Lifescan Pocket Scan Blood Glucose Monitor System User's Manual
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1. 54274 COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Owner s Booklet Pocket Scart LIFESCAN Pocket COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Owner s Booklet Glucose Ranges for Times of Day People Without Diabetes mmol L Your Target Ranges mmol L Before breakfast Before lunch or dinner 1 hour P add Less than 6 7 after meals Between 2 and 4 AM Greater than 3 9 Source Krall L P and Beaser R S Joslin Diabetes Manual Philadelphia Lea and Febiger 1989 138 Important Phone Numbers Meter Serial No LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone number UK 0800 121200 Republic of Ireland 1800 535676 Healthcare Professional Pharmacist Diabetes Specialist Nurse Other Dear PocketScan System Owner You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoring systems available today Your PocketScan System will provide you with the accurate and fast blood glucose test results you need for better man agement of your diabetes You just need to follow a few simple steps This owner s booklet contains everything you need to know about using the PocketScan System Read it carefully and thoroughly before you begin testing Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in controlling your diabetes A long term study of diabetes showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of complications by up to 60 The results you get with the PocketScan2. Accurate Results in Just 15 Seconds Your blood glucose test result will appear after the meter counts down from 15 to 1 second Blood glucose test results are automatically stored in the meter memory Turn the meter off by removing the test strip Record all test results in the Record book This helps you keep track of test results mmol L JH IF JU Example LL mmol L Example Special Messages The PocketScan Meter displays results between 1 1 and 33 3 mmol L 20 to 600 mg dL If your test result is lower than 1 1 mmol L 20 mg dL i H will appear on the meter display This indicates severe hypoglycemia low blood glucose You should immediately treat hypoglycemia as recommended by your healthcare profes sional If your blood glucose test result is above 33 3 mmol L 600 mg dL will appear on the meter display This indi cates severe hyperglycemia high blood glucose You should seek immediate medical assistance When your blood glucose test result is between 13 3 and 33 3 mmol L 240 to 600 mg dL ketones will appear on the meter display This message does not mean that the system detected ketones but that testing with a urine ketone test strip may be advisable Your PocketScan Meter stores the 150 most recent blood glucose and control solution test results with date and time in its memory It also provides you with 14 day average of
3. Blood GETTING Glucose Monitoring System The PocketScan Blood Glucose Monitoring STA RTED System consists of three main products the PocketScan Blood Glucose Meter PocketScan Test Strips and PocketScan Control Solution These products have been designed tested and proven to work togeth er as a system to produce accurate blood glu cose test results Use only PocketScan Test Strips and PocketScan Control Solution with the PocketScan Blood Glucose Meter Your PocketScan System includes PocketScan Meter PocketScan Test Strips PocketScan Control Solution Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler Sterile Lancets Owner s Booklet e Sporty Carrying Case Quick Reference Guide e Warranty Registration Card Record Book e Two 1 5 V 357 silver oxide batteries pre installed PocketScan Blood Glucose Meter DISPLAY Your test results are displayed here The large easy to read display is where you read the symbols and simple messages that guide you through the test M BUTTON The M Mode button is used to set up the meter enter the memory mode and turn the meter on and off TEST PORT The test port is where you insert the PocketScan M Test Strip for testing The meter will turn on automatically when you insert a test strip Poc 5174274 BUTTON The Change button is used to change the date and time code number and unit of M measurement as wel
4. This message appears immedi ately after the system check if your meter has not been coded This is the code number stored in the meter The system is ready to accept a blood sample ACTION If segments are missing contact LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone UK 0800 12100 Republic of Ireland 1800 535676 for further action Missing seg ments can lead to the wrong interpreta tion of the displayed test result See Coding the Meter pages 10 12 Make sure that this code num ber matches the code number on the vial of the test strips you are using You may now apply the blood sample 29 MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS The system is ready to accept a control solution test sample Fifteen second count down The meter is verifying the test strip and is calculating the result At the end of the count down the meter will display the test result A blood glucose test result in mg dL A blood glucose test result in mmol L ACTION You may now apply the control solution No action required No action required No action required MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS A blood glucose test result with a suggestion to check your ketone levels Your blood glucose level is higher than 33 3 mmol L 600 mg dL Your blood glucose level is lower than 1 1 mmol L 20 mg dL A blood glucose test result stored in the memory ACTION You may want to check your ketone leve
