Maintenance - GlucoRx X6 Owner's Manual

Maintenance

Meter Cleaning and Disinfecting
● Wipe your meter exterior with soft damp cloth or mild cleaning agent,
then dry the device with soft dry cloth. Do NOT use organic solvents
to clean the meter.
● Do NOT rinse or immerse in water or other liquids.
● Always clean the surfaces of the meter with a disinfecting wipe after
taking a test.
● Avoid getting any moisture into any openings (e.g. test strip port,
battery compartment)
Meter Storage
● Always store or transport your meter in its original storage case.
● Avoid dropping the meter or heavy impact.
● Avoid exposing meter to direct sunlight or high humidity.
Meter Disposal
A used meter should be treated as a contaminated item that may carry
a risk of infection during measurement. The batteries in the used meter
should be removed and the meter should be disposed in accordance
with local regulations.
This meter falls outside the scope of the European Directive 2012/19/
EU- Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
Caring for Your Test Strips
● Avoid direct sunlight, heat and high humidity. Do NOT freeze.
● Store your test strips in their original vial/foil packet only. Write the
first opening date on the test strip vial. Do NOT use test strips beyond
their expiry date as it may cause inaccurate results.
● Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial/foil
packet. Close the vial cap tightly once a test strip is taken out from a
vial.
● Only touch a test strip with clean and dry hands.
● Do not bend, cut or alter a test strip in any way.
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