Beurer GL 44 (mg/dL) - Manual (Page 13)

Beurer GL44 mg/dL 13
Insert the test strip into the device so
that the contacts are pointing inside
the slot.
Please ensure that the front of the test
strip is facing you.
Note
Carefully read the following information on handling and storing your test strips. Please observe all
notes to ensure that the test strips supply accurate measured results.
Warning
Use each test strip only once and for one patient only!
Handling test strips
Note
• Immediately securely close the test strip box after taking out a test strip.
• Do not use the test strips if they have expired. The use of expired test strips may lead to incorrect
measurements. The expiry date is printed on the box next to the hourglass symbol .
• Test strips expire three months after the box is opened. Make a note of the expiry date (opening date
+ 3 months ) on the label. The shelf life is limited to the expiry date (see date next to the hourglass
symbol ).
• Do not use the test strips if one of the expiry dates has passed ( / ).
• You can touch the test strip at any point with clean, dry hands.
• Use the test strip for measurement immediately after removing it from the box.
• Do not bend, cut or otherwise modify the test strips.
• Do not use test strips that have come into contact with fluids.
Storing test strips
Note
• Keep the test strips in a cool, dry place above +2 °C and below +30 °C. Do not expose the test strips
to direct sunlight or heat. Do not store in your vehicle, in the bathroom or in a cooling appliance.
• Permitted relative air humidity below 90 %.
• Keep the test strips in the original box only – never use other containers.