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Important Safety Information
pathogens.
1,2
Do not use on multiple
patients!
• Use of this device on multiple
patients may lead to transmission of
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV),
Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Hepatitis B
Virus (HBV), or other bloodborne
pathogens.
• Cleaning and disinfecting the meter
destroys most, but not necessarily
all, bloodborne pathogens.
3
• If the meter is being operated by a
second person who is providing
testing assistance to the user, the
meter should be cleaned and
disinfected prior to use by the
second person.
• Disinfect the meter before allowing
anyone else to handle it. Do not allow
anyone else to test with the meter.
• It is important to keep the meter
clean and disinfected. For
instructions on how to clean and
disinfect the meter, see the chapter
Meter Cleaning and Disinfecting.
• Wash hands and dry thoroughly
before and after handling the meter
or test strips.
NOTE
• Perform a control test when you
open a new test strip box or if you
think that a test result is incorrect.
Performing a control test lets you
know that the meter and test strips
are working properly.
• Refer to the test strip and control
solution package inserts for
additional health-related information.
• Blood glucose and BG are
interchangeable and mean the same
thing.
Special Information for
Caregivers
• Consult your healthcare professional to
determine if it is appropriate for your
child to be taught how to use the meter
system or any other medical products.
• Some people with diabetes do not
experience symptoms of low blood
glucose (hypoglycemia). Others, such as
children or people who are unconscious
or have certain disabilities, may not be
able to communicate their symptoms to
caregivers. For these reasons, do not
change any therapy without first talking
to a healthcare professional.
Before You Start Testing
WARNING
• Carefully read and follow the
instructions in the User’s Manual and
package inserts for the test strips
and control solutions. It is very
important to follow the instructions in
order to avoid an incorrect test result
that may lead to improper therapy.
• The meter, test strips, and control
solution are only for use outside the
body (in vitro). Do not eat the test
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