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1. no event shall Roche Diagnostics be liable to the purchaser or any other person for any incidental consequential indirect special or punitive damages arising from or in any way connected with the purchase 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 3 years from the date of purchase Some states do not allow linitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion of incidental or consequential darnages so the above elinination and exd usion may not apply to you This warranty gives you specific legal rights which vary from state to state Non Vi rranty Service Warranty Roche Diagnostics Nor Warranty Service Warranty applies to meters where the above warranty has not becorre effective has becorre inapplicable or has expired Roche Diagnostics will repair or replace at its option meters retumed 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 118 for a period of 90 days from shipment under a limited warranty providing for replacement of parts and labor at no charge E El E 3 E a o 5 Warranty and Service Instructions All requests for retum of Accu Chek Advantage meters under the above warranty or senice policy must be made to A2. N a eb 3 wn Glucose Control Testing using an Accu Chek Test Strip cont Step Action 8 When conrad solution is applied tothe strip a boxsyrmrbal will move around the display screen until the measurement is completed o a 9 Replace the cap tightly on the control solution 10 The conrad result will be displayed m r mg dL Y pa Dal A Bangle result Action If the control result is within the acceptable range the result and the OK screen will altemate gt a Us 5 o A gt S 3 ES ke o a un e wn El 5 un Mw LIN Y If the control result is not within the acceptable range printed on the test strip vial the test result and the error Y screen will altemate See What to do if Your Gucose Control Result Is Outside the Acceptable Range page 38 error Testing using an Accu Chek Test Strip con t Step Action 11 Renwethetsst stip fromthe meter and discard it When the test strip is reruved you will see the L2 screen You will also see a flashing test strip synta andar IJ LE En Your meter is now ready for a Level 2 glucose contol test Action The Lea 2 test is optional If you have a bottle of Level 2 control solution that you would like to use you may repeat the steps starting with step 3 You will need to use the Level 2 control solution in place of th
3. 3072 y un E So 2 E lt a 9 2 o IF the following screen is displayed o gt code REASON The meter needs to be coded or the code key is not inserted completely ACTION Tum the meter off and correctly insert the code key See Coding Your Meter page 23 IF the following screen is displayed code error REASON The code key is faulty or wes removed while the meter was on ACTION Tum the meter off and reinsert the code key If this error display still appears contact Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 El un E So 2 E lt a 9 2 o IF the following screen is displayed The temperature is outside the operating range of the test strips 57 1049F or 14 40 O ACTION The result you have obtained may not be accurate A terperature symbol will appear below your result Move to an area between 57 and 104 F wait 5 minutes and repeat the test Do not artificially heat or cool the meter IF the following screen is displayed SEL L LA iem The meter is tumed on and the memory is full with 100 values MEM flashes ACTION If a new result is added the oldest result is deleted 3 c o un Ss 3 cn co Qa a o IF the following screen is displayed Bm REASON The battery power is low The syste
4. A gt E 3 ES ke o a un e n Er 5 un Glucose Control Testing using an Accu Chek Test Strip con t Action When the Chek Strip is inserted the meter will tum on automatically A Bample code number The code number must netch the code number on the vial of test strips The number will disappear and you will see OKand Y onthe display screen Fr LIN Step Action 2 Remoethe Chex Strip when you see the OK screen When the Chek Strip is removed you will see LI a flashing test strip symbol and a Y onthe screen pf Lf EDO 3 Renoeanewtest stip from the vial Replace the cap tightly gt oO oO i O mo tag gt g E e mo a n e wn a eb cs wn Testing using an Accu Chek Test Strip cont Step Action 4 Irsetatest stip yellow window facing up into the test strip slot The test strip symbol will stop flashing and a blood drop synta will appear pf Lt En 5 Remuvethe cap fromyour Level 1 contol solution Action Hold the control bottle horizontally and gently squeeze the bottle to forma small drop on the tip of the bottle Apply the drop to the center of the yellow window of the test strip Let only the drop and not the tip of the bottle touch the yellow window gt oO oO i O oO nn gt g s E e o a N rt
5. The Accu Chek Advantage Meter is set to beep when e Atest strip is inserted e Blood or control solution is applied to the test strip e Aresult is displayed e An error occurs while testing e Buttons are pushed Batteries are installed D Ed E amp 5 3 i S g 2 Tumingthe Fdlow these steps to tum the beeper an or off beeper on or off Step 1 Action Press the avaf button to tum on the meter Press the avaf and MEM buttons at the same tine until Set appears on the screen then relesse both buttons You will see a screen like the one below Either the word Qn or OFF will be flashing A n ALA t If you see the word Qn then the beeper is on If you see the word OFF then the beeper is Off Step 3 Action Press the avaf button to switch the beeper on or off A UFF set Press the avaf and MEM buttons at the same time to exit and save your setting for the beeper D Ed 3 amp 5 S i S g 5 Setting the Time and Date Introduction The time and date should be set prior to testing if you plan to down load the results nto software or if you or your healthcare professional plan to review your memory to Check when a test wes done You may exit at any time when setting up the time and date The settings you have already made will be saved a Follow these steps to set the time and da
