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User’s Manual

Blood Glucose Meter

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Page 1: ...User s Manual Blood Glucose Meter FOM_09262946001_01_EN_ROW indd 1 24 03 2020 09 47 20 ...

Page 2: ... 24 11 Test and Storage Conditions 25 12 Symbols and Troubleshooting 27 13 Technical Information 31 14 Customer Support 33 Index 34 This User s Manual features the following 3 symbols W H i This symbol indicates a possible risk of injury or of damage to your own health or the health of others This symbol draws your attention to actions that could result in damage to the meter This symbol draws you...

Page 3: ...hoking hazard Small parts Keep away from children under the age of 3 years Keep new and used batteries away from children Ingestion or insertion into the body may cause chemical burns perforation of soft tissues and death Severe burns may occur within 2 hours of swallowing If you think a battery might have been swallowed or placed inside any part of the body seek medical attention immediately If t...

Page 4: ...e meter Additional dosing option To perform a test the meter requires 1 2 µL blood The meter detects if the amount of blood is insufficient and more blood can be applied Marking test results You can mark test results with different symbols which indicate particular situations during the test Memory The meter automatically saves up to 500 test results with the time and date of the test and all othe...

Page 5: ...h the cover 5 Test Strip Guide insert test strip here 6 Locking Catch opens the battery door 7 USB Port the USB cable is inserted here in order to transfer data to a computer 8 Battery Compartment right open battery compartment battery type CR2032 9 Type Plate 10 11 12 13 10 Test Strip Container 11 Test Strip apply blood drop or control solution to the center of the test area green square 12 Contr...

Page 6: ...vious stored test result change from the earliest stored test result to the averages retrieve the previous average Press to turn the meter on and access settings mark the test result after a test go to the next setting retrieve the next stored test result change from the averages to the stored test results retrieve the next average Press and at the same time to perform a display check save setting...

Page 7: ...rement is printed on the type plate ask your dealer to exchange the meter or contact customer support An incorrect unit of measurement could lead to test results being interpreted falsely and to the wrong therapy recommendations and thus produce serious adverse health effects Checking the Display You can check if all of the display segments are properly displayed by carrying out a full display che...

Page 8: ...s at the same time to turn the meter off i If you do not press any buttons the meter turns off automatically after approx 30 seconds If you have not reached the final screen all changes are lost and the original settings remain unchanged Time Format When you change the time format the time and date are changed accordingly You can choose between two formats 24 hour format Time from 0 00 to 23 59 da...

Page 9: ...display Press the M button to set the day Press the S button Beep The beep symbol appears together with or on the display Press the M button to turn the beep on or off Press the S button 3 4 5 Final Screen At the end of the setting procedure the meter displays the final screen with the current settings Press the M and S buttons at the same time to turn the meter off FOM_09262946001_01_EN_ROW indd ...

Page 10: ...ide Do not bend the test strip The test strip must lie flat on the measurement window cover 19 10 2011 Frame 0000 1 2 3 The meter turns on and performs a default display check approx 2 seconds Check that all the segments are displayed If any segments are missing contact customer support The test strip symbol and the flashing drop symbol appear on the display The meter beeps The meter is ready to p...

Page 11: ...eter Apply the blood drop to the center of the test area Insert the test strip into the test strip guide in the direction of the arrows with the test area facing up 7 8 9 10 The test strip must lie flat on the measurement window cover If you do not reinsert the test strip moistened with blood into the meter within the available time a beep sounds once per second during the last 5 seconds The test ...

Page 12: ...he test strip is outside the meter Do not remove the test strip until the drop symbol flashes on the display If you remove the test strip before the drop symbol flashes the meter turns off Marking Test Results You can mark test results to describe certain events connected to the test result or particular characteristics of the test result You can only mark a test result while the test strip is sti...

Page 13: ...2 Checking your Test Results The test strip itself allows you to estimate the test result through color comparison and thus check the displayed test result in addition Before the blood glucose test On the back of the test strip there is a round colored control window Compare the color of this window with the colored dots on the label of the test strip container The color of the control window must...

