again. However, you should avoid inserting the DisCide Ultra Disinfecting
Towelette into the inside of the strip port and data port when performing
pre-cleaning and disinfection procedure. Please refer to the diagram for the
®
On Call
Express meter in the Getting Started section for the strip port and data
port location on the meter.
Intended use for Disinfection and Pre-Cleaning before Disinfection
The disinfection process is for preventing potential transmitting of infectious
diseases through bloodborne pathogens. The pre-cleaning process is to ensure
the removal of any stains or debris before disinfection application to ensure
effective disinfection can be achieved for the meter and lancing device outside
surface.
You should also wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the
meter and test strips.
Disinfection Wipes Material and Where to Buy Them
®
The material suitable for your On Call
Express meter and lancing device
pre-cleaning and disinfection is DisCide Ultra Disinfecting Towelette (EPA
Registration No. 10492-4). The active ingredients for DisCide Ultra Disinfecting
Towelette are Isopropyl alcohol 63.25%, n-alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium
chloride 0.12% and n-alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chloride 0.12%. This
DisCide Ultra Disinfecting Towelette is available through Palmero Health Care
Company. You can purchase this DisCide Ultra Disinfecting Towelette by either
calling Palmero Health Care at 1-800-344-6424 or visiting their website at
www.palmerohealth.com. DisCide Ultra Disinfecting wipes are also available
through internet retailers such as www.amazon.com.
Pre-Cleaning and Disinfection Frequency
®
Your On Call
Express meter and lancing device should be cleaned and
disinfected once a week. If someone else is helping you test, the meter and lancing
device should be disinfected prior to operation by that person. Your meter and
lancing device have been tested for 260 cycles of the cleaning and disinfection
process (one disinfection cycle per week for 5 years).
Your meter and lancing device have been tested to withstand the pre-cleaning and
disinfection process during the 5-year meter and lancing device life based on the
operation frequency mentioned above. However, if you have any problem with your
meter and lancing device, please contact Customer Support at 1-800-838-9502, 24
hours a day, 365 days a year.
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