If meter is being operated by a second person who is providing testing
assistance to the user, the meter and lancing device should be cleaned and
disinfected prior to use by the second person. In addition, caregivers should
wear gloves when testing another person's blood. Wash hands thoroughly
with soap and water after handling the meter, test strips, lancing device or
disinfecting wipes.
For technical assistance or questions on cleaning and disinfecting,
call Customer Service at 855.776.0662, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. central time,
7 days a week.
"FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting
1.
Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication" (2010)
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
"CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne
2.
Pathogens" (2010)
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html
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