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REFERENCE

MANUAL

BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM

Roche Diagnostics GmbH
D 68305 Mannheim, Germany
www.accu-chek.com

Distributed by:
Roche Diagnostics Ltd
Bell Lane, Lewes
East Sussex BN7 1LG
www.accu-chek.co.uk
Freephone 0800 701000 (UK)
1 800 709600 (Ireland)

ACCU-CHEK and SOFTCLIX are trademarks of
a Member of the Roche Group.

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Page 1: ...Mannheim Germany www accu chek com Distributed by Roche Diagnostics Ltd Bell Lane Lewes East Sussex BN7 1LG www accu chek co uk Freephone 0800 701000 UK 1 800 709600 Ireland ACCU CHEK and SOFTCLIX ar...

Page 2: ...ow to take a blood sample 40 5 3 Softclix Lancet 43 5 4 Testing blood glucose 44 5 5 Testing conditions 52 6 Reviewing stored blood glucose results 54 6 1 Highest value lowest value average 56 6 2 Dow...

Page 3: ...p the blood available as replacement part if necessary 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 11 Display window ON OFF button MEMO button SET button Optical system Drum compartment release button Drum compartment Test strip...

Page 4: ...n Accu Chek Compass Software qavailable separately Window indicates the remaining number of test strips Battery compartment Batteries 2 x Type AAA Cover for the battery compartment Test strip guide 12...

Page 5: ...he drum into the meter Coding occurs automatically When you want to take a blood glucose reading just press the button and a test strip moves from the drum into the correct position Once you have comp...

Page 6: ...pages 2 5 This User s Manual gives you full details on how to operate Accu Chek Compact It also tells you how to clean and look after your meter At the back of the Manual is a list of all possible err...

Page 7: ...acing batteries If the meter is on turn it off Press lightly on the lid of the battery compartment and slide it in the direction of the arrow Open the battery compartment Opening the battery compartme...

Page 8: ...he minus contact in the battery compartment A new set of batteries provides enough power to carry out a minimum of 500 blood glucose tests When battery power is low the battery symbol will appear You...

Page 9: ...e batteries Important 15 When you replace the batteries your stored results are retained in memory However you will need to re enter the date and time If you fail to do so any blood glucose test resul...

Page 10: ...ing or replacing the test strip drum If the meter is on turn it off Wait for the motor to stop before you open the meter Slide the release button on the right side of the meter in the direction indica...

Page 11: ...To exchange the drum first tip the meter upright The old drum drops out 19 18 3 Inserting or replacing the test strip drum...

Page 12: ...g or replacing the test strip drum 21 Insert the new drum Close the drum compartment The meter automatically moves the drum to the correct position and reads the code on the drum Closing the drum comp...

Page 13: ...u have inserted a new full drum containing 17 test strips When you perform a blood glucose test the meter counts the number of test strips that have been used and displays the number of strips remaini...

Page 14: ...meter ceases to have any significance The message CTRL flashes in the display indicating that a quality control test should be performed Perform a quality control test as described in Chapter 7 1 to e...

Page 15: ...le or disable the beep signal to set the year date and time and to define the time and date format Press the SET button to call up the SET menu The field currently flashing may now be changed To quit...

Page 16: ...SET button 1 Check that the meter is off and press the SET button The meter turns on without advancing a test strip from the drum 2 The symbol for the beep signal flashes in the display window and ON...

Page 17: ...ou hold the MEMO button down the meter fast scrolls forward to 2032 and then begins again at 2000 ON OFF button 4 If you wish to define the date and time format leave the meter turned on and proceed t...

Page 18: ...D YY i e month followed by day followed by year 1 Check that the meter is off and press the SET button The meter turns on without advancing a test strip from the drum 2 Press the SET button repeatedly...

Page 19: ...ck that the meter is off and press the SET button The meter turns on without advancing a test strip from the drum 2 Press the SET button repeatedly until the hour field flashes 3 Press the MEMO button...

Page 20: ...n ON OFF button 1 Check that the meter is off and press the SET button The meter turns on without advancing a test strip from the drum 2 Press the SET button repeatedly until the month field flashes 3...

Page 21: ...l skin type The markings on the device shows the depth of penetration selected Penetration depth can be altered by turning the front part of the cap You will hear the cap click into position indicatin...

Page 22: ...lar cut out on the ejector 5 First check that you have set the desired penetration depth Press in the priming button until it clicks Be careful not to press the release button at the same time The lan...

Page 23: ...e and stimulates blood flow since the drop may be too small if the finger to be pricked is too cold or circulation is poor In addition finger or earlobe should be massaged before pricking 5 3 Softclix...

Page 24: ...apter 12 Customer Support and Services Using the wrong meter unit can cause you to wrongly interpret the test results Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and dry them well Open the display cove...

Page 25: ...the meter beeps if beep signal is enabled Hold the meter so the test strip is pointing downwards at a slight angle see illustration Gently touch the front edge of the test strip against the blood The...

Page 26: ...isappeared the test is complete and the test result is displayed The test strip symbol flashes Press the ON OFF button This saves the test result in memory releases the strip and turns the meter off H...

