Cleaning And Disinfecting The Lancing Device - Roche ACCU-CHECK Guide Me Instrucciones De Uso

Meter and Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting

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 drum 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, difficulty in priming the device, difficulty in inserting
the lancet drum.
• You might observe a slight discoloration of the lancing device after multiple cleaning and
disinfecting cycles. This does not affect 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
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