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1. I oo Holding the meter straight up and down press the TEST button to turn the meter off and release the test strip Dispose of the used test strip Place the lancet ina puncture proof container with a lid such as a sharps con tainer or a coffee can g ES Y Do not open the test drum compartment when the motor is running lt gt The Accu Chek Compact meter turns off automatically after five minutes of nonuse After a blood sugar result has been displayed the meter turns off automatically after 60 seconds lt gt If the display goes blank before the test strip is released press the D TEST button to release the strip and turn the meter off lt gt Retain the vial in which the test drum came until you have used up the last test strips When you perform a control test you will need to refer to the list of expected values printed on the test drum vial label w i a N c Q 2 a 2 Q A Do not reuse a test strip that has been completely released from the meter 63 Understanding Your Test Results What s Normal The normal fasting adult blood sugar range for a non diabetic is 70 105 mg dL One or two hours after meals normal blood sugar levels should be less than 140 mg dL Your doctor will determine the range that is appropriate for you Unusual Test Results IF AND your blood sugar result is you experience symptoms within the normal
2. The test drum can only be inserted in one direction 27 Installing the Test Drum 28 4 Close the test drum compartment in the direction of the arrow The meter automatically moves the test drum to the correct position and reads the code on the test drum A dot appears in the view window on the back of the meter lt gt When you perform a blood sugar test the meter counts the number of test strips that have been used and displays the number of strips remaining When all the strips have been used the dot reappears in the view window and End and the test drum symbol flash on the display indicating that the test drum is empty 29 D oO a Q 2 gt oO 2 Removing the Test Drum E 1 Slide the release button toward the display win dow to open the test drum compartment Hold the meter upright The empty test drum drops out D l gt amp a 2 gt oO 2 30 31 Setting the Beeper Year Time and Date General Information The Accu Chek Compact meter allows you to set the beeper year time and date Beeper The Accu Chek Compact meter is factory set with the beeper turned on We recommend that you always leave the beeper turned on The meter beeps to announce that it is starting to test and to confirm that the test strip has received a sufficient amount of blood or control solution for the test
3. If blood has entered the test strip guide or if the message OFF is displayed clean the meter as follows To clean your meter 1 Remove the front nose cover from the measurement optics by gently squeezing it from both sides and lifting it up and off N Clean the measurement optics carefully by slightly dampening a cotton swab or a soft lint free cloth with water The optics are located in the front center section of the meter where the test strip advances 88 W Do not use cleaning agents that contain acetic acid vinegar or scouring agents because they can damage the display and the measurement optics 89 3 oO I o D d E 3 Replace the cover by 90 first setting it on top of the optics window Snap down one side of the cover first and then snap down the other side lt gt The cover must be snapped down completely or the strip won t advance properly 91 So 4 2 I ES E D ES o El Troubleshooting Guide The following are display messages and error messages that may appear on the meter s display screen Several messages may be displayed simultaneously For exam ple a combination such as a thermometer test drum symbol blood sugar result date and CTRL flashing means that the temperature during measurement was not between 50 F to 104 F and the 90 day count down period has ende
4. and the military 24 hour format 0 24 When the 12 hour format is selected the date is displayed with the month first followed by the day When the 24 hour format is selected the date is displayed with the day first followed by the month 33 Setting the Beeper Year Time and Date 1 If the meter is on press the TEST button to turn it off With the meter turned off press the SET button 2 Press the MEM button to turn the beeper on or off again After the SET button is pressed the meter turns on without advancing a test strip from the test drum D oO a Q gt 2 gt oO 2 The meter is factory set with the beeper turned on We recommend that you always leave the beeper turned on 3 Press the SET button 4 Press the MEM button to change the year 34 The last two numbers of the year field flash The meter scrolls upwards through the year values If you hold the MEM button down the meter fast scrolls to 2032 and begins again at 2000 35 Setting the Beeper Year Time and Date 5 Press the SET button until 12h appears 6 Press MEM to change between the 12 hour and 24 hour time format 7 Press the SET button 8 Press the MEM button to select the correct hour 9 Press the SET button E The 24 hour time format is also D oO gt a Q La 2 gt E 2 known as
5. begins The ana on the display gradually disappears while the test is being performed The test result appears and is stored in the memory automatically oO S i 2 al 2 E 49 Running a Control Test 8 Holding the meter straight up and down press the TEST button to turn off the meter and release the used test strip 9 Dispose of the used test strip 50 g as You may repeat the procedure using a different level of control solution WY Do not open the test drum compartment when the motor is running C gt The Accu Chek Compact meter turns off automatically after five minutes of nonuse After a blood sugar result has been displayed the meter turns off automatically after 60 seconds com If the display goes blank before the test strip is released press the TEST button to release the strip and turn the meter off c gt Retain the vial in which the test drum came until you have used up the last test strips When you perform a control test you will need to refer to the list of expected values printed on the test drum vial label A Do not reuse a test strip that has been completely released from the meter oO S g EN al 2 E ea 51 Understanding Your Control Results Both the Accu Chek Compact test drum vial label and the control value insert indicate the acceptable ranges for Low Level and High Level control solu tions The result di
