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1. Actions required from you 1 2 1 Ensure that your patients are aware of the new training materials included within the packaging 2 Ensure that your patients understand how they should use Accu Chek Mobile properly to get accurate results according to the specified instructions e Wash your hands with warm water and soap Dry your hands thoroughly before obtaining a blood sample e Forma proper blood drop and apply it to the centre of the test field e Immediately apply the blood gently to the test field after you have created the blood drop e Do not press against the test field on the tape e Touch the test area gently and remove your finger immediately after having applied the blood e Your finger should be removed from the test field when the beep tone sounds and or test in progress is displayed 3 Do not recommend the Accu Chek Mobile system to patients who are obviously not able to follow the specified instructions as being able to test gently and with a steady hand is an important requirement of Accu Chek Mobile Actions required from your patients 1 Patients can continue to use their Accu Chek Mobile device safely and reliably by carefully following the instructions included in the new training leaflet 2 If patients have concerns about the accuracy of a bG reading they should refer to the possible sources of error listed in the user manual and perform a test with a control solution or they should contact their h2. e Do not press against the test field on the tape e Touch the test area gently and remove your finger immediately after having applied the blood e Your finger should be removed from the test field when the beep tone sounds and or test in progress is displayed If you are concerned about the accuracy of a particular bG reading please refer to the possible sources of error listed in the user manual and perform a test with a control solution If all of the conditions for testing have been satisfied and you still feel concerned about a reading please contact your healthcare provider and follow the individual advice To ensure maximum awareness of the enhanced handling instructions we have informed regulatory bodies and healthcare professionals We thank you for your understanding and for your cooperation Should you have any additional questions or seek clarification please contact our Accu Chek Care Line on 0800 701 000 UK or 1 800 709 600 ROI or your Roche representative Sincerely Roche Diabetes Care Attachements Training Leaflet 2 2 Facebook Web template Urgent Field Safety Notice Important notice Enhanced instructions for proper testing with the Accu Chek Mobile system to avoid the potential of falsely elevated blood glucose readings Today Roche Diabetes Care announced that the company is introducing enhanced instructions and training for the use of its Accu Chek Mobile blood glucose monitoring system
3. The new and enhanced training materials will be included into the Accu Chek Mobile kits As the strip free Accu Chek Mobile blood glucose monitoring system offers a unique testing procedure it requires particular awareness of people with diabetes regarding its proper handling Being in close contact with its customers worldwide Roche Diabetes Care has identified that a small number of people with diabetes using the Accu Chek Mobile device have experienced falsely elevated blood glucose readings when using the system as a result of not following the described and labelled handling instructions Such improper handling can include for example unclean hands contaminated with glucose containing substances pressing the finger too hard and too long on the test field or smearing the blood while performing a test As patient safety is its primary concern Roche Diabetes Care has decided to enhance training and handling instructions for the Accu Chek Mobile system This will enable the users to obtain safe and reliable blood glucose bG readings at all times Patients can continue to use their Accu Chek Mobile device safely and reliably by carefully following the instructions included in the new training leaflet If patients have concerns about the accuracy of a bG reading they should refer to the possible sources of error listed in the user manual and perform a test with a control solution or they should contact their healthcare provider and f
4. soap and rinse well Dry your hands thoroughly with a clean towel before obtaining blood Always use a small fresh and well formed blood drop Touch the test area gently and steadily when applying blood Apply the blood drop to the centre of the test area Apply the blood drop to the test area immediately after you have obtained the blood drop Remove your finger from the test area when the beep tone sounds and Test in progress is displayed Note You can only hear beep tones when they are turned on See User s Manual for tone settings Roche Diagnostics GmbH Do not Do not test when your fingers are unwashed soiled or sticky e g due to food or drink residue Do not test with a smeared or spread blood drop Do not smear the blood drop onto or across the test area Do not press the test area onto the finger especially if shaking or trembling Do not wait before applying the blood drop to the test area Do not hold your finger on the test area after the beep tone sounds and Test in progress is displayed ACCU CHEK and ACCU CHEK MOBILE are trademarks of Roche 2014 Roche Diagnostics www accu chek com 68305 Mannheim Sandhofer Str 116 Germany vio_07299095001_01_EN indd 1 Why Unwashed soiled or sticky fingers can lead to falsely elevated blood glucose results and delivery of an inappropriately high insulin amount Testing with a spread blood drop or wiping the bl
