Cleaning The Meter - Accu-Chek Active GB User Manual

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Cleaning the Meter

If the meter is dirty, it may be necessary to
clean it.
WARNING
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Healthcare professionals using the same
meter to test blood glucose in more than
one patient must also read the instructions
on disinfection (see the Disinfecting the
Meter section in the Testing in More Than
One Patient chapter).
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• Use only cold water as a cleaning agent.
• Clean the meter using a lightly
moistened cloth or a lightly moistened
cotton swab.
• Do not spray anything onto the meter
and do not immerse it in liquid.
• Do not allow liquid to enter any
openings in the meter.
• Avoid scratching the measurement
window.
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2
Wipe the meter
surface using a cloth
lightly moistened
with cold water.
Remove the cover in
the direction of the
arrow.
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4
Remove any fluff or lint that may remain.
Dry the areas you have cleaned thoroughly.
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Dab the cover and
the test strip guide
on the inside
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the outside
a lightly moistened
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cloth or cotton swab.
Carefully dab the
measurement
window and its
surrounding area
using a lightly
moistened cloth or
cotton swab.
Place the cover
straight and centered
onto the meter.
Slide the cover
closed.
Perform a control
test.
and
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using
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