Abbott Diabetes Care ART21258 User's Manual
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1. The monitor turns on automatically These items show on the display window one after the other e Display Check Remember to make sure that all items in the picture here show on the display window See Chapter 1 for more information about the Display Check Control Solution e Time month and day if set If date and time are not set dashes will show instead of numbers e LOT 00000 number for the calibrator you are using e Apply Sample message which tells you that the monitor is ready for you to apply control solution to the test strip ART21258_Rev A Man indd 32 1 12 10 3 38 47 PM To mark the test as a control test Press and Release the button once shows on the display window ant If you do not mark the test as a t it will be saved in your monitor s memory ur personal blood glucose results This could blood glucose averages Applying Control Solution to the Test Strip 1 Turn the control solution bottle upside down three to four times to mix the solution Remove the cap Control Solution Testing to the test strip in the area shown here The control solution is drawn into the test strip Continue to touch the control solution to the test strip until the monitor begins the test The monitor begins the test when e You hear the beeper if the beeper is ON e The display window shows the status bar e Then the display window shows the countdo2. Blood Glucose Measurement Unit 3 Calibrating Your Monitor Why Calibrate Your Monitor When to Calibrate Your Monitor What You Will Need How to Calibrate Your Monitor How to Recall the LOT Number 4 Monitoring Your Blood Glucose What You Will Need Important Information about Monitoring Your Blood Glucose How to Monitor Your Blood Glucose Understanding Your Result o ee Eee eee ART21258_Rev A Man indd 1 1 12 10 3 38 13 PM ART21258_Rev A Man indd 2 1 12 10 3 38 13 PM 10 ART21258_Rev A Man indd 3 Doing A Control Solution Test Why Do A Control Solution Test When Is Doing A Control Solution Test Recommended Important Information about Control Solution Testing What You Will Need How to Do Control Solution Testing Understanding Your Result Reviewing amp Using Your Results What Can Your Monitor Show You How to See Results in Memory How to See Averages Transferring Your Results to a Computer Understanding amp Troubleshooting Error Messages What An Error Message Means amp What You Need to Do Your Monitor s Specifications amp Limitations Important Information about Using Blood Samples from the Forearm Upper Arm or Base of the Thumb Caring For Your Monitor Cleaning Your Monitor Replacing Your Monitor s Battery Support Bast BaB usss suwusst 1 12 10 3 38 13 PM Welcome Thank you for choosing the ReliOn Ultima Blood Glucose Monitoring System Important steps
3. Set Date you set the year month and day ART21258_Rev A Man indd 10 1 12 10 3 38 16 PM Set Time Format In Set Time Format you choose how the time shows on the monitor s display window Set Date Format In Set Date Format you choose how the month and day show on the monitor s display window Measurement Unit Blood glucose measurement unit is factory set in mg dL Setting Up Your Monitor gt How to Set the Beeper Date Time amp View Measurement Unit Before you start please note Press and Hold means that you press the button in for at least 2 seconds Press and Release means that you press the button and let it go quickly Press and Hold the button to turn the monitor off and save your settings at any time The monitor automatically turns off after 30 seconds of no action If you like the setting that you see on your monitor and do not want to change it Press and Release the button to move to the next setup option Set Beeper The J means the beeper is ON The X means the beeper is OFF Beeper OFF ART21258_Rev A Man indd 11 1 12 10 3 38 17 PM To turn your monitor ON Press and Hold the button The beeper ON message shows on the display window The musical notes flash on and off and the monitor beeps Setting Up Your Monitor To change the beeper setting Press and Release the button or the P button once Press and Rele
