Accu-Chek Compact Plus User manual

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Owner’s Booklet
Manual del Usuario
BLOOD GLUCOSE METER / MEDIDOR DE GLUCEMIA

Dear ACCU-CHEK System Owner,
Thank you for choosing the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system!
Congratulations on your decision to take control of your diabetes. We’ve designed your new
ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system with comfort, convenience, and control in mind – to help make
living with diabetes a little easier.
This booklet will help you get the most from your ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system.
To start testing quickly, you can also refer to the First Time Guide.
If you have questions, we’re here to help. Just call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center
toll-free at 1-800-858-8072. We offer assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in many
languages. You can also visit www.accu-chek.com for diabetes management tools and product
demonstrations.
Thanks again for choosing the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system.
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The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus System
Your new ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of sugar (glucose) in
your blood. When you put a small drop of blood onto the test strip, the meter displays a blood sugar result in five seconds.
Discussing your results with your healthcare professionals and following their advice about medicine, exercise, and food
plans can help you better control your diabetes. You can take a blood drop from your fingertip, palm, forearm, upper arm,
thigh, or calf.
The system includes:
• ACCU-CHEKCompactPlusMeterwithAttached
ACCU-CHEKSoftclixPlusLancingDevice
+
• Batteries
+
Lancing device replacements are available by calling the
ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-
8072 or visiting www.accu-chek.com.
• ACCU-CHEKCompactBlueControlSolution*
• ACCU-CHEKCompactTestDrum(17tests)*
• ACCU-CHEKSoftclixLancets*
* Items may be sold separately. To order control solutions,
talk to your pharmacist or visit
www.accu-chek.com to order online.
Why Regular Blood Sugar Testing Is Important
Testing your blood sugar regularly can make a big difference in how you manage your diabetes every day. We’ve made it as
simple as possible. Your meter is easy to use, plus you can adjust the lancing device for your comfort.
Need Help?
If you have questions, we are here to help. Just call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center toll-free at 1-800-858-
8072. We offer assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in many languages. You can also visit www.accu-chek.com for
diabetes management tools and product demonstrations, as well as to order product supplies and accessories.
Please complete your Warranty Card and mail it, so you receive the best customer service possible and product update
news.

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Before You Start Testing
About the meter and test strips
• Carefully read and follow the instructions in the Owner’s Booklet and package inserts for the test strips and control
solutions. It is very important to follow the instructions in order to prevent a wrong result or improper treatment.
• Review the time and date set on your meter before you begin testing. Your system comes with a preset time and date
(Eastern Time). You may need to change the time to your time zone.
• Your new meter is designed and can be used for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples (for example, blood from
your fingertip or forearm). Use only ACCU-CHEK Compact test strips.
• Inspect the test drum container before using them for the first time. If you see any damage to the container cap or if
anything prevents the cap from closing properly, do not use the test drums. Contact the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care
Service Center. Damaged test strips can cause inaccurate results, which could lead to improper treatment.
• Although you always apply whole blood to the test strip, your system has been calibrated to deliver plasma-like values
for easier comparison to lab results.
• Do not use the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system for testing of arterial blood.
• The meter, test strips, and control solutions are only for use outside the body (in vitro). Do not eat the test strips.
Do not swallow or inject control solutions, or use control solutions for any purpose other than testing the
ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system.
• The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system has been found to be accurate at altitudes up to 10,150 feet.
• Refer to your test strip and control solution package inserts for additional health-related information.
• It is always a good idea to have a back-up testing method available. Failure to test could cause a delay in treatment
decisions and lead to a serious medical condition. Examples of back-up testing methods include a back-up meter or
testing by a lab. Ask your doctor or pharmacist about other possible back-up methods.

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About testing yourself or others
Certain substances can interfere with the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus blood glucose system and cause falsely
high results. For example, if you use peritoneal dialysis solutions containing icodextrin (such as Extraneal), or
take certain immunoglobulin therapies that contain maltose (such as Octagam 5 %), it will cause inaccurate
results. For more information, refer to the test strip package insert, or ask your doctor.
If you are very dehydrated or urinating frequently, you may get an inaccurate test result. If you think you are
dehydrated, call yo ur doctor right away.
The ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus Lancing Device 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.
• Some people with diabetes do not experience symptoms of low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). Others, such as children or
people who are unconscious or have certain disabilities, may not be able to communicate their symptoms to caregivers.
For these reasons, do not change any treatment without first talking to a doctor.
• Run a control test when you open a new box of test strips or if you think that your test result is incorrect. Running a control
test lets you know that the meter and test strips are working properly.

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If your blood sugar result doesn’t match how you feel and you have followed the instructions in this Owner’s Booklet, follow
your doctor’s instructions, or call your doctor.
Special Information for Healthcare Providers and Caregivers
• Do not use this device to measure blood sugar in people who are experiencing cardiovascular collapse (severe shock) or
decreased peripheral blood flow.
• Consult your physician to determine if it is appropriate for your child to be taught how to use the meter system or any
other medical products.
Important Information About Your New System
• Your new blood glucose system is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples (for example,
blood from your fingertip or palm). The system is for outside the body (in vitro) use. It should not be used to diagnose
diabetes.
• Use only ACCU-CHEK Compact test drums. Other test drums (or test strips) cannot be used. Using other test strips with this
meter can produce inaccurate results.
•Run the control tests explained in this booklet to make sure your system is working properly.
•Carefully dispose of used test strips and lancets.
DO NOT CHANGE YOUR TREATMENT BASED ON A SINGLE RESULT THAT DOES NOT MATCH HOW
YOU FEEL OR IF YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR TEST RESULT COULD BE INCORRECT.

