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Replaces User’s Handbook

USER GUIDE

Blood Glucose Monitoring System

AW 06607902A 

Rev. date: 05/2009

Summary of Contents for VitA

Page 1: ...Replaces User s Handbook USER GUIDE Blood Glucose Monitoring System AW 06607902A Rev date 05 2009...

Page 2: ...ng your blood glucose 5 Attaching meal flags and fasting flags to your test results 13 Reviewing past results and averages 15 Control solution testing 17 Care and maintenance 19 Troubleshooting and de...

Page 3: ...es not act to grant a use licence under these patents Such a licence is granted only when the device is used with OneTouch Vita Test Strips No test strip supplier other than LifeScan is authorised to...

Page 4: ...self testing outside the body invitro diagnostic use by people with diabetes at home and by healthcare professionals in a clinical setting as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control It...

Page 5: ...et Lancing Device OneTouch Vita Test Strips WARNING Keep the meter and testing supplies away from young children Small items such as the battery door battery test strips lancets protective covers on t...

Page 6: ...he meter Contact Customer Care on 0800 121 200 UK or 1800 535 676 Ireland Edge to apply sample Confirmation window Contact bars Insert into test strip port The OneTouch Vita Blood Glucose Meter and te...

Page 7: ...Now press or to highlight the language you want and press Pressing after making your selection confirms each setting and takes you to the next screen If at any point you make the wrong selection simpl...

Page 8: ...ENGLISH 11 OCT 08 11 15 mmol L OK CHANGE SETTINGS WARNING The unit of measure mmol L should be displayed here If your display shows mg dL rather than mmol L contact Customer Care on 0800 121 200 UK o...

Page 9: ...elect SERIAL NUMBER and press Your serial number is displayed Press to return to the MAIN MENU Turning your meter off after setup There are three ways to turn your meter off Press and hold for three s...

Page 10: ...for single use only Write the discard date 6 months after first opening the vial on the vial label when you first open it Testing with a fingertip sample CAUTION Do not use your test strips if your vi...

Page 11: ...sired setting appears Smaller numbers are for shallower punctures which may be less painful Shallower punctures work for children and most adults Deeper punctures work well for people with thick or ca...

Page 12: ...can apply your blood sample 7 Lance your finger Hold the lancing device firmly against the side of your finger Press the release button 8 Get a round drop of blood Gently squeeze your finger until you...

Page 13: ...of the test strip is almost touching the edge of the blood drop Gently touch the channel to the edge of the blood drop Be careful not to push the test strip against your fingertip or the test strip m...

Page 14: ...ch a meal flag or fasting flag to this result see Section 3 Attaching meal flags and fasting flags to your test results or Review your meter memory by pressing see Section 4 Reviewing past results and...

Page 15: ...severe problem with your blood glucose control Obtain and follow instructions from your healthcare professional immediately Repeated unexpected glucose results If you continue to get unexpected result...

Page 16: ...unawareness lack of symptoms to indicate an insulin reaction Forearm Palm Getting a blood sample Getting a blood sample from your forearm or palm is different than getting a sample from your fingertip...

Page 17: ...from your skin Do not smear the blood sample If the drop of blood runs or spreads due to contact with hair or a line in your palm Do not use the sample Try lancing again in a smoother area If bruising...

Page 18: ...eaten for at least 8 hours Typically this is the first test of the day You can also add or remove a meal flag when reviewing a past result in the meter memory Your meter comes pre set with the flags f...

Page 19: ...AFTER MEAL 2 Choosing not to add a flag If you do not want to add a flag press instead of or You will go to the MAIN MENU 3 Removing a flag from a result You can remove a flag from any test result Wh...

Page 20: ...he result was below 1 1 mmol L C if the result is from a control solution test if the result is flagged BEFORE MEAL if the result is flagged AFTER MEAL if the result is flagged FASTING When the meter...

Page 21: ...d as 1 1 mmol L See Interpretingunexpectedtestresults in Section 2 for more information on high and low glucose results The meter calculates averages based on the 7 14 and 30 day periods ending on the...

Page 22: ...ution is available free of charge from Customer Care on 0800 121 200 UK or 1800 535 676 Ireland Tightly close the cap on the control solution vial immediately after use to avoid contamination or damag...

Page 23: ...the test with a new test strip If the problem persists contact Customer Care on 0800 121 200 UK or 1800 535 676 Ireland Example range OneTouch Vita 5 7 7 6 mmol L CAUTION If you continue to get contr...

Page 24: ...er still does not power on contact Customer Care on 0800 121 200 UK or 1800 535 676 Ireland 3 Check your meter settings Removing the meter battery will not affect your stored results however you may n...

Page 25: ...d mild detergent to remove dirt or other contaminants To avoid damaging your meter Do not use alcohol or another solvent Do not allow liquids dirt dust blood or control solution to enter the test stri...

Page 26: ...s from your healthcare professional without delay Your control solution test result is below 1 1 mmol L Test again with control solution and a new test strip If the result is LOW GLUCOSE again do not...

Page 27: ...RATURE ERROR message you can proceed with testing Meter is too cold below 10 C to work correctly Move the meter and test strips to a warmer area Insert a new test strip when the meter and test strips...

Page 28: ...ystem s operating range or The test strip may have been damaged or moved during testing or The sample was improperly applied or There may be a problem with the meter Makesureyouaretestingwithintheoper...

Page 29: ...est and get an accurate result Message What it means What to do WARNING SEE USER S HANDBOOK LOW BATTERY REPLACE BATTERY NOW NO DATA Your meter was unable to recall this result This result will not be...

Page 30: ...25 mm Weight Approximately 58 grams with battery Operating ranges Temperature 10 44 C Relative humidity 10 90 Altitude up to 3048 metres Haematocrit 30 55 Battery ratings 1 x 3 0V d c 60 mA 1 x CR 20...

Page 31: ...83 534 89 5 478 534 97 9 523 534 System Accuracy Results across the entire Glucose Range Percent and number of meter results that match the laboratory test Therefore 98 of the total results obtained w...

Page 32: ...ntees that the OneTouch Vita Meter will be free of defects in material and workmanship for three years valid from the date of purchase The guarantee extends only to the original purchaser and is not t...

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