Operation Manual

Caring for your system

Disinfecting your meter, lancing device

and cap

The meter, lancing device and cap should be disinfected

periodically. Clean your meter, lancing device and cap

prior to disinfecting. For disinfecting, obtain regular

household bleach (containing a minimum of 5.5% sodium

hypochlorite as the active ingredient)*. Prepare a solution

of 1 part household bleach and 9 parts water.

*Follow manufacturer’s instruction for handling and

storage of bleach.

1. Hold the meter with the test strip port pointed down

Use a soft cloth dampened

with this solution to wipe

the outside of the meter

and lancing device until the

surface is damp. Be sure to

squeeze out any excess liquid

before you wipe the meter.

2. After wiping, cover the surface you are disinfecting

with the soft cloth dampened with the bleach solution

for 1 minute

Wash hands thoroughly with

soap and water after handling

the meter, lancing device and

cap.

If you see signs of wear, please contact Customer Service.

Contact OneTouch® Customer Care on 0800121200 (UK)

or 1800535 676 (Ireland).

Yellow= 5mm Red=7mm margin

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