Accu-Chek 98/79/EC User manual

This product fulfills the requirements of Directive
98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices.

Welcome
Thank you for selecting the Accu-Chek®Sensor
System. Designed for ease of use, this system was
produced in close association with diabetes health-
care professionals, hospitals and, most importantly,
people with diabetes.
The Accu-Chek Sensor System is intended for
self-testing of glucose in capillary whole blood by
persons with diabetes.
The lightweight, portable meter provides accurate
results in seconds. When you dose the test strip,
the meter measures your blood glucose level and
displays your result. It’s that simple.
Before using your Accu-Chek Sensor Meter or
Accu-Chek®Softclix Lancet Device for the first
time, please refer to the Quick Reference Guide
included in this pack. Should you require further
information, please study this user’s manual.
Please forward your completed warranty card
immediately to Roche Diagnostics.
If you have any questions or inquiries, please call
Roche Diagnostics.
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Contents
About the Accu-Chek Sensor Meter . . . . . .v
Special Features . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .vii
About the Accu-Chek Sensor Comfort
Test Strip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .viii
Inserting the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Battery Symbol on the Display . . . . . . . . . .2
Setting the Beeper, Time, Date, Year,
and Hypo Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Turning the Beeper On or Off . . . . . . . . . . .4
Setting the Time, Date and Year . . . . . . . . .6
Setting the Hypo Flag . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
Coding/Calibrating Your Meter . . . . . . . . . .9
Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Gathering Supplies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Performing a Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Marking a Result with a Flag, Asterisk ( ) . .16
Understanding Your Test Results . . . . . . .17
Do’s and Don’ts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .18
Proper Test Strip Appearance . . . . . . . . . .19
Using Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
Quality Control Checks . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .22
Performing a Quality Control Check . . . . .24
Understanding Control Results . . . . . . . . .27
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Caring for Your Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Display Check . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
Storage and Handling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .29
Note to Healthcare Professionals . . . . . . .30
Transferring Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .31
Quick Reference Display Guide . . . . . . . . .32
Memory Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .34
Display Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Battery Displays . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Quality Control Check Displays . . . . . . . . .37
Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .39
Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .42
Product Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .43
Product Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . .45
Warranty and Service Instructions . . . . . .46
Supplies and Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . .47
Index . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .48
Any Questions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .51
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About the Accu-Chek® Sensor Meter
Display
Shows blood
glucose result,
messages, and
glucose results
stored in
memory.
ON/OFF Button
Press to turn
meter ON or OFF.
Right and Left
Buttons
Used for meter
setup and review
of memory.
Serial Port
Used to transfer
data.
Test Strip Slot
Insert test
strip here.

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About the Accu-Chek Sensor Meter
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Code Key
For coding/
calibrating
your meter.
New code key
comes with every
vial of test strips.
Battery Cover
Remove cover to
change battery.
Code Key Slot
Insert code key
here.

Special Features
Your meter is designed to store information
important to you and your healthcare
professional. The memory will store 480
readings.
Along with these readings, the meter can store
additional important information. The hypo flag
allows you to define your hypoglycemic level
and receive a reminder whenever you obtain a
blood sugar result below this level. See page 8
for additional information.
The meter also has a flag, or asterisk (*), that
you can save in the memory with your blood
sugar result. See page 16 for additional
information on this feature.
The meter will also calculate 7, 14, and 30-day
averages. You do not have to set the time and
date for the meter to give you average calcula-
tions. See page 20 for specific information on
averages.
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About the Accu-Chek®Sensor Comfort
Test Strip
Electrodes
Insert strip with silver-coloured bars up
and toward the meter.
Yellow Window
Do not apply blood on the top of
the test strip.
Before Applying Blood –
This window should be completely
yellow.
After Applying Blood –
This window should be completely filled
with the blood drop.
Note: Any area of the strip can be
touched and the glucose reading will not
be affected.
Comfort Curve
Touch drop of blood here,
to the edge of the strip.