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• Meter will shut off by itself after 2 minutes of inactivity.
• Do not get water or other liquids inside the meter.
• Keep the strip port area clean.
• Keep your meter dry. Avoid exposing it to extreme temperatures or humidity. Do
not leave it in your car.
• Do not drop the meter or get it wet. If you do, check the meter by running a
quality control test. Refer to Quality Control Test for instructions.
• Do not take the meter apart. This will void the warranty.
• Refer to the Caring for Your Meter section for details on cleaning the meter.
• Keep the meter and all associated parts out of reach of children.
Note: Follow proper precautions and all local regulations when disposing of the
meter and used batteries.
Important Safety Information
• The meter is single patient use. Do not share them with anyone including
other family members! Do not use on multiple patients!
• Always keep the test strips in the original vial. Tightly close the vial
immediately after you have removed the test strip.
• Do not use the meter if it is dropping into water or splashing water on to it.
• Wash and dry your hands well before and after testing.
• Test strips and Safety lancets are for single use only.
• Do not drop blood directly on the flat surface of the test strip.
• Check the expiration dates and discard dates on your test strips vial label
(or on the foil pouch) and control solution bottle label.
• Use only VivaChek™ Ino test strip with your VivaChek™ Ino Plus meter.
• Use only VivaChek™ Ino control solution with your VivaChek™ Ino Plus
meter and VivaChek™ Ino strip.
• For self-testers, consult your physician or diabetes health care professional
before making any adjustments to your medication, diet or activity routines.
• If the system is used in a manner not specified by the manufacturer,
the protection provided by the system can be impaired.
Potential Biohazard
All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and can potentially transmit
Note:
1. The meter and safety lancet are for single patient use. Do not share them with
anyone!
2. All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous. They can potentially transmit
infectious diseases from blood borne pathogens, even after you have
performed cleaning and disinfection. Please follow proper precautions when
handling your meter and lancing device.
3. Cross-use of meter and lancing device may cause Bloodborne Pathogens
Transmission. For more information, please refer to the FDA Public Health
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