Storage - Fora MD Control Operator's Manual

"FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More
than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens:
Initial Communication" (2010)
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224
025.htm
"CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than
One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens"
(2010)
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html

Storage

1. Meter Storage
Storage conditions: -20
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relative humidity.
Always store or transport the meter in its original storage case.
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Avoid dropping and heavy impact.
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Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity.
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Meter Disposal
The used meter should be treated as contaminated and may carry a
risk of infection during measurement. The batteries in this used
meter should be removed and the meter should be disposed in
accordance with local regulations.
The meter falls outside the scope of the European Directive
2002/96/EC-Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment
(WEEE).
2. Strips Storage
Storage conditions: 2
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relative humidity. Do NOT freeze.
Store your test strips in their original vial only. Do not transfer to
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C to 60 C (-4
o o
C to 32 C (35.6
o o
F to 140 F), below 95%
o o
F to 89.6 F), below 85%
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