6. coding your test meter inserting a test strip and using the Accu Chek Softdix Lancet Device to obtain a drop of bloooL Howto Runa Blood Sugar Test with an Accu Chek Comfort Curve Test Strip Follow these steps to apply a drop of blood to an Accu Chek Confort Curve Test Strip Step Action 1 Touch and hold the drop of blood to the curved edge of the test strip where you see the yellow Window The blood will be drawn into the strip automatically Hold your finger on the curved edge until the yellow window is completely filled with blood NOTE You may pick up the meter tum the meter or move the meter to the edge of a table to neke it easier to touch the Curved edge of the strip Allow the blood to be drawn in as you keep your finger on the curved edge of the test strip Do not try to place the blood drop directly on top of the yellow window E S un i EY a N cr gt 3 Action Look at the yellow window on the test strip If you have enough blood on the stip you will not see any yellow The yellow Window will be completely filled with blood If it doesn t have enough blood it will look like the one on the left above Howto Rina Blood Sugar Test with an Accu Chek Comfort Curve Test Strip Action If you see any yellow color in the window after you have applied the dirop of blood a second drop of blood may be applied wi
7. ACCU CHEK Advantage ACU CHEK ADVANTAGE COMFORT CURVE CHEK SOFTOUX and CHEMSTRIP are trademarks of a Member of the Roche Group 92002 Roche Diagnostics All rights reserved 093344800 0802 User s Manual Las instrucciones en espanol estan al rev s de este manual Roche Diagnostics Corporation 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis IN 46256 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Wwwwaccurchek com Where to And HEIP i lt ioimiciniciccniaciccincccc nircc nincainin 5 Itens YOU gt AA How to Run a Gucose Control Test What to Do if Your Gucose Control Result Using the Accu Chek Softclix Lancet DeviCe 44 How to Run a Blood Sugar Test with an Accu Chek Confort Cue Test SiPeccoocccccnoccccnnoncconnnncnonnnnnncnnnos 51 Disposing of Used Lance ooooooooooooocconcncncncncncncnoncnnnns 57 Understanding Your Blood Sugar Test Results 59 MEITOEY Seen ii 69 Autorretic Results SAY oooooooooccccccnccnncncncncncncnnnnons 69 How to Review Results Stored in MerTory ooooomo 70 How to Transfer Stored Dela cccccccccccccccccccccnncnnnnno 74 1 How to Run a Gucose Control Test with an Accu Chek Advantage Test StlipP ccccoooccccnnnccconancccnnns 81 How to Run a Blood Sugar Test with an Accu Chek Advantage Test SUP wiceseeceseaticdicedecatseatecdeeceeneaneeeteees 90 Frequently Asked QUestiOMS oooooooccccccoooocconnccnccccanannn 95 Troubleshooting Guii
8. Solutions Cat Nos 552 906 986 989 Lancets Accu Chek Softdix Lancet Device G t No 957 Accu Chek Softdix Lancets t No 971 100 box Accu Chek Softdix Lancets Cat No 988 200 box Veinanty Accu Chek Advantage Limited 3 year Vi rranty Roche Diagnostics warrants that your Accu Chek Advantage Meter will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years fromthe date of purchase If during this 3 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 Advantage Meter or equivalent product free of Charge The warranty of the repaired or replacement meter will expire on the date of the original warranty expiration or ninety 90 days after shipment of a replacement system whichever period is longer This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the meter E Ey 9 3 EN zd o 5 This warranty does not apply to the perfomance of an Accu Chek Advantage Meter that has been damaged by accident or has been altered nisused tampered with or abused in any way Roche Diagnostics will handle meters that show damage or abuse according to its Nor V 4rranty Service Policy described on page 118 The purchaser s exd usive remedy with respect to the Accu Chek Advantage Meter shall be repair or replacement at the option of Roche Diagnostics In 117
9. a A e gt o HF gt sy s ES e O a un e 14 Es od wn Before proceeding with a blood glucose test make sure you have followed all the instructions on coding your metes inserting a test strip and using the Accu Chek Softdix Lancet Device to obtain a drop of blood Items You Need e Accu Chek Advantage Meter e Accu Chek Acivantage Test Strips e Accu Chek Advantage Gucose Control Solutions e Chek Strip When purchased at a store glucose control solutions are packaged with two levels per box Only one level of control solution is required for glucose control testing When you open a new bottle of glucose control solution write the date on the label The glucose control solution is good for 3 months after opening or until the eqiration date whichever comes first If you performa control test without using the Chek Strip the contol test result will be stored in memory and appear just like the blood sugar results There is no wey to erase the result frommemory How to Run a Gucose Control Test with an Accu Chek Acivantage Test Strip S Follow these steps to run a glucose Ing using anfecuchae Control test using an Accu Chek Advantage sais Advantage Test Strip Step Action 1 Inset the Chek Strip nek W side up into the test strip slot This is the sarre slot used for test strips gt oO A z la gt
10. ad Ey o 3 Y a o 5 Refer to your test strip package insert 13 158 F 25 70 C Less than 95 gt 53 3 kPa Refer to your test strip package insert 100 blood glucose results with time and date LCD display Refer to your test strip package insert 3 5 x 0 8 x 2 5 89 nmx 21 nmx 63 nm 113 Test Strip Storage 2 az 60 gm without batteries Two 1 5 volt alkaline AAA batteries type LRO3 These batteries are available in most retail outlets Refer to your test strip package insert Multiplexed TTL UART Handheld IIl Continuous Operation Product Safety Information Explanation of symbols 2 3 Ej 3 3 v a o 5 A Caution important safety information O Attention important information C 0088 This product fulfills the requirements of Directive 98 79 EC on in vitro diagnostics medical devices Additional Supplies The following supplies and accessories are available from your authorized Roche Diagnostics Diabetes Health Care Center phanmacies or your medical surgical supply dealer Test Strips Accu Chek Confort Curve Test Strips Cat Nos 2030365 2030373 2030381 2030420 3000133 3000141 3000150 Accu Chek Advantage Test Strips Cat Nos 336 338 551 553 966 787 Gucose Controls Accu Chek Confat Ane Gucase Conrad Solutions Cat Nos 2030390 2030403 2030411 Accu Chek Advantage Glucose Control
