Discarding Used Test Strips And Lancets - OneTouch ULTRASMART Manual

Discarding Used Test Strips and Lancets

CAUTION: It is important to discard the used lancet carefully after
each use to avoid unintended lancet stick injuries. Used test
strips and lancets may be considered biohazardous waste in your
area. Be sure to follow your local regulations for proper disposal.
STEP 1
Remove the OneTouch
UltraSoft
Twist the OneTouch
counterclockwise. (Optional: Replace the
protective disk on the used lancet by
placing it on a hard surface and pushing
the lancet tip into the disk.)
STEP 2
Eject the Lancet.
Point the Sampler down and away. Push
the release button to ensure that the
Sampler is not cocked. Push forward on
the ejection/cocking control and eject the
lancet directly into a container for sharp
objects. Used test strips can go into the
same container. Return the ejection/cocking
control to the middle position. Replace the
®
OneTouch
UltraSoft
®
®
Cap from the Sampler.
® ®
UltraSoft Cap
®
Cap.
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