Cleaning And Maintenance - Medisana MediTouch Instruction Manual

7 Miscellaneous

7.2 Cleaning and maintenance

Monitor
Your MediTouch blood glucose monitor is a high-precision
instrument. Handle with care to avoid damaging the
electronics and prevent defects. You do not need any
additional cleaning to maintain your monitor, provided it has
not come into contact with blood or control solution. Keep
the monitor free from dirt, dust, blood and water stains.
Observe the following instructions:
• Make sure that the monitor is switched off.
• Clean the surface of the monitor with a slightly damp cloth
(with water and a mild detergent).
• Never use abrasive detergents or strong brushes.
• Never use cleaning agents on the monitor.
• Never immerse the monitor in water. Do not allow water
or other liquids to penetrate the monitor. Dry the monitor
with a lint-free cloth after cleaning.
• You can also use one of the alcohol pads supplied for
cleaning or disinfecting the surface of the monitor. Read the
instructions in 5.2.4 Using the alcohol pads on p. 23.
• Make sure that dirt, dust, blood, control solution, water or
alcohol do not penetrate the test strip slot or get onto the
buttons on the inside of the monitor.
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• Do not expose the monitor to extreme temperatures.
• Store the monitor in the zip bag provided after every use.
• Do not store the monitor and the test strips in a vehicle,
bathroom or refrigerator.
• Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the
monitor for one month or longer.
Lancing device
• Clean the lancing device with a slightly damp cloth (with
water and a mild detergent). Do not immerse it in water or
other liquids and never allow water or other liquids to
penetrate the inside of the lancing device. To disinfect the
protective cap, soak it in 70 % - 75 % cleaning alcohol for
10 minutes once a week after cleaning. Leave the cap to
dry thoroughly after disinfecting.