Accu-Chek Compact Plus Owner's Booklet page 112

Disposing of the Meter, Test Strips, Lancets, and Batteries
WARNING
• Any product coming in contact with blood is considered contaminated (potentially infectious).*
During normal testing, any blood glucose meter may come in contact with blood.
• Lancing devices may also be considered sharps. Disposal of sharps is regulated by law in many
jurisdictions.
Roche is committed to recycling and sustainability. Comply with any laws or ordinances relating to the disposal of
sharps and/or contaminated products. Contact your local health department or other appropriate authorities for
proper handling and disposal of used meters, used test strips, used lancets, and used batteries. Please consider
the following points when disposing of used testing materials:
• Consider recycling of the meters and batteries at an appropriate facility. Be aware the meter is potentially
hazardous electronics scrap (e-scrap) and should be disposed of accordingly. The batteries are potentially
hazardous also and should be disposed of accordingly.
• Disinfect the meter before recycling or disposing.
*29 CFR 1910.1030 – Bloodborne pathogens
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