Bayer HealthCare Ascensia Elite XL User's Manual
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1. e Wash hands and dry thoroughly before testing to keep the Meter and Test Strips free of oils and other contaminants e Handle the Meter carefully to avoid damaging the electronics or causing other malfunctions e Avoid exposing Meter and Test Strip to excessive humidity heat cold dust or dirt e The exterior of the Meter can be cleaned using a moist not wet lint free tissue with a mild detergent or disinfectant solution Wipe dry with lint free tissue after cleaning e Store Meter in the case provided or a replacement case of your choosing whenever possible 1 part bleach mixed with 9 parts water 19 1 0 SECTION Warning Potential Biohazard Healthcare professionals or persons using this system on multiple patients should be aware of the following and should follow the infection control procedure approved by their facility All products or objects which come in contact with human blood even after cleaning should be handled as if capable of transmit ting viral diseases The user should follow the recommendations for prevention of blood borne transmissible diseases in healthcare settings as recommended for potentially infectious human blood specimens in National Committee for Clinical Laboratory Standards Protection of Laboratory Workers from Instrument Biohazards and Infectious Disease Transmitted by Blood Body Fluids and Tissues Approved Guideline NCCLS Document M29 A ISBN 1 56238 339 6 NCCLS2. tested with both the Check Strip and with the Ascensia ELITE Normal Control Yes No e The Check Strip result was e The Normal Control result was 4 The Normal Control Range listed on the end flap of the Test a as UJ Strip carton is to 5 The Code Number being displayed on the Meter is F The Code Number on the Code Strip and on the Test Strip foil packet currently being used is F 6 Please include the lot number and expiration date of the Test Strips and Controls currently being used For the Test Strips this information is printed on the carton as well as on the back of each foil packet For the Controls this information is printed on the bottle Test Strips Control Lot Number Expiration Date 26 SECTION 1 3 Limitations of the Procedure 1 PRESERVATIVES e Fluoride Do not use fluoride as a preservative for blood specimens e lodoacetic acid Do not use iodoacetic acid as a preservative for blood specimens 2 ARTERIAL SPECIMEN Arterial specimens with pO of gt 200 mmHg had a small bias average of 6 on the Ascensia ELITE in comparison to the laboratory method glucose results The reference range for arterial pO is 80 to 110 mmHg 11 04 to 14 36 kPa 3 NEONATAL USE The Ascensia EL TE XL System is the only Ascensia ELITE System qualified for neonatal use It is intended for monitoring treatment of hypoglycemia in neonates The Ascensia ELITE XL System is not intended for
3. To mark a Control Test pull the Test Strip out and reinsert quickly within 2 seconds When the C and Code Number F begin flashing you know the test will be marked SECTION Control Test Take the Test 5 Squeeze a small drop of Control Solution onto the inside of the foil packet you saved Touch and hold the TEST END of the Test Strip to the drop until the Meter beeps the Control Solution has now been drawn into the Test Strip The timer begins to count down from 29 seconds The test result appears with CONT in the display if marked when the countdown is com plete Compare result to range on end flap of Test Strip carton If you did not mark control in 4 or want to delete the test result see page 10 if you did mark and do not want to delete record the test result date in your Clinilog Diary Remove the Test Strip The Meter turns off and the result is stored as a Control SECTION Control Test If you did not mark your control or want to delete the test result do one of the following options before removing the strip Remember after marking or deleting the test result will then not be a part of the blood glucose test average and will be stored in the memory and displayed with CONT or DEL 10 Mark the Result Hold the button until CONT appears at the top of the display Release the but ton and CONT begins flashing Remove the Test Strip wh
4. CAUTION filled completely Glucose levels below 50 mg dL 2 8 mmol L E may indicate a 3 Test Strip is 3 potentially serious defective or has medical condition deteriorated 4 Wrong Code 4 Number F used H display 1 The blood 1 glucose value CAUTION may be above Glucose levels 600 mg dL above 250 mg dL 33 3 mmol L 13 9 mmol L 2 Same as 3 2 may indicate above a potentially serious medical condition 23 about your condition Rerun test with new strip and apply sufficient sample to fill Test Strip Hold test end to sample until after the beep Rerun test using a new unexpired Test Strip Use correct Code Strip pro vided with carton of Test Strips being used Possible hyperglycemic con dition high blood sugar Contact your physician or diabetes counselor about your condition Same as 3 above 1 1 SECTION Meter and Test Strip Problems MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION Blood glucose or 1 Not enough 1 Rerun test with new Test Control Test results blood or Strip and apply sufficient are inconsistent or Control Solution sample to fill Test Strip Control Test results is drawn into Hold TEST END to sample are not within the the Test Strip until after the beep specified range 2 Test Strips and or 2 Obtain new Test Strips Control Solution products have passed their expiration date 3 Deteriorated 3 Test Strip caused by heat or humidity 4 Me
