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Day:
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Year:
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Press the release tab on the battery
cover on the back of the meter.
Slide the battery cover off.
Insert 4 AA batteries according to
the diagram inside the battery cover.
Replace the cover.
1. Open Compartment
2. Insert Batteries
english
is the default selection. It is
highlighted in black.
Press
to save your language setting.
The display changes to the Date and
Time Format screen.
You may change or re-enter the date,
time or format at any time. Always access
these options by:
Pressing
setup
on the main menu, then
screen
on the setup menu, then
Date/time
on the screen menu
…which brings you to the Set Date,
Set Time, and Format options.
MM.DD.YYYY
is the default date
selection.
12H
is the default time selection
Press
to save your date and time
format settings.
The display changes to the Date screen.
Follow these steps to get started using the meter:
1. Watch the
CoaguChek XS Plus System DVD
. It will help you get comfortable with the
CoaguChek XS Plus Meter and the testing procedures.
2. Read this
Getting Started
guide. You will learn how to set up and perform your first
blood and optional liquid quality control tests on the CoaguChek XS Plus Meter.
3. With this
Getting Started
guide by the meter, follow the steps to perform your first test.
then, as necessary, refer to the Operator’s Manual:
The
CoaguChek XS Plus System Operator’s Manual
is a comprehensive guide to the
meter and test strips. It is designed to provide answers to your questions about the
meter’s operation and use.
After you insert the batteries, the meter powers on and the screen changes to the
language menu.
You’ll need to set several parameters before using the meter for the first time.
Press
or
to select the year, then
or
to select the month, then
or
to select the day.
Press
to save the current date.
The display changes to the time screen.
The date settings are important. Each time
you run a test, the meter compares its date
with the test strip’s expiration date. An
incorrect date may cause an expired strip
error on in-date strips preventing you from
running a test.
If the test strips are expired, the meter
displays an error message and prevents
you from running a test.
3. set the language
4. set the Date and time Format
5. set the Date
6. set the time
Press
or
to select the hour, then
or
to select the minutes
then
aM
or
pM
.
Press
to save the current time.
The display returns to the Main Menu.
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Setup Menu
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ID Setup
Lockouts
Options
Screen
Setup Menu
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ID Setup
Lockouts
Options
Screen
Screen
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Language Selection
Date / Time
Result Units
Contrast
Screen
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Language Selection
Date / Time
Result Units
Contrast
CoaguChek
®
XS Plus
System
getting started
Take a test strip out of the container.
Close the container tightly.
You have 10 minutes to use a test strip
once you remove it from the container.
Slide the test strip into the test strip
guide in the direction of the arrows
until it stops.
The meter powers on, and the main
menu appears.
If you insert a strip from a new lot
number for the first time, the meter
will display the number of the test strip
code chip required. Remove the old
code chip and insert the new one.
Press
patient test
on the main
menu screen.
Enter the Patient ID.
An hourglass symbol appears.
A test strip symbol appears with a
flashing blood drop. You have 180
seconds to apply the sample.
Twist the protective cap off the lancet.
Massage the finger until you see
increased color in the fingertip.
Keeping the hand down, press the
tip of the lancet firmly against the
side of the fingertip. Press the blue
trigger button.
Gently squeeze from the base of the
finger to develop a drop of blood.
Within 15 seconds of sticking the
fingertip
, apply the blood to the target
area on the test strip.
Find the clear target area on the
test strip. You can dose from the
side or top.
Hold the blood drop to the test strip
until you hear a beep. The flashing
blood drop symbol will disappear and an
hourglass symbol symbol appears and
the test begins.
Do not add more blood to the test
strip. Do not touch the test strip
while the test is in progress.
The meter performs an automatic quality
control check on the strip before it
displays the test result.
QC
appears in the display briefly
following a successful QC check.
The result appears in less than a minute.
Record your result as instructed by
your facility.
Note: If during testing the meter
displays an error message, refer to
the Error Messages section of the
Operator’s Manual for an explanation
and steps on how to proceed.
Place the used strip and lancet in an
approved biohazard container.
Power the meter off.
6. record result
7. Clean up
testIng
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1. remove a test strip
2. Insert test strip
3. select patient test
4. Collect the sample
5. apply the sample
preparIng FOr a test
t
• CoaguChek XS Plus Meter
• Container of test strips
• Test Strip Code Chip
• Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Plus
lancing device
• Alcohol wipe
• Cotton ball
The code number on the test strip
container and the test strip code chip
must match.
Each box of test strips comes with a
matching code chip. Test strip code
chips are identified with an “S.”
Every time you open a new box of test
strips, you will replace the test strip
code chip.
With the code number facing up,
insert the code chip into the code chip
slot until it snaps into place.
Have the patient wash his or her
hands in warm, soapy water. Or, clean
the fingertip with an alcohol wipe.
Make sure the fingertip and your
gloved hands are thoroughly dry.
Before continuing, review these
tips for getting a good blood drop.
Increasing the blood flow in the finger
will help you get a good drop of blood,
so keep in mind these tips:
• Warm the hand. Have the patient
hold it under his or her arm, use
a hand warmer, and/or wash with
warm water.
• Have the patient let that arm hang by
his or her side.
• Massage the finger from its base.
Use these techniques until the
fingertip has increased color.
1. gather the Following Items
2. Match Code
3. Insert test strip Code Chip
4. Wash Hands
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