6. military time The hour field flashes 7 You may hold the MEM button down to scroll forward quickly C gt The AM or PM will not appear until after the hour has been selected The minutes field flashes 37 Setting the Beeper Year Time and Date E 10 Press the MEM button to select the correct minutes Ex n 5 DDD gt At this point the AM or PM designation will appear D Oo a Q La 2 gt E 2 11 Press the SET button Ay DUDO The month field flashes lt gt This occurs if in the 12 hour format the day field will flash if in the 24 hour format 12 Press the MEM button to select the correct month 7 4 yo OLS 13 Press the SET button The day field flashes lt This occurs if in the 12 hour format the month field will flash if in the 24 hour format 38 39 Setting the Beeper Year Time and Date 14 Press the MEM button to select the correct day 15 Press the TEST button to turn the meter off 40 E The current settings are saved automatically lt gt You may leave this setting mode at any time by pressing the D TEST button to turn the meter off The settings you have entered will be saved 41 D D gt amp se En ls 2 Control Testing What is Control Testing Control testing is a way for you to check that your meter and strips are working correctl
7. of the original warranty expiration or ninety 90 days after shipment of a replacement system whichever period is longer This war ranty applies only to the original purchaser of the meter 3 oO I o D E E This warranty does not apply to the performance of an Accu Chek Compact meter that has been damaged by accident or has been altered misused tampered with or abused in any way Roche Diagnostics will handle meters that show damage or abuse according to its Non Warranty Service Policy described on page 110 The purchaser s exclusive remedy with respect to the Accu Chek Compact meter shall be repair or replacement at the option of Roche Diagnostics In no event shall Roche Diagnostics be liable to the purchaser or any other person for any incidental consequential special or indirect or punitive damages arising from or in any way connected with the pur chase or operation of the meter or its parts No warranty of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose if any is implied from the sale of the meter shall extend for a longer duration than three 3 years from the date of purchase 109 Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages so the above limitation and exclusion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state Non Warranty Service Polic
8. range of high or low blood sugar 64 THEN run a control test with your control solutions see page 42 Control Testing f the control result is within the acceptable range review the proper testing procedure and repeat your blood test If your blood sugar result still does not reflect the way you feel contact your doctor 65 w i a wn 2 ca 2 a 2 Q IF your blood sugar result seems unusually high or low AND does not reflect the way you feel check the following e Was the meter properly cleaned e Was the test drum vial cap tightly sealed e Was the test drum used for more than 90 days after opening e Was the test drum used after the expiration date use by date found on the vial e Was the test drum stored in extreme temperatures such as in the car in very cold or hot weather you get a low blood sugar result or LO is displayed blood sugar result is lower than the low end of the system s reading range refer to your test drum package insert for more information you also experience symptoms of low blood sugar sweating trembling blurred vision rapid heart beat tingling or numbness around the mouth or fingertips 66 THEN run a control test with your control solutions see page 42 Control Testing f the control result is within the acceptable range review the proper testing procedure and repeat your blood test If your b
9. testing you will need the following items e Accu Chek Compact Meter e Accu Chek Compact Test Drum e Lancet e Lancet Device optional e Cotton Balls optional e Alcohol Wipes optional Testing Conditions To obtain reliable blood sugar results ensure the follow ing conditions are met Temperature range The test must be carried out at a temperature between 50 F and 104 F 10 C and 40 C because all chemical reactions are affected by temperature If the test is performed at a temperature outside this range the result may be incorrect Do not make treatment decisions based on such results At ambient tempera tures outside this range the meter turns off automatical ly or error messages or values are displayed together with the thermometer symbol See page 94 Do not artificially heat or cool the meter Humidity Relative humidity must be below 85 A sudden change in temperature can cause moisture to condense on or inside the meter If this happens do not turn the meter on Wait until it is thoroughly dry again Make sure that the meter returns to room temperature slowly Electromagnetic fields Very strong electromagnetic fields may affect the meter s performance Such electromagnetic fields can occur in the open near transmitters CB radio radio television in the household near electrical equipment microwave ovens poorly suppressed electrical equipment and par ticularly near mobile phones If
10. user s manual for the specific message displayed lt gt e f the data transmission did not occur or was incomplete the meter turns off automatically after five minutes e To make the most of the download feature you must set the year date and time in your meter 84 85 Caring for Your Meter SY If the test drum is in the meter follow the temperature storage directions found in the test drum So p oO I o D E E Storage and Handlin 2 package insert When the batteries and test drum Please refer to the test drum package insert for the are inserted do not store the meter above 86 F storage temperature for the test drums 30 C See page 106 At temperatures at or above 122 F 50 C the batteries could leak and damage the meter Store the meter in a dry place to keep it in good condition Protect the meter from extremes in temperature and humidity the amount of dampness in the air Avoid storing in rooms such as kitchens bathrooms and laundry areas If the meter is dropped perform a control check with Accu Chek Compact Control Solutions before doing a blood sugar test to ensure proper operation The Accu Chek Compact carrying case protects your meter keeps it free from dust and stores supplies 86 87 Caring For Your Meter Cleaning the meter and optics If the outside of your meter or the display are dirty wipe them off with a slightly dampened cloth