Page 14: ...e influenced amongst others by nutritional choices medicine taken state of health stress and physical activity W WARNING Do not change your therapy without talking to your healthcare professional first If the blood glucose result is above or below the target range that you have set together with your healthcare professional contact your healthcare professional If the test result reflects the way y...

Page 15: ...lash on the display yes Did you bend the test strip while inserting it into the meter no Did you apply the blood drop immediately after it had formed on your finger yes Did you bend or move the test strip before or during the test no Are the test strips past their use by date check next to the e symbol on the label of the test strip container no Are the test strip guide and measurement window clea...

Page 16: ...g test result is displayed If you 1 2 press and hold the M button or S button the occupied memory locations are displayed in quick succession When you release the button the corresponding test result is displayed When the oldest stored test result is displayed and you press the M button again the meter beeps When the most recent stored test result is displayed and you press the S button again you ...

Page 17: ... displayed in the same order When the last average is displayed 90 day average marked with and you press the S button again the meter beeps If you press and hold the M button or S button the averages are displayed in quick succession No average If there are no stored test results for the selected average three dashes are displayed If you changed the date or time performed a test and then reset the...

Page 18: ...r you need a USB cable that is not longer than 1 5 m 2 small end micro B connector 3 large end USB A connector Plug the small end into the USB port on the meter Plug the large end into a USB port on your computer 1 1 3 2 2 3 If the meter is off it turns on Read the instructions for use of the diabetes management software in use If necessary start the diabetes management software on your computer W...

Page 19: ... results will therefore not be transferred You may need a more recent version of your diabetes management software In this case contact customer support You cannot perform a test during the data transfer You have to unplug the small end of the USB cable from the meter in order to perform a test FOM_09262946001_01_EN_ROW indd 18 24 03 2020 09 49 08 ...

Page 20: ...lay check approx 2 seconds Check that all the segments are displayed If any segments are missing contact customer support 1 2 When test strip symbol and the flashing drop symbol appear on the display and the beep sounds you have approx 90 seconds to apply control solution to the test strip Open a bottle of control solution Wipe the tip of the bottle with a clean dry paper towel Hold the bottle dow...

Page 21: ... the test strip from the meter Discard used test strips according to local regulations W WARNING If the control result is not within the acceptable control range it is no longer certain that the meter and test strips are working properly Blood glucose tests may then produce incorrect test results Incorrect test results can cause the wrong therapy recommendation to be made and thus produce serious ...

Page 22: ... solution yes Did you bend or move the test strip before or during the test no Did you perform the test within the acceptable temperature range 8 to 42 C yes Did you compare the control result to the control range for the control solution you used yes Did you compare the control result to the control range printed on the test strip container that you removed the test strip from yes Are the test st...

Page 23: ...n liquid Do not allow liquid to enter any openings in the meter Avoid scratching the measurement window Wipe the meter surface using a cloth lightly moistened with cold water Remove the cover in the direction of the arrow 1 2 Dab the cover and the test strip guide on the inside 1 and the outside 2 using a lightly moistened cloth or cotton swab Carefully dab the measurement window and its surroundi...

Page 24: ...tery type CR2032 Remove the used battery right before inserting the new battery into the meter so that the time and date settings are not lost Push the locking catch downwards and remove the battery door Remove the used battery Place the new battery in the battery compartment with the side facing up 1 2 3 Place the battery door back on again Press the battery door closed W WARNING Never throw batt...

Page 25: ...orrect test results Dispose of used lancets or single use lancing devices and used test strips according to the hygiene and safety policy of your laboratory or institution Wear protective gloves The patients hands should be washed with soap and warm water and dried thoroughly Use only a lancing device approved for use by healthcare professionals Follow the handling instructions in the instructions...

Page 26: ...rious adverse health effects Never try to speed up warming or cooling of the meter e g in a refrigerator or on a radiator H At temperatures above 50 C the battery could leak and damage the meter At temperatures below 20 C the battery does not have enough power to keep the internal clock functioning Atmospheric Humidity Only perform blood glucose tests and control tests when relative atmospheric hu...

