ACCU-CHECK AVIVA COMBO User manual

BLOOD GLUCOSE METER
Reference Manual

Whether the Accu-Chek Aviva Meter is your first blood glucose meter or you have used a
meter for some time; please take the time to read this booklet carefully before you use your
new meter. To use it correctly and dependably, you need to understand its operation, screen
displays, and all individual features.
Should you have any questions, please call the Accu-Chek Customer Careline on
0800 701000 (UK) or 1 800 709600 (Ireland).
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2The Accu-Chek®Aviva System
Your new Accu-Chek Aviva Meter is for quantitative blood glucose testing using Accu-Chek
Aviva Test Strips.
The Accu-Chek Aviva Meter may be used by patients who test their own blood glucose as well
as by healthcare professionals for monitoring patients’ blood glucose values.
Suitable for self-testing.
The system includes:
• Accu-Chek Aviva Meter with battery
• Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips and code chip
• Accu-Chek Aviva Control Solution
Any object coming into contact with human blood is a potential source of
infection (see: Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute: Protection of
Laboratory Workers from Occupationally Acquired Infections; Approved
Guideline – Third Edition; CLSI document M29-A3, 2005).
Why Regular Blood Glucose Testing Is Important
Testing your blood glucose regularly can make a big difference in how you manage your
diabetes every day. Therefore, we have made it as simple as possible.
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Need Help?
If you have any questions, please call the Accu-Chek Customer Careline on 0800 701000 (UK)
or 1 800 709600 (Ireland).
Please remember to complete the warranty card and send it by post to Roche Diagnostics, so
you receive the best customer service possible and news on product updates.
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4Important Information About Your New Meter
• Your new meter is designed for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples (for example,
blood from your fingertip or forearm). The meter is for outside the body (in vitro) use.
It should not be used to diagnose diabetes.
• Only use Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips. Other test strips will give inaccurate results.
• The meter comes with a preset time and date. However, you may need to change the time
to your time zone.
• If you have followed the steps in the booklet, but still have symptoms that do not seem to
match your test results, or if you have questions, talk to your healthcare professional.
The Accu-Chek Multiclix Finger Pricker is intended for patient self-
monitoring by a single person only. It must not be used to collect blood
from more than one person as this poses an infection risk.
Any object coming into contact with human blood is a potential source of
infection (see: Clinical and Laboratory Standards Institute: Protection of
Laboratory Workers from Occupationally Acquired Infections; Approved
Guideline – Third Edition; CLSI document M29-A3, 2005).
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Contents
Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System .......................................................8
The Accu-Chek Aviva Meter ..............................................................................8
Coding the Meter ............................................................................................10
Adjusting the Time and Date – First Time Use.................................................12
Using the Accu-Chek Aviva System.................................................................14
Chapter 2: Testing Your Blood Glucose ..............................................................15
Performing a Blood Glucose Test ....................................................................15
Flagging Test Results......................................................................................20
Alternative Site Testing (AST) ..........................................................................21
Chapter 3: Meter Memory, Setup, and Downloading..........................................29
Memory ..........................................................................................................29
Meter Setup ....................................................................................................31
Setting the Time and Date...............................................................................32
Setting the Beeper On/Off ...............................................................................35
Setting the Alarm Clock Function ....................................................................38
Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Alarm Function.............................................42
Downloading Your Results to a Computer or PDA............................................45
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Chapter 4: Control Testing ..................................................................................47
Why Perform Control Tests..............................................................................47
About the Control Solutions.............................................................................48
Performing a Control Test ...............................................................................49
Understanding Control Test Results.................................................................53
Chapter 5: Testing Blood Glucose in Multiple Patients ......................................56
Testing Blood Glucose.....................................................................................58
Disinfecting the Meter.....................................................................................62
What to Disinfect.............................................................................................62
How to Disinfect..............................................................................................62
When to Disinfect............................................................................................63
Suitable Disinfecting/Cleaning Solutions..........................................................63
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...................................................64
Changing the Battery.......................................................................................64
Cleaning the Meter..........................................................................................66
Maintenance and Troubleshooting...................................................................67
Screen Messages and Troubleshooting ...........................................................68
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Chapter 7: Technical Information .......................................................................75
Product Limitations .........................................................................................75
Specifications..................................................................................................75
Product Safety Information..............................................................................77
Disposing of the Meter....................................................................................77
Warranty and Service Instructions...................................................................80
Additional Supplies..........................................................................................81
Information for Healthcare Professionals – Alternative Site Testing (AST)........82
Chapter 8: The Accu-Chek Multiclix Finger Pricker ...........................................83
Loading a Lancet Drum...................................................................................85
Taking a Fingertip Blood Sample.....................................................................88
Taking an Alternative Site Blood Sample.........................................................89
Getting a Good Drop of Blood..........................................................................92
Changing the Lancet Drum..............................................................................95
Caring for Your Finger Pricker .........................................................................96
Index...............................................................................................................97
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Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System
The Accu-Chek Aviva Meter
Display –
Shows results,
messages, and
results stored in
memory.
Right and Left
Arrow Buttons –
Press to enter
memory, adjust
settings, and scroll
through results.
Test Strip Slot –
Insert test strip here.
Infrared (IR) Window –
Transfers data from the
meter to a computer
or PDA.
On/Off/Set Button –
Turns the meter on or
off and sets options.
Battery Door –
Flip open the battery
door by pushing the
tab in the direction of
the arrow.
Code Chip Slot –
Insert code chip into
this opening.
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