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Page 3: ...ntrol in mind to help make living with diabetes a little easier This booklet will help you get the most from your ACCU CHEK Compact meter We also invite you to visit www accu chek com to find out abou...

Page 4: ...CHEK Compact Test Drum 17 tests ACCU CHEK Softclix Lancet Device ACCU CHEK Softclix Lancets Why Regular Blood Sugar Testing Is Important Checking your blood sugar can make a big difference in how wel...

Page 5: ...curate results Do the control tests explained in this booklet to make sure your system is working properly Carefully dispose of used test strips and lancets Health Related Information Being severely d...

Page 6: ...ing or Changing the Batteries 10 Setting the Beeper Year Time and Date 11 Chapter 2 Control Testing 13 Why Run Control Tests 13 About the Control Solution 13 Running a Control Test 14 Understanding Co...

Page 7: ...tion 31 Downloading Your Meter to a Computer or PDA 32 Chapter 5 Maintenance and Troubleshooting 34 Attaching the Nose Cover 34 Cleaning Your Meter 35 Maintenance and Testing 36 Screen Messages and Tr...

Page 8: ...ed in memory Nose Cover Covers the optics of Display Cover Removable SET Button Press this button to set the Beeper Year Time Date TEST Button Press this button to perform a test or to turn the meter...

Page 9: ...t strip Test Drum Bar code on label is read by the meter so coding is not necessary Infrared IR Interface Window Used to transfer data from the meter to a computer Top Clear Cap for alternative site t...

Page 10: ...If there is a used drum in the compartment hold the meter upright to remove the used test drum The empty drum drops out 3 Remove a new test drum from its vial 4 Slide the new test drum onto the plasti...

Page 11: ...ut a partially used test drum and put it back in the meter CTRL flashes in the display meaning you should perform a control test For more information see Control Testing Chapter 2 Keep the test drum v...

Page 12: ...and ends matching the marks in the battery compartment 3 Slide the battery cover back in place Notes The meter uses two AAA batteries Use long lasting alkaline not rechargeable batteries and keep an e...

Page 13: ...computer 3 Press SET The last two numbers of the year will flash 4 Press MEM to change the year then press SET The time format 12h or 24h will appear The 24 hour format is known as military time 1 Wit...

Page 14: ...test results in any way When you first get your meter the beeper is set to On and sounds whenever A strip is ready for blood or control solution Sufficient blood or control solution is applied to a st...

Page 15: ...meter is new You open a new box of test strips You leave the cap off the test drum vial before using the drum You want to check the performance of the meter and test drum You drop the meter CTRL flas...

Page 16: ...ution and a napkin or paper towel 1 With a test drum inserted press 2 The time date and test strip appear on the display Next the flashing blood drop and hand appear on the display Then press SET to m...

Page 17: ...he vial label Use the range low or high that matches the type of solution you have If the result is not in the acceptable 3 For accurate results before you apply a drop of solution to a test strip rol...

Page 18: ...strip Do not bend the test strip Use only ACCU CHEK Compact control solution with your ACCU CHEK Compact system or your test results may be inaccurate Never try to reuse a test strip that has been re...

Page 19: ...w and high test solutions 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 Range mg dL L...

Page 20: ...han 90 days 4 Make sure you followed all the testing steps Action Replace solution or drums that have expired or solution you opened more than three months ago If either has been open for a while repl...

Page 21: ...Twist off the lancet s protective cover 2 Insert a lancet until it clicks With the ACCU CHEK Compact meter you have a choice of 6 test sites To test using an alternative site instead of your fingertip...

Page 22: ...ress the plunger like a pen until it clicks The release button will turn yellow when the device is ready Set aside until later in the test Notes Release button 4 Snap the cap back on after lining up t...

Page 23: ...nance and Troubleshooting 1 Wash and dry your hands 2 Open the display cover 3 Press and the time date and test strip appear on the display Next the flashing blood drop and hand appear on the display...

Page 24: ...d the test result is displayed in 8 seconds Test results are automatically stored in the meter s memory 9 Holding the meter upright press to release the test strip and turn the meter off 10 To remove...

Page 25: ...p Although blood from your fingertip may be tested at any time there are times when testing from alternative sites is not ideal Before you begin testing areas other than your fingertip please read thi...

Page 26: ...al two hours or less After exercise During sickness When you think your blood sugar is very low hypoglycemic If you often don t notice when you are hypoglycemic When basal insulin is most active After...

Page 27: ...K Softclix lancet device 2 Adjust the clear cap to the highest setting 3 Press and hold the lancet device against a fleshy area on the alternative site Press the release button and continue to apply s...

Page 28: ...after applying the first drop 5 The 000 on the display gradually disappears and the test result is displayed in 8 seconds Test results are automatically stored in the meter s memory 6 Holding the met...