4. and Release the button to move the day forward 2 If you go past the correct day Press and Release the button to move the day back 3 Press and Release the button to save the day and to move to Set Time Format ART21258_Rev A Man indd 14 1 12 10 3 38 19 PM Set Time Format You have two choices Choice 1 Choice 1 For the 12 hour format AM or PM shows Choice 2 For the 24 hour format AM or PM does not show 1 To change the Time Format Press and Release the lt button or the button once Setting Up Your Monitor Press and Release the button to save the Time Format and to move to Set Date Format Choice 2 Set Date Format You have two choices Choice 1 For the month day format shows with the date Example 25 May shows as 5 25 Choice 2 For the day month format e shows with the date Example 25 May shows as 25 5 To change the Date Format Press and Release the button or the button once Press and Release the button to save the Date Format and to move to Measurement Unit ART21258_Rev A Man indd 15 1 12 10 3 38 20 PM gt Blood Glucose Measurement Unit Consult your healthcare professional if you have any questions about the blood glucose measurement unit Setting Up Your Monitor This screen shows the blood glucose measurement unit mg dL Press and Release the button to retu
5. display window what they mean and what you need to do What It What You Means Need to Do Message Temperature is e Move your monitor too hot or too and test strips to cold for the a location where ME tO work the temperature y is appropriate and properly monitor again with L a new test strip You may have to wait for your monitor to adjust to the new temperature Refer to your test strip instructions for use for the appropriate operating temperature range Error Messages e If the error message appears again contact Customer Care ART21258_Rev A Man indd 41 1 12 10 3 38 56 PM What It What You Means Need to Do Monitor error e Turn the monitor off then repeat previous monitoring steps e If the error message appears again contact Customer Care There may bea e Review the monitoring problem with the instructions test strip e Monitor again with a oO new test strip e If the error message appears again contact Customer Care S J Blood glucose e Monitor again with 5 result may be too a new test strip M high to be read by e If the error the system message appears again contact On youl healthcare There may be a professional problem with the immediately blood glucose test strip ART21258_Rev A Man indd 42 1 12 10 3 38 56 PM What It What You Message g Means Need to Do Blood applied to e Review the monitoring test strip too
6. soon instructions Monitor again with a new test strip e If the error message appears again contact Customer Care Calibration Test Repeat the calibration Strip error using the calibrator bar that came with the test strip you are using e Check the date setting on your monitor e Check the expiration date on the test strip foil packet S If the error message Ka vu appears again S contact Customer a Care Test strip error e Monitor again using T b a test strip designed a trip ate a for use with the ReliOn aMaged usea Ultima monitor or the monitor ifth does not e error message recognize it appears again contact i Customer Care 40 ART21258_Rev A Man indd 43 1 12 10 3 38 57 PM What It What You Means Need to Do Message Monitor error e Remove test strip turn monitor off and try to monitor again e If the error message appears again contact Customer Care Monitor error e Remove test strip turn monitor off and try to monitor again e If the error message appears again contact Customer Care Error Messages ART21258_Rev A Man indd 44 1 12 10 3 38 57 PM Questions Your Monitor s Call Customer Care 9 e0 Specifications 24 hours a day 7 days a week amp Limitations Length 2 94 7 47 cm Width 2 10 5 33 cm top 1 70 4 32 cm bottom Thickness 0 64 1 63 cm Weight 1 41 1 62 ou
7. the calibrator package Peel the clear cover away from the three raised bumps Hold the calibrator with the LOT 00000 number facing you Open the calibrator package Find the a alibrating Your Monitor C Insert the calibrator into the strip port Push it in until it stops The Display Check shows on the display window followed by the time month and day Next the LOT number shows on the display window LOT 00000 Then you hear the beeper if the beeper is ON Check that LOT 00000 appears on the monitor display window and test strip calibrator This lot number WILL NOT match the test strip instructions or test strip foil packet ART21258_Rev A Man indd 18 1 12 10 3 38 22 PM mber on the monitor display strip calibrator both nitor your blood glucose umber on the monitor display ibrator DO NOT match Calibrating Your Monitor ot be calibrated correctly alibrator is labeled LOT 00000 he LOT numbers on the monitor nd calibrator still do not match contact not attempt to monitor your blood or may show an incorrect result Remove the calibrator from the monitor and store it in your monitor s carrying case not throw the calibrator away until you e test strips in the box If you have any trouble calibrating your system please contact Customer Care ART21258_Rev A Man indd 19 1 12 10 3 38 23 PM gt How to Recall the LOT Nu
