Accu-Chek Compact Plus Owner's Booklet page 82

What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?
Cleaning is the removal of dirt from the meter or lancing device.
Disinfecting is the removal of most, but not all, disease-causing and other types of microorganisms
(bloodborne pathogens) from the meter or lancing device.
When should the meter and lancing device be cleaned and disinfected?
Clean and disinfect the meter or lancing device:
• Once per week
• When blood gets on the meter or lancing device
• Before allowing anyone else to handle the meter or lancing device
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NOTE
• Before cleaning and disinfecting the meter and lancing device, detach the lancing device from the meter,
see Chapter 3, "Detaching and Attaching the Lancing Device."
• For technical assistance or questions on cleaning and disinfecting, visit our web site at
www.accu-chek.com/support or call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072.
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