User's Manual C - Accu-Chek

1717disposing of the meterDisposing of the meterduring blood glucose testing, the meter may come intocontact with blood. used meters therefore carry a riskof infection. Please dispose of your used meter, afterremoving the batteries, according to the regulationsapplicable in your country. Also remove the back-upbattery (see next page).For information about correct disposal, please contactyour local council or authority.The meter falls outside the scope of the europeandirective 2002/96/eC (directive on waste electrical andelectronic equipment).iPlease dispose of the batteries in an environmentallyfriendly way such as a collection depot.236