User guide

18 Inspect the housing of the transmitter for any signs of cracking, flaking, or damage. If you see any of
these signs, you must now discard the disinfected transmitter according to local regulations for
battery disposal (non-incineration).
Warning: Cracking, flaking, or damage of the housing are signs of deterioration and the
performance of the device may be compromised. This may affect the ability to properly clean
and disinfect the transmitter. If these signs are noted, stop using the device and call the
Medtronic Diabetes 24 Hour HelpLine. The device must be discarded according to local
regulations for battery disposal (non-incineration).
19 Discard the used gloves and thoroughly wash hands with soap and water.
Removing adhesive residue
You may need to perform this procedure only if you have used optional occlusive dressing, which may
leave adhesive residue on the transmitter. If you visually inspect the transmitter and see adhesive residue
on it, follow the instructions below.
To remove adhesive residue, you will need the following materials: Detachol
®
medical adhesive remover
and cotton swabs. You can buy Detachol at http://www.amazon.com/.
To remove adhesive residue:
1 Make sure the tester is attached to the transmitter.
2 Holding the tester, saturate a cotton swab in the Detachol solution and gently rub the adhesive
residue on the transmitter until it is fully removed.
3 Continue with the appropriate single-patient or multi-patient cleaning procedure above.
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