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Chapter head - care and maintenance, Body - follow these simple rules, Head 2 - when to clean the unit – Lifescan SureStep Pro User Manual

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CHAPTER 5

Care and Maintenance

General Care

To keep the bedside unit in good operating
condition, you must keep it clean and handle
it with care.

Follow these simple rules:

• Keep the test strip holder and lens area clean.

• Keep the unit dry and avoid exposing it to

extremes in temperature and humidity.

• Do not take apart the unit.

• If you drop the unit, inspect it for obvious

damage. Perform a quality control test prior
to running a patient blood glucose test.

When to Clean the Unit

• If dirt, blood, or lint is present.

• When an error message appears and the

troubleshooting solution indicates cleaning
the unit.

• As defined by your institution’s infection

control policies.

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