Roche CoaguChek XS Plus - Safety Information

Introduction
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Safety Information
Operator qualification
Only trained healthcare professionals may operate the CoaguChek XS
Plus system. Operators must have received comprehensive instruction in
the operation, quality control, and care of the CoaguChek XS Plus
system.
WARNING
Protection against infection
There is a potential risk of infection. Healthcare professionals using the
CoaguChek XS Plus system must be aware that any object coming into
contact with human blood is a potential source of infection. Healthcare
professionals must also be aware that any cross-contamination is a
potential source of infection for patients.
■ Use gloves.
■ Use an auto-disabling single-use lancing device for each patient.
■ Dispose of used lancets and needles in a sturdy sharps container with
lid.
■ Dispose of used test strips according to your institution’s infection
control policy.
■ Follow all health and safety regulations in force locally.