Accu-Chek Guide Me User Manual page 7

w WARNING
• During normal testing, any blood glucose meter or lancing device may come in contact
with blood. All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and can potentially transmit
infectious diseases from bloodborne pathogens, even after you have performed cleaning
and disinfecting.
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• The meter and lancing device should never be used by more than one person. Do not share
the meter and lancing device with anyone, including family members, due to the risk of
infection from bloodborne pathogens.
• Cleaning and disinfecting the meter and lancing device destroys most, but not necessarily
all, bloodborne pathogens.
• If the meter is being operated by a second person who is providing testing assistance to
the user, the meter and lancing device should be cleaned and disinfected prior to use by
the second person.
• Disinfect the meter and lancing device before allowing anyone else to handle them. Do not
allow anyone else to test with the meter or lancing device.
• It is important to keep the meter and lancing device clean and disinfected. For instructions
on how to clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device, see the chapter Meter and
Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting.
• Wash hands and dry thoroughly before and after handling the meter, lancing device, or test
strips.
NOTE
• Perform a control test when you open a new test strip box or if you think that a test result is
incorrect. Performing a control test lets you know that the meter and test strips are working
properly.
• Refer to the test strip and control solution package inserts for additional health-related
information.
• Blood glucose and BG are interchangeable and mean the same thing.
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Important Safety Information
Do not use on multiple patients!
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