EPS Bio Technology EasyMax LTC Long Term Care Manual page 6

Cleaning and Disinfecting the EasyMax LTC Meter in LTC Settings
Choosing a disinfectant
According to Guideline for Disinfection and Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities in 2008, you should
clean your glucose meter after every use to prevent any possibility of cross infection. Wipes used
should be EPA-registered as a disinfectant. Many EPA-registered disinfectant wipes have
"2-minute" claims. If your wipes have higher or lower kill times, you should adjust your technique
accordingly.
Cleaning and Disinfection Instructions
Please keep the meter free of dirt, dust, bloodstain, and water stains. After every use, follow both
the cleaning and disinfection instructions below, using the EPA-registered wipes.
Meter Cleaning Area
Step 1: Cleaning Instruction: Clean first to remove any heavy soil left on the surface of the meter.
All blood and bodily fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from surfaces and objects before disinfection
with a germicidal wipe. Open, unfold and use the first germicidal wipe to remove heavy soil.
Step 2: Disinfection Instruction: After cleaning, and before using the meter again, unfold a new
wipe and thoroughly wet all meter surfaces, including the strip port and the connection port. Treated
area must remain visibly wet for a full 2 minutes. Use additional wipe(s) if needed to ensure a
continuous 2 minute wet contact time. Let the device air dry for 30 seconds.
Do:
• Make sure the meter is turned off during cleaning
and disinfection.
• Keep test strip vial(s) tightly closed when
performing cleaning and disinfection procedures;
the fumes from the disinfectant may affect the
performance of the strips.
• After cleaning and disinfection, perform a
physical appearance and performance check of
devices.
• Always wear gloves when cleaning and testing.
Note:
After disinfection, users' gloves should be removed and hands should be thoroughly washed
with soap and water before proceeding to the next patient.
Do Not:
• Get any moisture into the test strip slot.
• Spray any cleaning solution directly onto the
meter.
• Put the meter under water or liquid.
• Pour liquid onto the meter.
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