8. to apply blood to the blood glucose test strip ART21258_Rev A Man indd 23 1 12 10 3 38 35 PM Obtaining A Blood Drop Use your lancing device to obtain a blood drop Recommendations for Obtaining a Blood Drop e To obtain a sample from an alternative site forearm upper arm or base of the thumb use an appropriate alternative site i lancing device Fingertip sampling e Before you obtain a blood sample from the fingertip forearm upper arm or base of the thumb make sure the sample site is clean dry and warm To warm the sample site wash it in warm water rub Forearm sampling the skin vigorously for a few seconds or apply a warm pad to it Monitoring Blood Glucose Z e Hang your arm down before pricking your finger or the base of PZ ZF the thumb to help blood flow fi Upper arm sampling e To obtain a blood sample from the arm use a fleshy area away from bone Avoid areas where there is a lot of hair e Avoid squeezing the puncture site e Apply the blood sample to the test strip immediately Base of thumb sampling ART21258_Rev A Man indd 24 1 12 10 3 38 36 PM Lancets and Lancing Device e Lancets are for one time use only Use a new lancet each time you monitor e Discard your used lancet properly Put it in an empty puncture resistant container such as a plastic milk carton or detergent bottle
9. Distributed by Wal Mart Corp Bentonville AR 72716 USA Manufacturer Abbott Diabetes Care Inc 1360 South Loop Rd Alameda CA 94502 USA Customer Care 1 800 992 3612 Call toll free 24 hours a day 7 days a week Visit us at www relion com ReliOn is a registered trademark used under license by Abbott Diabetes Care Inc Solartek and MediSense are trademarks of Abbott Group of Companies in various jurisdictions This product s and or its use are protected by one or more of the following patents US5 509 410 US5 628 890 US5 727 548 US6 129 823 US6 592 745 US6 607 658 US6 736 957 US6 764 581 US6 939 450 US6 377 894 US6 600 997 US6 773 671 US5 682 884 US6 591 125 US7 058 437 US7 504 019 EP1 009 850B1 EP1 119 637B8 EP1 023 455B1 EP1 012 326B1 EP1135679B1 CA2302448C CA2346415C and CA2351796C Additional patents may be issued and or pending 2006 2009 Abbott ART21258 Rev A 01 10 ART21258_Rev A CVR indd 1 User s Guide For in vitro diagnostic use cen JON 1 6 10 9 09 34 AM Table of Contents Welcome 1 Important Things to Know about Your Blood Glucose Monitoring System Intended Use How Your Blood Glucose Monitoring System Works System Kit Contents Getting to Know Your Monitor s Features 2 Setting Up Your Monitor Buttons to Use Setup Options How to Set the Beeper Date Time amp View Measurement Unit Set Beeper Set Time Set Date Set Time Format Set Date Format
10. ase the button to save the beeper setting and to move to Set Time Hour Set Time Hour The Hour flashes on and off 1 Press and Release the button to move the hour forward P If you go past the correct hour Press and Release the button to move the hour back 3 Press and Release the button to save the hour and to move to Set Minutes ART21258_Rev A Man indd 12 1 12 10 3 38 18 PM Minutes The Minutes flash on and off j Press and Release the button to move the minutes forward Setting Up Your Monitor P If you go past the correct minute Press and Release the button to move the minutes back 3 Press and Release the button to save the minutes and to move to Set Date Set Date Year The Year flashes on and off 1 Press and Release the P button to move the year forward If you go past the correct year Press and Release the button to move the year back 3 Press and Release the button to save the year and to move to Set Month ART21258_Rev A Man indd 13 1 12 10 3 38 19 PM Month The Month flashes on and off 1 Press and Release the PB button to S move the month forward DO cS i 2 f you go past the correct month 2S Press and Release the button to move the month back 3 Press and Release the button to save the month and to move to Set Day Day The Day flashes on and off Press
11. cover into the appropriate molded areas Ky 6 Gently push the battery cover in and down until you hear a click 7 Press and Hold the button to turn your monitor on If your monitor does not turn on review the battery installation steps and reinstall the battery 8 Check the date and time on your monitor You may automatically be prompted to reset the time and date when you first press the button to turn your monitor on See Chapter 2 Setting Up Your Monitor Be sure to discard the old battery in compliance with your local government s regulations Caring for Your Monitor o ART21258_Rev A Man indd 50 1 12 10 3 38 59 PM Questions Call Customer Care 1 800 992 3612 24 hours a day 7 days a week gt Support We are committed to providing you with support If you have any questions and or need assistance call Customer Care 1 800 992 3612 24 hours a day 7 days a week Support ART21258_Rev A Man indd 51 1 12 10 3 38 59 PM ART21258_Rev A Man indd 52 1 12 10 3 38 59 PM