5. Urgent Field Safety Notice lt Enter address here gt Location Date 2014 Important notice Enhanced instructions for the proper handling of the Accu Chek Mobile system to avoid the potential of falsely elevated blood glucose readings Dear Customer We would like to inform you that we are introducing enhanced instructions and training for the use of the Accu Chek Mobile system The new and enhanced training materials will be included into the Accu Chek Mobile kits and will be available for you to distribute to current Accu Chek Mobile users As the strip free Accu Chek Mobile blood glucose monitoring system offers a unique testing procedure it requires particular awareness of people with diabetes regarding its proper handling Being in close contact with its customers worldwide Roche Diabetes Care has identified that a small number of people with diabetes using the Accu Chek Mobile device have experienced falsely elevated blood glucose readings when using the system as a result of not following the described and labelled handling instructions Such improper handling can include for example unclean hands contaminated with glucose containing substances pressing the finger too hard and too long on the test field or smearing the blood while performing a test As patient safety is our primary concern Roche Diabetes Care has decided to substantially enhance its training and handling instructions for the Accu Chek Mobile system g
6. d in the new training leaflet 2 If patients have concerns about the accuracy of a bG reading they should refer to the possible sources of error listed in the user manual and perform a test with a control solution or they should contact their healthcare provider and follow the individual advice To ensure maximum awareness of the enhanced handling instructions we have informed regulatory bodies healthcare professionals and customers You will also be able to access this information online via www accu chek co uk mobilepropertesting This action only applies to users of Accu Chek Mobile and does not apply to any other Accu Chek device Could you please sign and date the attached acknowledgment form and send it back to us using either the self addressed envelope provided or the fax number on the form We thank you for your understanding and for your cooperation in helping people with diabetes to get accurate readings from Accu Chek Mobile We apologize for any inconvenience this issue may cause you Should you have any additional questions or seek clarification please contact our Accu Chek customer care team on 0800 040 7221 or your Roche representative Sincerely Roche Diabetes Care Attachments Training Leaflet Acknowledgement form 2 2 Urgent Field Safety Notice Location Date 2014 Important notice Enhanced instructions for proper testing with the Accu Chek Mobile system to avoid the potential of falsely elevated bl
7. ealthcare provider and follow the individual advice To ensure maximum awareness of the enhanced instructions we have informed regulatory bodies distributors retailers and customers You will also be able to access this information online via www accu chek co uk mobilepropertesting This action only applies to users of Accu Chek Mobile and does not apply to any other Accu Chek device Could you please sign and date the attached acknowledgment form and send it back to us using either the self addressed envelope provided or the fax number on the form We thank you for your understanding and for your cooperation in helping patients to get accurate readings from Accu Chek Mobile We apologize for any inconvenience this issue may cause you Should you have any additional questions or seek clarification please contact our Accu Chek customer care team on 0800 040 7221 or your Roche representative Sincerely Roche Diabetes Care Attachments Training Leaflet Acknowledgement form 2 2 Urgent Field Safety Notice Location Date 2014 Important notice Enhanced instructions for proper testing with the Accu Chek Mobile system to avoid the potential of falsely elevated blood glucose readings Dear Customer As a valued Accu Chek Mobile user we would like to inform you that we are introducing enhanced handling instructions and training for the use of the Accu Chek Mobile system As the strip free Accu Chek Mobile blood gluco
