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• Consider recycling of the meters and batteries at an appropriate facility. Be aware the meter is potentially
hazardous electronics scrap (e-scrap) and should be disposed of accordingly. The batteries are potentially
hazardous also and should be disposed of accordingly.
• Decontaminate the meter before recycling or disposing.
• Users in professional environments (i.e., healthcare professionals) should follow their existing policies
and procedures that govern the proper handling and disposal of potentially infectious waste, e-scrap, and
batteries.
*29 CFR 1910.1030-Bloodborne pathogens (Code of Federal Regulations)
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