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Summary of Contents for ACTIVE

Page 1: ...Owner s Booklet Active BLOOD GLUCOSE METER...

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Page 3: ...ost from your ACCU CHEK Active system We also invite you to visit www accu chek com to find out about services tools and information that can help you manage your diabetes To start testing quickly you...

Page 4: ...des 2 ACCU CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1 800 858 8072 ACCU CHEK Active Meter with Battery ACCU CHEK Active Test Strips with Code Key ACCU CHEK Softclix Lancet Device with Lancets ACCU CHEK Softc...

Page 5: ...CU CHEK Softclix lancet device to make testing more comfortable Need Help Just call the ACCU CHEK Customer Care Service Center 24 hours a day 365 days a year at 1 800 858 8072 You can also visit www a...

Page 6: ...the first time If you see any damage to the container cap or if anything prevents the cap from closing properly do not use the test strips Contact the ACCU CHEK Customer Care Service Center Damaged te...

Page 7: ...new blood glucose meter is designed and can be used for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples like blood taken from fingertips or alternative sites outside the body in vitro diagnostic use It sh...

Page 8: ...ask your doctor Some people with diabetes do not experience symptoms of low blood sugar hypoglycemia Others such as children or people who are unconscious or have certain disabilities may not be able...

Page 9: ...instructions or call your doctor Children should be taught how to use the meter and any other medical products appropriately Being severely dehydrated or losing a lot of water may give you false low t...

Page 10: ...Results 20 Chapter 3 Testing Your Blood Sugar 22 Preparing the ACCU CHEK Softclix Lancet Device 22 Running a Blood Sugar Test 24 Applying Blood with Test Strip Inside the Meter 24 Applying Blood with...

Page 11: ...Troubleshooting 40 Cleaning Your Meter 40 Maintenance and Testing 41 Screen Messages and Troubleshooting 42 Chapter 6 Technical Information 46 Product Limitations 46 Specifications 46 Product Safety I...

Page 12: ...s for cleaning S Button Press this button to enter the Set mode move between fields such as time date etc and recall stored test results in the Memory mode Test Strip Slot Insert test strip here Batte...

Page 13: ...Release Button Cap with Comfort Dial Depth Selection Lancet Device Clear Cap for alternative site testing Protective Cover Lancet Test Strip Arrowheads Test Strip Container Orange Pad Code Key include...

Page 14: ...ding Your New System ACCU CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1 800 858 8072 Connecting or Changing the Battery 2 Remove the plastic strip and throw it away 1 Use your thumb to slide the battery tray up...

Page 15: ...the new one in the tray with the side facing down Notes The meter uses one lithium battery Always keep an extra battery on hand After you change the battery you will have to reset the time and date bu...

Page 16: ...re Service Center 1 800 858 8072 1 With the meter off press SET button 2 Press MEMORY button to change the time format 12 or 24 hour Setting the Beeper Year Time and Date Setting the time and date is...

Page 17: ...wice to finish set up and turn off the meter Setting the Beeper The beeper is designed to make the ACCU CHEK Active meter easier to use but you can turn it off and not affect your test results in any...

Page 18: ...place 2 When you insert a test strip see Chapter 3 Running a Blood Sugar Test make sure the code on the meter matches the code on the test strip container 3 Throw away the old code key Notes If code...

Page 19: ...test strips You drop the meter Your test results don t agree with how you feel You want to make sure you re performing tests correctly About the Control Solution Make sure you use only ACCU CHEK Acti...

Page 20: ...strip matches the yellow color above 0 mg dL on the container If it looks green don t use it 2 Insert the test strip with the orange pad facing up until it will go no further into the meter Do not be...

Page 21: ...lt 6 Check that the result with the low control solution is within the low range on the test strip container If the result is not in the acceptable range see Chapter 2 Understanding Control Test Resul...

Page 22: ...Your control test results should be within the listed range Make sure you compare the result to the range for the level of control solution you used low or high The low level control solution bottle...

Page 23: ...Test Results and test again or ask your healthcare provider for help Repeat the test in the appropriate temperature range Repeat the control test with a new test strip If the result still isn t within...

Page 24: ...oice in test sites To test using an alternative site instead of your fingertip see Chapter 3 Testing with Blood from Alternative Sites 1 Pull off the cap Note You can refer to the First Time Guide or...

Page 25: ...kin dial to a higher number 6 Press the plunger like a pen until it clicks The release button turns yellow when the device is ready Set aside until later in the test Notes The best depth setting is th...

Page 26: ...er wash and then dry your hands Dirty hands could affect results 2 Take one test strip from the container Close the container cap tightly Make sure the yellow color in the round window on the back of...

Page 27: ...ld the lancet device against the side of your fingertip and press the release button 6 Gently squeeze your fingertip to get a drop of blood Notes Once the blood drop appears on the screen you have 2 m...

Page 28: ...strip 8 An hourglass symbol appears on the screen then the test result appears 9 To remove the lancet take off the lancet device cap and point the lancet end away from yourself 10 Slide out the eject...

Page 29: ...heads are almost no longer visible when the test strip is inserted correctly 4 An hourglass symbol appears on the screen then the test result appears 5 To remove the lancet take off the lancet device...

Page 30: ...re you begin testing areas other than your fingertip please read this section to understand which option is right for you Before you begin testing using alternative sites please Talk with your doctor...

Page 31: ...g state Alternative site testing is NOT recommended After a meal two hours or less After exercise During sickness When you think your blood sugar is very low hypoglycemic If you often don t notice whe...

