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10.5 Disposing of the Meter, Strips, Lancets, and Batteries
WARNING
• Any product coming in contact with blood is considered contaminated (potentially infectious).*
• During normal testing any blood glucose meter may come in contact with blood. Lancing devices may
also be considered sharps. Disposal of sharps is regulated by law in many jurisdictions.
Roche is committed to recycling and sustainability. Please consider the following points when disposing of
your used testing materials:
• Comply with any laws or ordinances relating to the disposal of sharps and/or contaminated products.
Contact your local health department or other appropriate authorities for proper handling and disposal of
used meters, used test strips, used lancets, and used batteries.
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