12. e Never share your lancing device or lancet with another person Applying the Blood Drop to the Test Strip 2 3 gers Touch the blood drop to the e white area at the end of the test S strip The blood is drawn into the a test strip See ote If the monitor shuts off before you apply O the test strip remove the test strip from nonitor and try again P Continue to touch the blood drop to the end of the test strip until the monitor begins Status bar the test The monitor begins the test when e You hear the beeper if the beeper is ON e The display window shows the status bar e Then the display window shows the countdown Do not remove the test strip e monitor or disturb the test ring the countdown Countdown ART21258_Rev A Man indd 25 1 12 10 3 38 37 PM Important If the countdown do What It Means You might not have a enough blood to the t What to Do Apply a second drop the test strip Refer toy strip instructions for us number of seconds yo apply a second drop e If the countdown sti or if the number of seco have to apply a second passed discard the te off your monitor and a new test strip Correct vw Monitoring Blood Glucose At the end of the countdown e If the beeper is ON listen for A the beeper in e The blood glucose result shows on the display window e The result is stored in your monitor s memory Yo
13. edure section in test strip instructions for use 10 to 90 non condensing ART21258_Rev A Man indd 46 1 12 10 3 38 57 PM rmation about Using Blood 1e Forearm Upper Arm or Base healthcare professional before you ne of these alternative sites to test iy one of these alternative sites may ing and may leave marks that go els change rapidly for example al after you take insulin or during es to monitor your blood glucose ian two hours after you eat a meal cise samples from alternative sites ir blood glucose is low or is W y SS Ss diagnosed with hypoglycemic a oS vi RS om alternative sites do not match l hours of eating a meal taking ising ART21258_Rev A Man indd 47 1 12 10 3 38 57 PM n Questions Caring For Call Customer Care Your Monitor 1 800 992 3612 24 hours a day 7 days a week gt Cleaning Your Monitor Store your monitor in its carrying case If the surface of your monitor gets dirty you may clean it Use a damp cloth and mild soap Healthcare professionals Acceptable cleaning solutions include 10 Bleach 70 Alcohol or 10 Ammonia IMPORTANT Do not try to clean the strip port Do not pour liquid into the strip port or butto Do not place your monitor in water or any O gt Replacing Your Monitor s Battery When your monitor needs its batteries replaced the display window shows one of two
14. esults that do not show the time month and day e When there are no previous results or blood glucose averages to review the display window shows three dashes ART21258_Rev A Man indd 36 1 12 10 3 38 52 PM Na Results gt How to See Results in Memory Begin with your monitor turned off Make sure there is nothing in the strip port Press and Release the button e The Display Check shows on the display window e Then your most recent result shows with its unit on the monitor s display window along with the time month and day that you got the result To set the correct date and time follow the steps in Chapter 2 Reviewing resis A blood glucose result in Memory will show with the letters MEM Blood Glucose result in Memory ART21258_Rev A Man indd 37 1 12 10 3 38 52 PM A control solution result in Memory shows with a control bottle as long as you marked the test as a control solution test Control solution result in Memory To review previous results Press and Release the lt button once per result en Results When you reach the last result in Memory the display window shows three dashes To return to a result you previously reviewed Press and Release the B button once per result ART21258_Rev A Man indd 38 1 12 10 3 38 53 PM as LO during blood glucose included as 20 mg dL i
15. for using the System are inside this guide Please read it carefully Your new Blood Glucose Monitoring System is an important tool that can help you better manage your diabetes Blood glucose results can help you understand your diabetes and what happens with e Food Exercise Stress and illness e Diabetes medications Always monitor your blood glucose according to your healthcare professional s recommendations o E ART21258_Rev A Man indd 4 1 12 10 3 38 13 PM We offer Customer Care If you have any questions call Customer Care at 1 800 992 3612 We are available toll free 24 hours a day 7 days a week Please read the following items before using your Blood Glucose Monitoring System e User guide e Blood glucose test strip instructions for use e Lancing device instructions for use and other information e Warranty card guide text shown in a shaded box like this portant information Please pay special to these boxes ART21258_Rev A Man indd 5 1 12 10 3 38 13 PM ne Thing Questions to Know about Call Customer Care Your Blood Glucose 1 800 992 3612 24 hours a day 7 days a week Monitoring System gt Intended Use Your System Important Information s indicated for home lay user or professional use in the management of patients with diabetes s for use outside the body in vitro diagnostic use s for monitoring glucose in fresh whole blood for example f
