Caring For Your Meter - Fora D40 Serie Manual Del Propietário

Caring for Your Meter

To avoid the meter and test strips attracting dirt, dust or other
contaminants, please wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before
and after use.
Why the cleaning and disinfection should be performed
Cleaning and disinfection are different. Cleaning is the process of
removing dirt (e.g. food debris, grease, dust), disinfection is the process
of killing germs (e.g. bacteria and viruses).
When to clean and disinfect the meter
Clean the meter when you see any dirt on it. You should disinfect the
meter at least once a week to prevent infection.
How to clean and disinfect the meter
The meter must be cleaned prior to the disinfection. Use one disinfecting
wipe to clean exposed surfaces of the meter thoroughly and remove any
visible dirt, blood, or any other body fluid with the wipe. Use a second
wipe to disinfect the meter by following the disinfecting procedure below.
Do NOT use organic solvents to clean the meter.
We recommend for meter cleaning and disinfection you should use the
disinfecting wipes/towelettes from below. It has been shown to be safe
for use with the FORA D40 Blood Glucose plus Blood Pressure Monitoring
System.
▶Micro-Kill+™ (Micro-Kill Plus™) by Medline (EPA Reg. No.
59894-10-37549)
To obtain disinfecting wipes and other information, please contact
Medline at 1-800-MEDLINE (1-800-633-5463) or visit www.medline.com
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