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OWNER’S
BOOKLET

Blood Glucose
Monitoring System

™

a company

LSI-96-175 OTB manual 7/25/97 11:30 PM Page 1

Summary of Contents for BASIC - 11-96

Page 1: ...WNER S OKLET Blood Glucose Monitoring System a company OTB manual 7 25 97 11 30 PM Page 1...

Page 2: ...m can help you and your re Professional monitor and r treatment plan diet exercise ation to help you gain better your diabetes If you have any questions please feel free to call our toll free number a...

Page 3: ...s cted and consult with a diabetes Health Care Professional These mendations apply to all blood glucose monitoring systems and pported by the American Association of Diabetes Educators the can Diabete...

Page 4: ...isplay Language 7 Coding the Meter 8 KING THE SYSTEM Checking with the Check Strip 11 Checking with Control Solution 17 ING A DROP OF BLOOD Using the PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler 20 NG YOUR BLOOD...

Page 5: ...Procedure Messages 40 Error Messages 43 NG CARE OF THE METER Daily Meter Check 54 Cleaning the Meter 54 Battery Replacement 59 TIONS AND ANSWERS 63 FICATIONS Performance Characteristics 71 Guarantee...

Page 6: ...ood or people who have been d with diabetes mellitus ice is not to be used for the s of diabetes The ONE TOUCH BASIC Blood Glucose Monitoring System meas ures the amount of glucose sugar in whole bloo...

Page 7: ...now the is diagram ome familiar the parts of E TOUCH Meter 2 C Button Battery Compartment on back Display On Off Button Test Area with Protective Coating Test Strip Holder OTB manual 7 25 97 11 30 PM...

Page 8: ...TRIP HOLDER The dark gray Test Strip Holder keeps the Test Strip in place The Meter reads the color of the reacted Test Strip through the small hole in the Test Strip Holder Remove the Test Strip Hold...

Page 9: ...f o r t h e q u a n t i t i e s m e a s u r m t e s t f o r t h e q u a n t i t i e s m e a s u r m t e s t f o r t h e q u a n t i t i e s m e a s u r m t e s t f o r t h e q u a n t i t i e s m e a...

Page 10: ...r Health Care Profes mmediately Never make significant changes to your medication program or ignore physical symptoms without con sulting your Health Care Profes sional If the message HIGH appears on...

Page 11: ...of a normal Test Strip is ivory colored store or carry Test Strips of their vial or foil package ONE TOUCH Test Strips must be stored in a cool dry place below 86 F 30 C Do not refrigerate Test Strip...

Page 12: ...ff n se the C Button p 1 ear in the display window P 1 will display messages in English Press the C Button again and p 2 will appear P 2 will display messages in Spanish Press the C Button again and t...

Page 13: ...98 example Your ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter auto matically recalls and displays your last result either from a blood glucose or Control Solution test whenever the Meter is turned on When using the meter for...

Page 14: ...tities measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities m...

Page 15: ...by one Continue pressing number on the display the code on your p package 10 example The Meter is now properly coded and you may proceed with the test From now on the Meter will remember this code unt...

Page 16: ...the Meter Test Strips are working as a system and that you g the test correctly It is very nt that you do these simple outinely to make sure you rate results Checking with the Check Strip A purple an...

Page 17: ...int free Do the Check Strip om temperature between d 79 F 18 C 26 C use the Check Strip Off Button Your last blood or Control Solution test ll appear for 3 seconds or memory mple c98 example then code...

Page 18: ...e the end of the rip into the p Holder e 1 purple p wait for a few seconds Step 2 When apply sample appears slide the Check Strip from the Test Strip Holder sample 1 strip 1 13 OTB manual 7 25 97 11 3...

Page 19: ...thin the acceptable Check Strip range The Meter automatically tells you if your reading falls within the correct Check Strip range The range is also printed on the back of the Meter These messages wil...

