Acon ON CALL VIVID User Manual page 11

Storage and Handling
Please review the following storage and handling instructions:
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Store test strips in a cool, dry place at room temperature, 2-30ºC (36-86°F).
Store them away from heat and direct sunlight.
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Do not freeze or refrigerate.
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Do not store or use test strips in a humid place such as a bathroom.
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Do not store the meter, the test strips or control solution near bleach or
cleaners that contain bleach.
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The test strip should be used immediately after removing it from the container.
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Repeated insertion and removal of a test strip into the meter strip port may
result in reading errors.
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Do not use your test strips past the unopened expiration date printed on the
label. Using test strips past the unopened expiration date may produce
incorrect test results.
Note: The expiration date is printed in Year-Month format. 2013-01 means
January, 2013.
Special Instructions for Test strip in the Vial
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Test strips must be stored in the original vial with the cap tightly closed. This
keeps them in good working condition.
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Do not transfer test strips to a new vial or any other container.
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Replace the cap on the test strip vial immediately after removing a test strip.
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A new vial of test strips may be used for 6 months after being first opened.
Write the opened expiration date on the vial label after opening. Discard the
vial 6 months after you first open it, usage after this period may result in
inaccurate readings.
Special Instructions for Test Strip in Foil Pouch
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Tear the pouch carefully starting from the tear gap. Avoid damaging or bending
of the test strip.
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Use the test strip immediately after removing it from the pouch.
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