Accu-Chek Aviva Nano User manual

Whether the Accu-Chek®Aviva Nano Meter is your first blood glucose meter or you
have used a meter for some time; please take the time to read this manual 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 701 000 (UK) or 1 800 709 600 (ROI).
Please remember to complete the warranty card and send it by post to Roche
Diagnostics Limited or register online at www.accu-chek.co.uk, so you receive the
best customer service possible and news on product updates.
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The Accu-Chek®Aviva Nano System
Your new Accu-Chek Aviva Nano Meter is for quantitative blood glucose testing using
Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips.
Suitable for self-testing.
The Accu-Chek Aviva Nano Meter may be used by patients who test their own blood glucose
as well as by healthcare professionals for monitoring patient’s blood glucose values.
The system includes (some items may be sold separately):
Accu-Chek Aviva Nano Meter with batteries•
Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips and code chip•
Accu-Chek Aviva Control Solution•
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. We have made it as simple as possible.
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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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Important Information About Your New Meter
Your new meter is designed for testing fresh 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. You may need to change the time to•
your time zone.
If you follow the steps in the manual, 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 an
individual person only. It must not be used to collect blood in a multi-patient setting
as it does not incorporate any features to guard against cross-infection.
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................................................ 9
The Accu-Chek Aviva Nano Meter.................................................................................. 9
Coding the Meter ......................................................................................................... 11
Using the Accu-Chek Aviva Nano System..................................................................... 13
Chapter 2: Testing Your Blood Glucose...................................................... 15
Performing a Blood Glucose Test ................................................................................. 15
Marking Test Results and Setting the Post-Meal Reminder.......................................... 19
Alternative Site Testing (AST)....................................................................................... 21
Chapter 3: Meter Memory, Setup and Downloading ................................... 29
Memory ....................................................................................................................... 29
Meter Setup................................................................................................................. 32
Setting the Time and Date ........................................................................................... 33
Setting the Beeper On/Off ............................................................................................ 36
Setting the Post-Meal Reminder Time.......................................................................... 39
Setting the Alarm Clock Function ................................................................................. 42
Setting the Hypo Indicator Function.............................................................................. 47
Transferring Data Directly to a Computer or PDA Using Specialized Software
and an Infrared Cable .................................................................................................. 50
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Chapter 4: Control Testing......................................................................... 53
Why Perform Control Tests .......................................................................................... 53
About the Control Solutions.......................................................................................... 54
Performing a Control Test ............................................................................................ 55
Understanding Out-of-Range Control Test Results ....................................................... 59
Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ................................................. 61
Changing the Batteries................................................................................................. 61
Cleaning the Meter....................................................................................................... 63
Maintenance and Troubleshooting................................................................................ 64
Screen Messages and Troubleshooting ........................................................................ 65
Chapter 6: Technical Information .............................................................. 75
Product Limitations ...................................................................................................... 75
Specifications .............................................................................................................. 75
Product Safety Information........................................................................................... 78
Disposing of Your Meter............................................................................................... 78
Warranty and Service Instructions................................................................................ 81
Additional Supplies ...................................................................................................... 82
Information for Healthcare Professionals...................................................................... 83
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Chapter 7: The Accu-Chek Multiclix Finger Pricker ........................................ 85
Loading a Lancet Drum................................................................................................ 87
Taking a Fingertip Blood Sample.................................................................................. 90
Taking an Alternative Site Blood Sample...................................................................... 91
Getting a Good Drop of Blood....................................................................................... 94
Changing the Lancet Drum .......................................................................................... 97
Caring for Your Finger Pricker...................................................................................... 98
Index .........................................................................................................................99

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Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System
The Accu-Chek Aviva Nano Meter
Right and Left
Arrow Buttons –
Press to enter
memory, adjust
settings and scroll
through results.
Display –
Shows results,
messages and results
stored in memory.
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 Drawer –
Pull out the battery
drawer to replace
batteries when needed.
Code Chip Slot –
Insert code chip into
this opening.
Front View Back View