Page 20: ...in an acceptable rip reading your last blood or Control Solution test result will appear for 3 seconds the next time you turn on your Meter then redo A code 7 example will appear indicating your Check...

Page 21: ...wipe with a soft cloth or tissue dampened with water Dry completely Do not put blood alcohol Control Solution or any other fluid except water on the Check Strip Do not scratch the Check Strip Do not...

Page 22: ...ing properly Before you use the Meter to test your blood glucose for the first time practice the procedure using the Control Solution in place of blood When you can do three tests in a row that are wi...

Page 23: ...has d replace it with new l Solution the Control Solution vial usly before using To do a Control Solution test follow the same procedure you would if you were testing your blood See TESTING YOUR BLOO...

Page 24: ...t once a week When you begin using a new package of Test Strips Whenever you suspect the Meter or Test Strip may not be working properly for example when your results are not consistent with how you f...

Page 25: ...asy safe tool for g a good drop of blood for Using the PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler Step 1 Insert a Lancet Remove the PENLET II Cap by pulling it straight off Release Button ding Barrel Cap Lance...

Page 26: ...l slide Lancet Holder easier if you line up the ridges on the with the slots in the Lancet NOTE Inserting the Lancet omatically cock the II Hold the Lancet firmly and gently twist off the Lancet Prote...

Page 27: ...e PENLET II Sampler has a single line on the flat side and works well for children and most adults The other Cap has two lines on the flat side and works well for very thick or calloused skin or when...

Page 28: ...et a Drop of Blood Wash your hands with soap and warm water and dry them thor oughly Warm water stimulates the flow of blood to the fingers Hanging your arm down at your side for 10 15 seconds before...

Page 29: ...s in the same make your finger sore oused Hold the PENLET II Sampler firmly against the side of the finger with the Cap resting on the finger The harder you press the deeper the puncture Press the dar...

Page 30: ...t Always use caution when removing the Lancet and PENLET II Cap Remove the PENLET II Cap Grasp the ridges on the dark gray prongs located on the shaft near the Release Button Point the Lancet down and...

Page 31: ...cet that has used by someone else ose of the Lancet in a ainer for sharp objects elp avoid infection use a sterile Lancet every time est u share a PENLET II pler each person should ys use a new Lancet...

Page 32: ...these three simple steps e sure to read the following section carefully before testing Step 3 Accurate results in 45 seconds Step 2 Apply blood sample Press On Off last test result s insert Test PAS D...

Page 33: ...trip Holder and Test Area of the Meter must be clean dry and lint free Check the expiration date on the Test Strip package If the date has passed discard the Test Strips and open a new package If usin...

Page 34: ...measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm...

Page 35: ...mple c98 example Then code 10 example appears on the display for 2 seconds Make sure the code number on the Meter display matches the code number on the Test Strip package you re using See Coding the...

Page 36: ...C A Ma de in U S A 51 45 3B TE ST FO R G LU CO SE IN W HO LE BL O O D R test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm test for the quantities measurm...

Page 37: ...of the p into the Holder with the t side up Make sure you Test Strip all the way into er until it stops wait appears for a few seconds Then apply sample appears until you apply blood to the Test Spot...

Page 38: ...ood Do not smear blood on the Test Spot or apply a second drop after the test begins Do not move the Test Strip when you are applying blood If the Test Strip moves push it back to its original positio...

Page 39: ...ou note your result Your result will continue to display until you turn the Meter off or for two min utes after which the Meter auto matically turns off The Meter displays results which are between 0...

Page 40: ...op of blood was too small to ccurate reading If not enough blood retest c 104 example contrl appears on the display your drop of blood was too small or smeared or the Test Strip was inserted only par...

Page 41: ...ers the circle If the blood sample has a dull dry appearance you may not have applied enough blood or you may have smeared it Look at the back of the Test Strip You should see a full dark circle The w...

Page 42: ...Strip rrect Recording Your Test Results Your ONE TOUCH BASIC System Kit comes with a Logbook that you can use to keep a permanent record of your test results along with information on diet and medica...

