
CAUTION: Do not use the test strips or control solution after the expiration date or the discard date, whichever comes rst, or
your results may be inaccurate.
Caring for your system
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