Product Manual

Introduction

Disposal of the System

WARNING

Any product coming in contact with blood is considered contami-

nated (potentially infectious).*

During normal testing, any meter may come in contact with blood.

Lancing devices may also be considered sharps. Disposal of

sharps is regulated by law in many jurisdictions.

The European Union has a requirement for improving waster manage-

ment practices for certain electronic equipment, but meters fall outside

the scope of the European Directive 2002/96/EC** This is not a require-

ment for the U.S.A.; however, Roche is committed to recycling and sus-

tainability. Comply with any laws or ordinances relating to the disposal of

sharps and/or contaminated products. Contact your local health depart-

ment or other appropriate authorities for proper handling and disposal of

used meters, used test strips, used lancets, and used batteries. Please

consider the following points when disposing of your used testing mate-

rials:.

Consider recycling of the meters and batteries at an appropriate facility.

Be aware the meter is potentially hazardous electronics scrap (e-scrap)

and should be disposed of accordingly. The batteries are potentially haz-

ardous also and should be disposed of accordingly.

Disinfect the meter before recycling or disposing.

*29 CFR 1910.1030 - Bloodborne pathogens

**Directive 2002/96/EC - Directive on waste electrical and electronic

equipment (WEEE).