8. erials will be included into the Accu Chek Mobile kits and will be available for you to distribute to current Accu Chek Mobile users As the strip free Accu Chek Mobile blood glucose monitoring system offers a unique testing procedure it requires particular awareness of people with diabetes regarding its proper handling Being in close contact with its customers worldwide Roche Diabetes Care has identified that a small number of people with diabetes using the Accu Chek Mobile device have experienced falsely elevated blood glucose readings when using the system as a result of not following the described and labelled handling instructions Such improper handling can include for example unclean hands contaminated with glucose containing substances pressing the finger too hard and too long on the test field or smearing the blood while performing a test As patient safety is our primary concern Roche Diabetes Care has decided to enhance its training and handling instructions for the Accu Chek Mobile system increasing their visibility in the meter kit to ensure people with diabetes understanding of how to appropriately use the system This will enable the users to obtain safe and reliable blood glucose bG readings at all times Attached you will find new training leaflet that is provided in the package for the Accu Chek Mobile kits This will be accompanied by additional training measures for people with diabetes online and offline
9. iving them more visibility in the meter kit to ensure user awareness and education of how to appropriately use the system This will enable users to obtain safe and reliable blood glucose bG readings at all times Please find attached the new training leaflet which is provided in the package of the Accu Chek Mobile kits and can be distributed to existing users This will be accompanied by additional training measures for people with diabetes online and offline 1 2 Actions required from you 1 Ensure that your customers are aware of the new training materials included within the packaging 2 Ensure that your customers understand how they should use Accu Chek Mobile properly to get accurate results according to the specified instructions e Wash your hands with warm water and soap Dry your hands thoroughly before obtaining a blood sample e Forma proper blood drop and apply it to the centre of the test field e Immediately apply the blood gently to the test field after you have created the blood drop e Do not press against the test field on the tape e Touch the test area gently and remove your finger immediately after having applied the blood e Your finger should be removed from the test field when the beep tone sounds and or test in progress is displayed Actions required from your customers 1 Patients can continue to use their Accu Chek Mobile device safely and reliably by carefully following the instructions include
10. ollow the individual advice The new training leaflet is provided in the package for the Accu Chek Mobile kits and can also be downloaded via Insert country URL The training leaflet will be accompanied by additional training measures for people with diabetes online and offline Roche Roche Diagnostics GmbH Global Branding amp Phone 49 621759 9561 Diabetes Care Sandhofer Strafe 116 Communications Fax 49 621 759789561 D 68305 Mannheim http www accu chek com Annex 1 URGENT FIELD SAFETY NOTICE Roche Diagnostics Ref SB RDC 2014 05 Acknowledgement Form Faxback Please submit this acknowledgement form to Roche Diagnostics via e mail POF TAK sounds or postal address Herewith I acknowledge the receipt of the Field Safety Notice of xx May 2014 concerning the Accu Chek Mobile systems Name title of person completing this form u em emon o mem Company u seem oae oeo o o oe e e o o o me e ee e PRONG Fisica Taun AE PMA s a ea NS 2 INQOV CSS ana Sao hese senna ree tue wba etawbecae dente Wales attains a SILGI TS TNI R PEE OEE E Thank you Accu Chek Mobile Proper Testing Instructions Incorrect handling may lead to incorrect test results which can cause the wrong therapy recommendation to be made and so result in serious adverse health effects Therefore follow these instructions carefully to perform a blood glucose test correctly Wash your hands with warm water and
11. ood drop on the test area increases the risk of contamination of the testing site This can lead to falsely elevated blood glucose results and delivery of an inappropriately high insulin amount Pressing the test area onto the finger can lead to falsely elevated blood glucose results and delivery of an inappropriately high insulin amount Not testing promptly can lead to evaporation of the blood drop This can lead to falsely elevated blood glucose results and delivery of an inappropriately high insulin amount The beep tone helps you to obtain a reliable test result ACCU CHEK 07299095001 01 V4 RO 2014 05 M_Version01_Rev1 12 05 2014 17 40 20 00006231 inhouse 152 x 280 152 x 130 20 mm V4 1 vio_07299095001_01_EN black V4 2 vio_07299095001_01_EN cyan V4 3 vio_07299095001_01_EN magenta Proof print number n a PDF Certified Profile Package Insert_V5 0 Last Change of Indesign File 12 05 2014 15 31 00
