Getting Started with the CoaguChek XS System
Cleaning/Disinfecting the Exterior
Do not use sprays of any sort.
Ensure that the swab or cloth is only damp, not wet.
Use only the following items for cleaning/disinfecting the CoaguCheck XS meter
housing for a contact time of >1 minute:
70% isopropyl alcohol
10% Sodium hypochlorite solution (1 part bleach to 9 parts deionized water,
made fresh every 24 hours)
Note: Do not use any other disinfectants/cleaning solutions on the meter
housing.
Clean/Disinfect the exterior: With the meter powered off, wipe the meter's exterior
clean. Do not let liquid accumulate near any opening. Make sure that no liquid
enters the meter.
Dry the exterior: With a lint-free tissue, dry the meter. Wipe away residual moisture
and fluids after cleaning the housing. Allow wiped areas to dry for at least 10
minutes before performing a test.
Cleaning/Disinfecting the Test Strip Guide: Use only 70% isopropyl alcohol or
10% bleach solution to clean the CoaguChek test strip guide. Do not use any
other cleaning/disinfecting solutions on the test strip guide. Use of other
cleaning/disinfecting solutions could result in damage to the meter.
1. Open the cover. With the meter powered off, use your thumbnail to open the
cover of the test strip guide by pressing its front edge upward. Move the
safely away from the meter. Then rinse the cover with water or wipe it clean.
2. Clean/Disinfect the Test Strip Guide. Hold the meter upright with the test
strip guide facing down. Clean the easily accessible areas with a cotton
swab. Ensure the swab is only damp, not wet. Apply cleaning agent for a
contact time of less >1 minute. Wipe away residual moisture and fluids. Do
not insert any objects into the test strip guide. Doing so could damage the
electrical contacts behind the test strip guide.
3. Allow to dry. With the cover off, allow the test strip guide to dry for at least
10 minutes before re-attaching the test strip guide cover and testing again.
4. Close the cover. Close the cover, and make sure it snaps into place.
