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Cleaning and Disinfection Procedure - Alere

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4. If monitor plastic becomes slightly cloudy, wipe with a water-dampenedcloth.5. Wipe the monitor dry with a lint freetissue. Take special care to ensure thestrip guide (entry area) is dry includingnear seams/edges.6. Discard used gloves, towels <strong>and</strong> empty package in trash.7. No other maintenance is needed.8. If the following should occur please stop using the device <strong>and</strong>contact <strong>Alere</strong> Technical Services at +1 877 866 5313or INRatio.Support@alere.com:• Error messages appear when a test has not been performed• Strip code changes without prompting• <strong>Alere</strong> INRatio ® 2 Monitor does not turn on• Any other unusual errors not specified in the user guide7 <strong>Alere</strong> INRatio ® 2 <strong>Cleaning</strong> <strong>and</strong> <strong>Disinfection</strong> <strong>Procedure</strong>


References1. FDA Public Health Notification: “Use of Fingerstick Devices on More thanOne Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens: InitialCommunication” (2010)http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/Alerts<strong>and</strong>Notices/ucm224025.htm2. CDC Clinical Reminder: “Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than OnePerson Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens” (2010)http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html3. Letter to Manufacturers of Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems ListedWith the FDA (2010)http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Products<strong>and</strong>Medical<strong>Procedure</strong>s/InVitroDiagnostics/ucm227935.htm4. Guideline for <strong>Disinfection</strong> <strong>and</strong> Sterilization in Healthcare Facilities (2008)http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/<strong>Disinfection</strong>_Sterilization/acknowledg.htmlContact<strong>Alere</strong> Technical ServicesPlease read this entire procedure to learn how to clean <strong>and</strong> disinfect the<strong>Alere</strong> INRatio ® 2 PT/INR Monitoring System (Professional Use). If you have anyquestions, please contact <strong>Alere</strong> Technical Services.Region Phone E Mail AddressUSA + 1.877.866.5313 INRatio.Support@alere.comTo register your <strong>Alere</strong> INRatio ® 2 Monitor, please visitalere.com/inratio2registration.Web: www.alere.comManufactured for<strong>Alere</strong> San Diego, Inc.9975 Summers Ridge RoadSan Diego, CA 92121www.alere.com© 2012 <strong>Alere</strong>. All rights reserved.The <strong>Alere</strong> Logo, <strong>Alere</strong> <strong>and</strong> INRatio are trademarks of the <strong>Alere</strong> group of companies.All trademarks referenced are trademarks of their respective owner.ENSRC23691APN: 23691 Rev. A 2012/08

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