What.is.the.difference.between.cleaning.and.disinfecting?
Cleaning is the removal of dirt from the meter or lancing device.
Disinfecting is the removal of most, but not all, disease‑causing and other types of microorganisms
(bloodborne pathogens) from the meter or lancing device.
When.should.the.meter.and.lancing.device.be.cleaned.and.disinfected?
..Clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device:
• Once per week
• When blood gets on the meter or lancing device
• Before allowing anyone else to handle the meter or lancing device
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NOTE.
For technical assistance or questions on cleaning and disinfecting, please contact the ACCU‑CHEK Customer
Care Service Center at 1‑800‑858‑8072.
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