Page 32: ...ou are using the clear cap specially designed for alternative site testing with the ACCU CHEK Softclix lancet device 3 Adjust the clear cap to the highest setting 4 Press and hold the lancet device ag...

Page 33: ...aiming for the center of the orange pad 7 Put the test strip back into the meter with the orange pad facing up 8 An hourglass symbol appears on the screen then the test result appears 9 To remove the...

Page 34: ...You can keep all your testing supplies in the carrying case Store the carrying case and everything in it where it won t be exposed to heat or moisture Your bedroom may be a good place Never store tes...

Page 35: ...te the expiration Use By date on the test strip container Throw test strips away after that date Store your test strips and meter in a cool dry place Refer to the Test Strip Package Insert for more in...

Page 36: ...blood sugar If your blood sugar result is displayed as LO or HI and you have symptoms of low or high blood sugar follow your doctor s instructions or contact your doctor immediately If your blood sug...

Page 37: ...formation is stored and displayed with your test results If you haven t set the time and date test results are simply stored in order from the newest to the oldest Viewing Test Results 1 With the mete...

Page 38: ...rages The time and date must be set to use this feature 1 With the meter off press and release 2 Press and at the same time to display the 7 day average 3 Press and again at the same time to display t...

Page 39: ...atalog no 3183408 ACCU CHEK Compass software catalog no 3134008 To order contact the ACCU CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1 800 858 8072 Notes Do not change your therapy based on one individual r...

Page 40: ...ware program and follow the instructions about how to download information Make sure the software is ready to accept data from the meter 3 Locate the infrared IR window on the top of the meter 4 Locat...

Page 41: ...the most of the download feature you must set the year date and time in your meter When PC flashes on the display you have 2 minutes to start transferring data before the meter shuts off 7 After the i...

Page 42: ...follow these steps to clean it 1 Take the strip guide off by pressing down with your thumb as you slide it off 2 Clean the guide with a soft cloth dampened slightly with cleaning solution dishwashing...

Page 43: ...g properly To test the display turn off the meter then press and hold and for at least five seconds The entire display will appear All the sections should be clear and look exactly like the picture at...

Page 44: ...y is blank Possible cause Solution Battery is dead Insert a new battery Temperature is too cold Move somewhere warmer and repeat test Display is damaged Call the ACCU CHEK Customer Care Service Center...

Page 45: ...ificially heat or cool the meter Refer to Proper Testing Conditions Chapter 3 Battery power is low Change the battery soon Your surroundings are too bright Repeat the test in a darker environment shad...

Page 46: ...sure the test strip is straight when you re insert it There is a problem reading the test strip or the test strip is used dirty or expired Clean the test strip guide see Chapter 5 Cleaning Your Meter...

Page 47: ...ing up see Chapter 3 Running a Blood Sugar Test The meter is defective Call the ACCU CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1 800 858 8072 There was not enough blood on the test strip to start the test...

Page 48: ...roduct specifications and limitations Specifications Display 96 segment LCD Automatic power off After 2 minutes Power supply One 2032 or equivalent lithium battery Meter type ACCU CHEK Active Meter Me...

Page 49: ...conditions Refer to the test strip package insert Relative humidity operating range Less than 85 Altitude 10 150 ft Memory capacity 200 blood glucose results with time and date Dimensions 4 6 x 1 7 x...

Page 50: ...a requirement aimed at improving waste management practices for certain electronic equipment 1 This is not a requirement for the USA however please consider these points if you ever need to dispose of...

Page 51: ...HE METER OR ITS PARTS NO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IF ANY IS IMPLIED FROM THE SALE OF THE METER SHALL EXTEND FOR A LONGER DURATION THAN THREE YEARS FROM THE DATE...

Page 52: ...CAUTION A RESTRICTED LICENSE LIMITS USE OF THE ACCU CHEK ACTIVE SYSTEM READ CAREFULLY THE LIMITATIONS LISTED BELOW The ACCU CHEK Softclix lancet device and use are protected by U S Patent Nos 4 924 87...

Page 53: ...o not agree to the terms and conditions of the restricted license you may return to the place of purchase the unused ACCU CHEK Active system or ACCU CHEK Active meter if you only purchased a meter for...

Page 54: ...U CHEK Active Test Strips Cat No 3146332 3272656 3184862 Control Solution ACCU CHEK Active Control Solutions Cat No 3146324 Lancets ACCU CHEK Softclix Lancet Device Cat No 957 ACCU CHEK Softclix Lance...

Page 55: ...n vary within a single individual based upon his or her behavior and relative physical condition Our studies involving AST of adults with diabetes show that most persons will find their glucose level...

Page 56: ...7 control solution 17 21 52 control test results understanding 20 21 control test acceptable range 19 21 control test results 20 control test running 18 19 control test unacceptable range 19 21 date e...

Page 57: ...20 21 results logging 32 results test understanding 33 screens meter 42 45 service 50 settings meter 14 16 Softclix Lancet Device 22 23 52 specifications product 46 supplies 52 supplies storing 32 swe...

Page 58: ...56 Index ACCU CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1 800 858 8072 Notes...

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Page 60: ...vice Center 1 800 858 8072 www accu chek com 2007 Roche Diagnostics All rights reserved Roche Diagnostics 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis IN 46256 ACCU CHEK ACCU CHEK ACTIVE SOFTCLIX and ACCU CHEK COMPAS...

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