5. 940 West Valley Road Suite 1400 Wayne Pennsylvania 19087 1898 USA 1997 This document has complete information on the topic of user pro tection and can be used as background material for instruction 20 SECTION 1 1 Meter and Test Strip Problems See the possible solutions listed and if you need further assistance contact Bayer Customer Service at 1 800 348 8100 24 hours a day MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION E 1 Meter electronics Immediately contact the Customer E 3 display failure Service Dept 1 800 348 8100 The E 4 Meter will no longer function E 2 display Meter below or above Allow Meter to come to room operating tempera temperature before using If E 2 ture 50 104 F continues to display contact 10 40 C Customer Service Dept see above Display goes blank 1 Strip is not fully 1 Insert strip until tab is after Test Code or inserted into the inside Meter Check Strip is inserted Meter into the Meter 2 Batteries are not 2 Install batteries correctly installed correctly 3 Batteries are dead 3 Replace with new batteries 4 Too much time 4 Remove and reinsert the has passed since strip inserting the strip and the Meter has turned off The Code Number 1 Wrong Code 1 Use correct Code Strip F displayed is Strip used Discard incorrect one different from the 2 Code Strip 2 Reinsert Code Strip care number printed on not inserted fully but firmly the Test Strip foil properly
6. appearing on the Code Strip Code Strip packet Back of Test Strip packet e To mark your Control Test at the beginning or end of the test before removing Test Strip from the Meter The marking prevents the Control Test result from being averaged with the blood glucose test results e You can recall all stored test results which includes Control Tests and deleted tests 15 J SECTION Important to Remember DON T FORGET when using the Meter cont e When the Meter memory is full and a new test result is entered the oldest result is deleted i e 1 e Teach another person how to use the system so you will have someone to help if you ever need assistance DON T FORGET when using a Test Strip e Always check the expiration date on the Test Strip foil packet or carton If date is passed replace with unexpired Test Strips e Use the Test Strip immediately after removing from the packet e To be sure the Test Strip fills hold the TEST END of Test Strip in the blood drop until the beep e Test Strips cannot be reused e Remove the Test Strip from the Meter immediately after use 16 SECTION R Stored Test Results How to recall test results 1 Press the button to turn Meter on After a full display and year the current date and time are displayed The 14 day average then appears with MEM memory and A average in the lower left corner The average result displayed
7. is the average of all blood test results obtained within the last 14 days A E display indicates no blood test results the last 14 days 2 Press the button again for latest test result with date and time of test 3 To review test results stored press button repeatedly once for each test result Any readings marked as CONT or DEL are not included in the 14 day average When all test results have been displayed End appears 4 Press button for two seconds to turn Meter off How to delete test results If you wish to delete all test results while End is displayed insert any strip do not remove ALL and dEL display alternately If you change your mind you must remove the Test Strip before the Meter turns off ALL and dEL display alternately 5 times before the Meter turns off When the Meter turns off all results are deleted SECTION Data Management e Use WinGlucofacts XL Diabetes Management Software e Your Meter can transfer test results to a computer where results can be electronically summarized in a logbook report graph or chart e To make use of this feature you need special software and a connecting cable e For more information relating to this program contact Bayer Customer Service 1 800 348 8100 U S only or visit our website at WWW aScensia com or www bayercarediabetes com 18 SECTION 1 0 Meter and Test Strip Care
8. 991 114 1020 24 27 1 4 SECTION Specifications Test Sample Test Result Reaction Chamber Sample Volume Measuring Range Measuring Time Calibration Curve Memory Feature Temperature Compensation Battery Type Battery Life Operating Temperature Range Humidity Dimensions Weight Alarm 28 Whole blood Plasma serum glucose 2 uL 20 600 mg dL 1 1 33 3 mmol L 30 Seconds Selected by use of the Code Strip Stores last 120 test results Automatic compensation with built in thermistor 3 volt lithium batteries DL or CR2032 2 Approximately 1000 Tests 1 year of average use 50 104 F 10 40 C 20 80 RH 97 8 x 56 x 14 5 mm 3 X 26 X Ae in Approximately 60g 2 1 ounces Beeps whenever a Check Strip Code Strip or Test Strip is inserted into the Meter when the Test Strip is filled with blood or Control Solution and when a test result appears in the display Supplies 1 5 When calling or writing for supplies be sure to include the number with the name of the replacement part or accessory item REPLACEMENT PARTS Part Number Item 40030030 3 volt Lithium Battery DL or CR2032 2 Available at most Camera Stores 99C38839 Ascensia ELITE XL User Guide 50184228 Quick Reference Guide 50062338 Meter Battery Cover 3437 Interface Cable WinGlucofacts XL These parts are available in the United States from Bayer Corporati
9. BLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY IN NO EVENT SHALL BAYER BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES EVEN IF BAYER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or con sequential damages so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state For warranty service Purchaser must contact the Customer Service Department of Bayer Corporation by calling toll free 1 800 348 8100 for assistance and or instructions for obtaining service of this instrument Ascensia EL TE CLINILOG and MICROLET Vaculance are registered trademarks of Bayer Corporation Elkhart Indiana WinGlucofacts is a trademark of Bayer Corporation U S A Baver Bayer Corporation Mishawaka IN 46544 USA 99038839 All Rights Reserved Printed in U S A 1999 2002 Bayer Corporation Rev 10 02 32
10. THE NEW FACE of Glucometer __ Ascensia ELITE XL Diabetes Care System USER GUIDE 2 The Meter Test slot Test Strip Test Icon end Meter end Button 88 88 88 88 Display Ascensia z ELITE XL test end meter end e Ascensia ELITE Test Strip use for blood or control testing Insert into Meter before drawing in blood or control sample e Ascensia ELITE Check Strip use to check if the Meter is working properly before running a blood glucose test e Ascensia ELITE Code Strip use to set the Meter calibrate to match the box of Test Strips e MICROLET Adjustable Lancing Device use for finger puncture with a MICROLET Lancet e NORMAL CONTROL SOLUTION use to confirm system is working correctly e BATTERIES replace when necessary The Ascensia ELITE XL Diabetes Care System is a blood glucose monitoring system for diabetes management in home or professional use The system is based on electrode sensor technology Convenient features of the system are Sip in Sampling Automatic Strip filling Action Two step testing process 1 Insert Test Strip in Meter 2 Touch TEST END to blood Test results are displayed in 30 seconds Meter turns on when inserting a strip and turns off when remov ing the strip Up to 120 test results may be stored in the Meter and can be recalled when necessary Stored resu
11. diagnosis of neonates for hypoglycemia Do not use any other Ascensia EL TE Blood Glucose Meter for neonatal testing 4 METABOLITES Reducing substances such as ascorbic acid and uric acid at normal blood concentrations do not significantly affect Ascensia ELITE XL blood glucose test results 5 HEMATOCRIT At normal glucose levels Ascensia ELITE Test Strip results are not significantly affected by hematocrits in the range of 20 to 60 At glucose levels above 300 mg dL 16 7 mmol L hematocrit levels above 55 will cause lowered results For Neonatal Use At glucose levels between 20 mg dL 1 1 mmol L and 120 mg dL 6 7 mmol L Ascensia EL TE XL results are not significantly affected by hematocrit levels in the range of 20 to 70 6 LIPEMIC SPECIMEN Cholesterol up to 500 mg dL 13 0 mmol L or triglycerides up to 3000 mg dL 33 9 mmol L do not significantly affect the results Glucose values however in specimens beyond these levels should be interpreted with caution CONTRAINDICATION Bayer advises against Capillary blood glucose testing may not be clinically appropriate when peripheral blood flow is decreased Shock severe hypotension hyperosmolar hyperglycemia and occurrence of severe dehydration are examples of clinical conditions which may adversely affect the measurement of glucose in peripheral blood Atkin S Jaker MA Chorost MI Reddy S Fingerstick Glucose Determination in Shock Annals of Internal Medicine 1
12. erns or questions as you learn how to use the system please call our Customer Service Dept 1 800 348 8100 or visit our website at www ascensia com or www bayercarediabetes com Important Information e The Ascensia ELITE XL Blood Glucose Meter has been designed for use with Ascensia EL TE Test Strips The perfor mance characteristics of the Meter may not be valid for any other brand of Test Strips The use of other Test Strips may cause erroneous results Bayer Corporation does not warrant the use of the Ascensia ELITE XL Blood Glucose Meter with any Test Strip other than Ascensia ELITE Test Strips e Glucose levels below 50 or above 250 mg dL below 2 8 or above 13 9 mmol L may indicate a potentially serious medical condition If your glucose is below 50 mg dL or above 250 mg dL contact your healthcare professional immediately CAUTION Before using any product to test your blood glucose sugar read all instructions and practice the test Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes health professional These recommendations apply to all blood glucose monitoring systems and are supported by the American Association of Diabetes Educators the American Diabetes Association the Food and Drug Administration and Health Industry Manufacturers Association You may call the American Association of Diabetes Educators for the location of a Certified Diabetes Educator CDE near you 1 800 338 DMED User G
