Disposing Of The Meter, Strips, Lancets, And Batteries - Accu-Chek Aviva Combo Standard Owner’s Booklet

9.5 Disposing of the Meter, Strips, Lancets, and Batteries

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• Any product coming in contact with blood is considered contaminated (potentially infectious).*
• During blood glucose measurement, the meter itself may come into contact with blood.
• Lancing devices may also be considered sharps. Disposal of sharps is regulated by law in many
jurisdictions.
The European Union has a requirement for improving waste management practices for certain electronic
equipment, but meters fall outside the scope of the European Directive 2002/96/EC.** This is not a requirement
for the U.S.A.; however, Roche is committed to recycling and sustainability. Please consider the following points
when disposing of your used testing materials:
• Comply with any laws or ordinances relating to the disposal of sharps and/or contaminated products. Contact
your local health department or other appropriate authorities for proper handling and disposal of used meters,
used test strips, used lancets, and used batteries.
• Consider recycling of the meters and batteries at an appropriate facility. Be aware the meter is potentially
hazardous electronics scrap (e-scrap) and should be disposed of accordingly. The batteries are potentially
hazardous also and should be disposed of accordingly.
• Decontaminate the meter before recycling or disposing. Wipe the outside of the meter with a dilution of bleach
solution, one part bleach to nine parts water.
• Users in professional environments (i.e., healthcare professionals) should follow their existing policies and
procedures that govern the proper handling and disposal of potentially infectious waste, e-scrap, and batteries.
*29 CFR 1910.1030-Bloodborne pathogens
**Directive 2002/96/EC-Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE)
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