Operation Manual
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Caring for your system
Disinfecting your meter, lancing device
and cap
The meter, lancing device and cap should be disinfected
at least once per week. Be sure to clean the meter, lancing
device and cap before disinfecting.
1. First, clean your meter, lancing device and cap prior to
disinfecting
Follow step 1 of page82.
2. Use a new Clorox®
Germicidal Wipe to wipe the
outside of the meter, lancing
device and cap until the
surface is damp
Be sure to squeeze out any
excess liquid before you wipe
the meter. Hold the meter
with the test strip port pointed
down.
Allow the surface of the meter,
lancing device and cap to
remain damp for 1 minute.