7
8
En
En
current is formed during the
reaction. The blood glucose
concentration is calculated
based on the electrical current
detected by the meter. The
result is shown on the meter
d i s p l a y . T h e m e t e r i s
calibrated to display plasma
equivalent results.
IMPORTANT:
Apply sample
only to the sample tip of the
test strip. Do not apply blood
or control solution to the top of
the test strip as this may result
in an inaccurate reading.
Hold the blood drop to the
sample tip of the test strip until
t h e c h e c k w i n d o w i s
completely full and until the
meter begins to count down. If
you applied a blood but do not
see the starting of the count
down, you may reapply a
second drop of blood within 3
seconds. If the check window
does not fill and meter starts
to countdown, then do not add
more blood to the test strip. If
you do then you may get an E-
5 message or an inaccurate test result. In this case if the meter begins
to countdown and the check window does not fill, discard the strip and
begin the test again with a fresh test strip.
Code Number
Correct
Incorrect
Correct
Incorrect
Each package of test strips is printed with a code number (CODE), lot
number (LOT), unopened expiration date ( ) and control range (CTRL1
and CTRL 2).
REF G134-101
15
LOT
IVD
0197
ACON
Laboratories, Inc.
4108 Sorrento Valley Boulevard,
San Diego, CA 92121, USA
EC
REP
MDSS GmbH
Schiffgraben 41
30175 Hannover, Germany
o
30 C
o
2 C
2009-01
390001
Blood
Test Strips
Glucose
mmol/L
mg/dL
CTRL 2
CODE
CTRL 1
mmol/L
mg/dL
188
16.4-21.7
295-390
5.0-7.8
90-140
Please review the following storage and handling instructions:
o
•
Store test strips in a cool, dry place at room temperature, 2-30 C
o
(36-86 F). Store them away from heat and direct sunlight.
•
Do not freeze or refrigerate.
•
Do not store or use test strips in a humid place such as a bathroom.
•
Do not store the meter, the test strips or control solution near bleach
or cleaners that contain bleach.
•
Replace the cap on the test strip vial immediately after removing a
test strip.
•
The test strip should be used immediately after removing it from
container.
•
Do not use your test strips past the unopened expiration date
printed on the label. Using test strips past the unopened expiration
date may produce incorrect test results.
Note: The expiration date is printed in Year-Month format. 2010-01
means January, 2010.
•
Test strips should be stored in their tightly capped protective vial to
keep them in good working condition.
•
Do not store test strips outside their protective vial. Test strips must
be stored in the original vial with the cap tightly closed.
•
Do not transfer test strips to a new vial or any other container.
•
Replace the cap on the test strip vial immediately after removing a
test strip.
•
A new vial of test strips may be used for 6 months after first being
opened. The opened expiration date is 6 months after the date the
vial was first opened. Write the opened expiration date on the vial
label after opening. Discard the vial 6 months after you first open it,
usage after this period may result in inaccurate readings.
•
Tear the pouch carefully starting from the tear gap. Avoid damaging
or bending the test strip.
•
Use test strip immediately after removing it from the pouch.
Storage and Handling
Special Instructions for Test Strip in the Vial
Special Instructions for Test Strip in Foil Pouch
Sample Tip
Apply blood or control solution here.
Check Window
Check to confirm that
sufficient sample has
been applied.
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the
test strip into the
meter until it stops.
