Lifescan SureStep Blood Glucose Monitor - Manual (Page 51)

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MAINTENANCE
General Care
◆ Keep your meter dry and avoid exposing
it to extremes in temperature. Do not
store your meter or test strips in your car
or in the refrigerator or freezer.
◆ Dropping the meter can damage the
electronics. If you drop your meter, do a
control solution test (see
Checking the
System) and a display segment check
(see
Display Symbols) before using the
meter to test your blood.
◆ Do not take the meter apart. Sensitive
parts could be damaged causing inaccu-
rate results. Taking the meter apart will
also void your warranty.
Cleaning the Meter
C A U T I O N :
◆ Use water to clean the meter.
◆ Do not get water inside the meter case.
◆ Never immerse the meter or hold it
under running water.
◆ Do not use alcohol, glass cleaners, or
any other cleansers to clean the test
strip holder or lens area.
N OT E : For Healthcare Professionals or
caregivers who assist multiple users, to
disinfect the meter, cleanse the meter as
described below using a 10% bleach solu-
tion (9 parts water, 1 part bleach) and
then clean again with water to remove
any remaining bleach. Thoroughly dry
the meter. Failure to remove the excess
bleach may result in an error message
(
, ) or an inaccurately high result.
Caring for Your Meter
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