Chapter 6: Meter And Lancing Device Cleaning And Disinfecting - Accu-Chek Aviva Owner's Booklet

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Meter and Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting
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.
approved Cleaning and Disinfecting Product
The following product has been approved for cleaning and disinfecting the meter and lancing device:
Super Sani‑Cloth (EPA* reg. no. 9480‑4) *Environmental Protection Agency
Super Sani‑Cloth can be purchased from Amazon.com, Officedepot.com, and Walmart.com.
• Do not use any other cleaning or disinfecting solutions. Using solutions other than the Super Sani‑Cloth could
result in damage to the meter and lancing device.
• The effect of using more than one product interchangeably to clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device
has not been tested. Always use Super Sani‑Cloth to clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device.
• Roche has tested the approved product for a total of 520 cycles, which is equal to cleaning and disinfecting
once per week for a 5‑year period.
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For technical assistance or questions on cleaning and disinfecting, contact the ACCU‑CHEK Customer Care
Service Center at 1‑800‑858‑8072.
Cleaning and Disinfecting the Meter
To clean and disinfect without damaging the meter, follow these procedures carefully.
When to Clean and Disinfect the Meter
• Clean the meter to remove visible dirt or other material prior to disinfecting.
• Clean and disinfect the meter at least once per week and when blood is present on the surface of the meter.
• Clean and disinfect the meter before allowing anyone else to handle the meter. Do not allow anyone else to
use the meter on themselves for testing purposes.
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