Accu-Chek Guide, User Manual

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Important Safety Information
The Accu‑Chek Guide System
The Accu‑Chek Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System is comprised of the Accu‑Chek Guide meter and
Accu‑Chek Guide test strips.
The Accu‑Chek Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to quantitatively measure glucose in
fresh capillary whole blood from the fingertip, palm, and upper arm as an aid in monitoring the
effectiveness of glucose control.
The Accu‑Chek Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for in vitro diagnostic single‑patient
use by people with diabetes.
The Accu‑Chek Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single person and
should not be shared.
This system is not for use in diagnosis or screening of diabetes mellitus, nor for neonatal use.
Alternative site testing should be done only during steady‑state times (when glucose is not changing
rapidly).
Accu‑Chek Guide control solutions are for use with the Accu‑Chek Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring
System to check that the meters and test strips are working together properly and that the test is
performing correctly.
The system includes:
Accu‑Chek Guide meter with batteries, Accu‑Chek Guide test strips,* Accu‑Chek Guide control solutions,*
Accu‑Chek FastClix lancing device,* Accu‑Chek FastClix lancet drums.*
*Some items may not be included in the kit. They are a separate purchase.
WARNING
Choking hazard. Small parts. Keep away from children under the age of 3 years.
NOTE
• The term “blood glucose” is used when referring to “blood sugar.”
• Sample data screens are shown throughout the manual. Your data will differ.
Important Safety Information
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