13. ile CONT is flashing Delete the Result Hold the button until CONT appears at the top of the display Release the but ton and CONT begins flashing Push the button again DEL begins flashing above the date Remove the Test Strip while DEL is flashing SECTION Blood Glucose Test What does blood glucose monitoring do for me Blood glucose levels change during the day due to medication exercise diet insulins or hypoglycemics oral agents or possibly stress and illness Blood glucose testing provides information that will help you understand the changes This information can help you manage your diabetes to keep your blood sugar levels within your target range Prepare for the Test You will need a Microlet Lancing Device and Lancet to stick your fin ger then cotton or tissue for wiping the finger after testing l Wash your hands with warm soapy water Rinse and dry thoroughly Pull the endcap from the Microlet Device Push Microlet Lancet all the Way in Twist off Lancet cap Snap the endcap back on See Microlet package insert for more details on how to use the Microlet Device 11 SECTION Blood Glucose Test Take the Test You need a Meter and Test Strip F 1 After washing your hands with warm soapy water and drying thoroughly open a foil packet and remove the Test Strip With the Meter off hold the round end and insert the Tes
14. lts may be transferred to a computer and analyzed with WinGlucofacts XL software Agrees with laboratory serum plasma glucose results values 10 15 higher than whole blood glucose results Capillary action at the end of the Test Strip automatically draws a small amount of blood into the reaction chamber Frequently Asked Questions What do I do first If needed install batteries and set the time test the Meter electronics with a Check Strip code the Meter to match Ascensia ELITE Test Strips and then run a control test to test the whole system before running a blood glucose test What does blood glucose monitoring do for me Blood glucose levels change during the day due to medication exercise diet insulins or hypoglycemics oral agents or possibly stress and illness Blood glucose testing provides information that will help you understand the changes This information can help you manage your diabetes to keep your blood sugar levels within your target range Do I need to read this book This instruction guide is provided as a reference as you operate the system t is important for you to read through the User Guide to understand how the whole system operates and what information is available for your needs For short simple instructions a quick reference guide is also pro vided for your convenience with procedures and information most often needed It can be useful when traveling If you have any conc
15. nt or current version of the owner s model Limitations of Warranty This warranty is subject to the following exceptions and limitations 1 A 90 day warranty only will be extended for consumable parts and or accessories 2 This warranty is limited to replacement due to defects in parts or workmanship Bayer shall not be required to replace any units which malfunction or are damaged due to abuse accidents alteration mis use neglect maintenance by other than Bayer or failure to operate the instrument in accordance with instructions Further Bayer assumes no liability for malfunction or damage to Bayer instruments caused by the use of reagents other than reagents i e Ascensia ELITE Test Strips manufactured or recommended by Bayer 3 Bayer reserves the right to make changes in design of this instrument without obligation to incorporate such changes into previously manu factured instruments 4 Bayer has no knowledge of the performance of the Ascensia ELITE XL Blood Glucose Meter when used with any Test Strips other than Ascensia ELITE Test Strips and therefore makes no warranty of the performance of the Ascensia EL TE XL Meter when used with any Test Strips other than Ascensia ELITE Test Strips or when the Ascensia ELITE Test Strip is altered or modified in any manner 31 1 6 SECTION Warranty BAYER MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT THE OPTION OF REPLACEMENT DESCRIBED ABOVE IS BAYER S ONLY O
