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Contents

About Your New System

Welcome
Intended Use
Application
Test Principle
Special Features
Usage and storage
Important Test Strip Information
Safety Information
System Components

Testing Your Blood Glucose

Disinfection Before test
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
Flagging Test Results
Handling the Used Test Strips

Alternate Site Testing (AST)

Meter Setup, Memory and Downloading

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Setting up Your Meter

Reviewing Test Results
Downloading Test Results to a PC

Control Test

Performing a Control Test

Understanding Control Test Results

Maintenance and Troubleshooting

Cleaning and Disinfecting
Replacing the Batteries
Screen Messages
Troubleshooting

Technical Information and Warranty

Specifications
Warranty
Disposing of your Meter
Additional Supplies Available

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Summary of Contents for Element compact

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Page 2: ...eaning and disinfecting of meters between users can prevent the transmission of these viruses through indirect contact l The meter and lancing device are for single patient use Do not share them with...

Page 3: ...ernate Site Testing AST n Meter Setup Memory and Downloading 01 01 02 02 03 04 05 06 08 12 13 22 23 24 Setting up Your Meter Reviewing Test Results Downloading Test Results to a PC n Control Test Perf...

Page 4: ...g by persons at home is for single patient use only and should not be shared It is intended for use the outside of body in vitro diagnostic use and not for diagnosis of or screening for diabetes nor f...

Page 5: ...Usage and Storage l Before using your monitoring system please place it in the environment of the system s normal operating temperature range of 50 104 for about twenty 20 minutes l Do not allow dirt...

Page 6: ...e code number displayed on the meter matches the code number on the test strip vial l Be sure to check the glucose measurement unit on the meter before the test l Make sure the lid is closed tightly a...

Page 7: ...ucose Meter regularly l Do not reuse the test strips l Handle and dispose of the used test strip and lancet carefully l The Element Compact Blood Glucose Monitoring System is for testing outside of th...

Page 8: ...est Strip l Use Element Compact Blood Glucose Test Strips with the Element Compact Blood Glucose Meter l Check the expiration date of your test strips before using l Write the opening date of the new...

Page 9: ...Sound Muted Pre Meal Post Meal Tags Ready to Test Control Solution Average Result Month Date Time Testing Your Blood Glucose Disinfect Before Testing l Before testing wash your hands with soap and wa...

Page 10: ...this manual is for most universal lancing devices 1 2 3 A01 Element 4 Insert a test strip to turn on the meter Make sure it is inserted completely without bending the test strip 5 The meter identifie...

Page 11: ...deepest Slide the ejection cocking control barrel back until it clicks If it does not click the lancing device may have been cocked when the lancet was inserted 8 Hold the lancing device firmly again...

Page 12: ...will show the message of Er 4 Please refer to error message in this manual CAUTION l Do not drop the blood directly on the end of the test strip l The sample channel at the end of the test strip shoul...

Page 13: ...lease retest with a new test strip If the test result also has a problem please refer to the Troubleshooting section in this manual CAUTION l Do not leave the lancet in the lancing device after use be...

Page 14: ...it infectious diseases even after you have performed cleaning and disinfection l User should wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the meter lancing device or test strips l Please s...

Page 15: ...from fingertip results when glucose levels are changing rapidly e g after a meal after taking insulin or during or after exercise l Use alternative site testing only two hours or more after taking in...

Page 16: ...not match how you feel call your healthcare professional Lancing and Sampling from an Alternate Site Sampling from your palm or forearm allows you to use your fingertips less often You may find that...

Page 17: ...xcessively l If the sample drop of blood runs or spreads due to contact with hair or a crease in your palm do not use that sample Try puncturing again in a smoother area l You may have to adjust the l...

Page 18: ...the Button to set the correct date and move to the time setting M C M 5 6 5 Setting the Time Format The meter can be set to show the time in AM PM 12 hour format or 24 hour Military Time With the 12...

Page 19: ...n the screen press and release the Button until the correct year appears then press the Button to set the correct year and move to confirming the unit type mode C M C M 9 9 Measurement Unit The glucos...

Page 20: ...ny question about measuring units 10 10 Turning the Beeping Sound On or Off The meter has the beeping sound defaulted to On To turn the beeping sound off on the meter press the Button until OFF is dis...

Page 21: ...adings in the memory toggle to YES then select the Button to confirm 13 After deleting the screen will show as pictured above Press the Button again and the meter will turn off C M M M Reviewing Test...

Page 22: ...ch time you continue to press the Button the screen will show the previous test result 5 After you are done reviewing your test results press the Button to turn off the meter C C M NOTICE The meter ha...

Page 23: ...Service at 1 888 446 3246 or visit our website at www infopiausa com Control Test Performing a Control Test Performing a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips are working properly...

Page 24: ...directly from the bottle Replace the lid on the control solution vial immediately after use 5 3 Gently touch the drop of the control solution to the tip of the test strip 4 When the test strip confir...

Page 25: ...Element Glucose Control Solution only for the Element Compact System Control Test Understanding Control Solution Test Results Range mg dL Level 2 Level 3 High Normal The Range displayed is for EXAMPL...

Page 26: ...r website at www medexsupply com This product can also be found through large online retail distribution sites such as www amazon com www ebay com etc Cleaning Instructions Use the CaviWipes Towelette...

Page 27: ...quid in the test strip test strip port and serial port of the meter Allow to remain wet for two 2 minutes at 68 STEP1 STEP2 STEP3 STEP4 STEP4 Let the meter dry per the towelette manufacturer s instruc...

Page 28: ...lution directly onto the meter l Do not put the meter under water or liquid l Never immerse the meter because this will damage it Replacing the Batteries 1 1 When the batteries are low the screen will...

Page 29: ...screen Repeat the test with a new test strip Remove and discard the test strip and insert a new one Apply blood to the test strip after the blood symbol appears on the screen 2 Open the battery compa...

Page 30: ...ached the proper range and retest Do not raise or lower the meter temperature artificially Messages Descriptions Solutions There is not enough blood in the strip to perform a test Repeat the test with...

Page 31: ...appears again please call your doctor or healthcare professional immediately Troubleshooting The meter does not work after the blood is applied l Make sure that the test strip is inserted into the te...

Page 32: ...after the test strip is inserted l Make sure the test strip is completely inserted into the test strip port l Make sure the batteries are inserted correctly with the sign up and facing the right direc...

Page 33: ...ip for a period of three years This guarantee is valid from the date of purchase This guarantee extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable The warranty ceases to apply under the fo...

Page 34: ...disposal please contact your local council and authority The meter falls outside the scope of European Directive 2002 96 EC Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment WEEE Blood Glucose Ta...

Page 35: ...e available from your supplier for more information contact Customer Service at 1 888 446 3246 Element Compact Link Cable Element Compact Link Software Element Compact Test Strips Element Brand Contro...

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