CoaguChek XS Plus Getting Started Guide
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1. 09 16 2009 Em Year 2009 Month 1 10E ED 09 16 2009 BETH 09 16 2009 Setup Date Time English is the default selection It is highlighted in black Press W to save your language setting The display changes to the Date and Time Format screen MM DD YYYY is the default date selection 12H is the default time selection Press W to save your date and time format settings The display changes to the Date screen PREPARING FOR A TEST amp 1 Gather the Following Items 2 Match Code e CoaguChek XS Plus Meter e Container of test strips e Test Strip Code Chip e CoaguChek Lancet e Alcohol wipe e Cotton ball TESTING gt 1 Remove a Test Stri 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 6 Record Result 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 user manual for an explanation and steps on how to proceed The code number on the test strip container and the test strip code chip must match Fach 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 2 Insert Test Strip Slide the tes2. Select Level 1 for running a level one control An hourglass symbol appears A test strip symbol appears with a flashing dropper symbol You have 180 seconds to apply the quality control solution 10 Clean Up Place the used strip and control bottles in an approved biohazard container Power the meter off 0 5021456001 02 2009 09 USA
3. CoaguChek XS Plus System SETUP gt Getting Started GETTING STARTED 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 user manual Operation and use 1 Open Compartment 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 The CoaguChek XS Plus System User Manual is a comprehensive guide to the meter and test strips It is designed to provide answers to your questions about the meter s INSTALLING BATTERIES gt 2 Insert Batteries 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 3 Set the Language Language 09 15 am Come H lt Espa ol EDITA 09 16 2009 i 4 Set the Date and Time Format 09 15 am Date DD MM YYYY MM DD YYYY i MM DD
4. l or to the sides of the bottle Do not discard the dropper You will need it to apply a drop of control to the test strip later in the test RUNNING AN OPTIONAL LIQUID QUALITY CONTROL TEST amp 3 Select Control Test 09 15 am 1 Remove a Test 2 Insert Test Strip 09 16 2009 Press Control Test on the main menu screen 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 Take a test strip out of the container Close the container tightly You have 10 minutes to use a test strip An hourglass symbol appears once you remove it from the container The QC Test menu appears 8 Record Result 6 Collect Control wr Using the dropper gently squeeze Apply a drop of control to the target and hold the bulb Insert the tip of area the dropper into the control solution Hold the control drop to the test strip until Slowly release the bulb to draw the you hear a beep The flashing dropper control up to the bulb Avoid creating symbol will disappear An hourglass will bubbles in the control appear indicating the test is in progress TT 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 user manual for an explanation and steps on how to proceed Run a level 2 control test with a ne
5. r O to select the minutes then AM or PM Press W to save the current time The display returns to the Main Menu 4 Wash Hands M 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 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 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 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 e Warm the hand Have the patient hold it under his or her arm use a hand warmer and or wash with warm water e Have the patient let that arm hang by his or her side e Massage the finger from its base Use these techniques until the fingertip has increased color Within 15 seconds of sticking the fingertip apply the blood to the target area on the te
6. st 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 v appears in the display briefly following a successful QC check The result appears in less than a minute PREPARING TO RUN AN OPTIONAL LIQUID QUALITY CONTROL TEST gt 2 Match Code 1 Gather the Following Items 3 Reconstitute Control Solution Open a bottle of lyophilized control Cut off the flared tip of the dropper at The code number on the control solution and the Quality Control Code e CoaguChek XS Plus Meter e Container of test strips e Test Strip Code Chip Chip must match the end of the stem eodgueuer AES ONO Each box of controls comes with a Hold the diluent dropper vertically by Solutions matching code chip Control code chips are identified with a C in the number the stem not the bulb to avoid loss e Diluent Dropper 2 of diluent e Quality Control Code Chip Do not hold the pipette close to your face t m Transfer the entire contents of the dropper to the bottle Do not touch the dropper to the dried materia
7. t 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 7 Clean Up _ s Place the used strip and lancet in an approved biohazard container Power the meter off Press or to select the year then Press or to select the hour then O or 4 to select the month then O or 4 to select the day Press W 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 With the code number facing up insert the code chip into the code chip slot until it snaps into place 3 Select Patient Test 09 15 am UP Control Test Review Results Setup ae Logout 09 16 2009 EEE 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 O o
8. w test strip following the same steps Return any unused control to the bottle for additional tests Reconstituted controls are good for 30 minutes The result appears in less than one minute Press New on the QC Test menu A code chip symbol with a flashing arrow appears on the screen Remove the Test Strip Code Chip and insert the Quality Control Code Chip with the number facing up until it snaps into place The meter stores the code chip information in memory for future use Remove the Quality Control Code Chip and store it with the remaining controls Replace the Test Strip Code Chip Roche Diagnostics recommends that you keep a code chip in the slot to keep the electrical contacts free of dirt C COAGUCHEK is a trademark of Roche 2007 2009 Roche Diagnostics All rights reserved Manufactured for and distributed in the U S A by Roche Diagnostics 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis IN 46256 Roche Diagnostics GmbH Sandhofer Strasse 116 68305 Mannheim Germany www coaguchek com Close the bottle Gently swirl the bottle using a circular motion to dissolve the dried material Do not shake or turn the bottle on its side or upside down Avoid creating bubbles Let the bottle sit undisturbed for at least a minute to ensure that the dry material dissolves completely 5 Select the Level GT 09 15 am QC 999 Code 184 Par PT Op Operator 1 maz 09 16 2009 Em
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