Page 43: ...ediately displays test s starting with code 7 example Only blood glucose or Control Solution test results are recalled and displayed Check Strip test results are not stored in the Meter memory When us...

Page 44: ...will guide you through the est and quality control test procedures and alert you to problems as ur This section provides you with a complete listing of the display s what they mean and what to do if t...

Page 45: ...r for the first time memory nodata will appear The Meter is turned on The value displayed is your last Control Solution test result The Meter is in a code setting mode The code number 1 16 displayed m...

Page 46: ...l checks The Meter is ready to receive a blood or Control Solution sample If performing a Check Strip test this is your signal to remove the Check Strip Side 1 from the Meter The Meter is counting dow...

Page 47: ...the Meter read it as a Control Solution sample You are performing a Check Strip test Turn the Check Strip over and slide it back into the Test Strip Holder with Side 2 up The Check Strip result falls...

Page 48: ...of these messages appear there is a problem with the Meter or the which you are performing a procedure In most cases problems are ix If you need it help is available from LifeScan Technical Services a...

Page 49: ...Area and Test Strip Holder according to instructions 2 Your hand or an object Repeat the test Keep covered the Test Area while Test Area clear the Meter was turned on 3 The Test Strip was Repeat the...

Page 50: ...a Check Strip into the Test Strip Holder If this message appears after Repeat the test with a a blood test your blood new Test Strip and sample was too small a larger drop of blood smeared or another...

Page 51: ...with a during the test new Test Strip 2 The Test Strip was not Repeat the test pushing inserted correctly a new Test Strip all the way into the Test Strip Holder 3 The Test Strip was Repeat the test w...

Page 52: ...drop of blood 5 The Meter was used in very Move the Meter out of bright light direct light and repeat the test with a new Test Strip 6 The Check Strip procedure Repeat the Check Strip was incorrect t...

Page 53: ...y as soon as possible Your last test result was not stored in the Meter s memory for one of the following reasons 1 A not enough blood Repeat the test with a retest message was dis new Test Strip and...

Page 54: ...ast test due on pages 46 47 before to a procedural error repeating the test 3 A not ok message was Call LifeScan Technical displayed during your last Services test 4 A power loss including Repeat the...

Page 55: ...the test This inserted all the way time push the Test Strip into the Test Strip all the way into the Holder Test Strip Holder Your Meter may have an Call LifeScan Technical electronic problem Service...

Page 56: ...inserted Remove the Test Strip before the Meter was ready Wait for insert strip message The Meter has lost Use the C Button to reset the code number and the Meter code to match has set its language t...

Page 57: ...h treatment If op the Meter make sure the Test Strip Holder is still securely in place and check the Meter with the Check Strip before doing a blood glucose test Avoid exposing the Meter or Test Strip...

Page 58: ...with another on always use a new or properly disinfected Test Strip Holder ach person u are sharing the PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler with her person always use a new sterile Lancet and a new or e...

Page 59: ...remove the Test Strip Holder Clean the Test Strip Holder and Test Area by following the instructions in the next section Cleaning the Meter The Meter and Test Strip Holder should be cleaned once a we...

Page 60: ...move Test Strip Holder Meter and place your on the two raised dots on Strip Holder e Test Strip Holder toward Remove the Test Strip Holder to expose the Test Area 55 OTB manual 7 25 97 11 30 PM Page 5...

Page 61: ...letely with a soft cloth or tissue Step 3 Clean Test Area The following cleaning agents will damage the Meter DO NOT USE Alcohol Cleansers with ammonia or phenol Windex or other glass cleaners Abrasiv...

Page 62: ...ab or soft cloth dampened with water to remove all blood dirt or lint from the Test Area If necessary a mild liquid dishwashing detergent mixed with water may also be used Do not apply full strength d...