16. on Customer Service Department Order Entry P O Box 2004 Mishawaka Indiana 46546 or call 1 800 348 8100 to order Part numbers are subject to change without notice 29 1 5 enie ACCESSORY ITEMS Product Code Number Item 3870A Ascensia ELITE Test Strips 50 s Medicare patient use only 3871A Ascensia ELITE Test Strips 50 s mail order only 3873A Ascensia ELITE Test Strips 50 s professional use only 3911A Ascensia ELITE Test Strips 25 s 3918A Ascensia ELITE Test Strips 50 s 3942A Ascensia ELITE Test Strips 100 s 3940A Ascensia ELITE Low and High Controls 3972A Ascensia ELITE Normal Control 3416 MICROLET Vaculance Lancing Device 6540B MICROLET Adjustable Lancing Device 6546B MICROLET Lancets 100 s 6550B MICROLET Lancets 200 s WinGlucofacts XL English Only 3434 CD ROM 3435 WINDOWS 95 DISKETTES 3436 WINDOWS 3 11 DISKETTES Cable included Accessory items may be obtained from Diabetes Care Center retail drug chain or other home healthcare distributors 30 SECTION 1 6 Warranty Manufacturer s Warranty Bayer Corporation Bayer warrants to the original purchaser that this instrument will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from the date of original pur chase except as noted below During the stated 5 year period Bayer shall at no charge replace a unit found to be defective with an equivale
17. options may be changed any time to fit your needs 66 5 MEM DEL mmol L mg dL 66 88 66 58 f on orr How do I set the Meter Hold the button for five seconds to place Meter in set up mode Press the button to change item as it flashes you have five seconds to make a change Display 1 Press button to switch Beeper on to beeper off if you wish to turn off the sound Display 2 Press button to set e Minute e Day e Hour e Month e Year Display 3 Press button to for Mat preset at factory to match country e Clock 12 or 24 hour day e Date day month or month day e Units mg dL or mmol L Meter returns to full display and turns off automatically Note am A or pm P if clock is formatted for a 12 hour day Check your Meter when new or any time after use to make sure that electronics are working properly Remove the Check Strip from the package save the package Insert the Check Strip check side up fully into the Meter until you hear a beep A Tull display shows followed by another beep and then the Check Strip result The Check Strip result must be within the range listed on the Check Strip package insert If not see the problem solving chart in Section 11 At the end of the test carefully remove the Check Strip from the Meter and return it to its package A full display as shown here indi cates that all characters are working If ever all
18. packet or carton Check Strip test 1 Check Strip 1 Wipe Check Strip with result out of range Meter end dirty clean dry tissue and retest or damaged 2 Meter electronics 2 Contact Customer Service failure Department 21 1 1 SECTION Meter and Test Strip Problems MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION Meter fails to start 1 Blood applied 41 Form a larger drop of blood countdown wrong see page or Control Solution and 2 rerun test using a new Test Strip Hold test end to sam ple until after the beep 2 Test Strip 2 Insert Test Strip correctly inserted Meter end first incorrectly 3 Meter turned on 3 Press and hold button to before Test Strip turn Meter off Remove inserted Test Strip and reinsert to begin test procedure 4 Sample is applied 4 Wait for Code Number while full display F and last test result is showing to begin flashing before applying sample to strip Some display seg Meter electronics or Replace batteries and if display ments do not appear battery failure is still incorrect contact Customer Service Department Battery voltage Replace batteries See Battery display low Section 1 page 4 22 SECTION 1 1 Meter and Test Strip Problems MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION Lo display 1 The blood glucose 1 Possible hypoglycemic con value may be dition low blood sugar below 20 mg dL Contact your physician 1 1 mmol L or diabetes counselor 2 Test Strip not 2
19. rip is filled and the timer begins counting down from 29 seconds 13 SECTION Blood Glucose Test After 29 seconds your test result is displayed Do not remove strip until results are displayed Record the test result date in your Clinilog Diary Remove the Test Strip The Meter turns off and the test result is stored If you do not want to store the test result before remov ing Test Strip press the button and hold until CONT appears Release the button and CONT begins flashing Press the button again DEL begins flashing Remove the Test Strip while DEL is flashing Remember this test result will 34 display with DEL when stored test results are reviewed NOTE If you do not remove the Test Strip the Meter will turn off automatically after 3 minutes CAUTION Dispose of the used Test Strip and Lancet carefully to pre vent injury or contamination to others You may use the empty foil packet to dispose of the Test Strip 14 SECTION 7 Important to Remember DON T FORGET when using the Meter e Insert the Check Strip Code Strip or Test Strip with a firm motion until it comes to a full stop e The tab on the strip can no longer be seen if the Test Strip has been inserted fully into the Meter e The Meter turns off automatically after 3 minutes if strip is left in the Meter e The Code Number F appearing in the Display must match the number
