Operation Manual
Important Test Strip Information
• Store test strip vials in a cool, dry place below 86˚F (30˚C).
Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Do Not refrigerate.
• Store test strips in their original vial only. To avoid damage or
contamination, Do Not transfer test strips to any other place.
• After removing a test strip from the vial, replace the vial cap
immediately and close it tightly.
• Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.
• Do Not use test strips from any vial that is damaged or left
open to air.
• Write the discard date (6 months after first opening the vial)
on the vial label when you first open it. Discard remaining
OneTouch
®
Ultra
®
Test Strips after the discard date.
• Do Not use test strips beyond the expiration (printed on the
package) or discard date, whichever comes first, because they
may cause inaccurate results.
• Avoid getting dirt, food or liquids on the test strip. With clean,
dry hands you may touch the test strip anywhere on its surface.
• Do Not bend, cut, or alter OneTouch
®
Ultra
®
Test Strips in any
way.
• OneTouch
®
Ultra
®
Test Strips are for single use only. Never
reuse a test strip that has had either blood or control solution
applied to it.
• Apply only OneTouch
®
Ultra
®
Control Solution or a blood
sample to the test strip.
• Refer to additional information in the OneTouch
®
Ultra
®
Test
Strip package.
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