User Manual
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Product Safety Information
WARNING
• This meter meets IEC 61010‑1, IEC61010‑101 and IEC 609501‑1 safety standards.
• Strong electromagnetic fields may interfere with the proper operation of the meter. Do not use the meter
close to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation.
• To avoid electrostatic discharge, do not use the meter in a very dry environment, especially one in which
synthetic materials are present.
Travel Documentation
If you are traveling on a commercial airline, you may be required to provide documentation certifying that
this meter meets environmental conditions and test procedures for Airborne Equipment (RTCA DO‑160)
section21 Emission of Radio Frequency Energy. Visit accu‑chek.com or contact the ACCU‑CHEK Customer
Care Service Center at 1‑800‑858‑8072 to obtain a copy of the document.
Discarding the Meter, Test Strips, Lancing Devices, Lancets, and Batteries
WARNING
• Any product coming in contact with blood is considered contaminated (potentially infectious).*
• During normal testing, any blood glucose meter may come in contact with blood.
• Lancing devices may also be considered sharps. Disposal of sharps is regulated by law in many
jurisdictions.
Roche is committed to recycling and sustainability. Comply with any laws or ordinances relating to the
disposal of sharps and/or contaminated products. Contact your local health department or other appropriate
authorities for proper handling and disposal of used meters, used test strips, used lancets, and used
batteries. Consider the following points when discarding used testing materials:
Consider recycling 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 discarded accordingly.
Disinfect the meter before recycling or discarding.
*29CFR1910.1030 – Bloodborne pathogens
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