Roche Accu-Chek Guide User Manual

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Meter and Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting
8
Cleaning and Disinfecting the
Lancing Device
To clean and disinfect without damaging the
lancing device, follow these procedures
carefully.
When to Clean and Disinfect the
Lancing Device
• Clean the lancing device to remove visible
dirt or other material prior to disinfecting.
• Clean and disinfect the lancing device at
least once per week to remove visible dirt
or other material for safe handling.
• Clean and disinfect the lancing device
before allowing anyone else to handle the
lancing device, for instance, if you have
someone assisting you. Do not allow
anyone else to use the lancing device.
NOTE
• Do not throw away the cap after each
use. Use the approved cleaning and
disinfecting product on the cap.
• Always remove the lancet before cleaning
or disinfecting the lancing device.
• Using cleaning and disinfecting products
could result in damage to the lancing
device. If you notice any of the following
signs of deterioration after cleaning and
disinfecting your lancing device, stop
using your lancing device and contact the
Accu-Chek Customer Care Service Center
at 1-800-858-8072: residue around
buttons, diculty in priming the lancing
device, diculty in inserting the lancet.
• You might observe a slight discoloration
of the lancing device after multiple
cleaning and disinfecting cycles. This
does not aect the functionality of the
lancing device.
What to Clean and Disinfect
The following parts of the lancing device
should be cleaned and disinfected:
• The entire lancing device surface
• The cap
How to Clean and Disinfect the
Lancing Device
WARNING
Failure to follow these instructions may
damage the lancing device and stop it
from working properly.
• DO NOT get any moisture into any
openings.
• Always use the same product for both
cleaning and disinfecting.
1
Wash hands with soap
and water and dry
thoroughly.
2
Wipe the entire surface of
the lancing device and
the inside of the cap with
a Super Sani-Cloth.
3
A separate Super Sani-Cloth should be
used for cleaning and disinfection. For
disinfecting the lancing device, use a new
cloth and repeat step 2 making sure the
surface stays wet for 2 minutes.
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Roche Accu-Chek Guide Specifications

General

Brand	Roche
Model	Accu-Chek Guide
Category	Blood Glucose Meter
Language	English