Accu-Chek Inform II Manual - page 25
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In-service plan for blood glucose testing
ACCU-CHEK Inform II System Maintenance
Cleaning and Disinfecting the ACCU-CHEK Inform II system
Important Cleaning and Disinfecting Guidelines:
• Frequency of Cleaning and Disinfecting:
− At minimum, ACCU-CHEK Inform II meters are cleaned and disinfected following
each patient use. FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on
more than One Patient Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathongens:
Initial Communication, (2010)
− Base Units and Accessory boxes are cleaned and disinfected according to
facility policy.
• Cleaning and disinfecting are companion procedures that are generally performed
together at the same time.
− Cleaning removes visible soil and organic material prior to disinfecting.
− Disinfecting destroys most recognized pathogenic microorganisms, but not
necessarily all microbial forms.
• The product used for cleaning and disinfecting the ACCU-CHEK Inform II meters and
system components is Clorox
®
Germicidal Wipes (EPA* reg. no. 67619-12) Pre-moistened
disinfecting cloths (active ingredient 1% (or less) solution of sodium hypochlorite in water)
NOTE: Use of cleaners/disinfectants containing active ingredients other than those listed
as acceptable by the manufacturer could result in damage to the system components.
Do’s
− Follow all facility safety and infection control policies when handling, cleaning and
disinfecting ACCU-CHEK Inform II meters.
− If you notice any of the following signs of deterioration after cleaning or disinfecting of your
meter system, stop using the system component and please contact ACCU-CHEK Customer
Care at 1-800-440-3638 for assistance: Clouding of the touchscreen display, on/off-button
button malfunction, clouding of the infrared data port and/or barcode scanner, or quality
control results outside of the specified ranges.
− Obtain and dispose of acceptable cleaning and disinfection materials/products per facility
guidelines.
Don’ts
− Do Not clean or disinfect the meter while performing any type of test.
− Do Not allow pooling of liquid on the touchscreen.
− Do Not spray anything onto the meter or base unit.
− Do Not immerse the meter or base unit in liquid.
− Do Not get liquid into the test strip port! If liquid does get into the test strip port, immediately
dry the components with a dry cloth or gauze pad. If solution is allowed to collect in any
meter opening, severe damage to the system can occur. If you suspect that moisture may
have entered the strip, perform glucose control testing.
− Do Not wipe the electrical connectors on the back of the base unit.
− Do Not use any cleaning and disinfecting product other than that which is recommended
by the manufacturer, identified in this procedure and provided through normal procurement
policies and procedures.
http://www.fda.gov/ MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm, CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of
Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens, (2010).
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html
* Environmental Protection Agency