Taking Care Of The Meter & Strips - Fora MD Control Operator's Manual

TAKING CARE OF THE METER &
STRIPS
WARNING: Potential Biohazard!
Healthcare professionals using this system on multiple patients
should follow the infection control procedure approved by their facility.
All products or objects which come in contact with human blood,
even after cleaning, should be handled as if capable of transmitting
viral diseases.
To avoid the meter and test strips attracting dirt, dust or other
contaminants, please wash hands thoroughly with soap and water
before and after use.
When to clean and disinfect the meter:
If the surface of meter is visibly soiled, it must be physically cleaned
to remove gross soil. Disinfect the meter between each patient to
prevent infection.
How to clean and disinfect the meter:
The meter must be cleaned prior to the disinfection. Use one
disinfecting wipe to clean exposed surfaces of the meter thoroughly
and remove any visible dirt, blood or any other body fluid with the
wipe. Use a second wipe to disinfect the meter by following the
disinfecting procedure below. Do NOT use organic solvents to clean
the meter.
We recommend for meter cleaning and disinfection you should use
the disinfecting wipe/towelette from below.
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