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For healthcare professionals using this system on multiple patient, please be aware that all
items that come in contact with human blood should be handled as potential biohazards.
Users should follow the guidelines for prevention of blood-borne transmittable diseases in a
healthcare setting for potentially infectious human blood specimens as recommended in the
National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards, Protection of Laboratory Workers from
Instrument Biohazards and Infectious Disease Transmitted by Blood, Body Fluids and Tissue:
Approved Guideline. NCCLS document M29-A [ISBN 1-56238-339-6].
1. Handle the meter with care. Dropping or throwing the meter may cause damage
to the device.
2. Do not expose the meter, Test Strips, and Control Solution to extreme conditions,
such as high humidity, heat, freezing cold or dust.
3. Always wash hands with soap and water and rinse and dry completely before
handling the meter and Test Strips.
4. When cleaning the meter, gently wipe the exterior surface using a damp soft
cloth. DO NOT USE ANY ORGANIC SOLVENT for cleaning.
5. The meter should be stored at room temperature in a dry and clean space. DO
NOT STORE IN DIRECT SUNLIGHT OR AREAS WITH HIGH HUMIDITY AND/
OR DUST. It is advised that you store the meter and its accessories into the
provided carrying case.
Care and Storage