LabStyle Dario User Manual - page 48
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CHAPTER 6 – CLEANING AND MAINTENANCE
This section provides cleaning and disinfecting information for your meter.
Since you are the only person operating your personal Dario it is recommended that
you disinfect the device once a week. If a care taker is assisting you with blood
glucose testing or they disinfect the device, they should wear gloves to protect
themselves when handling the meter.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
The outer surfaces may be cleaned when you feel that your Dario™ is visibly dirty. It
is advised to disinfect your Dario™ once a week to avoid transmitting bloodborne
pathogens.
Wipe the Dario™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System with disinfecting, germicidal
wipes (GermiCide3 by GERMIPHENE)
1. Before disinfecting your Dario™ take out the test strips cartridge from the device.
2. Before you clean and disinfect your Dario™ pre-clean the outside with a
disinfecting wipe.
3. With a new disinfecting wipe, disinfect your Dario™, using the GermiCide3 wipes.
In addition, follow the instructions on the disinfecting wipe container label for safe
handling of the wipes.
4. Wipe each side of your Dario™, with moderate pressure 3 times using the following
method:
a. Wipe the Dario™ up and down 5 times
b. Wipe the Dario™ left and right 5 times
c. Avoid getting disinfectant inside the test strip port
5. After 3 minutes of contact time, let air dry
You should wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the
Dario™.