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Cleaning and Disinfecting the Meter
To clean and disinfect without damaging the meter, follow these procedures carefully.
When to Clean and Disinfect the Meter
• Clean the meter to remove visible dirt or other material prior to disinfecting.
• Clean and disinfect the meter at least once per week and when blood is present on the surface of the
meter.
• Clean and disinfect the meter before allowing anyone else to handle the meter. Do not allow anyone else
to use the meter on themselves for testing purposes.