5. squeeze your finger gently to obtain a drop of blood STEP 5 Remove the Lancet Remove the cap Grasp the two prongs near the release button and pull back on the sliding barrel The used lancet will drop out Discard it in a container for sharp objects Step by Step Test Procedure Note You cannot perform a blood glucose test until you have set up the meter completely STEP 1 Insert Test Strip Insert the test strip contact bars end first and facing up into the test port Contact bars must be inserted all the way into the meter or you may get an inaccurate test result The meter will turn on automati cally All segments will appear briefly on the display followed by the date and time Then code 12 example and the amp sym bol will appear Make sure the code num ber on the display matches the code num ber on the vial of PocketScan Test Strips you are using If the code numbers do not match code the meter 2 Apply Sample Obtain a drop of blood from your finger using the PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler When the amp symbol appears on the display touch a small drop of blood to the white target area of the test strip Hold your finger against the test strip until the meter begins to count down If you do not apply a blood sample within two min utes the meter will turn itself off You must remove the test strip and insert it back into the meter to restart the test STEP 3
6. 240 mg dL follow the treatment advice of your healthcare professional If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose test results AND you have followed all instructions described in the PocketScan Owner s Booklet call your healthcare professional A red blood cell count Haematocrit that is very high above 55 or very low below 30 can cause false results TABLE OF CONTENTS GETTING STARTED BEFORE TESTING TESTING YOUR BLOOD The Complete PocketScan Blood Glucose Monitoring System 1 PocketScan Blood Glucose Meter 2 PocketScan M Test Strips 4 Checking the Display 6 Coding the Meter Checking the System with PocketScan M Control Solution 9 15 Getting a Drop of Blood 16 Step by Step Test Procedure 18 Special Messages 20 USING THE METER MEMORY 21 COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS 24 CARING FOR YOUR METER Maintenance 26 Batteries 26 DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE 28 SPECIFICATIONS 37 CHANGING METER SETTINGS Changing the Date 38 Changing the Time 40 Changing the Unit of Measurement 41 GUARANTEE 42 TEST SUMMARY 43 VII COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM 4 Owner s Booklet PocketG COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM QUICK REFERENCE BEFORE See coding procedi or EL ER 19 f f LIFESCAN M C Complete PocketScan
7. System help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes A Warranty Registration Card is included with your PocketScan System Please complete it and post it to us American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial 1993 The PocketScan System is intended for use outside the body in vitro diagnostic use It should be used only for testing glucose sugar and only with fresh capillary whole blood samples It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for the testing of newborns CAUTION Before using any product to test your blood sugar blood glu cose read all instructions and practice the test Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare professional Important Information Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low results If you believe you are suffering from severe dehy dration consult a healthcare professional immediately Test results below 3 3 mmol L 60 mg dL mean low blood glu cose hypoglycemia Test results greater than 13 3 mmol L 240 mg dL mean high blood glucose hyperglycemia If you get results below 3 3 mmol L 60 mg dL or above 13 3 mmol L 240 mg dL and do not have symptoms first repeat the test If you have symptoms or continue to get results that fall below 3 3 mmol L 60 mg dL or above 13 3 mmol L
8. make sure that the meter is turned off Turn the meter over and locate the battery compartment 1 Ov Press down with both thumbs on each side of the battery cover s imprinted arrow Then slide the battery cover away in the direction of the arrow Remove the old batteries Insert two 1 5 357 silver oxide batteries making sure the positive side of each battery is facing up in the meter Place the three tabs of the battery cover into the three slots in the meter Push the battery cover upward in the direction of its imprint ed arrow to align the sides of the battery cover with the meter Slide the battery cover down into place until it clicks Note e Replacing the batteries does not affect the meter s memory previous test results stored in memory However the date and time settings may need to be updated e The first time you turn on the meter after replacing the batteries it will go into the set ting mode At this time you should update the date and time settings USA 1 800 227 8862 725 001 camada Lt 1907 27 DISPLAY ren bee yr lem refer to the information under MESSAGES AND PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE WHAT IT MEANS System check Appears upon insertion of a test strip or whenever the meter is turned on Verifies that all segments are present on the display MESSAGE code ctl ketones mem LILI mmol L mg dL BB BB ave PM
9. the display press the M button and the day segment will start flashing 39 Changing the Time Before setting the time you must first set the date STEP 1 Set the Hour Press and release the C button to advance one hour To move faster hold the C but ton down With the correct hour with AM or PM on the display press the M button and the minutes setting will start flashing STEP 2 Set the Minutes Press and release the C button to advance one minute To move faster hold the C button down With the correct minute on the display press the M button and the current unit of measurement setting will appear Note Your PocketScan Meter displays a 14 day average which you can access from the meter memory This average is calculated from results obtained during the 14 days preceding the current date and time settings When the date and time are changed the 14 day average may change 40 Changing the Unit of Measurement The PocketScan M Meter can display test results in millimoles per liter mmol L or in milligrams per deciliter mg dL Before setting the unit of measurement you must first set the date and time STEP 1 Select mmol L or mg dL Press the C button until the unit of mea surement you are choosing appears on the display STEP 2 Exit the Setting Mode After choosing your unit of measurement press the M button to turn off the meter The meter will display all test results in th
