Disposal - Abbott FreeStyle Libre 2 User Manual

Disposal

Reader, Sensor, USB Cable and Power Adaptor:
These devices must not be disposed of via municipal waste collection .
Separate collection for electrical and electronic equipment waste as per
Directive 2012/19/EC in the European Union is required . Contact the
manufacturer for details . As Readers and Sensors may have been exposed
to bodily fluids, please clean prior to disposing using a cloth dampened
with a mixture of 1 part household bleach to 9 parts water .
Note: Readers and Sensors contain non-removeable batteries and must
not be incinerated . Batteries may explode upon incineration .
Sensor Applicator:
Please consult your local waste management authority for instructions on
how to dispose of Sensor Applicators at a designated sharps collection
site . Ensure the cap is on the Sensor Applicator as it contains a needle .
Sensor Pack:
Used Sensor Packs may be disposed of via municipal waste collection .
Alcohol Wipes:
Refer to alcohol wipe packaging for disposal information .
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