11. antage blood test rest it 2 Ed E a S 2 z S E 2 v gt 2 wn lt 3 2 un QyCFF Buttton This button has the synta printed on it Press it to tum the meter ON or OFF Test Strip Slot This is where you insert a test strip Underside of the Meter Code Key Slot This is where you insert the code key Battery Gover This cover slides off so you can install or change batteries Code Key This is used for coding your meter Anew code key comes with every package of test strips Accu Chek Confort Curve Test Strip This is used when testing your blood sugar or glucose control solution Chek Strip This is used when performing internal electronic checks and quality control checks on your meter 2 Ed E e ry A 3 3 S 2 v gt a n 5 wn Accu Chek Softclix Lancet Only these lancets will work properly in the lancet device Accu Chek Comfort Curve Gucose Control Solution This solution is used to check the performance of the meter and the test strip Accu Chek Softadix Device This device uses lancets to Obtain a drop of blood from your fingertip Setting Up Your Meter Installing or Replacing the Batteries Introduction Your meter comes with two AAA alkaline batteries Always keep at least two spare AAA alkaline batteries on handl When replacing batheri
12. atch the code number on the meter e W s the blood sample applied to the test strip within 3 minutes of removing it fromthe vial e W s the size of the blood sample sufficient e W s the test strip vial cap tightly sealed e W s the test strip used before the expiration date e Vere the test strips stored away from extreme temperatures Such as those found inside a car e Were the test strips stored away from areas of high humidity such as the kitchen or bathroom THEN run a glucose control check with your glucose control solutions and a new test stip See Glucase Control Testing page 27 If the control result is within the acceptable range review the proper blood testing procedure and repeat your test with a new test strip If your blood sugar test result still does not reflect the way you feel contact your doctor A Follow the aciice of your doctor before you Change your therapy IF you get a low blood sugar result or LOis displayed AND you also experience synpton of low blood sugar sweating trembling blurred vision rapid heartbeat tingling or numbness around the mouth or fingertips THEN contact your doctor inmediately E S un i oy a al un a gt 3 IF you get a low blood sugar result or LOis displayed Gara EN yn LL AND symptoms are absent THEN run a glucose control check with your glucose control solutions a
13. ccu Chek Customer Care by calling 1 800 858 8072 You will be mailed a reum authorization label which must be affixed to your carton for shipping the system to Roche Diagnostics Cartons received without this label will be retumed to you at your expense Custorrers experiencing difficulties should review the Troubleshooting Guide page 97 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 Acivantage System CAUTION A RESTRICTED LICENSE LIMITS USE OF THE ACOU CHEK ADMANTAGE SYSTEM READ CAREFULLY THE LIMMATIONS RECITED BELOW The Accu Chek Advantage System meter induding the code key and test strips and its use is protected by US Patent Nos 5 508 171 5 053 199 5 288 636 5 405 511 5 366 609 5 762 770 applies only to Advantage Test Strips Re 36 268 applies to the Accu Chek Advantage and Complete Systems when used with Accu Chek Comfort Curve Test Strips and 5 352 351 A license to use the Accu Chek Advantage Systemis only granted when the Accu Chek Advantage Meter is used with the Accu Chek Advantage or Confort Curve Test Strips and Accu Chek Advantage and Confort Curve Test Strips are provided with a specifically matched Accu Chek Advantage or Confort Curve Code Key These test strips and code keys are specifically manufactured for operatio
14. computer or to your heathcare professional s office computer If you would like to transfer the data from your meter to your home computer call 1 800 428 5076 to purchase Accu Chek Compass Software and the Accu Chek Advantage Cable Accu Chek Compass Software is a Windows based program that is designed to help you understand your blood sugar pattems through easy to read graphs charts and reports For more information visit www accu chek com If you would like to transfer the data from your meter to your heathcare professional s office computer via the phone line purchase the Accu Chek Acculink Modem A simple connection and one button technol ogy enables you to send your results Gontact your doctor or healthcare professional for more information O Use only an Accu Chek Acivantage cable to connect to the data port of the Accu Chek Adclvariiage Meter Do not run a glucose test when the Accu Chek Acivantage Meter is connected to accessory equipment 74 Caring for Your Meter Storage and Handling e Your meter comes with a carrying case designed to store a variety of supplies and to help protect your meter e Handle your meter with care If your meter is dropped performa glucose control test before doing a blood sugar test e Keep your meter free of dust Protect the meter test strips and control solutions from extreme temperatures and hunidity Do not store in areas such as the bath