Page 27: ...jected from the meter Do not allow your Accu Chek Compact meter to be used by more than one person To do so would place all users at risk of infection see Chapter 7 2 Cleaning the meter Keep the test...

Page 28: ...sage Err is displayed Move the meter to a different location and repeat the test Interference from electro magnetic fields 53 52 To obtain reliable blood glucose test results ensure the following cond...

Page 29: ...th date and time Any important information that was displayed along with the test result is saved as well For instance if the thermometer symbol was displayed as a warning during a test because the am...

Page 30: ...est results Statistics are based on the test results stored for the last 7 days as long as they were saved with date and time If more than 100 tests were carried out during this period statistics will...

Page 31: ...ly A message is displayed on the computer indicating that the data transfer is complete The computer turns Accu Chek Compact off If data transfer did not occur or was incomplete the meter turns off au...

Page 32: ...y control solution Quality control checking 61 60 To ensure reliable results you must periodically check the performance of your Accu Chek Compact Do this by running a quality control check using Comp...

Page 33: ...al the drum came in and determine if the value is within the expected range If the result is outside this range run another quality control check If the result of the second test is outside the expect...

Page 34: ...r or the display are dirty wipe them off with a slightly dampened cloth If blood has entered the test strip guide or if the message OFF is displayed clean the meter as follows Remove the cover from th...

Page 35: ...lean the measurement optics carefully with a slightly dampened cotton swab or a soft lint free cloth Press the cover back on Please ensure that the optical system cover see description of the meter s...

Page 36: ...tion exists Medical staff and other persons using Accu Chek Compact to test blood glucose from more than one patient must be aware that any item coming into contact with human blood is a potential sou...

Page 37: ...afety class III LED IRED Laser Class 1 71 Meter type Accu Chek Compact Test Principle Determination of glucose in fresh capillary blood by reflectance photometry Measuring range 0 6 33 3 mmol L Sample...

Page 38: ...the Accu Chek Commitment Roche Diagnostics warrants that the meter and lancing device shall be free from defects in material and workmanship under the terms as specified on the Warranty Card Your stat...

Page 39: ...tails of customer support and services 75 74 If your meter repeatedly displays error messages if you have reason to doubt the validity of a test result or if a quality control check returns a result t...

Page 40: ...Display messages Meter will not turn on Battery symbol appears and disappears after 3 seconds Clock has stopped Clock is slow after the meter is turned on Display When symbols and numbers are shown in...

Page 41: ...The optimum measuring tem perature is between plus 10 C and plus 40 C Repeat the test with a larger drop of blood Insert a new drum If the message is still displayed please call our Accu Chek Custome...

Page 42: ...f the quality control check will be stored in memory along with CTRL and the drum symbol will remain displayed until a new drum is inserted If you do not perform a quality control check the flashing d...

Page 43: ...in the display until a new drum is inserted All test strip drums in the same package have a bar code unique to that package Do not try to code the meter using drums from a different package Check if y...

Page 44: ...hat package Do not try to code the meter using drums from a different package Check you are using the correct drums by comparing their batch or lot codes The batch code is preceded by the symbol If th...

Page 45: ...il a new drum is inserted The test results obtained under these conditions may only be used for reference purposes and must not be used for decisions regarding therapy Action 87 86 11 Display messages...

Page 46: ...guide Repeat the test Move away from possible sources of interference see Chapter 5 3 Testing conditions Repeat the test with a new strip this time ejecting it by means of the ON OFF button Repeat th...

Page 47: ...y means of the ON OFF button If this test result agrees with the way you feel follow your doctor s advice If the way you feel does not agree with this test result please perform a quality control chec...

Page 48: ...pointing toward one another Read the Manual for the download software Action 93 92 11 Display messages The download symbols are not displayed Accu Chek Compact is turned off after 5 min utes and the...

Page 49: ...s may be displayed simultaneously A combination such as a thermometer drum symbol blood glucose result date and CTRL flashing means The temperature during measurement was outside the indicated range a...

Page 50: ...f any of the results you obtain seem implausible or if you suspect the meter has a fault please contact the Accu Chek Customer Careline Service Please note that any repair adjustment or other change o...

Page 51: ...99 98 13 Components of the Accu Chek Compact System 1 2 Accu Chek Compact Accu Chek Softclix finger pricker 1 2...

Page 52: ...mponents of the Accu Chek Compact System 3 4 5 6 Vial contains 1 test strip drum of 17 strips Compact Control Solution for checking the performance of your system 17 sterile Softclix lancets Carrying...

Page 53: ...ap B Depth selection arrow C Notch D Protective cap E Softclixlancet F Lancet holder G Semi circular cutout H Ejector I Transparent release button J Priming button B C D E F G H I J 14 About the Accu...

Page 54: ...xpiration date test strips 23 H Humidity 53 I Infrared adaptor 59 92 Introduction 6 L Lancing device 7 38 42 47 Lot code see batch M Manufacturer s guarantee 72 MEMO button 2 29 54 Meter checking mete...

Page 55: ...erature meter 69 Symbols explained 8 9 97 System components 99 T Technical data 70 Temperature range 52 74 78 Test strip drum inserting or replacing 16 Test strip ejection 49 Testing blood glucose 38...

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