10. your blood glucose test results You can review the test results in memory with these easy steps STEP 1 Enter the Memory Mode With the meter turned off press the M button The 14 day average will appear indicating that you are in the memory mode You can now review the 14 day average and the last 150 tests in the memory The 14 day average appears first it is calculated from the blood glucose results obtained during the last 14 days It also indicates how many blood glucose tests have been performed within this period e g 64 tests in the last 14 days When using the meter for the first time 141 DAY AVG will appear showing that there are no test results in memory Note A hi result will be included in your 14 day average as 33 3 mmol L 600 mg dL a lo result will be included as 1 1 mmol L 20 mg dL Results marked as control solution will not be included in your 14 day average USING THE METER MEMORY mmol L DAY LI lava UT Example 21 Note You can enter the memory mode from the test mode After com pleting a blood glucose or control solution test and while the test result is still on the display press the M button This will put the meter into the memory mode 22 Example STEP 2 Recall Test Results After three seconds the 14 day average will be replaced by the most recent test result with date and time Press the C but ton once and the next most recent
11. M Control Solution or a blood sample to the target area Applying other substances to the target area will cause inaccurate results Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date printed on the package since they may cause inaccurate results Do not bend cut or alter a PocketScan Test Strip in any way WARNING Keep the test strip vial away from children the cap is a choking haz ard Also the cap contains a pouch filled with drying agents that may be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation BEFORE TESTING CAUTION Checking the Display Each time you insert a test strip into the PocketScan Meter or turn the meter on all segments of the display will appear briefly This tells you that the system is per forming several self checks and allows you to confirm that all display segments are working properly Coding the Meter Code numbers are used to calibrate the PocketScan Test Strips with the PocketScan Meter for accurate results You must code the meter before using it for the first time and then every time you change to another vial of PocketScan Test Strips Check that the code number on the meter display matches the code number on the test strip vial If the code numbers do not match test results may be inaccurate STEP 1 Enter the Code Mode Start with the meter turned off Insert a PocketScan Test Strip to turn on the meter All segments of the display w
12. Solution Shake the control solution vial well Remove the cap Squeeze the vial and dis card the first drop Apply the second drop to the white target area of the test strip STEP 3 Result Appears in 15 Seconds The meter will count down from 15 to 1 second and the control solution test result will appear Compare the result with the range printed on the test strip vial The result should fall within this range Example 13 CAUTION If you continue to get control solution test results that fall outside of the range printed on the vial the system may not be working properly Do not use the system to test your blood if you continue to get test results that fall outside of the range If you are unable to resolve the problem call LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone at UK 0800 121200 Republic of Ireland 1800 535676 Comparing control solution results If test results fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial repeat the test Out of range results may be caused by one or more of the following e Error in performing the test e Failure to shake the control solution vial vigorously Expired or contaminated control solu tion e Control solution that is too warm or too cool e Failure to discard the first drop of con trol solution Improper coding of the meter Test strip deterioration e Meter malfunction Be sure to read this section carefully before usin
13. ate CAUTION The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for PocketScan Control Solution only It is used to test meter and test strip performance It is not a recommended range for your blood glucose level How to do a control solution test Note You cannot perform a control solution test until you have set up the meter completely see pages 6 9 STEP 1 Insert Test Strip Insert a test strip contact bars end first and facing up into the test port Contact bars must be inserted all the way into the meter or you may get an inaccurate test result The meter will turn on automati cally All segments will appear briefly on the display followed by the date and time Then code 12 example is followed by the amp symbol Be sure the code number on the display matches the code number on the test strip vial If the code numbers do not match code the meter correctly When the symbol appears on the dis play press and hold the C button until ctl appears With the ctl sign on the display the meter will mark your next test in memory as a control solution test If you decide not to perform a control solution test the ctl sign will disappear if you press the C button again Note Every time you perform a control solution test you must mark the test with the ctl sign so that the test will be distinguished from a blood glucose test in the meter memory STEP 2 Apply Control