15. d end of the Accu Chek Softclix Lancet Device away from you and toward the disposal container opening Slide the ejector forward The lancet will be released into the container Understanding Your Blood Sugar Test Results What s Normal The nom fasting adult blood sugar range for a person without diabetes is 70 109 mo dL One or two hours after meals normal blood sugar levels should be less than 140 mo dL Your doctor will determine the range that is appropriate for you w S un C Y z a Nn a gt 3 IF your blood sugar result is within the nomal range AND you exhibit syrptoms of high blood sugar fatigue increased appetite or thirst frequent urination blurred vision headache or achiness or low blood sugar sweating trembling blurred vision rapid heartbeat tingling or numtoness around the mouth or fingertips THEN run a glucose control check with your glucose control solutions and a new test strip See Glucase Control Testing page 27 If the control result is within the acceptable range review the proper blood testing procedure and repeat your test with a new test strip If your blood glucose test result still does not reflect the way you feel contact your doctor 59 IF your blood sugar result seems unusually high or low AND does not reflect the way you feel check the following e Does the test strip code number n
16. de oooonooocccccccoocccncccnccconananannnns 97 Velcome Thank you for selecting the Accu Chek Acvantage System Designed for ease of use with you in mind this system wes developed in clase association with diabetes healthcare professionals hospitals and people with diabetes It s simple When you place a drop of blood on the test strip the Accu Chek Advantage Meter measures your blood sugar level and displays your results Before you begin testing please read this manual thoroughly It provides all the information you need to get an accurate blood sugar reading and better manage your diabetes Remember to reum the endosed warranty card This ensures that you will receive any updates on your Accu Chek Advantage System Where to Find Help Accu Chek Customer Care is available to answer your questions 24 hours a day 365 days a year We Offer assistance in English Spanish and many other languages Call 1 800 858 3072 For valuable information about diabetes management and the complete Accu Chek product line visit wwww accur chek com ESA Y ACCU CHEK Comfort Curve ACCU CHEK Comfort Curve Gucose Control Solutions mort cune oe o Advantage Complete Advantage Complete 10 Advantage Ce NE Strips J Getting to Know Your Meter and Supplies MEM Button Press it to review values stored in the meters memory ACCU CHEK Adv
17. drop a p symbd 4 will appear 7 Bring the drop to the curved edge of the strip Allow the strip to draw the solution into the yellow window until the window L is completely filled Let only the EMMY drop and nat the tip of the bottle touch the yellow window 5 Remuvethe cap fromyour Level 1 contol solution Q S oO o un o fa o El El D un Ed 5 amp Gucose E Step Action Control Testing con t 8 Whenthecontd solution is If the control result is within the applied to the strip a box symbol acceptable range the result and will move around the display the OK screen will alternate screen until the measurement is completed Fu LIN zl z Y If the control result is not within the acceptable range the test result and the error Y screen 9 Replace the cap tightly on the Will altemate control solution See Nhat to do if Your Glucose 10 The conrra result will be Control Result Is Outside the displayed Acceptable Range page 38 r r mg dL gt Ss LS error A Bangle result y Q S oO un o fa o ES El D un Ed gt amp Testing cont Step Action 11 Renwethetsst stip fromthe meter and discard it When the test strip is removed you Will see the L2 a flashing test strip symbol and Y on the screen 1J LE nn y Your meter is now ready for a Laa 2 ducose contr
18. e Level 1 solution When you are finished testing press the avar O button to tum the meter off See What to do if Your Glucose Control Result Is Outside the Acceptable Range page 38 gt oO oO 2 1 nr gt g 3 e mo a Nn e un a Eh cs n How to Run a Blood Sugar Test with an Accu Chek Acivantage Test Strip Runminga Blood Follow these steps to run a blood Sugar Test with an Accu Chek sugar test with an Accu Chek Adanaga Test Advantage Test Strip Strip Step Action 1 Touch the drop of blood to the center of the yellow window of the strip Do not smear blood with your finger on the target area N Action Look at the yellow window on the test strip If you have enough blood on the strip you will not see any yellow left The ydlow window will be conpletely filled with blood gt A A a A gt ES y ke o a un re 7 a S 5 un NotEhnough Correct Blood Blood Application If it doesn t have enough blood it will look like the one on the left Running a Blood an Accu Chek Advantage Test Strip cont Action If you see any yellow color in the window after you have applied the drop of blood a second drop of blood may be applied within 15 seconds If more than 15 seconds have passed retest witha new stip When blood is applied to the strip a box symbol will
19. e instructions for using the Accu Chek Softdix Lancet 2 bamedEnna Device to obtain a drop of blood Introduction The Accu Chek Softdix Lancet Device uses lancets to obtain a drop of blood fromyour fingertip You can adjust the penetration depth by using the Confort Dial A Do not share your Accu Chek Softidix with others may lead to infections even if a new lancet is used in the device Gettingadropof Follow these steps to use your Accu blood Softdlix Lancet Device to geta El drop of blood EY F 1 Pul the cap with the Confort Dial off the lancet device 2 Fmmyinset a new Accu Chek Softdix Lancet into the lancet holder until it snaps into place lancet Getting a drop of Step Action blood cant 3 Twist the round protective cap on the lancet several times and pull gently to remove it 4 Putthe cap back onto the lancet device The cap fits when the natch on the cap is aligned with the center of the semicircular Cutout It should easily snap into place Sep Action 5 Toadjust the depth setting tum the cap You will see numbers and dots in the semicircular Cutout area Dots represent half settings E S un EY E a un cr Ss 3 Ar First time users should select 1 or 2 to see if the blood drop is adequate for testing Tum the cap until you see the setting you wert 2 so
