Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning and disinfection is absolutely necessary for the test procedure to be accurate because
cleaning can insure the lancing device works well and disinfection can avoid infection or
cross-infection to you or to other people.
We strongly recommend that the meter and lancing device be cleaned and disinfected following
every use. We also suggest you use the following product: CaviWipes (EPA registration number:
46781-8).
CaviWipes, with Isopropanol and Diisobutyl-phenoxy-ethoxyethyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium
chloride as the active ingredient, have been shown to be safe for use with the Glucose Meter and
lancing device.
For product and technical information and to purchase this product visit www.metrex.com or
contact Metrex at +1-800-841-1428.
a. Before the test, the user should clean and wash hands
b. After tesingt, use the Use Cavi WipesTM (Metrex ® Research Corporation, EPA Reg. No.
46781-8, EPA Est. No. 56952-WI-001) to clean and disinfect lancing device for 180 seconds.
Note:
1. Each disinfection step requires a pre-cleaning step.
2.Do not immerse the body of the lancing device in water or any other liquid. Store in a dry, clean,
well-ventilated room
3. The users should wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the lancing
device.
4. If you have any questions please contact +1-855-816-7705
5. Please refer to the following link for detailed information:
"FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk
for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication" (2010)
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
"CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for
Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens" (2010)
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html