The Control Solution - Medisana MediTouch Instruction Manual

2 Safety Information
• Store the test strips in a cool, dry place but not in the
refrigerator.
• Store the test strips between 2 °C and 30 °C (35.6 °F - 86
°F). Do not freeze the test strips.
• Protect the strips from damp and direct sunlight.
• Do not apply the blood sample or control solution to the
test strip before you have inserted it in the monitor.
• Only apply the blood sample or the control solution
provided on the test strip slot. Applying any other
substance will lead to an imprecise or incorrect reading.
• Do not bend, cut or adjust the test strips in any way.
• Keep the container with the test strips away from children.
There is a risk of choking from the lid. The lid also contains
desiccative substances which could be dangerous if they
are inhaled or swallowed. This could also lead to skin and
eye irritations.
2.4 Instructions on how to use the control
solution
• Only use MediTouch control solution.
• Only use with the MediTouch test strips.
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• Write the opening date on the label of the container. The
control solution can be used for approx. three months
after opening the container or until the expiry date,
whichever comes first.
• Do not use the control solution after the expiry date.
• The ambient temperature for using the control solution
should lie between 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F).
• The temperatures for storing and transporting the control
solution should lie between min 2 °C and max 30 °C
(35.6 °F – 86 °F). Do not store the solution in the
refrigerator and do not freeze it.
• Shake the bottle with the control solution well before you
open it. Wipe away the first drop and use the second one
to ensure a good sample for a precise test result.
• To ensure the control solution does not get contaminated,
wipe away the remaining solution on the tip of the
container with a clean cloth before closing it again.
• The control solution may stain your clothing. Rinse the
soiled clothing with water and detergent.
• Do not put any excess control solution back in the
container.
• Close the container carefully after every use.