Roche CoaguChek XS Pro, Operator'S Manual

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Introduction •
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1 Introduction
1.1 Before you start
Intended use The CoaguChek
®
XS Pro system (CoaguChek XS Pro
meter and CoaguChek XS PT Test strips) quantitatively
determines prothrombin time (“PT”), using capillary blood
or whole blood from a vein (nonanticoagulated venous
whole blood). It is indicated for use by healthcare profes-
sionals. The system is ideally suited to monitor coagula-
tion values in people who are taking oral anticoagulation
medication (vitamin K antagonists, VKAs).
Important information regarding
use
Read this operator's manual, as well as the package
inserts for all relevant consumables, before using the
system for the first time.
You must configure the CoaguChek XS Pro meter accord-
ing to your needs before initial use. Refer to chapter 4,
Meter Setup . Be sure to read the “Important safety
instructions and additional information” section in this
chapter before operating the system.
Before you use the meter for the first time (after you
have first inserted the batteries), you must set the date
and time correctly to allow you to perform measure-
ments properly. Each time you replace the batteries you
need to check (and, if necessary adjust) the date and
time.