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Calibr
ating
Your
Met
er
IMPORTANT:
Use only the calibrator that is packaged in
the box of test strips you are using.
Do not
use test strips that have expired. Check the expiry
date on the test strip foil packet and test strip box. If only
the year and month are shown, the expiry date is the last
day of the month.
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1
Remove the glucose or β-Ketone calibrator package
from the new box of test strips.
2
Open the calibrator package. Find the
three raised bumps on the calibrator
package. Peel the clear cover away from
the three raised bumps.
3
Hold the calibrator (white for glucose
and purple for blood β-Ketone) with
the LOT number facing you.
4
Insert the calibrator into the strip port.
Push it in until it stops.
The Display Check shows on the
display window, followed by the
time, month, and day.
Next, the LOT number shows on the
display window.
a.
Example of glucose LOT number:
LOT 13758
b
. Example of β-Ketone LOT CODE:
CODE
12345
Then you hear the beeper, if the
beeper is ON.
Glucose
β-Ketone
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5
Check that the LOT number on all these items matches:
✓
Display window
✓
Test strip calibrator
✓
Test strip instructions for use
✓
Test strip foil packet
When the LOT number on all these items matches:
What It Means:
Calibration is complete.
What to Do:
You may now monitor your blood glucose or
blood β-Ketone.
When the LOT number on all these items DOES NOT
match:
What It Means:
Your meter may not be calibrated for the box of test strips
you are using.
What to Do:
•
Check that you are using the calibrator that came in the
box of test strips you are using.
•
Try to calibrate again.
IMPORTANT:
If the LOT number still does not match,
contact Customer Service.
Do not
attempt to monitor your
blood glucose or blood β-Ketone. Your meter may show an
incorrect result.
6
Remove the calibrator from the meter and store it in your
meter’s carrying case.
IMPORTANT:
Do not
throw the calibrator away until you
have used all of the test strips in the box.
If you have any trouble calibrating your system, please
contact Customer Service.
Calibr
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