16. ly Monitoring Blood Glucose nat you repeat the blood glucose strip when play window od glucose result but you do not have ood glucose s a blood glucose result that is unusually g dL play window olood glucose result but you do not have olood glucose s a result that is unusually high higher sult ct may have a serious medical outcome re professional before changing your program ART21258_Rev A Man indd 29 1 12 10 3 38 41 PM Questions Doing A Control Call Customer Care i 1 800 992 3612 Solution Test 24 hours a day 7 days a week gt Why Do A Control Solution Test The control solution test tells you that your monitor and test strips are working correctly A control solution test is similar to when you monitor your blood glucose except you use a Solartek or MediSense Control Solution You do not use a drop of blood in a control solution test gt When Is Doing A Control Solution Test Recommended e When your test results do not agree with how you feel e When you open a new box of test strips e When you want to confirm that your monitor and test strips are working properly gt Important Information about Control Solution Testing e For more detailed information about control solutions read the control solution instructio e Do not use the control solution if the exp date has passed Check the expiration date on the control solution bottle e When you open a control solution bot
17. mber To recall the LOT 00000 number Press and Hold the button While holding the button Press and Hold the button The Display Check shows on the display window then the LOT 00000 number shows with the time month and day of the most recent glucose calibration Note If the LOT number that sho display window is not correct Calibrating Your Monitor What It Means Your monitor may not be calibrate What To Do Re calibrate your monitor e Check that you are using the cali the box of test strips you are using Remember improper calibrati incorrect results Press and Hold the button to turn your monitor off ART21258_Rev A Man indd 20 1 12 10 3 38 27 PM Questions eee Call Customer Care Monitoring Your 1 800 992 3612 Blood Glucose 24 hours a day 7 days a week gt What You Will Need e Blood glucose test strip with its instructions for use e Blood glucose monitor e Lancing device and a new sterile lancet gt Important Information about Monitoring Your Blood Glucose Monitoring Blood Glucose n date printed on the test strip box and on strip foil packet If only the month and year ed on the test strip then the expiration date t day of that month detailed information aiid ur test strip please Astructions for use onitoring Example Expiration date est strip March 31 2011 iately when you take foil packet use a wet bent sc
18. n blood glucose as HI during blood glucose monitoring 00 mg dL in blood glucose averages 1 While in Memory Press and Release the button at any time to see the 7 Day average of your blood glucose results eans how many tests were performed 14 or 30 Day average period P Press and Release the button once to see the 14 Day average of your blood glucose results viewing Results ya 3 Press and Release the button again to see the 30 Day average of your blood glucose results If you Press and Release the button again the display window shows the 7 Day average ART21258_Rev A Man indd 39 1 12 10 3 38 54 PM Press and Release the button at any time to return to Memory Press and Hold the button to turn off your monitor Otherwise the monitor turns off after 30 seconds gt Transferring Your Results to a Computer Download of test results to a computer requires a compatible data management system For more information please go to our website or call Customer Care ageming Results ART21258_Rev A Man indd 40 1 12 10 3 38 55 PM ER aue ton Understanding amp Call Customer Care 200093 28I Troubleshooting 24 hours a day 7 days a week Error Messages There are times when error messages may show on your monitor s display window In the next few pages we describe the error messages that may show on your monitor s