11. 00 mg dL meter is dirty or strips may be expired or damaged by improper storage symptoms are absent check that the test drum has not expired or been dam aged then retest If HI still appears run a control test with your control solutions see page 42 Control Testing f the control result is within the acceptable range review the proper testing procedure and repeat your blood sugar test If HI still appears for your blood sugar result follow your doctor s instructions If the control result is not within the acceptable range turn to page 53 69 70 Other Information Memory Storing Results The Accu Chek Compact meter stores up to 100 results with date and time When the meter has 100 results in the memory the oldest result will be deleted automati cally and the next test result is stored as the first result IF So 3 oO I o D E E THEN any important information e g the thermometer symbol is displayed during the test the meter displays a result of LO or HI the meter will store this information together with that result in memory Further information on the safety warnings may be found in the Troubleshooting Guide starting on page 92 the meter will store these in the memory like all other results They will not be included in test result averages the time date and Y symbol appears when reviewing results in memory the test d
12. ACCU CHEK Compact User s Manual Las instrucciones en espa ol est n al rev s de este manual BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Important Tips e Store full test drum in the original vial with See page 25 the cap tightly sealed until ready to use Once removed from the vial test drum can be used for 90 days or until the use by date printed on the vial label whichever comes first Keep the vial until the test drum is empty See page 52 and removed from the meter When per forming a quality control test you will need to refer to the expected values printed on the vial label The expected values are also located on the control value insert The meter is factory set with the beeper See page 32 turned on We recommend that you always leave the beeper turned on The meter automatically advances a test See page 25 strip from the test drum when the C TEST button is pressed Do not puncture the aluminum foil or remove a test strip directly from the test drum Holding the meter in an upright position See pages 48 gently touch and hold blood drop or control and 60 solution to the black notch on the front edge of the test strip Do not pull your finger away until the aaa is displayed and the beep is heard e Do not reuse a test strip that has been See page 51 completely released from the meter e Wait until the current test drum loaded See page 25 in the meter is empty before opening
13. It also beeps when it displays a message on the display screen Year The Accu Chek Compact meter allows you to set the year The year is not displayed during testing or review of blood sugar results It is still important however because February 29 in a leap year will only be recog nized when the year is properly set The current year setting is also needed to clearly identify your blood sugar results if you transfer them from your meter s memory to a computer 32 Time and Date If you have a new meter or you have just replaced the batteries the date will be reset to 01 01 2000 and the time to 00 00 hours Setting the time and date is an optional feature If you do not set the time and date your results will not be affected However prior to testing and each time you replace the batteries the time and date should be reset if you plan to review your memory to check when a test was done or if you plan to down load the results into a software program D fs amp Q 2 gt E 2 lt C gt If you do not set the date and time these fields will be filled with zeroes during testing Your blood sugar results saved in memory will be numbered consecutively However only blood sugar results that are saved with the date and time will be included in the statistical display average minimum and maxi mum values See Memory on page 76 You may choose between the 12 hour format 0 12 o clock with a m or p m
14. Oe ent A A ener 3 contained in a test drum Each test drum holds 17 test so coding is not necessary strips Each test drum has a barcode printed along its Test strip Touch drop of blood or control solution label When you insert the test drum your meter reads here at the black notch on the front end of the this barcode the meter will not display a code number test strip Therefore you do not need to code your meter as the meter codes itself automatically when it reads the barcode on the test drum A test strip advances automatically from the test drum when the TEST button is pressed 18 19 20 Changing the Batteries Your meter is shipped with two 1 5 volt AAA alkaline batteries that need to be installed before testing Battery life will vary depending on usage so always keep spares on hand D oO amp Q 2 gt E 2 The meter saves battery power by automatically turning off after five minutes of nonuse When a blood sugar test is finished the meter turns off automatically after 60 seconds When battery power is low the battery symbol B will appear This indicates that there is enough power to finish testing with the current test drum loaded in the meter When this test drum is empty change the batter ies and the test drum at the same time C gt When you replace the batteries any blood sugar results you have in memory will be retained together with additional test inform
15. age and Handling 86 Cleaning the Meter and Optics 88 Troubleshooting Guide 92 Product Limitations 106 Product Specifications 106 Product Safety Information 107 Additional Supplies 108 Warranty 0 0 ccc eens 109 Accu Chek Compact Limited 3 Year Warranty 109 Non Warranty Service Policy 110 Warranty and Service Instructions 110 References 0000 c cece cee eee 112 Patent Informati0N o o o 112 2 Welcome Thank you for selecting the Accu Chek Compact meter The key benefits of this meter over other blood glucose meters are 1 No more individual strip handling e Test strips are now loaded in a test drum with each test drum containing 17 test strips e When the test drum is inserted the meter automatically moves the test drum to the correct position and reads the code on the test drum 2 Automatic strip delivery and ejection e Simply press the TEST button and a test strip advances from the test drum e Gently touch the front edge of the test strip to the drop of blood on your fingertip The strip will draw up the blood automatically e Once a test is done and you have received your blood sugar result the strip is ejected easily 3 Automatic coding e The meter codes itself by reading the barcode on the label of the