20. e key found in LI l the box of each new vial of test g The Qn or OFF screen vill lt kej reappear A 2 12 Press the Qvarf O ana MEM buttons at the same time to exit and save the time and date you have entered You will need to insert a new code key e Whenever you open a new box of strips e Whenever either one of these displays appears e code code error Coding Your Follow these steps to code your meter Step Action 1 Make sure your neer is off If itis on press the avaf O button to tum off the meter Action Find the new code key that Carre in the box of test strips Hold the end of the code key that has the ridges With the black square facing the meter insert the code key It will slide easily into the meter and will snap in place Do not force it into the meter nm o Ed E a 5 3 S Glucose Control Testing Coding Your Step Action Meter cont 3 Press the Qvart button to Why is Gucose Control Testing Important tum on the meter Glucose control testing is used to check the A3 dgit code number performance of the meter and test strip appears This number should natch the code number on your Glucose conrad testing is done using glucose control Vial of test strips If it does not solutions instead of blood Checking your system with repeat steps 1 3 glucose control solutions ensures that you ar
21. e running a test correctly and that your Accu Chek Advantage Meter is working properly and is giving you reliable IMAM E resuts IE Lf ga SY code oe When to Run a Gucose Control Test de Banpie code number e Before using your meter for the first time e When you open a new vial of test strips e If you leave the cap off the vial of test strips If you drop the meter e If your result does not agree with the way you feel e Whenever you want to check the way you are perfoming your blood sugar test a a o n 1 O gt e a N E 5 ro Items You Need e Accu Chek Advantage Meter e Accu Chek Confort Curve Test Strips e Accu Chek Confort Curve Gucose Control O You will find the acceptable glucose control range printed on the Vial of the test strips How to Run a Glucose Control Test Solutions e Chek Strip The Accu Chek Advantage Kit is packaged with one es level of ducose control solution When purchased at a Control Testing store glucose control solutions are packaged with two levels per box Only one level of control solution is required for glucose control testing When you open a new bottle of glucose control solution write the date on the label The glucose control solution is good for 3 months after opening or until the expiration date whichever comes first If you performa control test without using the Chek Strip the control test result will be
22. ect amount of blood on the strip Repeat the test with a new test strip y un E So 2 E lt a 9 2 o IF the following screen is displayed error REASON The batteries may have been removed or replaced ACTION If this smbal disappears after approximately 30 seconds you may continue with a test If this symbol remains after 30 seconds call Accu Chek Custorrer Care at 1 800 858 8072 IF the following screen is displayed mem error REASON Aloss of all results in the meters memory has occurred ACTION Tum the meter off then on again If this display still appears you will not be able to recall the results previously stored in memory although your meter will store any future test results Call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 y un E So 2 E lt a 9 2 o IF the following screen is displayed error REASON The meter hos failed its series of electronic checks ACTION Tum the meter off then on again If this error display still appears testing cannot take place Call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 3072 Cther Infonmation Product Linitations Please read the infonmeittion packaged with your test strips regarding up to date product specifications and linitations Product Specifications Atmospheric Pressure Measuring Range Display Minimum Sample Volume 2 b
23. es always replace both at the same time Both batteries should be the same brand D Ed Ej amp 5 g S ki 2 O The time and date will need to be reset when batteries are reinserted or replaceol pg to Follow these steps to install the bateries 5 2e AREA 3 Inside each battery slot is a A A picture of a battery 1 Slide the battery cover off the back of the meter LD This shows you in which direction to install the battery Match the battery direction with the picture in each slot Each battery will go in the opposite IHL n direction fromthe dher g J 2 Insideis a deer plastic strip that E fits Undemeath the batteries al The clear plastic strip will help you remove the batteries the g next tin they are changed Installing the batteries cont Step Action 4 Hold the end of the deer plastic strip down over the batteries while sliding the battery cover back in place Al 5 W it 5 seconds then press the button to tum the meter on The temperature symbol will appear when the batteries are first inserted This is nomal and will disappear after 30 seconds If symbol remains after 30 seconds Call AccusChek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 14 Tuming the Beeper Cn or Off Introduction Tuming the beeper on or off does not affect the test results
24. fter than average 4 572 harder than average Step Action 6 Press the plunger on the end of the lancet device all the way down until you hear a dick You will also see a yellow dot appear in the center of the dear release button Clear release button Action W sh your hands in warm soapy water and dry thoroughly E S un oy 2 a un a gt 3 Let your anm hang down at your side briefly to increase blood flow to the fingertip Gasp your finger near the area to be pricked and gently message for three seconds NOTE The best place to prick the finger is on the side of the fingertip because it has the best blood supply and may be the most confortable area You might find that using a different finger on a different hand each time is a good idea AAA AAA How to Run a Blood Sugar Test with an Accu Chek CGetlingadropof Sp Action Comfort Gurve Test Strip blood cont 3 10 Press the tip of the Accu Chek 5 Softdix Lancet Device finmy Inet The following instructions are forthe against your fingertip Accu Chek Confort Curve Test E Strips il Accu Chek Confort Curve Test Srip has a Curved edge 11 Press the releese button then gently squeeze your finger until you get a small drop of blood Before proceeding make sure you have 12 Proceed with your blood sugar followed all the instructions on