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Golden End –
Insert this end of the test
strip into the meter.
Yellow Window –
Touch blood drop or
control solution here. Test Strip
Test Strip Container
Control Solution Bottle
On/Off/Set Button
Top View
Infrared (IR) Window
Code Chip
(for example)
Batteries – Insert into
drawer with (+) side
facing down.
Side View
Left Arrow
Button
Right Arrow
Button

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Inserting the code chip sets the meter to match the test strips.
This “codes” the meter. Change the code chip every time you open
a new box of test strips!
Coding the Meter
1. Make sure the meter
is off.
2. Turn the meter over. 3. Remove the old code
chip (if there is one
in the meter) and
discard it.

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4. Turn the code chip over so the
code number faces away from
you. Push it into the code chip slot
until it stops.
5. Leave the code chip in the meter
until you open a new box of test
strips.
Notes:
Do not force the code chip into the meter. It is designed to go into the meter only•
one way.
If you see a code “- - -” on the display, insert a code chip into the meter.•

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Using the Accu-Chek Aviva Nano System
Only use Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips.•
Change the code chip every time you•
open a new box of test strips.
Store the unused test strips in their•
original container.
Close the container tightly immediately•
after you take a test strip out. This
helps keep the test strips dry.
Use the test strip immediately after•
you take it out of the container.
Be sure to check the expiry date on the•
test strip container. Do not use the test
strips after that date.
Store the test strip container and•
meter in a cool dry place, such as a
bedroom.
Store the test strips at 2 °C to•
32 °C. Do not freeze. Use test strips
at temperatures within the range
indicated in the test strip package
insert.
Do not apply blood or control solution•
to the test strip before you insert it into
the meter.
Do not store test strips in high heat and moisture areas (bathroom or
kitchen)! Heat and moisture can damage test strips.

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Chapter 2: Testing Your Blood Glucose
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
Before you perform your first blood glucose test, set up the meter correctly.
You need the meter, test strip, code chip and an Accu-Chek Multiclix Finger Pricker
and Accu-Chek Multiclix Lancet Drum.
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The Accu-Chek Multiclix Finger Pricker is intended for patient
self-monitoring by an individual person only. It must not be used to collect
blood in a multi-patient setting as it does not incorporate any features to
guard against cross-infection.
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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1. Wash and dry your hands.
2. Prepare your finger pricker according
to the instructions in the Reference
Manual. (Refer to Chapter 7 “The
Accu-Chek Multiclix Finger Pricker.”)
3. Insert the test strip into the meter in
the direction of the arrows. This turns
the meter on automatically.
4. Make sure the code number on the
display matches the code number on
the test strip container. If you miss
seeing the code number, remove the
test strip and reinsert it into the meter.
5. A test strip and flashing blood drop
symbol appear on the display.

6. Obtain a blood sample with the aid of
the finger pricker. Blood samples taken
from the palm are equivalent to blood
taken from the fingertip. For detailed
information on how to obtain blood from
the palm, refer to the Alternative Site
Testing (AST) section, steps 5 and 6.
7. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the
flow of blood. This helps you get a blood
drop.
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OR
Yellow Release
Button

8. Touch the blood drop to the front edge of
the yellow window of the test strip. Do not
put blood on top of the test strip. When
you see flash, you have enough blood in
the test strip.
9. The result appears on the display. If you
want to mark the test result as a pre-meal
or post-meal test or with a general marker,
leave the test strip in the meter (see the
next section). Otherwise, remove and
discard the used test strip.
Notes:
• After a successful test, the meter turns itself off five seconds after the test strip is removed.
• Refer to Chapter 7 “Getting a Good Drop of Blood” for helpful tips on getting a drop of blood. To
reduce the risk of infection, change the lancet after each test. Blood glucose results are displayed
in mmol/L. If your meter displays mg/dL, call the Accu-Chek Customer Careline on 0800 701 000
(UK) or 1 800 709 600 (ROI). Using the wrong meter can cause misinterpretation of the test result.
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