16. artment until all of the strips have been used Whenever the test drum compartment is opened and closed or when the batteries are replaced the meter thinks a new test drum has been inserted and resets the 90 day countdown The 90 day use by period no longer has any significance see page 100 A If a partly used test drum is removed from the meter and reinserted the message CTRL flashes in the display indicating that a control test should be performed Perform a control test see Running a Control Test on page 44 to ensure that the strips are still usable The display indicating the 90 day use by period flashing test drum symbol and date is still invalid however If you use an expired test drum you may obtain incorrect blood sugar results 25 Installing the Test Drum 26 1 If the meter is on press the TEST button to turn it off With the meter turned off slide the release button toward the display to open the test drum compartment 2 Remove a new test drum from the vial 3 Insert the new test drum by sliding it onto the plastic post located inside the test drum compartment Wait for the motor to stop before you open the meter D is a Q e 2 oO 2 Y Keep the vial until the test drum is empty and removed from the meter When performing a quality control test you will need to refer to the expected values printed on the vial label
17. ation such as test date and display messages lt gt Time and date will need to be reset when batteries are replaced lt gt When replacing batteries always replace both at the same time and make sure both batteries are the same brand 21 Changing the Batteries N oo 22 1 If the meter is on press the TEST button to turn it off With the meter turned off slide the battery cover to unlock and then open the battery compart ment on the back of the meter Remove the old batter ies if applicable Insert two new 1 5 volt AAA batteries Slide the battery cover back in place until it snaps The battery cover is on a hinge 2 oO gt amp Q Pa 2 oO 2 Be sure to insert the batteries so that the and ends match the marks in the battery compartment After you replace the batteries you need to reset the time and date lt gt We recommend you wait until the current test drum is empty before replacing the batteries Otherwise it may take the meter a long time to advance to the next test strip and the use by date warning may also be incorrect see page 25 23 24 Installing the Test Drum General Information D oO gt amp Q La 2 gt E 2 A Handle the test drums with care Once you remove a test drum from its vial you have 90 days to use up all the test strips Do not open the test drum comp
18. controls A The results that appear on the meter display throughout this manual are for illustration purposes only You may expect to see different results on your own Accu Chek Compact meter 13 About Your Accu Chek Compact System 14 D About Your Meter E Front of Meter g O Display Shows blood sugar results messages 2 O and results stored in memory TEST Button Press this button to perform a test to eject a test strip at the end of a test or to turn the meter off At the completion of a test pressing this button will eject the strip Test Strip Slot Test strip sticks out of the meter here MEM Button Press this button to review values in memory SET Button Press this button to set the Time Date Beeper 15 Right Side of Meter O Release Button Slide this button toward the display window to open the test drum compartment D oO gt amp Q ea 2 oO 2 Back of Meter O Battery Cover Slide cover off to replace batteries View Window Displays the number of strips remaining Top Side of Meter O Infrared IR Interface Window Used to transfer data from the meter to a computer 16 17 About the Test Drum O Drum vial Label shows acceptable ranges for H glucose control solutions a The Accu Chek Compact meter does not use individual E test strips The Accu Chek Compact test strips are Test Drum Sie
19. ct Safety Information Explanation of Symbols on Meter Label See Accompanying Documentation C This product fulfills the requirements of Directive 89 336 EEC on electromagnetic compatibility Laboratory Use The Accu Chek c US Electrical Equipment Compact meter has been 8C79 Listed by Underwriter s pa Laboratories Inc in accordance with UL 3101 1 and CAN CSA C22 2 No 1010 1 107 Additional Supplies The following supplies and accessories are available from your authorized Roche Diagnostics Diabetes Health Care Center pharmacies or your medical surgical supply dealer Test Drums Accu Chek Compact Test Drums Cat No 3038106 Glucose Controls Accu Chek Compact Control Solutions Cat No 3038459 Lancets Accu Chek Softclix Lancet Device Cat No 957 Accu Chek Softclix Lancets Cat No 971 100 box Accu Chek Softclix Lancets Cat No 988 200 box 108 Warranty Accu Chek Compact Limited Three Year Warranty Roche Diagnostics warrants that your Accu Chek Compact meter will be free from defects in material and workmanship for three years from the date of purchase If during this three year period the meter does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship Roche Diagnostics will repair the meter or replace it with a new Accu Chek Compact meter or equivalent product free of charge The warranty of the repaired or replacement meter will expire on the date
20. d DISPLAY CAUSE a Batteries are dead b Ambient temperature is too low c Display is damaged d Meter is defective Meter will not turn on Battery power is sufficient for several more tests 92 If you are unable to resolve a concern please call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 24 hours a day 365 days a year Do not make treat ment decisions based on an error message So 3 Oo 1 o D E E ACTION a Insert new batteries b Move somewhere warmer and repeat test c Call Accu Chek Customer Care d Call Accu Chek Customer Care Continue testing until all the test strips in the current test drum have been used Then insert two new batteries type AAA and a new test drum 93 DISPLAY The meter shuts off after three seconds Clock has stopped Clock is slow after the meter is turned on CAUSE Insufficient battery power no further tests can be performed The meter was exposed to tem peratures below 14 F 10 C and the batteries are starting to freeze Temperature was outside the indicated range during testing It is too warm or too cold for the test i e warmer than 104 F 40 C or colder than 50 F 10 C 94 ACTION Insert two new batteries type AAA So 3 oO gt o D E E 5 Always store the meter above 14 F 10 0 The displayed result may only be use
21. d for reference pur poses It is saved along with the thermometer symbol To perform an accurate test let the meter and test drum slowly cool down or warm up and repeat the test The optimum measuring temperature is between 50 F 10 C and 104 F 40 C No test result is displayed or saved Let the meter and test drum slowly cool down or warm up and repeat the test The optimum measuring temperature is between 50 F 10 C and 104 F 40 C 95 A dot appears in the view window on the back of the mete CTRL ul CAUSE There was not enough blood on the test strip to start the test The test drum in the meter is empty The door was opened and closed door was opened and closed with a partly used test drum inside or a partly used test drum was inserted 96 ACTION Repeat the test with a larger drop of blood Insert a new test drum If the message is still displayed call Accu Chek Customer Care The meter cannot determine how long the test drum has been outside the meter or whether it is still usable If you are certain that the 90 day use by period has not been exceeded you may continue to use the test drum Perform a control check to verify that the test drum is not expired The result of the control test will be stored in memory along with CTRL The test drum symbol is displayed until a new test drum is inserted If you do not perform a control test
