i-SENS CareSens II, Owner'S Booklet

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[5]
Select a desired depth of one-to-
seven (1-7) on the lancing device's
adjustable tip. Choose a depth
by rotating the top portion of the
adjustable tip until the setting number
matches the arrow.
[6]
To cock the lancing device, hold the
body of lancing device in one hand. Pull
the sliding barrel with the other hand.
The device is loaded when you feel a
click and the load confirmation window
turns red.
• Note
The skin depth to get blood samples will vary for
various people at different sample sites. The lancing device's
adjustable tip allows the best depth of skin penetration to
get an adequate sample size.
1 2 3 4 5 6 7
3
4
5
6
7
Applying Blood Sample
[7]
Obtain a blood sample using the
lancing device. Place the device against
the pad of the finger as shown in the
diagram. The best puncture sites are
on the middle or ring fingers. Press
the release button. Remove the device
from the finger. Wait a few seconds for a
blood drop to form.
A minimum volume of 0.5 microlitre is
needed to fill the confirmation window
(actual size of 0.5 μL: )
[8]
After the symbol appears on the screen, apply the blood
sample to the narrow end of the test strip till the meter beeps.
If the confirmation window is not filled in time because of
abnormal viscosity (thickness and stickiness) or insufficient
volume, the Er4 message may appear.
It is recommended to place the test strip vertically into the blood
sample site as shown below.
3
4
5
6
7
• Note
1 = least penetration of lancet into the skin.
7 = most penetration of lancet into the skin.
Good Sample
Insufficient
Sample