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What to know before using the System:

• Make sure that your Reader and Sensor kits are kept in a safe place,

under your control . This is important to help prevent anyone from

accessing or tampering with the System .

What to know about wearing the Sensor:

• Do not reuse Sensors . The Sensor and Sensor Applicator are designed for

single use . Reuse may result in no glucose readings and infection . Not

suitable for re-sterilization . Further exposure to irradiation may cause

inaccurate results .

What to know about Glucose Alarms:

• For you to receive alarms, they must be turned ON and you should

ensure that your Reader is within 6 metres (20 ft) of you at all times . The

transmission range is 6 metres (20 ft) unobstructed . If you are out of

range, you may not receive glucose alarms .

• To prevent missed alarms, make sure the Reader has sufficient charge and

that sound and/or vibration are turned on .

• Alarms you receive do not include your glucose reading so you must scan

your sensor to check your glucose .

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What to know about the Reader's Built-in Meter:

• The Reader is designed to be used only with FreeStyle Optium blood

glucose and blood ketone test strips and Optium control solution .

• The Reader is for use by a single person . It must not be used on

more than one person including other family members due to the

risk of spreading infection . All parts of the Reader are considered

biohazardous and can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even

after cleaning the Reader .

• Avoid getting dust, dirt, blood, control solution, water or other

substances in the Reader's USB and test strip ports .

What to know about charging your Reader:

• The maximum surface temperature of the Reader and/or the power

adapter could go as warm as 49°C when it's charging or 47°C during

normal use . Under these conditions, do not hold the Reader or

the power adapter for five minutes or more . People with disorders

of peripheral circulation or sensation should use caution at this

temperature .

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