14. atteries at once display by itself The power of meter will not operate the batteries is too low to run a test This is the first time you are Select the appropriate unit of using the meter The unit of mea measurement surement is not yet selected 35 If the meter does not display a message after inserting test strip PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Batteries exhausted Replace the batteries b Batteries incorrectly Check that the batteries are correctly installed or absent installed with the positive side up c Test strip inserted upside Insert the test strip correctly with the down or incompletely contact bars end first and facing up d Defective Meter Call LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone UK 0800 121200 Republic of Ireland 1800 535676 If the test does not start after applying the sample PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO a Insufficient blood sample Repeat the test with a new test strip and a larger sample b Defective test strip Repeat the test with a new test strip c Sample applied after automatic Repeat the test with a new test strip shutoff two minutes after last apply sample only when amp appears user action on the display d Defective Meter Call LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone UK 0800 121200 Republic of Ireland 1800 535676 36 Result Range 1 1 to 33 3 mmol L 20 to 600 mg dL Sample Fresh capillary whole blood Sample Size 2 5 microliters Test Ti
15. ew test strip If the problem persists call LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone UK 0800 121200 Republic of Ireland 1800 535676 for help Repeat the test with a new test strip If the error message appears again contact LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone at UK 0800 121200 Republic of Ireland 1800 535676 Repeat the test with a new test strip Apply blood sample only when appears on the dis play 33 MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS Error message that indicates that there may be a problem with the test strip e g the test strip may have been damaged removed during testing or inserted improperly Average of the last 14 days 64 tests were performed within this period m mmol L Bun 34 Check that the code number on the meter display matches the code number on the test strip vial Check test strip for damage Code meter or retest as necessary Repeat the test If the error mes sage appears again contact LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone at UK 0800 121200 Republic of Ireland 1800 535676 No action required MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTION The battery sign appears on the Test results will still be accu display with the unit of mea rate but replace the batteries surement The power of the as soon as possible batteries is getting low You can complete about 50 more tests from the time this symbol first appears The battery sign appears on the Replace the b
16. g Make sure you have all the items needed to test PocketScan M Meter PocketScan Test Strips e Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler e Sterile Lancet TESTING YOUR BLOOD Pocke tScan LIFESCAN M Getting Drop of Blood CAUTION Use a new sterile lancet every time you test To avoid contamination never use a lancet that has been used by someone else f you share a Penlet II automatic blood sampler with another person each person should use a new sterile lancet and a new or properly desinfected cap Do not use lancet if protected disk has been removed or damaged e Dispose of the used lancet in an appropri ate container for sharp objects STEP 1 Insert a Lancet in the PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler Remove the PENLET II Cap by pulling it straight off Insert the lancet into the lancet holder Hold the lancet firmly and gently twist and pull off the protective disk Replace the cap STEP 2 Cock the PENLET II Sampler Pull out the sliding barrel until it clicks If it does not click PENLET II Sampler may have been cocked when the lancet was inserted STEP 3 Wash Your Hands Use warm soapy water Rinse and dry them thoroughly Hanging your arm down for 20 seconds will help if you have diffi culty obtaining enough blood STEP 4 Lance Your Finger Hold the PENLET II Sampler firmly against the side of your finger Press the release button If necessary
17. hould be used to e Practice the test procedure i ded f e Make sure your meter and test strips are gt working together properly Ensure you are performing the test cor rectly Control Solution Before you use the PocketScan Meter to test your blood for the first time practice the procedure using control solution When you can do three tests in a row that are within the expected range you are ready to test your blood Do a control solution test When you begin using a new vial of test strips e At least once a week Whenever you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working properly e When your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel or when you think your results are not accurate f you drop the meter The control solution test is similar to a blood test except that you use PocketScan M Control Solution instead of a drop of blood Important Control Solution Test Information Use only PocketScan Control Solution Check the expiration date on the control solution vial Do not use if expired e Shake the vial and discard the first drop of PocketScan Control Solution e Use only for three months after first opening Record the dis card date date opened plus three months on the control solution vial Discard after three months e Store the control solution tightly closed at room temperature below 30 C 86 F Do not refriger
