Product Safety Information
Explanation of Symbols
CAUTION
Please refer to safety-related
notes in the manual
accompanying this
instrument.
If you need to throw your meter away:
The European Union has a requirement aimed at improving waste management practices for certain electronic equipment.
the USA, however please consider these points if you ever need to dispose of your blood glucose meter. Any product coming in contact with blood is
considered contaminated (potentially infectious).
professional environments (e.g., healthcare facilities) should follow their existing policies and procedures that govern disinfection and/or disposal of
potentially infectious waste. Consumers should use appropriate caution if they find a need to dispose their used meter. We suggest that you also remove
the battery before disposing.
Directive 2002/96/EC (Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE).
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29 CFR 1910.1030 – Bloodborne pathogens.
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Chapter 6: Technical Information
One 2032 or equivalent
The ACCU-CHEK Active meter
lithium battery.
Underwriter's Laboratories,
Inc., in accordance with UL
3101-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2
During normal testing use, any blood glucose meter may come in contact with blood. Users in
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This product fulfills the
has been listed by
Directive 98/79/ EC on
No. 1010-1.
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ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072
This product fulfills the
requirements of
requirements of
Directive 98/79/ EC on
in vitro diagnostic
in vitro diagnostic
medical devices.
medical devices.
This is not a requirement for
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