Abbott Diabetes Care FreeStyle Flash Blood Glucose Monitor User Manual

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Important Test Strip Information

• The FreeStyle

Flash

System has an operating range of 40º to 104ºF

(5º to 40ºC).

• Use the test strips only within the system operating temperature range.

• Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place between 37º to 86ºF
(3º to 30ºC).

• Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.

• Store your test strips in their original vial only; never transfer them
to another vial or any other container or carrying case.

• Never store individual test strips outside the vial.

• After removing a FreeStyle

®

Test Strip from the vial, immediately

replace the vial cap and close tightly.

• With clean, dry hands, you may gently touch the test strip anywhere
when removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter.

• Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date printed on the
package as this may cause inaccurate results.

• Do not bend, cut, or alter FreeStyle Test Strips in any way.

Note: For detailed storage and usage information, refer to the FreeStyle
Test Strip package insert.

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