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Omnitest

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Omnitest® 5  

Overview 3

Application range 

target Groups  

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test strips 

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settings 6

stored readings 

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Functional Check 

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data Management  8

Cleaning  

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storage 9

troubleshooting 9

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Omnican® Lance  

Overview 11

tOP ten Omnitest®

 

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 1.  does Omnitest® 5 meet the requirements of isO 15197:2013? 
 

 yes.

 2.  Which sort of blood has to be used? 
 

  Omnitest® 5 measures the blood glucose level with fresh capillary or venous whole blood.

 3.  Why could the result be different from a competitor device? 

  

General measurement deviation of ± 15 % according to isO standard possible 

  

different blood sample (e.g. time, puncture site, venous or capillary)

 4.  Which medications may affect the measurement? 

    no effect in case of normal therapeutic concentrations.  
    see also instructions for use (iFu) for test strips.

 5.  Can Omnitest® 5 be used to measure blood glucose levels in gestational diabetes? 

   yes. 

 6.  is Omnitest® 5 also intended for use in hospitals? 

    yes, basically it can be used in hospitals, with the exception of newborns.

 7.  What happens if the code on the screen does not correspond to the one on the test strip vial?  

    if the codes do not correspond, the error is in the automatic coding and the blood sugar  
    can’t be determined correctly.

 8.  How do i perform a functional test on Omnitest® 5 to make sure it is working correctly? 
 

  there are two possibilities: the use of the check strip for the device or the measurement with  

    the control solutions Omnitest® 5 Control with a defined glucose content.  

 9.  Can i switch the measurement unit of the device (mmol/L or mg/dL)? 
  

no. For safety reasons, the used measurement unit is fixed. 

10.  How is the proper working order of Omnitest® 5 ensured? 
  

every time the test strip is inserted, the device carries out a self-test. For function control,  

    the entire display is shown for 3 seconds. if there is a problem, an error message appears.

tOP tHree Omnican® Lance

 1.  Why should i use Omnican® Lance soft lancets only once? 

 

  if used multiple times, the tip of the lancet becomes increasingly blunt and supports the  

    formation of calluses as well as the risk of infection.

 2.  May the lancing device be used by more than one person? 

 

  no. the lancing device is determined for one’s personal use only. it should only be used by  

    one person since its tip may be contaminated after use.

 3.  does Omnican® Lance feature a lancet ejector? 

    yes, the lancing device has an ejector, which may be operated with one hand.

Summary of Contents for Omnican Lance

Page 1: ...Omnitest 5 Omnican Lance FAQ Frequently Asked Questions Blood Glucose Measurement ...

Page 2: ...ne on the test strip vial If the codes do not correspond the error is in the automatic coding and the blood sugar can t be determined correctly 8 How do I perform a functional test on Omnitest 5 to make sure it is working correctly There are two possibilities the use of the check strip for the device or the measurement with the control solutions Omnitest 5 Control with a defined glucose content 9 ...

Page 3: ...d glucose value What is Omnitest 5 calibrated against The Omnitest 5 system is plasma calibrated to allow easy comparison of results with laboratory methods Blood glucose meters which are calibrated against a whole blood method may have different results in comparison to the Omnitest 5 results Which laboratory system was used for the calibration of Omnitest 5 The laboratory system used to calibrat...

Page 4: ...e test strip ejector enables a safe and hygienic removal of the strip without having to touch the end of the test strip which is contaminated with blood This is particularly important if a third party does the measuring The battery symbol flashes How do I recharge Omnitest 5 Recharging empty batteries with the PC connection cable is not possible If the battery symbol lights up you should put in tw...

Page 5: ...d in the original vial In order to grant the imprinted expiry date the test strips have to be protected against humidity the desiccant contained in the lid of the vial absorbs moisture How long can I use my test strips before and after opening Discard remaining Omnitest 5 test strips 6 months after first opening the vial or after the expiration date printed on the package or vial Why are there spe...

Page 6: ... marking With this marker you may indicate unusual circumstances or an extraordinary result Further information should then be recorded in your diabetes diary What benefits offers the storage of my target level in Omnitest 5 On the basis of the stored target value the device automatically calculates any deviation right after the measurement is taken This is then shown as a positive or negative val...

Page 7: ...eck of Omnitest 5 Use only Omnitest 5 Control for the Omnitest 5 monitoring system The control solution is sold separately How do I carry out a function check with control solution Shake the vial with the control solution gently several times so the solution is mixed thoroughly After unscrewing the cap and taking a first drop wipe the tip Then use a drop of control solution instead of a drop of bl...

Page 8: ...be purchased from B Braun as an accessory Will the data be deleted from my Omnitest 5 after transferring no the last 500 results are stored on the Omnitest 5 What do i need to transfer the data to an electronic diary the data transfer is carried out using a PC connection cable standard usB and an internet browser For it to work correctly you need to in stall a driver and allow Java applets in your...

Page 9: ...avoid when storing Omnitest 5 Do not store the meter and test strips near sources of heat direct sunlight or in the refrigerator Strong electromagnetic fields e g from mobile phones or microwave ovens can interfere with the measurement function Why does the Omnitest 5 device need five seconds to take a measurement and require a larger blood sample than Omnitest 3 The new measurement system with th...

Page 10: ...n average blood glucose level of 6 1 mmol L mg dL Within the past 7 days 7 d 35 tests 35 n were performed this results in an average blood glucose level of 108 mg dL Data transfer of stored measurement results When connected to your computer PC becomes visible in the Omnitest 5 display Your data remains stored on the meter Meter is in proper order and switches off again Meter is defective Er 1 is ...

Page 11: ...g this procedure Where do I find the batch code on the lancing device The batch code for the device is printed under the slide for loading It becomes visible when the slide is moved backwards When do I have to replace my lancing device with a new one Replace your Omnican Lance device with a new one after 10 000 pricks and no later than 5 years after the first use How often should the Omnican Lance...

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