19. nces 40 46 grams Power Source One CR 2032 Lithium coin cell battery Battery Life Approximately 1 000 tests Memory Up to 450 events including control results personal blood glucose results and other monitor information Storage Temperature Monitor 13 to 131 F 25 to 55 C Test Strips See test strip instructions for use Control Solution See control solution instructions for use Blood Glucose See blood glucose test strip Assay Range instructions for use Control Solution See blood glucose test strip Range instructions for use v Q w S x gt s Specifications ART21258_Rev A Man indd 45 1 12 10 3 38 57 PM Functions Data port Monitor Operating Range System Operating Range Specifications amp Limitations Relative Humidity Temperature Relative Humidity Temperature Blood glucose monitoring Memory 450 events Glucose averaging 7 Day 14 Day and 30 Day Averages Control solution marking and testing Backlight If ON Stays ON during countdown turns OFF 30 seconds after result is displayed If OFF Stays OFF during countdown stays OFF during data upload Beeper If ON Beeps when countdown starts and finishes Yes 50 to 122 F 10 to 50 C 10 to 90 non condensing The system operating range is the operating range of the test strip you are using See Limitations of Proc
20. on lt 4 Back Button Use these buttons to e Review and select monitor settings Review results and averages Backlight Button Use this button to e Turn backlight ON and OFF Battery Compartment This is where the battery is installed e f your monitor does not turn on check that your battery is installed properly e For new battery installation see Chapter 9 ART21258_Rev A Man indd 9 1 12 10 3 38 15 PM Setting Up Your Questions Monitor Call Customer Care 1 800 992 3612 gt Buttons to Use 24 hours a day 7 days a week Mode Button Forward Button Back Button PSetup Options Set Beeper If the beeper is set ON it will beep when The calibrator is fully inserted e The test countdown starts The test countdown finishes Set Time Set Date If your meter has a battery tab pull it out You will be prompted to set the time and date the first time you turn on your meter see Set Time and Set Date sections in this chapter Setting Up Your Monitor Important Set the correct time and date bef use the monitor for the first time This will help records of when you monitor and will help yi healthcare professional make informed dec your care You must set the time and date averages You may need to re set the time and date After you replace the battery When you travel between time zones or when the time zone you are in changes In
21. ratched or damaged test EXP 2011 03 use the test strip if its foil packet has a or tear in it ART21258_Rev A Man indd 21 1 12 10 3 38 28 PM e Before you monitor your blood monitor and test strip to reach tr operating temperature range of test strip operating temperature Limitations of Procedure sectio glucose test strip instructions fi e Read the lancing device instru gt How to Monitor Your Blood Glucose Getting Started Monitoring Blood Glucose Prepare your lancing device Wash your hands using warm soapy water and dry them 7 completely 2 Remove the test strip from its foil packet a ine Insert the three black lines at the end of the test strip into the strip port ART21258_Rev A Man indd 22 1 12 10 3 38 33 PM Push the test strip in until it stops The monitor turns on automatically These items show on the display window one after the other e Display Check Remember to make sure that all items in the picture here show on the display window See Chapter 1 for more information about the Display ag Check pf ss l 6 l Puss e Time month and day if set I e8 M30 12 5 fi lf date and time are not set dashes will show instead of numbers Tog Il LOT 00000 number for the calibrator yOu are using Apply Sample message which tells you that the monitor is ready for you
22. rn to Set Beeper Press and Hold the button to turn your monitor off You have successfully set up your monitor ART21258_Rev A Man indd 16 1 12 10 3 38 21 PM Questions e e e e o ere Calibrating Your Monitor 1 800 992 3612 24 hours a day 7 days a week gt Why Calibrate Your Monitor Your monitor must be calibrated so that it can recognize the test strip you are using Calibration ensures that your results are accurate gt When to Calibrate Your Monitor When you use the monitor for the first time EACH time you open and use a new box of blood glucose test strips gt What You Will Need Blood Glucose Monitor e For glucose calibration Blood glucose test strip Blood glucose test strip instructions for use Blood glucose test strip calibrator gt How to Calibrate Your Monitor When you insert a test strip for the first time the display window shows This means the monitor is not calibrated for oN Calibrati Your Monitor nly the calibrator that is packaged in the box of trips you are using ot use test strips that have expired Check the ation date on the test strip foil packet and test box If only the year and month are shown the diration date is the last day of the month ART21258_Rev A Man indd 17 1 12 10 3 38 21 PM Remove the glucose calibrator package from the new box of test strips Ike Wc 2 three raised bumps on
