How-To Guide

GlucoSure Link Blood Glucose Monitoring System
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Cleaning and disinfection procedures for GlucoSure Link
Blood Glucose meter and Lancing Device
Cleaning and disinfection are different and both should be performed. Cleaning,
such as removing dirt with a damp paper towel, is part of your normal care and
maintenance, but cleaning does not kill germs effectively. After use and exposure
to blood, all parts of this kit can potentially transmit infectious diseases. Disinfection
is the only way to reduce your exposure to disease. For cleaning and disinfecting
information see pages 53–56 in this manual.
You should disinfect areas where there are both high concentrations of dangerous
germs and a possibility that they will be spread to others. That is because
disinfectants have ingredients that destroy bacteria and other germs. While surfaces
may look clean, many infectious germs may be lurking around. Given the right
conditions some germs can live on surfaces for hours and even for days.
The proper disinfection of GlucoSure Link blood glucose monitoring equipment
is using DISPATCH Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels With Bleach, it is pre-
moistened disposable towels for use in healthcare and other areas where control of
cross contamination is required. Only Dispatch wipes have been validated for use
in cleaning and disinfection of the meter. A cleaning step must be performed before
each disinfection step.