Roche CoaguCheck Pro II, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction •
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Safety information
Operator qualification
Only trained healthcare professionals may operate the
CoaguChek Pro II system. Operators must have received
comprehensive instruction in the operation, quality con-
trol, and care of the CoaguChek Pro II system.
WARNING
Protection against infection
There is a potential risk of infection. Healthcare profes-
sionals using the CoaguChek Pro II system must be
aware that any object coming into contact with human
blood is a potential source of infection. Healthcare
professionals must also be aware that any cross-con-
tamination is a potential source of infection for patients.
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Use gloves.
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Use an auto-disabling single-use lancing device for
each patient.
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Dispose of used lancets and needles in a sturdy
sharps container with lid.
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Dispose of used test strips according to your institu-
tion’s infection control policy.
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Follow all health and safety regulations in force
locally.
WARNING
Avoidance of electrical shock, fire, and explosions
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Only use Roche Diagnostics original accessories
(cables, power supply units, battery packs, and spare
parts). Third-party cables, power supply units, and
battery packs can cause the battery pack to explode
or the meter to become damaged.
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Do not use loose power sockets or damaged power
supply units, cables, plugs, or battery packs.
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Do not short circuit the power supply unit, the
Handheld Base Unit contacts, or the battery pack.
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Do not drop the CoaguChek Pro II meter, the power
supply unit, or the battery pack and protect these
against shaking and vibrations.