User's Manual

124 | Continuous Glucose Monitoring System
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7. Verify that any signs of bodily fl uids have been wiped away. The presence of
bodily fl uids is rare.
8. Place the Receiver and Transmitter on a clean, dry cloth and air dry for 2-3
minutes.
9. When completely dry, place the Receiver and Transmitter in a sealed bag with
the cleaning method and date. For example:
10. Dispose of gloves as biohazard waste and wash your hands immediately
after completing disinfection and cleaning of Receiver and Transmitter.
NOTE: Do NOT get the DexCom Receiver wet. Ensure the wipe is slightly
damp, but not wet enough to leave drops of liquid on the Receiver surface
(particularly the openings and buttons).
NOTE: Include the following information in the Multi-Patient Use Disinfection
and Cleaning Record: Device Information, Date of Disinfection and Cleaning,
Method of Disinfection (e.g. disinfectant), and Method of Cleaning (e.g. 70%
or 99% IPA).
Cleaning
6. Use an alcohol wipe, or equivalent, to clean the outside of the Receiver and
Transmitter. Avoid using wipes that contain adhesive properties (e.g. Smith +
Nephew IV Prep
™
).