HP 300-121
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Reviewed/Revised 06/26/13
Cleaning and Disinfecting the ACCU-CHEK Inform II System Components
Meter and Base Unit Cleaning and Disinfecting
: Cleaning and disinfecting the exterior surface of
the meter with either Clorox Bleach Wipes is, at minimum, recommended daily for dedicated patient
devices. Meters used with multiple patients may require more frequent cleaning and disinfecting.
NOTE
: Follow all facility safety and infection control policies when handling, cleaning and disinfecting
ACCU-CHEK Inform II meters.
QUALITY CONTROL
Quality control testing is performed as a primary means of ensuring ongoing proper performance of the
ACCU-CHEK Inform II system. Low and high quality control testing is performed on the following
occasions:
1. Every 24 hour period of patient testing.
2. When a new test strip vial is opened and placed into service.
3. With unexpected patient results of any kind.
4. Acceptable quality control results are defined as results that are within
manufacturer’s
posted limits.
5.
Quality control testing results must be acceptable prior to performing patient testing,
according to the
Interpretation of Results
section of the procedure below.
Procedure
1. Turn on the ACCU-CHEK Inform II meter.
2. Enter the operator ID by means of scanning the barcode on the identification band.
NOTE:
If the
operator ID you enter is not accepted, attempt to re-enter it. If it is still rejected, contact the laboratory.
DO NOT
attempt to perform tes
ts under another operator’s ID.
3. From the
Main Menu
, touch
Control Test
.
4. Select the level of control that you wish to test.
5. Confirm that the meter is coded (calibrated) to the same test strip code that is printed on the test strip
vial by scanning the test strip vial’s barcode. Contact the laboratory if unable to confirm the correct test
strip code.
6. The meter will display a picture of a test strip with a downward flashing arrow on the meter indicating
that you are ready to insert a test strip into the meter. Remove a test strip from the vial and
immediately recap the vial. Insert the test strip into the meter in the direction of the arrows and with
the “ACCU-CHEK” lettering facing upward. The meter will display a flashing drop above the test strip
icon when the test strip is properly inserted indicating that you are ready to apply control solution.
7. Apply control solution to the front edge of the test strip. The solution will fill the yellow sample
chamber by capillary action. Do not apply sample to the top of the test strip. Once sufficient sample
has been detected, the measurement begins. An hourglass icon indicates that the measurement is in
progress. You will get an error message if the sample is insufficient. If this occurs, you will need to
repeat the test.
8. The measurement is complete when the result is displayed on the meter screen. See the
“Interpretation of Results” and “Troubleshooting” sections below for guidance on what to do if your
result is “Fail” or shows an “out of range” message associated with the result.
9. Remove the test strip and dispose of it in plain trash.
10. Touch the comment button (
) to enter an appropriate comment(s) as required in the “General
Policies” section of this manual.
11. Touch the
button to confirm the result and send the result from the meter wirelessly or place
the meter in the base unit to send the result and record the result into the electronic data management
system. The base unit also charges the meter.
Interpretation of Quality Control