22. e aver age of current test results Statistics are based on the results stored for the last seven days as long as they were saved with date and time 2 If the meter is on press the TEST button to turn it off With the meter turned off press the MEM button 76 E 3 oO o D E E After the MEM button is pressed the meter then turns on without advancing a test strip 77 Memory 3 Press the MEM and SET buttons at the same time Wait for the most recent result and MEMO to be displayed 3 Oo I o D E E The average result and the letter A are displayed 4 Press the MEM button by itself 5 Press the MEM button again The highest measured result is displayed with date and time The lowest measured result is displayed with date and time 6 Press the TEST but ton to turn the meter off 78 This will not advance a test strip 79 Transferring Data The blood sugar results stored in your meter can be downloaded to a computer This way you can track long term trends in your blood sugar values So 5 E D ES E To download stored blood sugar results to a computer you need an Accu Chek infrared cable not included and e Accu Chek Compass software Cat No 3134008 The Accu Chek infrared cable
23. etely snapped on The test strip is stuck in the Pag i guide 100 ACTION a Repeat the test b Move away from possible sources of interference Such electromagnetic fields can occur in the open near transmitters CB radio radio television in the household near electrical equipment microwave ovens poorly suppressed electrical equipment and particularly near mobile phones 3 I o D E a Repeat the test this time releasing the strip by using the TEST button b Repeat the test c Snap the cover on see pages 88 90 Pull the strip out of the meter Carefully open the test drum compartment and remove the test drum Reinsert the test drum Close the test drum compartment Keep the use by period in mind when reusing the test drum because the 90 day use by counter in the meter is no longer correct 101 CAUSE a The test strip was touched against the blood drop too soon b The optical system is dirty c The test strip is unusable d The meter was turned off and on again The strip is still in the meter e The test strip was forcibly removed during testing f The strip was bent during contact with blood or controls or during measurement g The test strips are too old The blood sugar result may be above the high end of the meter s reading range 102 ACTION a Turn the meter off then back on again Repeat the test Wait unti
24. fore initiating the software see page 82 Transferring Data b Move the light source c Move the two units to within four inches 10 cm Make sure the two IR transmission windows are correctly positioned d Read the manual for the download software and check that it is correctly installed Call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 105 Product Limitations Please read the information packaged with your test drum regarding up to date product specifications and limitations Product Specifications Meter type Measuring range Sample size Measuring time System operating conditions Meter storage conditions Relative humidity operating range Memory capacity Dimensions Weight Accu Chek Compact Meter 10 600 mg dL 0 6 33 3 mmol L 3 5 uL Approximately 15 seconds depending on blood sugar level 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C With batteries and test drum 36 F to 86 F 2 C to 30 C Less than 85 relative humidity 100 blood glucose values with time and date 4 x 2 x 1 2 103 x 52 x 31 mm Approximately 4 2 oz 120 g with batteries and test drum 106 Display Digital LCD with symbols z Automatic After 60 seconds 5 minutes 3 power off depending on testing status El Power supply Two 1 5 volt AAA alkaline batteries S do not use rechargeable Battery life Approximately 500 tests Interface Infrared interface LED IRED Class Produ
25. is available from Customer Service at 1 800 428 5076 Cat No 3183408 80 81 Transferring Data Install the software according to the manu facturer s instructions k Nm read the manufacturer s instructions regarding information download E Initiate the software and oo Locate the infrared IR interface window on the top side of the Accu Chek Compact meter See pages 16 17 D on the infrared cable C gt Make sure the software is ready to accept data from the meter Locate the IR window a Position the infrared cable within four inches 10 cm of the meter and point the two IR windows toward one another 6 Open the display cover 82 83 So ss E E D o Transferring Data g Y 7 With the meter turned The meter turns on without E OFF press the SET and advancing a test strip from MEM buttons at the the test drum and displays E same time and release two arrows 2 Two arrows flash on the display while the meter automatically downloads all stored blood sugar results to your computer If there is only a small amount of data the arrows may not flash on the display The download is complete within just a few seconds and the meter turns off automatically A message is displayed on the computer indicating that the data transfer is complete Refer to the software
26. l the hand symbol has appeared in the display before touching the test strip against the blood drop or control solution drop 2 5i ES 5 3 D E S 3 b Clean the optical system and repeat the test see page 88 Cleaning the meter c Repeat the test with a new test strip d Hold the meter straight up and down and let the strip drop out Or remove the strip manually even if it takes a small amount of force e Repeat the test this time releasing the strip by means of the TEST button f Repeat the test with a new strip g Discard the old test drum Insert a new test drum See Understanding Your Test Results on page 64 for more information 103 DISPLAY CAUSE The blood sugar result may be below the low end of the meter s reading range Ju my ia The computer a An error occurred while data displays a down was being downloaded load related error message and the Accu Chek Compact meter is turned off or the download symbols c Positioning and distance from do not appear the infrared IR cable is not correct b A bright light source is too Close to the download cable or the meter d A computer software error occurred The meter is defective 104 a Download the data again and ensure that the meter ACTION See Understanding Your Test Results on page 64 for more information Q 3 oO I o D E is in download mode be
