• Cleaning and disinfection should be performed using Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes
at least once per week .
• The meter has a use life of 5 years and has been validated for 522 cleaning and 522 disinfection
cycles (the equivalent of 2 cycles per week for 5 years) .
• The lancing device has a use life of 2 years and has been validated for 210 cleaning and
disinfection cycles (the equivalent of 2 cycles per week for 2 years) .
• Cleaning and disinfecting the meter is important to prevent the spread of infectious diseases .
Cleaning and Disinfection
Cleaning is the physical removal of organic soil from the meter and lancing device surfaces .
Keeping the meter and lancing device clean helps ensure that they are working properly and that
no dirt gets in the devices . Cleaning allows for successful, subsequent disinfection .
Disinfection is a process that destroys pathogens, such as viruses and other microorganisms, on the
meter and lancing device surfaces . Disinfecting the meter and lancing device helps ensure that no
infection is passed on when you or others come in contact with the meter and lancing device . The
meter and lancing device should be cleaned with a separate bleach wipe prior to each disinfection .
Clean and disinfect your meter at least once a week . Clean and disinfect your lancing device when
visibly dirty (at least once a week) .
Note: Squeeze bleach wipe to remove excess solution before wiping the meter or lancing device .
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