Easytouch® Healthpro™ Glucose Test Strip; Before Your Test - MHC Medical Products EasyTouch HealthPro User Manual

Easy •Touch® HealthPro™ Glucose Test Strips
Test Strip Diagram
1. Store the EasyTouch® HealthPro™ Test Strip vials in a cool, dry place. Keep
out of direct sunlight. Do not freeze.
2. Store test strips in their original vial only. Do not mix the test strips in
new vials or in any other container.
3. Immediately replace the vial cap and close tightly after removing any
test strips from the vial.
4. Make a note of the discard date, which is three months from the date
you rst open a new vial of strips. Throw the EasyTouch® HealthPro™ Test
Strips and vial away after the discard date.
5. Do not use the test strips after the expiration date printed on the
package or vial since it may cause inaccurate results.
6. EasyTouch® HealthPro™ test strips are for single use only. DO NOT RE-USE.
7. Do not test at temperatures below 50˚F, or above 104˚F.
8. Do not test with humidity below 10% or above 90%.
9. Do not bend, cut, or alter the test strip.
10. Avoid getting dirt, food, and/or water on the test strip.
11. Avoid getting dirt, food, and/or water on the vial label.
12. Refer to additional information in the EasyTouch® HealthPro™
Test Strip package.
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Target to Apply Blood
Sample (.5µL)
Contact Bar
Insert this End into Test Strip Port
Before You Test
Make sure to read this section and the test strip package insert found in
the test strip box carefully. You will need to have all of the necessary
items to begin testing:
Necessary Items:
1. EasyTouch® HealthPro™ Meter
2. EasyTouch® HealthPro™ Test Strip
3. Lancing Device
4. Sterile Lancet
If the meter is moved from one temperature to another, allow 30 minutes for
the meter to adjust to the new temperature before testing. Make sure that the
EasyTouch® HealthPro™ Meter and Test Strips have adjusted to the
temperature of the location from where you are testing. Do not operate the
EasyTouch® HealthPro™ system in direct sunlight.
CAUTION:
To reduce the chance of infection:
1. The lancing device and sterile lancets should NOT be shared
with others.
2. Always use a new sterile lancet and a new glucose test strip.
3. Practice using the lancing device and become accustomed with its use.
4. Lancets and glucose test strips are for single use only.
5. Wash your hands with soap and warm water before testing.
6. Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt or debris on the lancets or on the
lancing device.
7. Dry your hands completely before testing.
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