27. lood sugar result still does not reflect the way you feel contact your doctor w i a wn 2 Q 2 a 2 Q contact your doctor immediately 67 IF AND you get a low blood sugar result or LO is displayed blood sugar result is lower than the low end of the system s reading range refer to your test drum package insert for more information symptoms are absent your blood sugar result is above 240 mg dL this has occurred for sev eral days you get a high blood sugar result or HI is displayed blood sugar result is higher than 600 mg dL refer to your test drum package insert for more information you also experience symptoms of high blood sugar fatigue increased appetite or thirst frequent urination blurred vision headache or achiness THEN run a control test with your control solutions see page 42 Control Testing f the control result is within the acceptable range review the proper testing procedure and repeat your blood sugar test If LO still appears for your blood sugar test result follow your doctor s instructions If the control result is not within the acceptable range turn to page 53 check urine ketone levels with Chemstrip K or Chemstrip uGK Test Strips Contact your doctor contact your doctor immediately w i a wn 2 Q o a 2 ce HI is displayed blood sugar result is higher than 6
28. no segments are missing from any of the 888 characters at power on in the display segment test If a segment is missing please do not run any more blood tests Call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 z o i a n Z Qe 2 3 z 2 3 Wait for the test strip to advance from the meter The flashing hand sym bol and blood drop sym bol appear and the meter beeps 58 59 Running a Blood Test 60 4 Use the lancet device to obtain a small drop of blood resting on the side of your finger 5 Hold the meter so the test strip points down ward at a slight angle 6 Gently touch and hold the black notch on the front edge of the test strip to the blood drop The blood is drawn into the test strip automatically Do not pull your finger away until the ooo is displayed and the meter beeps A EXAMPLE lt gt Do not bend the test strip or an error message will be displayed En i 2 a YN Qe D a z 2 gt e The test starts as soon as the test strip has the correct amount of blood If the beep signal is turned on the meter will beep when the test begins The ana on the display gradually disappears while the test is being performed The meter beeps and the test result appears The result is stored in the memory automatically 61 Running a Blood Test v
29. nties covering the Accu Chek Compact system are voided by the use of the Accu Chek Compact system with any test strips other than the Accu Chek Compact test drums 111 References 1 Tietz N W Textbook of Clinical Chemistry p 2190 1994 2 American Diabetes Association Position Statement Diabetes Care Vol 19 Suppl 1 p S4 1996 Patent Information This product may be covered by one or more of the following U S Patents 5 720 924 5 863 800 5 206 147 5 334 508 5 240 860 5 382 523 5 521 060 6 036 919 4 924 879 Re 35 803 5 575 403 5 738 244 5 630 986 5 632 410 5 660 791 5 810 199 and 5 510 266 112 ACCU CHEK ACCU CHEK COMPACT ACCU CHEK CUSTOMER CARE CHEMSTRIP and SOFTCLIX are trademarks of a member of the Roche Group 2001 Roche Diagnostics All rights reserved 052705400 0601 Roche Logo Prints PMS 300 Distributed in the U S A by Roche Diagnostics Corporation 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis IN 46256 Made in Germany www accu chek com
30. nual have a single column that may contain text and or pictures Welcome Thank you for selecting the Accu Chek Compact meter The key benefits of this meter over other blood glucose meters are 1 No more individual strip handling Test strips are now loaded in a test drum with each test drum containing 17 test strips When the test drum is inserted the meter automatically moves the test drum to the correct position and reads the code on the test drum 2 Automatic strip delivery and ejection Simply press the D TEST button and a test strip advances from the test drum Gently touch the front edge of the test strip to the drop of blood on your fingertip and the strip will draw up the blood automatically Once a test is done and you have received your blood sugar result the strip is ejected easily 3 Automatic coding The meter codes itself when it reads the barcode on the label of the test drum The Accu Chek Compact meter automatically stores blood glucose test results It can store up to 100 blood glucose values with time and date Results can be transferred to a computer if you wish Its as easy as that no other steps are required With the Accu Chek Compact meter you have all you need to monitor your blood sugar wherever you are whatever you are doing quickly and simply Before you begin testing please read this manual thoroughly It provides all the information you need to u
31. rs 5 720 924 5 863 800 5 206 147 5 334 508 5 240 860 5 382 523 5 521 060 6 036 919 4 924 879 and Re 35 803 and may be covered by one or more of the following Patents 5 575 403 5 738 244 5 630 986 5 632 410 5 660 791 5 810 199 and 5 510 266 A license to use the Accu Chek Compact system is only granted when the Accu Chek Compact meter is used with the Accu Chek Compact test drums and test strips Accu Chek Compact test strips are provided with a specifi cally matched bar code on the associated test drum These test drums and associated bar code are specifically manufactured for operation with the Accu Chek Compact meter Use of other test strips or test drums with unmatched bar codes or even with a matched bar code supplied by another manufacturer may prevent or impair the proper function of the Accu Chek Compact system So 3 oO I o D d E Using the Accu Chek Compact system indicates your acceptance of the restricted license to use the Accu Chek Compact system only with Accu Chek Compact test drums and test strips If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the restricted license you may return to the place of purchase the unused Accu Chek Compact system or Accu Chek Compact meter if you only purchased a meter for a full refund If you have any questions please call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 Except where prohibited by statute all warra