20. t Strip fully into the Meter You will hear a beep After a full display the Code Number F and previous test result begin flashing alternately Press Microlet firmly against puncture site and push button to release Form a small round drop of blood 12 SECTION Blood Glucose Test Note Multiple Site Testing Consult with your healthcare professional prior to testing from a site other than your fingertips Blood glucose testing results from sites other than your fingertip could be significantly different These differences may vary from indi vidual to individual and are physiological differences caused by fac tors such as food intake health state and medication being used If you perform testing other than from a fingertip A Select a soft fleshy area of skin that is free from hair and visible veins B Wash the puncture site with soap and warm water Rinse and dry thoroughly This ensures cleanliness and increases blood flow to the puncture site C After you have determined the proper depth of your selected site set the lancing device for that depth of punc ture Firmly press the lancing device against the skin at the selected lancing site then press the button to lance the skin When a drop of blood forms on the surface of your skin bring the meter and test strip up to touch the drop 4 Touch and hold the TEST END tip of the Test Strip to the drop of blood until the Meter beeps The Test St
21. ter Control 4 Solution and or Test Strip are not at room temperature when used IMPORTANT To have accurate test results sufficient sample to fill the reaction chamber is needed The following drawings show how a Test Strip looks when filled and not filled 24 and or Control Solution that are within their expira tion date Run a Control Test using a new Test Strip If results are still out of range replace carton of Test Strips See carton for proper storage instructions Allow time for Meter Control Solution and or Test Strips to come to room temperature before use RIGHT filled lage oe Eo SECTION 1 2 Service If attempts to correct a problem fail please call our Customer Service Department We have trained specialists to assist you Ma 1 800 348 8100 pp IMPORTANT e Speak to a Customer Service Representative before returning your Meter for any reason He she will give you the informa tion needed to get your problem handled correctly and efficiently e Have your Ascensia EL TE XL Meter Ascensia ELITE Check Strip and a box of Ascensia EL TE Test Strips including the Code Strip nearby when you phone It would also be helpful to have a bottle of Ascensia EL TE Normal Control available e Fill out the check list on the following page before calling 25 1 SECTION Service Check List The Meter serial number is The date and time the problem occurred was
22. the display segments do not appear see Section 11 SECTION 4 Code the Meter Code the Meter whenever a new box of Test Strips is opened This will match the Meter to the Test Strip reactivity You will need the Code Strip found in the new box of strips 1 Tear open the packet found in the new carton of Test Strips and remove the Code Strip save the packet Insert the Code Strip into the test slot as shown A beep sounds and a full display appears briefly Another beep sounds and the Code Number for example F 5 appears in the display 3 Remove the Code Strip and store in packet SA You do not need to code the Meter if the new Code Strip number matches the previous Code Strip number SECTION Control Test A Control Test is run to find out if the whole system is working correctly Test Strip and Meter and to practice good technique before blood glucose testing N 1 To open the Test Strip foil packet carefully peel the foil back until the Test Strip is completely exposed as shown Save the foil packet Note Numbers printed on each Test Strip are manufacturing numbers and are not to be confused with Code Numbers F 2 Holding the round end of the Test Strip insert the strip into the Meter until it stops A beep sounds A full display fol lowed by the Code Number F and previous test result appears The Code Number and previous test result flash alternately
23. uide Contents SECTION PAGE Set Up For Testing 1 Install Batteries 4 2 Set the Alarm Time and Units 5 3 Check Strip Test 6 4 Code the Meter 7 5 Control Test 8 Testing 6 Blood Glucose Test 11 7 Important to Remember 15 Test Result Management 8 Stored Test Results 17 9 Data Management 18 Taking Care 10 Meter and Test Strip Care 19 11 Meter and Test Strip Problems 21 Technical Support Information 12 Service 25 13 Limitations of the Procedure 27 14 Specifications 28 15 Supplies 29 16 Warranty 31 Install batteries when the Meter is new if needed Replace batteries when the Meter displays the battery symbol EE 1 Press firmly on open arrow and slide forward in the direc tion of the arrow The lid releases 2 Place new batteries into the bat tery compartment with the side up Slide lid back into place lining up with open slots and close firmly Test results stored in the memory are not erased when batteries are changed but time must be reset NOTE Two 3 volt CR2032 lithium batteries are furnished with the Meter WARNING Keep batteries away from children Lithium batteries are poisonous If swallowed immediately contact your physician or poison control center Discard batteries according to your local environmental regulations SECTION 2 Set the Alarm Time and Units Some Meter options may need to be reset when the Meter is new and when batteries are changed The
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