Lifescan SureStepFlexx, Operator'S Manual

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SureStepFlexx Meter Operator’s Guide
• Do not use test strips that are bent, torn, cut, or
damaged in any way.
• Compare the color of the confirmation dot from an
unused test strip to the “Unused” color dot shown
on the Color Chart on the test strip bottle label. If
the color of the test strip confirmation dot is darker
than that shown on the Color Chart, do not use the
test strip. The test result may be inaccurate.
• You have up to 2 minutes to insert the test strip
after applying blood or control solution. If you
insert the test strip after 2 minutes, you may get an
inaccurate result or an error message.
Precautions
• Unexpected results should be confirmed by a
laboratory test.
• Various conditions may cause the meter to produce a
very low test result (20 mg/dL [1.0 mmol/L] or less).
• If the patient has symptoms of low blood
glucose, follow your institution’s policy for
treatment.
• If the patient does not have symptoms of low
blood glucose, check the confirmation dot on
the back of the test strip.
– If the confirmation dot has white patches or
streaks, repeat the test with a new test strip.
– If the confirmation dot is completely blue,
compare it to the sample color dots on the test
strip bottle Color Chart. If the color comparison
indicates very low blood glucose, repeat the
test. If the result is still lower than expected,
perform a quality control test. A passing control
result indicates the system is working properly.
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