Premium V12 - Caring for Your Meter

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NOTE:
•Replacingthebatteriesdoesnotaffectthetestresultsstoredinthememory.
•Aswithallsmallbatteries,thesebatteriesshouldbekeptawayfromchildren.If
swallowed, promptly seek medical assistance.
•Batteriesmightleakchemicalsifunusedforalongtime.Removethebatteries
ifyouarenotgoingtousethedeviceforanextendedperiod(i.e.,3monthsor
more).
•Properlydisposeofthebatteriesaccordingtoyourlocalenvironmental
regulations.
Caring for Your Meter
Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before use or handling of the meter
and strips.
What is Cleaning and Disinfection?
Cleaning and disinfection are different. Cleaning is the process of
removingdirt(e.g.fooddebris,grease,dust),disinfectionistheprocess
ofkillinggerms(e.g.bacteriaandviruses).
When to clean and disinfect the meter?
Clean the meter when you see any dirt on it. You should disinfect the
meter at least once a week to prevent infection.
How to clean and disinfect the meter?
Themetermustbecleanedpriortothedisinfection.Useonedisinfecting
wipe to clean exposed surfaces of the meter thoroughly and remove any
visibledirtorbloodoranyotherbodyfluidwiththewipe.Useasecond
wipe to disinfect the meter. Do NOT use organic solvents to clean the
meter.
We recommend using the product listed below to clean and disinfect your
meter. The recommended product contains isopropyl alcohol as its active