23. rom the fingertip s for use with ReliOn Ultima Blood Glucose Test Strips Potential Infection Risk Healthcare professionals performing blood tests with this system on multiple patients must always wear gloves and should follow the infection control policies and procedures approved by their facility IMPORTANT Observe caution when using around children parts may constitute a choking hazard ART21258_Rev A Man indd 6 1 12 10 3 38 13 PM gt How Your Blood Glucose Monitoring System Works When you insert a test strip into your monitor the S S Apply Sample message shows on your monitor s SE display window When a blood sample or control S solution sample is applied to the test strip the glucose reacts with the chemicals on the test strip This reaction produces a small electrical current that is measured The result shows on your monitor s display window gt Blood Glucose Monitoring System Kit Contents Blood Glucose Monitor User s Guide Contains system information and directions Carrying Case Use this to store and carry your monitor and other monitoring supplies Logbook Use this to record your test results activities and medications Lancing Device Lancets and Instructions for Use Use this to obtain a blood drop Blood Glucose Test Strips and Instructions for Use Items not included Solartek or MediSense Control Solution
24. s Data Management System ART21258_Rev A Man indd 7 1 12 10 3 38 13 PM 5 Display Window S This shows j Blood glucose results e Glucose LOT numbers e Previous test results and error messages e Blood glucose averages IMPORTANT Each time you turn on a full display s called g dL EE SW mmol L blood Display Check Do not use the monitor if the monitor Display Check does not exactly match the picture here for example if you see a 3 instead of an 8 The monitor may show an incorrect result when you use it Please call Customer Care for assistance gt Getting to Know Your Monitor s Features Display Check each tir on your monitor s di especially before yo shows on the displa briefly Display Backlight Window Button Back Button ae ILZA LEE Strip Mode Forward Port Button Button a Display Che glucose The ART21258_Rev A Man indd 8 1 12 10 3 38 14 PM VIPORTANT Avoid getting dust dirt blood control solution J ar Or any other substance in the monitor s test strip port rA Strip Port Important Information This is where you insert i HE e A blood glucose test strip e A glucose calibrator Como 3 2 Mode Button Use this button to e Turn monitor ON and OFF e Access monitor setup options e Access and save monitor settings e Access previous results and averages gt Forward Butt
25. things This means the battery is low You may still use your monitor and the results will be accurate However the backlight is not usable It is recommended that you replace the battery at this time This means the battery must be replaced The monitor is not usable 2 The monitor turns off automatically 3 IMPORTANT Do not remove the old battery until you have a new battery to install It may be necessary to reset the time and date once you install a new battery ART21258_Rev A Man indd 48 1 12 10 3 38 58 PM How to Replace Your Meter s Battery If your meter has a plastic tab use these directions Gently push the battery cover in and up with your thumb 2 Lift the battery cover out of the monitor 3 Pull on the plastic tab sticking out of the meter to remove the old battery 4 Insert a new CR 2032 Lithium coin cell battery with the plus sign facing up gt lfyour meter has no plastic tab follow these directions Gently push the battery cover in and up with your thumb Lift the battery cover out of the monitor To remove the battery push the battery upward to release the battery Insert a new CR 2032 Lithium coin cell battery with the plus sign facing up Caring for N Your Monitor ART21258_Rev A Man indd 49 1 12 10 3 38 58 PM 5 Place the notches on the battery