32. rum used to obtained the stored result was not usable more than 90 days old lt gt Results stored in memory will not be lost when you replace the batteries Memory Reviewing Stored Results 72 1 Open the display cover 2 If the meter is on press the TEST button to turn it off With the meter turned off press the MEM button 3 Press the SET button to move towards the old est result stored E S 5 E D o E After the MEM button is pressed the meter then turns on without advancing a test strip Z Make sure that no segments are missing from any of the 888 characters at power on in the display segment test If a segment is missing please do not run any more blood tests Call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 Wait for the most recent result and MEMO to be displayed at the bottom of the screen A EXAMPLE 73 Memory 4 Press the MEM button to scroll forward to the newest result again lt gt You can hold down the buttons to scroll through your results more quickly So 3 oO I o D E 5 5 Press the TEST button to turn the meter off 74 75 Memory Average Mean Value Highest Value Lowest Value Your meter can display the 1 Open the display cover highest and lowest blood sugar results and th
33. se the Accu Chek Compact meter Remember to return the enclosed warranty card This ensures that you receive any updates on your Accu Chek Compact meter example page e Any text that appears in the light teal shaded box with any of these symbols is important information that should be read carefully Warning Caution Important A This symbol warns of a situation that may pose a risk to your health e g you may calculate the wrong insulin dose W This symbol indicates that your meter is at risk of being damaged e g through improper cleaning or that there may be a problem during testing CP This symbol highlights important information that will help you get the most out of your meter e Other pages in this manual have three columns O 2 This column has pictures This column tells you or introductory information what action to perform about the section 6 1 Press the TEST button 10 This column shows what the meter displays AFTER the action is completed and or may give details about the action On the display you will see En followed by the display segment test and then the date line 11 12 Getting Started Follow these four important steps before using the meter for the first time 1 Learn the system parts and features D oO amp Q La ES E 2 2 Install batteries 3 Install test drum 4 Run
34. splayed on your meter should fall within the acceptable range for the level of solution you used ACCU CHEK Compact Control Range for Lot Control Target Range Hi Lo 0000000 50 example If the result is within the acceptable range e You can feel confident that your test drum and meter are working properly 52 If the result is not within the acceptable range e Check the expiration date of the test drum and control solutions If the test drum or control solutions are expired dispose of them promptly e Make sure that the 90 day use by period for the test drum has not been exceeded e Make sure that you used the correct control solution e Make sure that the optical system is clean e Make sure that you performed the test within the correct temperature range 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C e Make sure that the cap was placed tightly on the test drum vial and control solutions The test drums and control solutions can be damaged when they are not capped and stored properly e Make sure that you followed the testing steps exactly e Repeat the control test with a new test strip If the result is still not within the acceptable range your blood sugar results may not be reliable Contact Accu Chek Customer Care for help at 1 800 858 8072 24 hours a day 53 oO e i 2 al 2 E Blood Sugar Testing Gathering Supplies To begin
35. ters at power on in the display segment test If a segment is missing please do not run any more blood tests Call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 o 5 E E 2 gt Q 45 Running a Control Test E 4 Press the SET button CTRL is displayed and will be stored in memory along with the result so it is flagged as a control test result in memory Be sure to press the SET button before running a control If you don t then the meter will think you ve run a blood test This will result in confusing information for your health care provider lt gt F Results of control checks that are flagged with CTRL are not used in statistical calculations average minimum and maximum values If they are not flagged they will be included in statistical calculations 5 Invert the control bottle and squeeze until a hanging droplet of solution appears N o S i 2 al 2 E ea 46 47 Running a Control Test 6 Hold the meter so the test strip points down ward at a slight angle the droplet to the front edge of the test strip on the black notch Do not pull the bottle away until the 000 is displayed and the meter beeps 7 Gently touch and hold The test starts as soon as the test strip has the correct amount of solution If the beep signal is turned on the meter will beep when the test
36. test drum when the test drum is inserted The Accu Chek Compact meter automatically stores blood glucose test results It can store up to 100 blood glucose values with time and date Results can be transferred to a computer if you wish It s as easy as that no other steps are required With the Accu Chek Compact meter you have all you need to monitor your blood sugar wherever you are whatever you are doing quickly and simply Before you begin testing please read this manual thoroughly It provides all the information you need to use the Accu Chek Compact meter Remember to return the enclosed warranty card This ensures that you receive any updates on your Accu Chek Compact meter Where to Find Help Accu Chek Customer Care is available to answer your questions 24 hours a day We offer assistance in Spanish and many other languages Call 1 800 858 8072 5 About This Manual This manual is set up into the following sections Section Title 1 Getting Started 2 Control Testing 3 Blood Sugar Testing 4 Other Information Content Page Learn the system s parts and features 13 install batteries install test drum and set beeper time date Run control tests and understand results 42 Run blood sugar test and understand results 54 Reference memory results caring for your 71 meter transfer data and troubleshooting guide e Some pages in this ma
37. the test drum compartment Table of Contents WOICOMO c5 ee svete acai e eee tentan ERNES 3 Where To Find Help 5 About This Manual 6 Getting Started 13 About your Accu Chek Compact System 14 About your Meter 15 About the Test Drum 18 Changing the Batteries 21 Installing the Test DruM 25 Removing the Test DruM 30 Setting the Beeper Year Time and Date 32 Control Testing 42 What is Control Testing 42 When Should Check My Accu Chek Compact System 42 Gathering Supplies 43 Running a Control Test 44 Understanding Your Control Results 52 Blood Sugar Testing 54 Gathering Supplies 54 Testing Conditi0NS 55 Getting a Good Drop of Blood 56 Running a Blood Test 58 Understanding Your Test Results 64 Other Information 71 MOMO to sora babe we a velene dees 71 Storing Results 02000000e 71 Reviewing Stored Results 72 Mean Value Highest Value Lowest Value 76 Transferring Data 0220 0 000s 81 Caring for Your Meter 0 86 Stor