12. ood glucose readings Dear Customer We would like to inform you that we are introducing enhanced instructions and training for the use of the Accu Chek Mobile system The new and enhanced training materials will be included into the Accu Chek Mobile kits and will be available for you to distribute to current Accu Chek Mobile users As the strip free Accu Chek Mobile blood glucose monitoring system offers a unique testing procedure it requires particular awareness of people with diabetes regarding its proper handling Being in close contact with its customers worldwide Roche Diabetes Care has identified that a small number of people with diabetes using the Accu Chek Mobile device have experienced falsely elevated blood glucose readings when using the system as a result of not following the described and labelled handling instructions Such improper handling can include for example unclean hands contaminated with glucose containing substances pressing the finger too hard and too long on the test field or smearing the blood while performing a test As patient safety is our primary concern Roche Diabetes Care has decided to enhance its training and handling instructions for the Accu Chek Mobile system increasing their visibility in the meter kit to ensure people with diabetes understanding of how to appropriately use the system This will enable the users to obtain safe and reliable blood glucose bG readings at all times Attached
13. se monitoring system offers a unique testing procedure it also requires particular awareness of its proper handling Being in close contact with its customers worldwide Roche Diabetes Care has identified that a small number of people with diabetes using the Accu Chek Mobile device have experienced falsely elevated blood glucose readings when using the system as a result of not following the described and labelled handling instructions Such improper handling can include for example unclean hands contaminated with glucose containing substances pressing the finger too hard and too long on the test field or smearing the blood while performing a test As your Safety is our primary concern Roche Diabetes Care has decided to substantially enhance its training and handling instructions for the Accu Chek Mobile system This will help ensure you obtain safe and reliable blood glucose bG readings at all times Please find attached the new training leaflet You can continue to use your Accu Chek Mobile device safely and reliably by carefully following the instructions that are described in your Accu Chek Mobile User Manual and which are also included in the new training leaflet e Wash your hands with warm water and soap Dry your hands thoroughly before obtaining a blood sample 1 2 e Forma proper blood drop and apply it to the centre of the test field e Immediately apply the blood gently to the test field after you have created the blood drop
14. ts have concerns about the accuracy of a bG reading they should refer to the possible sources of error listed in the user manual and perform a test with a control solution or they should contact their healthcare provider and follow the individual advice To ensure maximum awareness of the enhanced instructions we have informed regulatory bodies distributors retailers and customers You will also be able to access this information online via www accu chek co uk mobilepropertesting for UK and www accu chek ie mobilepropertesting for ROI This action only applies to users of Accu Chek Mobile and does not apply to any other Accu Chek device We thank you for your understanding and for your cooperation in helping patients to get accurate readings from Accu Chek Mobile We apologize for any inconvenience this issue may cause you Should you have any additional questions or seek clarification please contact our Accu Chek customer care team on 0800 040 7221 for UK and 1 800 931 078 for ROI or your Roche representative 2 2 Urgent Field Safety Notice lt Enter address here gt Location Date 2014 Important notice Enhanced instructions for proper testing with the Accu Chek Mobile system to avoid the potential of falsely elevated blood glucose readings Dear Customer We would like to inform you that we are introducing enhanced instructions and training for the use of the Accu Chek Mobile system The new and enhanced training mat
15. you will find new training leaflet that is provided in the package for the Accu Chek Mobile kits This will be accompanied by additional training measures for people with diabetes online and offline Actions required from you 1 2 1 Ensure that your patients are aware of the new training materials included within the packaging 2 Ensure that your patients understand how they should use Accu Chek Mobile properly to get accurate results according to the specified instructions e Wash your hands with warm water and soap Dry your hands thoroughly before obtaining a blood sample e Forma proper blood drop and apply it to the centre of the test field e Immediately apply the blood gently to the test field after you have created the blood drop e Do not press against the test field on the tape e Touch the test area gently and remove your finger immediately after having applied the blood e Your finger should be removed from the test field when the beep tone sounds and or test in progress is displayed 3 Do not recommend the Accu Chek Mobile system to patients who are obviously not able to follow the specified instructions as being able to test gently and with a steady hand is an important requirement of Accu Chek Mobile Actions required from your patients 1 Patients can continue to use their Accu Chek Mobile device safely and reliably by carefully following the instructions included in the new training leaflet 2 If patien
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