Page 27: ... stop the meter from functioning correctly and lead to error messages Sources of Environmental Interference Do not use the meter close to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation W WARNING Strong electromagnetic fields may interfere with the proper operation of the meter To avoid electrostatic discharge do not use the meter in a very dry environment especially one in which synthetic materials a...

Page 28: ...w you can apply blood or control solution to the test strip 8 5 7 6 2 10 1 16 15 14 13 12 9 3 11 4 8 Flashing test strip and drop symbol The test strip was removed from the meter before blood or control solution was applied for example to apply blood outside the meter 9 Asterisk symbol Other marker 10 Bell and apple core symbol Reminds you to perform an after meal blood glucose test 11 Apple symbo...

Page 29: ...sconnected from the computer PC The test result is higher than 600 mg dL 33 3 mmol L The test result is lower than 10 mg dL 0 6 mmol L W WARNING may indicate that your blood glucose value is very low possibly a severe hypoglycemia may indicate that your blood glucose value is very high possibly a severe hyperglycemia If or reflects the way you feel follow your healthcare professional s instruction...

Page 30: ...u did not insert the test strip into the meter correctly or completely Hold the test strip so that the arrows printed on it and the test area face upwards Without bending it insert the test strip into the test strip guide in the direction of the arrows You must feel the test strip lock into place You inserted a used test strip into the meter You applied blood or control solution to the test strip ...

Page 31: ...off The meter is exposed to too much light Go to a shaded place or shade the meter for example with your body A meter error has occurred Repeat the blood glucose test or control test with a new test strip If the error message appears again the meter is defective Contact customer support The ambient temperature or the meter temperature is too low or too high for a test Ensure that the ambient tempe...

Page 32: ...ture During testing 8 to 42 C During storage without battery 25 to 70 C During storage with battery 20 to 50 C Atmospheric humidity During testing up to 85 relative humidity During storage up to 93 relative humidity Altitude Sea level to 4000 m Dimensions 97 8 46 8 19 1 mm Weight Without battery approx 46 g With battery approx 50 g Display 96 segment liquid crystal display LCD Interface USB Micro ...

Page 33: ...arry a risk of infection 2 Temperature limit store at E Use by M Manufacturer U Date of manufacture R Catalogue number L Batch code q Serial number I In vitro diagnostic medical device Q Global Trade Item Number c This product fulfils the requirements of the European Directive 98 79 EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices Keep new and used batteries away from children Discarding the Meter Used m...

Page 34: ...chek com Islamic Republic of Pakistan Hotline number 0800 76243 0800 ROCHE www accu chek com pk Malaysia Customer Support and Service Centre Toll Free Line 1 800 88 1313 www accu chek com my Malta Vivian Corporation 29 Sanitas Building Tower Street Msida MSD1824 Freephone 80073102 Philippines Accu Chek Customer Hotline Phone 63 2 7718 7575 63 2 7718 7588 63 917 8978000 www accu chek com ph Singapo...

Page 35: ...are professionals 24 Hi screen 13 28 hourglass symbol 10 I intended use 2 L light conditions 25 Lo screen 28 M marking test results 11 measuring range 31 memory symbol 15 31 meter discarding 32 disinfecting 24 memory 15 31 type 31 P PC screen 17 R risk of infection 2 24 S settings 7 sources of out of range 21 blood glucose test 14 control test 21 storage conditions 25 sun symbol 27 30 symbol expla...

Page 36: ...A is a registered trademark in some but not all countries in which this product is distributed The USB IF Logos are trademarks of Universal Serial Bus Implementers Forum Inc 2020 Roche Diabetes Care M Roche Diabetes Care GmbH Sandhofer Strasse 116 68305 Mannheim Germany www accu chek com Last update 2020 01 09262946001 01 FOM_09262946001_01_EN_ROW indd 35 24 03 2020 09 49 55 ...

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