Page 63: ...n the raised dots of the Test Strip Holder until it snaps firmly into place Press forward on the base then down on the center of the Test Strip Holder to make sure the small hole over the Test Area is...

Page 64: ...best performance from E TOUCH BASIC Meter gistered trademark of Duracell International Inc The battery should last about one year with typical home use When the battery is getting low the display will...

Page 65: ...ored in the Meter s memory s the battery is replaced 0 days ng the battery re the Meter is turned off ou remove the battery Turn the Meter upside down With your thumb firmly press in and up on the rid...

Page 66: ...ery and discard Insert a new J size battery ttery compartment To replace the battery door insert the tabbed side of the door into the slot in the battery compartment 6 VO LT 61 OTB manual 7 25 97 11 3...

Page 67: ...ur thumb press in and down dged side of the battery il it snaps shut 62 OTB manual 7 25 97 11 30 PM Page 62...

Page 68: ...our diabetes under control Your ONE TOUCH BASIC System helps you check whether or not you are in control by monitoring your blood glucose levels The test results provide a good picture of how diet exe...

Page 69: ...time of day These s provide useful clues about your condition and how well your treatment program is working With your Health Care Professional determine your own personal target blood glucose values...

Page 70: ...de of their packaging Make sure the Meter code number is set to match the code number on the package of Test Strips you are using Periodically review your use of the Meter with your Health Care Profes...

Page 71: ...What do I do if test results still seem too low or too high A Remember the test results you obtain will vary from time to time depending on food intake insulin dose exercise etc Ask yourself the follo...

Page 72: ...se inaccurately lts Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause inaccurately low results This has been reported in the medical literature for leading blood glucose monitoring products 3 4 Se...

Page 73: ...monitoring nd you have eliminated procedural errors described in this Owner s Booklet as the cause you should contact a physician immediately Never make significant changes to your medication program...

Page 74: ...an 20 boratory result 6 One of the mmon reasons is that ies use serum or plasma while home blood glucose use whole blood Whole blood results are approximately 10 12 lower than serum or plasma values f...

Page 75: ...could have very different results 8 9 1 Skyler JS et al Postgraduate Medicine 1987 81 6 163 174 2 Skyler JS et al Diabetes Care 1981 4 311 318 3 Wickham NWR et al Practical Diabetes 1986 3 2 100 4 Coh...

Page 76: ...nge 0 600 mg dL Higher isplayed as HIGH Type Alphanumeric ter 14 segment LCD Dimensions Length 4 3 40 Width 2 5 80 Height 1 1 160 Weight approx 4 8 oz including battery Operating Temperature Range 59...

Page 77: ...or any reason except for abuse LifeScan will replace it with a new or rebuilt Meter or equivalent product free of charge The warranty policy applies only to the original purchaser of this Meter and do...

Page 78: ...changed or modified ay This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties express or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose you return your Meter o...

Page 79: ...alues Expected 66 ample Size 36 rip 11 and Maintaining ck Strip 16 NLET II 26 t Area of the Meter 56 t Strip Holder 56 74 LifeScan Technical Services USA 1 800 227 8862 Canada 1 800 663 5521 OTB manua...

Page 80: ...Result 8 38 ssages 43 51 rit 67 69 Control 53 e Setting 7 Back Guarantee 72 II Automatic Blood Sampler 20 ance Characteristics 71 75 LifeScan Technical Services USA 1 800 227 8862 Canada 1 800 663 55...

Page 81: ...tations 5 ns and Answers 63 ations 71 Your Blood 27 34 cedure Messages 40 43 ps 4 31 32 hooting 39 y 72 76 LifeScan Technical Services USA 1 800 227 8862 Canada 1 800 663 5521 OTB manual 7 25 97 11 30...

Page 82: ...ls are available in Spanish To receive your please call toll free 1 800 227 8862 LifeScan Technical Services toll free numbers U S A 1 800 227 8862 24 hour service Canada 1 800 663 5521 01A INC 1996 1...

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