Users Manual

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Press the release button to make sure that the
lancet is in the extended position. Slide the
ejection button forward to discard the used lancet.
Place the lancing device cover back on the
lancing device.
Potential Biohazard
Always dispose of the used lancet properly to prevent injury or contamination to
others.
Caution:
• Do not use the lancet if the safety tab is missing or loose when you take the lancet
out of the bag.
• Do not use the lancet if the needle is bent.
• Be cautious whenever the lancet needle is exposed.
• Never share lancets or the lancing device with other people to prevent possible
infections.
• In order to reduce the risk of infection from prior use of the instrument, always use a
new, sterile lancet. Do not reuse lancets.
• Avoid getting the lancing device or lancets dirty with hand lotion, oils, dirt or debris.
Alternative Site Testing
Blood samples for glucose testing may be taken from sites other than your
fingertips. Alternative site testing using blood from the forearm or palm may give
glucose results that significantly differ from fingertip blood. Differences occur when
blood glucose levels are changing rapidly, such as after a meal, after insulin,
during or after exercise.
The forearm and palm areas have less nerve endings than the fingertip. You may
find that obtaining blood from these sites are less painful than from the fingertip.
The procedure for forearm and palm sampling is different. You need a clear cap to
draw blood from these sites. The clear cap is not adjustable for puncture depth.
The clear cap may not be included in the VivaChek™Eco Blood Glucose Monitoring
System package; it isavailable for separate purchase from local dealer.