26. tle first time count forward 90 days and write on the control solution bottle using a pen tl won t smear or wipe off Throw away any solution after this date e The results obtained from control testin not reflect your personal blood glucos any way ART21258_Rev A Man indd 30 1 12 10 3 38 41 PM ontrol Solution Testing X jo not swallow the control solution o not inject the control solution or use the control solution as eye drops gt For Healthcare Professionals e Use two levels of Solartek or MediSense Control Solution to do control solution tests with each new box of test strips e Ensure that quality control is performed in accordance with Federal state and local guidelines gt What You Will Need e Blood Glucose Monitor e Blood glucose test strip and its instructions for use e Solartek or MediSense Control Solutions and instructions for use How to Do Control Solution Testing gt Getting Started Control Solution Testin Wash your hands using warm soapy water and dry them completely p Check that the LOT number on the test strip instructions for use matches the test strip foil packet AS 3 Remove the test strip LO from its foil packet it By ART21258_Rev A Man indd 31 1 12 10 3 38 44 PM Insert the three black lines at the end of the test strip into the strip port Push the test strip in until it stops
27. u may also write the result in your logbook ART21258_Rev A Man indd 26 1 12 10 3 38 37 PM 949 0 26 Shutting Off Your Monitor Removing the test strip from the strip port turns off the monitor You can use the opened foil packet to to remove and discard your used test strip Monitoring Blood Glucose ar monitor off rip out the off automatically gt Understanding Your Result LO Result Jetermined that your It is lower than 20 mg dL problem with the test strip glucose again with a O shows on the display tact your healthcare ART21258_Rev A Man indd 27 1 12 10 3 38 40 PM Result 300 mg dL or Higher When your blood glucose result i z or higher KETONES flashes on display window What to Do Monitor your blood glucose again v a new test strip If the message app again follow your healthcare profes instructions Monitoring Blood Glucose HI Result What It Means Your monitor has determined that _ your blood glucose result is higher than 500 mg dL or there may be a problem with the test strip What to Do Monitor your blood glucose again new test strip If HI shows on the di window again contact your health professional immediately ART21258_Rev A Man indd 28 1 12 10 3 38 41 PM E 4 Result tte 5 7 ucose again with VAY shows on the contact your nal immediate
28. with Solartek or MediSense Control Solutions range printed on e The blood glucose test strip instructions for use for glucose control solution testing Control Solution Testing t falls within the range test strips are working correctly t does not fall within the range st strips may not be working correctly a new test strip and ensure the ing instructions are followed sult is still not within the printed mer Care ART21258_Rev A Man indd 35 1 12 10 3 38 52 PM Questions Reviewing amp Using Call Customer Care 1 800 992 3612 24 hours a day 7 days a week gt What Can Your Monitor Show You Memory Your Results Your monitor has a memory that stores up to 450 events This is a combination of control results your personal blood glucose results and other monitor information You can review up to 450 of your most recent events on your monitor s display window Glucose Averages You can view the average of all your blood glucose results from the last 7 14 or 30 days If you marked your control solution tests the averages do not include control solution results For more information on marking control solution tests see Chapter 5 Important e To review blood glucose averages you must s date and time before monitoring e If you do not mark control solution tests this affect your glucose averages Blood glucose averages do not include glucose control results or r
29. wn 3 Apply a drop of control solution Status bar Countdown ART21258_Rev A Man indd 33 1 12 10 3 38 49 PM Note Do not remove the test strip or disturb it during the countdown Important If the countdown doe What It Means You might not have applied enough control solution to the test strip What to Do Apply a second drop of control s to the test strip Refer to your test instructions for use for the numb seconds you have to apply a secon e If the countdown still does not s of seconds you have to apply a passed discard the test strip turn off and try again with a new test strip Control Solution Testing At the end of the countdown e If the beeper is ON listen for the beeper e The control result shows on the display window e The result is stored in your monitor s memory as a control result In your logbook record the result as a control result Shutting Off Your Monitor 1 Removing the test strip from the strip port turns off the monitor You can use the opened foil packet to remove and discard your used test strip ART21258_Rev A Man indd 34 1 12 10 3 38 51 PM 2 Discard the test strip properly y also turn the monitor and Holding the u do not turn your pull the test strip out uts off automatically gt Understanding Your Result Compare the control result to the Expected Results for Use
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