Operator's Manual

Maintenance and Care • 10
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Storage ■ Store the system and test strips in the same envi-
ronment in which they are used.
■ Do not store the meter in direct sunlight or under
extreme temperature conditions.
■ Observe the limits for temperature and humidity
when storing and using the meter (see Chapter 12).
10.2 Cleaning/disinfecting the Accu-Chek Inform II system
Cleaning and disinfecting the exterior surface of the
meter is, at minimum, recommended daily for dedicated
patient devices. Meters used with multiple patients may
require more frequent cleaning and disinfecting. Follow
recommendations from the FDA, CDC, and CMC and
your facility’s policies and procedures for infection
control.
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The FDA recommends that Point of Care testing devices,
such as blood glucose meters, should be used only on
one patient and not shared. If dedicating blood glucose
meters to a single patient is not possible, the meters must
be properly cleaned and disinfected after every use fol-
lowing the guidelines given in this section.
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1. FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices
on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication, (2010).
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/
AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
2. CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on
More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
Bloodborne Pathogens, (2010). http://www.cdc.gov/
injectionsafety/FingerstickDevicesBGM.html
3. Healthcare Infection Control Practices Advisory Committee
(HICPAC), William A. Rutala, Ph.D., M.P.H., and David J.
Weber, M.D., M.P.H. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention, 2008. Guideline for Disinfection and
Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities. Atlanta, GA.
For technical assistance or questions on cleaning and
disinfecting, please contact Roche Customer Support
Center at 1-800-440-3638.