Freestyle Libre User Manual page 36

IMPORTANT:
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Use only FreeStyle Precision Neo test strips . Other test strips may
produce inaccurate results .
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Read all the instructions in this section . Failure to follow instructions
may cause incorrect blood glucose results . Practice the testing
procedures before using the Reader's built-in meter .
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Read the test strip instructions for use before performing your first
blood glucose test as they contain important information . They also
let you know how to store and handle the test strips and give you
information about sample types .
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The Reader's built-in meter is not for use on people who
are dehydrated, hypotensive, in shock, or for individuals in
hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis .
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The Reader's built-in meter is not for use on neonates, in critically-ill
patients, or for diagnosis or screening of diabetes .
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Follow your health care professional's advice when testing blood
glucose levels .
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Observe caution when using around children . Small parts may
constitute a choking hazard .
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You should clean and disinfect the Reader once per week . The
Reader should also be cleaned and disinfected prior to being
handled by any person providing testing assistance to the user .
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IMPORTANT: (cont.)
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The Reader is for use by a single person . It must not be used on
more than one person including other family members due to the
risk of spreading infection . All parts of the Reader are considered
biohazardous and can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even
after performing the cleaning and disinfection procedure .
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Use the Reader's built-in meter within the test strip operating
temperature range or you will see Error Message E-1 .
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Use a test strip immediately after removing from its foil packet .
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Only use a test strip once .
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Do not put urine on the test strip .
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Do not use expired test strips as they may cause inaccurate results .
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Do not use a wet, bent, scratched, or damaged test strip .
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Do not use the test strip if the foil packet has a hole or is torn .
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Results from the built-in meter are shown only in your Logbook and
not in other history options .
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Refer to your lancing device instructions for use for how to use your
lancing device .
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