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Cleaning and storage

troubleshooting

How do i clean Omnitest® 5?

Wash and dry your hands before use to prevent 
damage to the meter and test strips. the meter 
should be cleaned with a soft cloth or paper towel 
if necessary. 

Do Not

 apply pure alcohol directly 

to the meter for cleaning. instead, use a tissue 
that has been moistened with a small amount of 
alcohol. Allow the meter to dry completely after 
cleaning in a cool location away from direct  
sunlight. the meter and test strips must not be  
immersed in water or other fluids.

  

see also “Cleaning information” available as PdF.

What should i not use to clean Omnitest® 5? 

Do Not 

use chemical solvents such as benzene or acetone because 

these may damage the surface of the Omnitest® 5 and damage it.

How should i store Omnitest® 5?

After testing, store the Omnitest® 5 components in its case in a cool dry 
place out of the reach of children.

What should i 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 the new test strip enzyme and the 
third electrode for underfil detection require a sample volume of 0.5 µL 
and a measurement time of 5 seconds.

Why does my Omnitest® 5 calculate e.g. averages  
of only 490 measurements, while 500 readings 
are stored? 

the apparently missing ten measurements in this example were made 
with the control solution and therefore do not appear in the averages.

Why does an empty battery symbol appears when 
i turn it on even though my device is new? 

the battery segment is displayed as part of the  
display test when switching on the meter – as well 
as all other display segments.  
this display is made for safety reasons and does 
not reflect the current battery status.

Omnitest® 5

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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