25. isplayed The memory is full when 100 results have been entered and MEM flashes on the display screen when the meter is tumed on If the memory is full and a new result is added the meter will delete the oldest result Results cannot be erased fromthe meters memory Results stored in memory will not be lost when you replace the batteries However you will need to reset the time and date after replacing the batteries How to Review Results Stored in Memory Follow these steps to review results stored in menory Step Action 1 Press the Qvart button to tum the meter on A3 digit code number appears This number must match the code number on your vial of test strips TUT ony m LLII wow IE L 0de y A Banple code number Step Action 2 Whenthetest strip symbol flashes press and hold the MEM 1 100 is displayed The most recent result is 1 mem mem Action Press the avaf button to tum the meter off at any time Press the MEMI button and the next memory number will be displayed Release the MEM button and the results will appear Press and release the MEM button to see the remaining stored results The stored results are displayed fromthe newest to the oldest How to Transfer Stored Data The Accu Chek Advantage Meter allows you to transfer all the data in its memory to your home
26. llowing are display and error messages that may appear on the meter If you are unable to resolve a concen please call Accu Chek Caustorrer Care at 1 800 858 8072 24 hours a day 365 days a year Do not make treatment decisions based on an error message 3 un E So 2 E lt a 9 2 o IF LOis displayed ied am an I LU REASON The blood sugar result is below the measuring range of your test strips ACTION See Understanding Your Blood Sugar Test Results pages 59 67 IF H is displayed irim BG Hi REASON The blood sugar result is above the measuring range of your test stips ACTION See Uhnderstanciing Your Blood Sugar Test Results pages 59 67 3 un E So 2 E lt a 9 2 o IF my dL and error are displayed mg dL error REASON The blood sugar result may be extremely high and above the systems reading range ACTION immediately see Understanding Your Blood Sugar Test Results pages 59 67 IF the following screen is displayed This display check appears when you press the MEM button while you tum the meter on You can also press and hold the Qyarr O button to view this display ACTION All functions and display elements should appear If a segment is missing froma figure 8 false readings could result Call Accu Chek Customer Cere at 1 800 858
27. m will allow only a few additional tests to be performed ACTION Change the batteries soon You will need two AAA alkaline batteries of the same brand Results stored in memory will not be lost when you replace the batteries However you will need to reset the time and cate IF the following screen is displayed l error REASON The battery is depleted The system will not allow a test to be perfonmed Only memory results can be recalled ACTION Replace both batteries with two AAA alkaline batteries of the same brand Results stored in memory will not be lost when you replace the batteries However you will need to reset the time and cate y un E So 2 E lt a 9 2 o IF the following screen is displayed error REASON The meter has failed its internal system check ACTION Remove the Chek Strip Tum the meter off and repeat the glucose control check See Glucose Control Testing page 27 If this error display still appears testing cannot take place Call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 IF the following screen is displayed error REASON The test strip may be damaged or the test wes not perfonmed correctly ACTION If this display appears before blood is placed on the stip remove the test strip and reinsert If this display appears afterblood is applied to the strip there is an incorr
28. move around the display screen until the measurerrent is complete 0 Action Once the blood sugar result is displayed it will be automatically recorded in the meters memory gt A A z O g m ny gt a g s S e oO D wn e wn a E wn Running a Blood Step Sugar Test with an Accu Chek Aclvantage Test Strip cont Action 4 Remuethetest stip fromthe meter When the test strip is removed the test strip sytbal will start to flash on the screen 1 If you are finished testing press the avaf button to tum the meter off Follow the instructions for disposing used lancets found on page 57 See Understanding Your Blood Sugar Test Results page 59 Frequently Asked Questions Q How dol code ny meter A See page 23 Remember to code your meter each time you open a new box of test trips Q dropped my meter How dol know if it is damaged A If your meter has been dropped performa glucose control test with the Chek Strip and the glucose control solutions before doing a blood alucose test If you think it is damaged call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 Q I mgetting results that know are not correct What aml doing wrong A Call Accu Che Gustomer Care at 1 800 858 8072 E 2 E o S ce lt gt wn ES D 2 po D un ce E 5 wn Troubleshooting Guide The fo