18. ill appear followed by the date and time Next the code number will appear on the display for three seconds STEP 2 Match the Code Numbers Compare the code number on the meter display with the code number on the test strip vial If the two code numbers match you may begin testing If they do not match follow Step 3 When you first use the meter three dashes will appear showing that there is no code stored in the memory Example Example STEP 3 Code the Meter Use the C button to select the correct code Each time you press and release the C but ton the number will increase by one To move faster simply press and hold the C button After you have selected the correct code number it will flash for three sec onds and then appear solid for three sec onds Then amp symbol will appear indicating that the PocketScan M System is ready for testing Checking the System with PocketScan Control Solution PocketScan Control Solution is used to check that the meter and test strips are working together as a system and that you are performing the test correctly It is very important that you do this simple check routinely to make sure you get accurate results PocketScan Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose that reacts with PocketScan Test Strips Compare your control solution test results with the expect ed range printed on the test strip vial label Control solution s
19. is unit of measurement Note You must move through the year day month hour minutes and unit of measurement to turn off the meter and exit the setting mode The unit of measurement must be set in order to get a test result 4 GUARANTEE 42 The makers guarantee that the PocketScan Meter shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three years This guarantee is valid from the date of purchase The guar antee extends only to the original purchas er and is not transferable SUMMARY 1 Insert test strip Meter turns on automatically 2 Apply sample Touch a small drop of blood to the target area Hold your fin against the test strip until the meter begins to count down 3 Accurate results in just 15 seconds Lr 3 xe This summary is intended only for quick reference and not as a substitute for the PocketScan Owner s Booklet Example 43 Notes 44 LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone UK 0800 121200 Republic of Ireland 1800 535676 LifeScan Inc C 1000 Gibraltar Drive Milpitas CA 95035 USA LifeScan Regulatory Affairs Europe Div d Ortho Clinical Diagnostics 1 rue Camille Desmoulins 92130 Issy les Moulineaux France Blood Glucose Meter EMC Directive 89 336 EEC Blood sampler MDD Directive 93 42 EEC Class I Lancet 0120 MDD Directive 93 42 EEC Class Produced by Gainor Medical 2205 Hw
20. l as to indicate control solution tests and to review test results while in the memory mode LIFESCAN PocketScan Test Strips The PocketScan Blood Glucose Monitoring System measures the amount of sugar glucose in whole blood Blood is applied to the target area of the PocketScan Test Strip The test strip auto matically draws the required quantity of blood into the reaction cell in which the reaction takes place The PocketScan Test Strip consists of the following parts Target Area This is where you apply a small drop of blood The required amount of blood is then automatically drawn into the reaction cell Contact Bars This end of the test strip is inserted into the meter Important Test Strip Information Store the test strip package in a cool dry place below 30 C 86 F Keep away from direct sunlight and heat Do not refrigerate Store your test strips in their original vial only do not transfer them to a new bottle or any other container After removing a PocketScan Test Strip from the vial replace the vial cap and close it tightly You may touch the test strip anywhere on its surface when removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the package e Write the discard date on the vial label when you open it Discard PocketScan Test Strips and the vial three months after first opening Apply only PocketScan
21. ls Act according to instructions of your healthcare professional This message indicates very high blood sugar You should recheck your glucose level and if hi call your doctor immedi ately This message indicates very low blood sugar You should treat this condition according to the recommendations of your healthcare professional No action required 3 MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS A control solution test result stored in the memory There is no test result stored in this place in the memory Either the ambient temperature or the meter s temperature was too low to perform a test Either the ambient temperature or the meter s temperature was too high to perform a test ACTION No action required No action required Repeat the test in a warmer place 15 35 59 95 Allow 20 minutes for the instru ment to equilibrate to the new ambient temperature before retesting Repeat the test in a cooler place 15 35 59 95 F Allow 20 minutes for the instru ment to equilibrate to the new ambient temperature before retesting WHAT IT MEANS Error message that indicates that there is a problem with the meter MESSAGE Error message could be caused by a used test strip or indicates 4 temporary or permanent electronics problem Error message that indicates that the blood sample was applied before amp appeared on the display ACTION Review the instructions and try again with a n
