Safety Information; Disposal Of The System - cobas Accutrend Plus Instrucciones De Uso

Introduction

Safety information

WARNING
WARNING

Disposal of the system

WARNING
WARNING
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Protection against infection
Any object coming into contact with human blood is a potential source of
infection.
Patient Self-Testers: There is a potential risk of infection if you let other
people use your meter or lancing device. Do not share your meter or
lancing device with any other person.
Protection against infection in a healthcare environment
There is a potential risk of infection. Healthcare professionals using the
Accutrend Plus meter must be aware that any object coming into contact
with human blood is a potential source of infection. Healthcare profes-
sionals must also be aware that any cross-contamination is a potential
source of infection for patients.
Use gloves.
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Use an auto-disabling single-use lancing device for each patient.
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Dispose of used lancets in a sturdy sharps container with lid.
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Dispose of used test strips according to your institution's
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infection control policy.
Follow all health and safety regulations in force locally.
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Risk of infection
During testing the meter may come into contact with blood. Used meters
therefore carry a risk of infection. Dispose of your used meter - after
removing the batteries and cleaning the meter - according to the regula-
tions applicable in your country. For information about correct disposal,
contact your local council. The meter falls outside the scope of the Euro-
pean Directive 2002/96/ EC (Directive on waste electrical and electronic
equipment (WEEE)).
For healthcare professionals:
Infection by a potentially biohazardous instrument
Dispose of the meter in line with your facility's procedures for dealing
with potentially biohazardous waste.