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Acceptable cleaning solutions and
disinfectants
Only use recommended cleaning solutions and
disinfectants to clean and disinfect the instrument.
Before using a cleaning solutions and disinfectants on
instrument components, refer to the product labelling for
required contact time for cleaning solutions and
disinfectants, and to ensure that the active ingredients
are acceptable for use.
Prepare all solutions per the manufacturer’s product
labelling.
Cleaning solutions
• 0.5% liquid soap diluted in water
• Alcohol (70% ethanol or isopropyl alcohol)
Disinfectants
• Having up to 70% alcohol (e.g., Bacillol AF)
• Sodium hypochlorite up to 0.55% (e.g., CLOROX
germicidal wipes)
• Quaternary ammonium compounds up to 0.5% (single
compound or mixture) in isopropyl alcohol up to 55%
(e.g.,Super-Sani-Cloth)
CAUTION!
Disinfecting the instrument with Clorox
Damage to internal electronic components
r When disinfecting the instrument using Clorox, do not
allow any disinfectant to enter the instrument through
the test strip port.
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