29. n with the Accu Chek Advantage Meter Use of other test strips with an unmatched code key or even with the matched code key supplied by another manufacturer may prevent or impair the proper function of the Accu Chek Advantage System Using the Accu Chek Advantage Systemindicates your acceptance of the restricted license to use the Accu Chek Advantage System only with Accu Chek Advantage or Comfort Curve Test Strips and the Accu Chek Advantage or Comfort Curve Code Key Further if you have purchased an Accu Chek Advantage Monitoring Kit or an Accu Chek Advantage Meter that indudes this restricted license then this restricted license applies regardless of any additional offers found in Accu Chek Advantage or Confort Curve Test Strip packages If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the restricted license you may retum at the place of purchase the unused Accu Chek Advantage System for a full refund If you have any questions please call Accu Chek Customer Care at 1 800 858 8072 E El E 3 EN o 5 Except where prohibited by statute all warranties covering the Accu Chek Advantage Systemare voided by use of the Accu Chek Advantage System with any test strips or code keys other than Accu Chek Advantage or Accu Chek Comfort Curve Test Strips or code keys References 1 Tietz NW Textbook of Clinical Chemistry p 2190 1994 2 American Diabetes Association Consensus Statement Diabe
30. nd a new test strip See Glucase Control Testing page 27 If the control result is within the acceptable range review the proper blood testing procedure and repeat your test with a new test strip If LOstill appears for your blood sugar test follow your doctors instructions If the control result is not within the acceptable range tum to page 38 IF your blood sugar result is above 240 mg dL AND E S un EY 2 al wn a gt 3 this has occurred for several days THEN contact your doctor and check your urine ketone levels with Roche Diagnostics Chenstip Kor Chemstrip uGK Test Strips IF H is displayed 171 38 a ortu AM Bn Hi AND you also experience syrptoms of high blood suger fatigue increased appetite or thirst frequent urination bured vision headache or achiness THEN contact your doctor inimediately IF H is displayed 11 30 o oreu AM BU Hi AND this does not confinmthe way you feel THEN check that test strip has not expired or been damaged then retest If Hi still appears run a glucose control check with your Glucose control solutions and a new test strip See Glucase Control Testing page 27 If the control result is within the acceptable range review the proper blood testing procedure and repeat your test with a new test strip If HI still appears for your blood sugar te
31. ol test The Leva 2 test is optional If you have a bottle of Leva 2 control solution that you would like to use you may repeat the steps starting with step 3 You will need to use the Level 2 contral solution in place of the Leva 1 solution Step Action 12 When you are finished testing press the avoar O button to tum the meter off Q S oO un o a o ES El D un Ed 5 amp What to Do if Your Glucose Control Result Is Blood Sugar Testing Quiside the Acceptable Range w o 2 Items You Need E e Check the expiration date of the test strips If the 2 D strips have expired dispose of them promply e Accu Chek Advantage Meter a m e Control solution is only good for 3 months after e Accu Chek Comfort Curve Test Strips F opening If it has been open longer than 3 dis of the sdution Code key that carre in the test strip box e Make sure the cap was placed tightly on the vial ees Lis a ea of test strips and control solutions The test strips e Accu Chek Softclix Lancets and control solutions can be damaged when they are not capped and stored properly Do not store in areas of extrene temperature or hunidity such as the bathroom kitchen laundry room or car 9 NCCU CHEC e The control solution should be applied to the test MANS strip within 3 minutes of removing it fromthe vial e Check that the code in the meter matches the ae code on the test strip vial Comple
32. room kitchen laundry room or car Store the meter together with the test strips and control solutions at roomten peratures less than 90 F 3290 Do not freeze O v 3 E S 3 1 g Cleaning the Meter Clean your meter as needed using one of the following e 70 isopropyl alcohol e a solution of mild dish washing liquid and dean water e 10 household bleach solution 1 part bleach in 9 parts water made fresh With the meter tumed off dean the outside with a soft cioth slightiy dampened with Cleaning solution DONOT get moisture into the code key slot or the test strip slot DONOT spray any cleaning solution directly onto the meter DONOT submerge the meter in liquid DONOT pour liquid onto the meter To dean the Accu Chek Softdix Lancet Device usea soft doth dampened with mild dish washing liquid DONOTF place the entire device under water At least once a week disinfect the cap after cleaning by placing it in 70 isopropyl alcohol for 10 minutes Allow the cap to air dry after disinfecting O v 3 E S 3 1 g Accu Chek Acivantage Test Strips The following instructions are for Accu Chek Aciantage Test Strips only If your test strips have a Curved edge you need to follow the instructions for the Accu Chek Confort Gure Test Strips The instructions for each type of strip are different gt l
33. st follow your doctor s instructions If the control result is not within the acceptable range tum to page 38 E o o a un i oy y 2 o un c gt e IF mg dL and error are displayed mg dL error AND you also experience synon of high blood sugar fatigue incressed appetite or thirst frequent urination blurred vision headache or achiness THEN contact your doctor inmnediately Your blood sugar result may be extremely high and above the systems reading range IF my dl and error are displayed E S un C w d a un a gt 3 mg dL error symptoms are absent THEN run a gucase control check with your glucose contral solutions and a new test strip See Glucase Control Testing page 27 If the control result is within the acceptable range review the proper blood testing procedure and repeat your test with a new test strip If mg dL and error still appear for your blood suger test contact your doctor Your blood glucose result may be extremely high and above the systems reading range If the control result is not within the acceptable range tum to page 38 Memory Automatic Results Storage The Accu Chek Advantage Meter automatically stores 100 results You can review themin order fromthe most recent to the oldest If you have set the time date feature the times and dates of the results are also d
