Important Control Solution Information - Equinox Systems EQ-TD-4286 Owner's Manual

● Store test strip packages in a cool dry place. Keep away from direct
sunlight and heat.
● After removing a test strip from the vial, immediately close the vial cap
tightly.
● Touch the test strip with clean and dry hands.
● Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.
● Write the opening date on the vial label when you first opened it.
Discard remaining test strips after 6 months.
● Do not use test strips beyond the expiry date. This may cause
inaccurate results.
● Do not bend, cut, or alter a test strip in any way.
● Keep the strip vial away from children since the cap and the test strip
may be a choking hazard. If swallowed, promptly see a doctor for help.
For further information, please refer to the test strip package insert.

Important Control Solution Information

● Use only our control solutions with your meter.
● Do not use the control solution beyond the expiry date or 3 months
after first opening. Write the opening date on the control solution vial
and discard the remaining solution after 3 months.
● It is recommended that the control solution test be done at room
temperature 20°C to 25°C (68°F to 77°F). Make sure your control
solution, meter, and test strips are at this specified temperature range
before testing.
● Shake the vial before use, discard the first drop of control solution,
and wipe off the dispenser tip to ensure a pure sample and an
accurate result.
● Store the control solution tightly closed at temperatures between 2°C
to 30°C (36°F to 86°F). Do NOT freeze.
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