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Disposal of the system
General care
Battery pack The meter contains a rechargeable battery pack that
begins charging as soon as the power adapter is con-
nected or the meter is placed on an active Handheld Base
Unit (i.e., one connected to a power supply).
WARNING
Infection by a potentially biohazardous instrument
The CoaguChek Pro II system or its components must be
treated as potentially biohazardous waste. Decontamina-
tion (i.e., a combination of processes including cleaning,
disinfection and/or sterilization) is required before reuse,
recycling, or disposal.
Dispose of the system or its components according to
the appropriate local regulations. Always remove the
battery pack before thermal disinfection.
NOTICE
Clean the meter only with the solutions recommended
(see page 147). Using other solutions may result in
incorrect operation and possible system failure. Do not
let cleaning solution enter the instrument. Make sure
that the meter is thoroughly dried after cleaning or
disinfecting.
NOTICE
Use only the specially designed battery pack provided by
Roche Diagnostics. Using any other type of battery may
damage the system.