34. storedin memory and appear just like the blood sugar results If you do not use the Chek Strip when you performthe control test there is no wey to erase the result from memory You can nhen elly keep track of the control tests that have been stored in memory to keep them separate fromthe actual blood sugar test results Follow these steps to run a glucose control test Step 1 Action Insert the Chek Strip Chek Y side up into the test strip slot This is the sarre slot used for test strips a oO o n o O gt Ss a S al un Fl Ss 3 Action When the Chek Strip is inserted the meter will tum on automatically The code number must match the code number on the via of test strips The number will disappear after a few seconds and you will see OK and Y on the display screen Ty Lin Action Remove the Chek Strip when you see the OK screen When the Chek Strip is removed you will see LL a flashing test strip symbol and Y onthe soren pf L I GEN o MAA 3 Renne a new test strip from the vial Replace the cap tightly a S oO o un o a o El El D un J amp Gucose Step Action Step Action Testing con t 4 Insetateststip yellow window 6 Had the control botte facing up into the test strip slot horizontally and gently squeeze Thetest strip bal will ados ii flashing and a blood
35. te Repeat the glucose control test with a new test strip taking care to follow the steps exactly If the result is still not within the acceptable range your blood glucose results may not be reliable Contact Accu Chek Customer Care for help at 1 800 858 8072 24 hours a day 365 days a year 33 39 Inserting a Test Strip Introduction Insert a test strip into the Accu Chek Advantage Meter prior to testing If this is your first time to test you may want to read all of the instructions thoroughly before removing the test strip Once you have removed the strip fromthe vial you have 3 minutes to complete testing Insertinga Follow these steps to insert a test strip test sti dl into the meter Step Action 1 Remoeanevtsst stip from the vial Be sure to replace the cap tightly N Action Make sure the ydlow window on the test strip is facing up Insert the end of the test strip into the test strip slot E S un EY E a un cr gt 3 Insertinga sp dim o o Step Action w test strip cart gt gt gt S 3 Therreter will tum on auto 4 Mhentheflashing blood drop 2 matically when the test strip is syrtal amp appears themeteris E inserted ready to performa test A 3 A 3 digit code number appears This number must match the code number on the Vial of test strips l 1 To continue follow th
36. te on your meter Step Action 1 Press the Qvort butonto tum on the meter Action Press the Qyorr O and MEM buttons at the same time until Set appears then release both buttons You will see a screen like the one below Either the word Qn or the word OFF will be flashing D Ed J 2 5 z c S 2 oS Setting the time Step Action and date con t set The hour digit and AMI will flash 4 Press and raeme the aya O button until the corect hour is displayed AM will change to PM automatically when scrolling through the hours 5 Press the MEM button so that the minute digits start flashing set Action Press and release the Qy Off O button until the correct minutes are displayed The month digit will flash Press and release the Qy Off O button until the correct month is displayed o Ed Ss 2 5 z c S 2 g set The day digit will flash Coding Your Meter Setting the time Step Action and date cont 10 Press and release the avar introduction Before you use your meter for the button until the correct day is first time and every tire you open a displayed new box of test strips you need to set the meter to match the strips 11 Now press the MEM button This is called coding or calibration A a P i rm The Accu Chek Advantage Meter is eS coded using the cod
37. tes Care Val 24 Suppl 4 p 775 2001 Patent Infomation This product is covered by U S patents 4 999 632 4 999 582 4 963 814 5 508 171 5 352 351 5 405 511 5 438 271 5 997 817 6 254 736 6 270 637 covering Accu Chek Comfort Curve Test Strips 5 288 636 the latter 3 patents 5 627 075 4 891 319 5 762 770 when used with Accu Chek Advantage Test Strips 5 053 199 Re 36 268 when used with Accu Chek Confort Gurve Test Strips and 5 366 609 U S Patent No 4 891 319 is licensed from Quadrant Holdings Carrbridge Limited 121 Index Accu Chek Advantage Test Suips 79 Accu Chek Confort Curve Test Stips 9 51 Accu Chek Softdix Lancet Device 10 44 77 LITE 4 da dad aa da ala 113 LODISPISY oir ra ale Oe 61 62 98 MEM Button oia da ada 7 71 72 O A E A Smee eee 69 ONOFF BUTON sacra aig a A 7 References co 121 SSCTIG AI ONS rat ai ah eben nae a 113 Storage and Handling 75 SUPDIES ica aa bate bs dae falea es 116 Testing Blood Sugar ssn cet cece eee eee 39 90 Testing Gucose Control 6 ee eee eee 27 81 Tet Sp SIGE o sab eee ge ha aes 7 Tread Date e soe har a ee ra 18 Troubleshooting Guide 2 2 ee eee eee eee 97 MANAV asa a a 117
38. thin 15 seconds If more than 15 seconds have passed retest witha new stip When blood is applied to the strip a box symbol will move around the display screen until the measurerrent is complete 07 Action Once the blood sugar result is displayed it will be automatically recorded in the meter s memory E S un oy 2 al un a gt 3 Disposing of Used Lancets When the test strip is removed the test strip syna will start to Howto Runa Step Action w Blood Sugar Test _ 2 E with an Accu 4 Removettetest stip fromthe aca Dispose of the used test strip and used fs Curve Test Strip a lancet in a puncture proof container 3 come with a lid You may use a disposal F a 3 container that was designed for such items Ask your healthcare professional flash on the screen for disposal details A To avoid infection use a new lancet each time you performa test Do not reuse lances ED To avoid accidental injury do not leave a lancet in the lancet device Always remove the used lancet immediately after a test 5 _ If youare finished testing press the avaf button to tum the meter off o Follow these steps to dispose of your used lancets Step Action 1 Pull the cap off the Accu Chek Softdix Lancet Device Disposing of used lancets Point the expose
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