38. the flashing test drum symbol and the flashing CTRL will appear with every new test until a new test drum is inserted Until this point all results will be stored along with the flash ing test drum symbol and CTRL 97 So 4 2 I h E D ES DISPLAY E 2 flashes appears during testing CAUSE The bar code information stored in the meter is lost or unusable There is no test drum in the meter The bar code on the test drum is damaged The 90 day use by period has been exceeded The test strips in the test drum are not usable 98 ACTION Open the test drum compartment and close again Make sure there is a test drum loaded in the meter If not call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 3 oO I o D E AN The 90 day use by counter will no longer be valid Run a control test Insert a test drum Discard old test drum and insert a new test drum Make sure there is a test drum loaded in the meter If not call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 Discard old test drum and insert a new test drum 99 DISPLAY CAUSE a A test error has occurred y b There is electromagnetic E y Pr interference a The test strip was forcibly removed during testing PrP A b The strip was bent during contact with blood or controls or during measurement c Optic cover is not compl
39. this happens the error message Err is displayed Move to a different location and repeat the test 55 ES o o a YN e 2 a z 2 Getting a Good Drop of Blood 1 Prepare lancet device 2 Wash hands in warm soapy water Rinse and dry completely Warm fingers to increase blood flow 3 Let arm hang down at side briefly to allow blood flow to fingertip 4 Grasp finger near area to be pricked and squeeze for three seconds prick side of fingertip and squeeze gently until you get a drop of blood 56 5 Keeping hand down E Follow manufacturer s instructions A Do not reuse disposable lancets If you use an alcohol wipe to clean your finger make sure finger is completely dry before proceeding A Health Care Professionals Follow the infection control procedures appropriate for your facility w i a wn 2 ca 2 a 2 ec Be careful not to squeeze the finger too hard 57 Running a Blood Test 1 Open the display cover and gather your supplies 2 Press the TEST button CF You have five min utes in which to perform the test After five min utes the meter will shut off and the entire test procedure will need to be repeated On the display you will see Gn followed by the display segment test and then the date line AN Make sure that
40. ution When purchased at the store control solutions are packaged with two levels per box To do a control check you will need the following items e Accu Chek Compact Meter e Accu Chek Compact Control Solution s Control values are located on the label of the test drum vial and on the control value insert found in the box that contains the test drums e Accu Chek Compact Test Drum Use only Accu Chek Compact test drums with the Accu Chek Compact meter It is important that you use the right glucose control solutions for your Accu Chek Compact Test Drum A When you open a new bottle of control solution write the date on the label Opened bottles of control solution are good for three months or until the expiration date whichever comes first 43 oO e S EN al 2 E Running a Control Test 1 Open the display cover and gather your supplies 2 Press the TEST button lt gt You have five min a utes in which to perform the test After five min utes the meter will shut off and the entire test procedure will need to be repeated advance from the meter The flashing hand sym bol and blood drop sym bol appears and the meter beeps 3 Wait for the test strip to On the display you will see Dn followed by the display segment test and then the date line A Make sure that no segments are missing from any of the 888 charac
41. y Roche Diagnostics Non Warranty Service Policy applies to meters where the above warranty has not become effective has become inapplicable or has expired Roche Diagnostics will repair or replace at its option meters returned to it for a service charge not to exceed 35 Replacement will be with like or similar product Replacement or repaired meters will be warranted for a period of ninety 90 days from shipment under a limited warranty providing for replacement of parts and labor at no charge Warranty and Service Instructions All requests for return of Accu Chek Compact meters under the above warranty or service policy must be made to Accu Chek Customer Care by calling 1 800 858 8072 You will be mailed a return authorization label which must be affixed to your carton for shipping the system to Roche Diagnostics Cartons received without this label will be returned to you at your expense Customers experiencing difficulties should review the Troubleshooting Guide section found on page 92 of this manual Further inquiries should be directed to Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 Be sure to fill out and mail the warranty card that comes with the Accu Chek Compact system 110 IMPORTANT READ CAREFULLY BEFORE USE A RESTRICTED LICENSE LIMITS USE OF THE ACCU CHEK COMPACT SYSTEM The Accu Chek Compact System meter including test drum and test strips and its use are protected by US patent numbe
42. y The control test is done the same way you would perform a blood sugar test only you use the control solution instead of blood Why should run a Control Test There are a number of factors that can affect the ability of your Accu Chek Compact meter and strips to give a correct reading Damage to your system meter and strips can occur if handled stored or used improperly If damaged there is a possibility that the results you get from your system will be incorrect The control solution contains a known amount of sugar If you run a control test and the results fall within the acceptable range then you can feel assured that your meter and strips are working correctly When should check my Accu Chek Compact System e Before using your meter to test blood sugar for the first time e When you want to check the way you are performing your blood sugar test e When you open a new test drum vial e f the meter is dropped or damaged e f the meter flashes CTRL indicating that a control test is required 42 e After you have cleaned the meter e If you leave the cap off the test drum vial e f your result does not agree with how you feel e f you have repeated a test and the blood sugar result is still lower or higher than expected e When you want to check the performance of the meter and test drum together Gathering Supplies Note The Accu Chek Compact Care Kit is packaged with one level of control sol

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