User`s guide

Dexcom G4 PLATINUM Professional System User’s Guide | 29
blood glucose) events.
•Ifyourtransmitterorreceivercaseisdamaged/cracked,do
not use it. This could create an electrical safety hazard or
malfunction, which might cause electrical shocks.
• Store the sensor at temperatures between 36° F - 77° F
for the length of the sensor’s shelf life. You may store the
sensor in the refrigerator if it is within this temperature
range. The sensor should not be stored in a freezer. Storing
the sensor improperly might cause the sensor glucose
readings to be inaccurate, and you might miss a low or high
blood glucose value.
•Low/highglucosealertsandthe55mg/dLlowglucose
alarm are all disabled when using the Dexcom G4
PLATINUM Professional System in blinded mode and will
not alert you when the glucose is low or high. Check blood
glucose meter if there are any signs or symptoms of low or
high glucose.
2.5 PRECAUTIONS
•Beforeopeningthesensorpackage,washyourhandswith
soap and water, and let them dry. You may contaminate the
insertion site and suffer an infection if you have dirty hands
while inserting the sensor.
•Beforeinsertingthesensor,cleantheskinwithatopical
antimicrobial solution, such as isopropyl alcohol, and allow
to dry. This may help prevent infection. Do not insert the
sensor until the cleaned area is dry so the sensor adhesive
will stick better.
•Changethesitewhereyouplacethesensorwitheach