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Disposing
of
the
Meter,
Test
Strips,
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.
For
disposal
of
refer
to
local
regulations.
Refer
to
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.
Please
consider
the
following
points
when
disposing
of
used
testing
materials:
•
Consider
recycling
of
the
meters
and
batteries
at
an
appropriate
facility.
Be
aware
that
the
meter
is
potentially
hazardous
electronics
scrap
(escrap)
and
should
be
disposed
of
accordingly.
The
batteries
are
potentially
hazardous
also
and
should
be
disposed
of
accordingly.
•
Disinfect
the
meter
before
recycling
or
disposing.
*
29
CFR
1910.1030
–
Bloodborne
pathogens
*
Directive
2002/96/EC
–
Directive
on
waste
electrical
and
electronic
equipment
(WEEE)
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