Cautions and Safety Information
1. For in vitro diagnostic use only.
2. The single-patient use system is for single-patient use only and should not be shared
3. Not for neonatal use.
4. Do not use for diagnosis of or screening for diabetes mellitus.
5. Not for use on critically ill patients, patients in shock, dehydrated patients or hyperosmolar
patients.
6. Alternative site testing (AST) should only be performed during periods of steady-state blood
glucose conditions (when glucose is not changing rapidly).
7. AST should not be used to calibrate continuous glucose monitors (CGMs).
8. AST should not be used for insulin dose calculations.
9. Avoid getting hand lotions, oil, dirt or debris in and/or on the lancets, reusable lancing device
and test strips.
10. Do not use OKRA Pro glucose meter in a dry environment.
11. Practice using the lancing device and become accustomed with its use.
12. Wash your hands with warm clean water and soap before testing.
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13. Dry your hands completely before testing.
14. Avoid testing in direct sunlight to receive more accurate test results.
15. Store the OKRA Pro test strip vials in a cool, dry place. Keep out of direct sunlight. Do not
freeze.
16. Store the test strips in their original vial only. Do not mix the test strips in new vials or in any
other container.
17. Immediately replace the vial cap and close tightly after removing any test strips from the vial.
18. Make a note of the discard date, which is three months from the date you first open a new vial
of strips. Throw OKRA Pro test strips and vial away after the discard date.
19. Do not use the test strips after the expiration date printed on the package or vial since it may
cause inaccurate results.
20. OKRA Pro test strips are for single use only. DO NOT RE-USE.
21. Do not test at temperatures below 50°F(10°C) or above 104°F(40°C).
22. Do not test with humidity below 10% or above 90%.
23. Do not bend, cut, or alter the test strips.
24. Avoid getting dirt, food, and water on the color-coding label (backside of test strip).
25. Refer to additional information in the OKRA Pro test strip package.
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