22. me 15 seconds Assay Method Glucose oxidase biosensor Power Source Two replaceable 1 5 V 557 silver oxide batteries Battery Life 1 000 tests or about one year at three tests per day Glucose Units Either mmol L or mg dL Calibration Plasma Serum Memory 150 blood glucose and control solution tests Automatic Shutoff Two minutes after last user action Size 7 92 cm x 5 71 cm x 1 90 cm Weight 45 3 grams with batteries Operating Ranges Temperature15 35 C 59 95 F Relative Humidity 10 90 Hematocrit 30 55 SPECIFICA TIONS 3 Changing the Date METER press and hold the M button for three sec SETTI N GS onds The meter is now in the setting mode A STEP 1 Set the Year The year setting will appear first Press and release the C button to advance one year To move faster hold the C button down With the correct year on the display press the M button and the month and day will appear on the display with the month segment flashing STEP 2 LIFESCAN Set the Day Press and release the C button until the correct day appears To move faster hold the C button down With the correct day on the display press the M button and the hour and minutes settings will appear with the hour segment flashing 38 STEP 3 Set the Month Press and release the C button until the correct month appears To move faster hold the C button down With the correct month on
23. s before doing comparison tests e Take your meter with you to the lab While at the lab e Make sure that the samples for both tests the meter test and the lab test are taken and tested within 15 minutes of each other e Wash your hands before obtaining a blood sample e Never use your meter with blood that has been collected in a grey top test tube e Use fresh capillary blood only You may still have a variation from the result because blood glucose levels can change sig nificantly over short periods especially if you have recently eaten exercised taken medication or experienced stress In addi tion if you have eaten recently the blood glucose level from a fingerstick can be up to 3 9 mmol L 70 mg dL higher than blood drawn from a vein venous sample used for 4 lab test Therefore it is best to fast for eight hours before doing comparison tests Factors such as the amount of red blood cells in the blood a high or low Haematocrit or the loss of body fluid severe dehydration may also cause a meter result to be different from a laboratory result Plasma Serum PocketScan System is calibrated to plasma serum which allows you to compare directly PocketScan meter results with your lab results References p Clarke W L et al Diabetes Care Vol 10 5 1987 622 628 Surwit R S and Feinglos M N Diabetes Forecast 1988 April 49 51 Sacks D B Carbohydrates B
24. test result will appear Each time you press and release the C button the meter will recall up to your last 150 test results in order When the memory is full the oldest result is dropped as the newest is added To move through the tests in memory more quickly press and hold the C button Control solution test results will appear on the display with ctl mem Note When using the meter for the first time mem will appear showing that there are no test results in memory STEP 3 Exit the Memory Mode Press the M button to turn off the meter Data Downloading Using a PocketScan Adapter you can easily transfer your test results to a LifeScan Interface Cable connected to a serial port on your personal computer The test result data can then be viewed using any PocketScan Meter compatible software To obtain information on the PocketScan Adapter call the LifeScan Customer Care Freephone 0800 121200 for further details 23 COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS 24 The blood glucose test result you obtain from your meter may be different from your laboratory result due to normal variation The two results should however be within 20 of each other To make an accurate comparison between meter and laboratory results follow the guidelines below Before you go to the lab e Perform a control solution test to make sure the meter is working properly e It is best to fast for at least eight hour
25. urtis C A Ashwood E R ed Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry Philadelphia W B Saunders Company 1994 959 N Ov 25 CARING FOR YOUR METER 26 Maintenance Your PocketScan Meter does not require spe cial maintenance As no blood or control solu tion comes in contact with the meter there is no special cleaning required Take care to avoid get ting dirt dust blood control solution or water inside the meter through the test port Store the meter in its carrying case after each use To clean the outside of the meter wipe it with a damp cloth and mild detergent Your PocketScan Meter is a precision instrument Please handle it with care Batteries Your PocketScan Meter comes with two 1 5 V 357 silver oxide batteries that are already installed Each pair of batteries will provide you with enough power to perform about 1 000 tests The meter will alert you when the power is get ting low by displaying two different messages The symbol appears on the display when the meter is turned on and all the other display messages are functional From the time the symbol first appears there is enough power left for about 50 tests The test results will be accurate but it is time to change the batteries The symbol appears on the display by itself This means that the batteries will not provide enough power for a test You must change the batteries To replace the batteries
26. y 42 North McDonough GA 30253 USA The enclosed LifeScan Blood Glucose Meter as an electromedical device has C been thoroughly tested and found to comply with the essential requirements of the Flectro Magnetic Compatibility Directive EMC 89 336 EEC 1998 1998 Visit the LifeScan website at http www lifescan com LifeScan Customer Care UK 0800 121200 Republic of Ireland 1800 555676 LifeScan UK A Division of Ortho Clinical Diagnostics Enterprise House Station Road Loudwater High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP10 9UF United Kingdom Registered in England 2549777 Registered office Mandeville House 62 The Broadway Amersham Buckinghamshire England HP7 OHJ AW 05023101A Printed in U S A Patent s Pending 1999 LIFESCAN INC
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