Page 29: ...from the meter Do not open the test drum compartment when the motor is running After a blood sugar result has been displayed for 60 seconds the meter turns off automatically If the display goes blank...

Page 30: ...computer Storing Your Supplies Keep the test drum vial tightly closed until you install the drum in the meter Make sure you close the control solution bottles tightly after each use You can keep all...

Page 31: ...urination blurred vision headache or general aching Low blood sugar hypoglycemia sweating trembling blurred vision rapid heartbeat tingling or numbness around mouth or fingertips If you are experienc...

Page 32: ...Your meter automatically stores up to 100 test results and you can review them at any time If you ve set the time and date on the meter see Setting the Beeper Year Time and Date this information is s...

Page 33: ...e set the date and time on the meter 1 With the meter off press MEM Wait for the most recent result and MEMO to be displayed 2 Press MEM and SET at the same time The average result and the letter A ar...

Page 34: ...time and date Once 100 results are in memory adding a new test result causes the oldest one to be deleted Downloading Your Meter to a Computer or PDA You can transfer your stored results to a computer...

Page 35: ...eter 3 Locate the infrared IR window on the top of the meter 4 Locate the IR window on the infrared cable or PDA 5 Point the two IR windows toward each other They should be no more than 4 inches 10 cm...

Page 36: ...ove and Attach the Nose Cover 1 The ACCU CHEK Compact meter with the nose cover in place 2 Take off the removable nose cover by 4 Put the nose cover back on by snapping down one side at a time Make su...

Page 37: ...these steps to clean it 1 Take off the removable nose cover by gently squeezing both sides and lifting it up 2 Gently wipe the small measurement window You may use water 10 bleach 70 alcohol ethyl al...

Page 38: ...rop the meter or think it s not giving accurate readings make sure that your test drum and control solution haven t expired then run a control test To make sure the display is working properly turn of...

Page 39: ...all the ACCU CHEK Customer Care service center at 1 800 858 8072 24 hours a day 365 days a year The meter won t turn on or the display is blank Possible cause Solution Batteries are dead Insert new ba...

Page 40: ...s is a display check If any parts or number segments are missing or unclear call the ACCU CHEK Customer Care service center at 1 800 858 8072 The temperature is above or below the limits of the meter...

Page 41: ...ough blood on the test strip to start the test Repeat the test with a larger drop of blood The door was opened and closed with a partly used test drum inside or a partly used test drum was inserted Yo...

Page 42: ...drum in the meter or the bar code on the drum is damaged Insert a new test drum The test drum 90 day use by period has expired If the correct time and date were set on the meter and the door has not...

Page 43: ...oved during testing or the measurement window cover is not on correctly Make sure the cover is snapped on tightly see Cleaning Your Meter then repeat the test After the results are displayed release t...

Page 44: ...out during testing Repeat the test then release the strip by pressing the Blood was applied to the strip too soon Turn the meter off then back on Repeat the test waiting for the hand symbol in the di...

Page 45: ...roduct specifications and limitations Specifications Display Digital LCD with symbols Automatic power off After 60 seconds 5 minutes depending on testing status Power supply AAA alkaline batteries do...

Page 46: ...85 relative humidity Memory capacity 100 blood glucose values with time and date Dimensions 4 x 2 x 1 2 inches 103 x 52 x 31 mm Weight Approximately 4 2 oz 120 g with batteries and test drum Lancet De...

Page 47: ...ll expire on the date of the original warranty expiration or ninety 90 days after the shipment of a replacement system whichever period is longer The purchaser s exclusive remedy with respect to the A...

Page 48: ...re Medicaid and private payers Consumers affected by this exclusion may instead request a different ACCU CHEK meter system Non Warranty Service Policy Roche Diagnostics Non Warranty Service Policy app...

Page 49: ...720 924 5 738 244 5 810 199 5 863 800 6 036 919 6 497 845 and D 448 294 A license to use the ACCU CHEK Compact system is only granted when the ACCU CHEK Compact meter is used with ACCU CHEK Compact te...

Page 50: ...5 630 986 5 632 410 5 660 791 5 720 924 5 738 244 5 810 199 5 863 800 6 036 919 6 497 845 and D 448 294 Additional Supplies The following supplies and accessories are available from authorized diabete...

Page 51: ...tration and blood perfusion throughout the body can lead to blood sample site to site differences in glucose results These physiological effects vary between individuals and can vary within a single i...

Page 52: ...tion 13 14 control test results understanding 17 18 dehydration 3 depth lancet 20 44 diary 28 display check 36 drop blood 21 error messages 37 42 References 1 Stedman Thomas Lathrop Stedman s Medical...

Page 53: ...results control test understanding 17 18 results logging 28 results test understanding 28 screens meter 37 42 Softclix Lancet Device 19 specifications product 43 storing supplies 28 test results under...

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