Chapter 9 - Caring For Your Meter Remote And Test Strips - Animas OneTouch Ping Owner's Booklet

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CHAPTER 9 - CARING FOR YOUR METER REMOTE AND TEST STRIPS

CHAPTER 9 - CARING FOR YOUR METER REMOTE AND TEST STRIPS
Your meter remote does not need any special maintenance.
Storing your system
Store your meter remote, test strips, control solution and other items in your carrying case after each
use. Store each item in a cool, dry place below 86°F (30°C), but do not refrigerate. Keep all items away
from direct sunlight and heat.
Tightly close the cap on the test strip vial and/or control solution vial immediately after use to avoid
contamination or damage. Store test strips only in their original vial.
Checking for expiration or damage
Test strips and control solution have expiration dates printed on their vials. When you first open a test
strip or control solution vial, you must record the discard date (date opened plus three months) in the
space provided on the label.
Cleaning your meter remote
To clean your meter remote, wipe the outside with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild
detergent. Do Not use alcohol or another solvent to clean your meter remote.
Do Not get any liquids, dirt, dust, blood, or control solution inside your meter remote through the test
port or the data port. Never spray cleaning solution on your meter remote or immerse it in any liquid.
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Cleaning your OneTouch Lancing Device and OneTouch AST Clear Cap
To clean these items, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent. Do Not
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immerse the OneTouch Lancing Device in any liquid.
To disinfect these items, prepare a solution of one part household bleach to ten parts water. Wipe the
OneTouch ® Lancing Device with a soft cloth dampened with this solution. Immerse the caps only in
this solution for 30 minutes. After disinfecting, rinse briefly with water and allow both to air dry.
Batteries
Your meter remote uses two AAA alkaline batteries. Batteries are provided with your meter remote but
must be installed for your meter remote to power on. Replacement batteries can be found in most
stores where batteries are sold.
NOTE: Do Not use lithium batteries in your meter remote. The use of lithium batteries will significantly
reduce the number of tests you can complete after the Low Meter Batteries warning screen appears.
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