Contents
Chapter1:UnderstandingYourNewSystem ............................................................................................8
The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus System ..............................................................................................................................8
Meter Setup ..................................................................................................................................................................... 10
Setting the Beeper ........................................................................................................................................................... 11
Setting the Brightness of the Display ................................................................................................................................ 13
Setting the Year, Time, and Date ...................................................................................................................................... 14
Setting the Test Reminders .............................................................................................................................................. 16
Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator ........................................................................................................................19
Installing the Test Drum ................................................................................................................................................... 22
Test Strip Count ............................................................................................................................................................... 26
Changing the Batteries ..................................................................................................................................................... 27
Chapter2:ControlTesting ...........................................................................................................................29
Why Run Control Tests? ................................................................................................................................................... 29
About the Control Solutions ..............................................................................................................................................29
Running a Control Test .....................................................................................................................................................30
Understanding Control Test Results ..................................................................................................................................36
Chapter 3:TestingYourBloodSugar ........................................................................................................38
Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus Lancing Device for Fingertip Testing ...................................................................38
Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Fingertip ............................................................................................. 42
Important Information About Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Palm, Forearm, Upper Arm,
Thigh, or Calf (non-fingertip testing) .................................................................................................................................47
Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus Lancing Device for Non-Fingertip Testing............................................................ 49
Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from a Non-Fingertip Site ...................................................................................52
Recording Your Results .................................................................................................................................................... 59
Flagging Test Results .......................................................................................................................................................59
Understanding Your Test Results ......................................................................................................................................60
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar ............................................................................................................................60
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Unusual Test Results ........................................................................................................................................................61
Comparing Your Meter Result to a Lab Result .................................................................................................................. 62
Chapter4:MeterMemoryandDownloading ...........................................................................................63
Storing Test Results .........................................................................................................................................................63
Viewing Test Results ........................................................................................................................................................ 64
Viewing Your Average, Lowest, and Highest Blood Sugar Test Results ............................................................................. 65
Downloading Your Results ................................................................................................................................................67
Transferring Data ............................................................................................................................................................. 67
Chapter5:MaintenanceandTroubleshooting ........................................................................................69
Cleaning Your Meter ......................................................................................................................................................... 69
Cleaning Your Lancing Device .......................................................................................................................................... 71
Maintenance and Testing .................................................................................................................................................71
Display Messages and Troubleshooting ............................................................................................................................72
Chapter6:TechnicalInformation ..............................................................................................................82
Product Limitations .......................................................................................................................................................... 82
Specifications ...................................................................................................................................................................82
Product Safety Information ...............................................................................................................................................84
Explanation of Symbols ....................................................................................................................................................84
Disposing of Your Meter, Test Strips, Lancets, and Batteries ............................................................................................85
ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Meter Limited 3-Year Warranty ..............................................................................................87
Non-Warranty Service Policy ............................................................................................................................................88
Warranty and Service Instructions ....................................................................................................................................88
Limited License ................................................................................................................................................................ 89
Additional Supplies ...........................................................................................................................................................92
Information for Professional Caregivers ............................................................................................................................ 93
References .......................................................................................................................................................................94
Index ................................................................................................................................................................................95
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Chapter1:UnderstandingYourNewSystem
The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus System
Display–
Shows blood
sugar results,
messages, and
results stored in
memory.
M Button –
Press this button
to review results in
memory.
DrumDoor –
Covers the
compartment where
the test drum goes.
TestStripSlot–
Test strips come out
of the meter here.
Test/On/OffButton–
Slide and release this
button to turn on the
meter and advance a
test strip. Also, at the
completion of a test,
slide and release this
button to turn off the
meter and release
the test strip.
SButton–
Press this button to
set the beeper, year,
time, and date.
DrumDoorTab–
Lift up on this tab to
open the drum door.
Release Button –
Slide to release the
attached lancing
device. You can
use your lancing
device attached or
unattached.
BatteryCover–
Slide the cover
to unlock and
open the battery
compartment.
TestStripCount
Window – Shows
the number of test
strips remaining in
a test drum.

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TestDrum –
The bar codes
on the label are
automatically
read by the
meter.
LancingDevice
Plunger
ClearCap –
Use this cap for
non-fingertip testing only.
Infrared(IR)
Window –
Used to transfer
data from the
meter to a
computer. BlackCap –
Use this cap for
fingertip testing only.
Lancet
Protective
Cover
ComfortDialwithDepthSelection –
This shows the number of the
setting on the comfort dial.
TestStrip –
Apply a drop
of blood or
control solution to
the black notch
on the end of the
test strip.

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Meter Setup
Using the Set Mode
By using the set mode, you can personalize your meter to suit your lifestyle. Here are the functions you can
customize:
Beeper—Select on or off.
Brightness—Set the brightness of the display.
TimeandDate—Set the time and date.
TestReminders—Select 1-3 times a day for a reminder to test.
Hypoglycemic(Hypo)Indicator— Select on or off. If you choose “On,” choose the blood sugar level for the
indicator.
Theblueprogressbarhelpsguideyouthroughthesetupprocess.
BEEPER BRIGHTNESS TIME/ DATE TESTREMINDERS HYPO

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Setting the Beeper
You are here
Your new meter has the beeper preset to “On 1.” This means the beeper is on.
You can set the beeper to “OFF,” if you prefer – this will not affect your test
results.
The beeper is helpful because it prompts you:
• To apply blood or control solution to the test strip
• When enough blood or control solution is drawn into the test strip
• When the test is complete
• When it is time to test, if you set the test reminders
• If an error occurred while testing, even if the beeper is set to “OFF,” it
still beeps for an error
Press S
S–
• To enter the set mode
• To set the selection
• To move to the next function
Press M
M–
• To change the selection
• To move back and forth in
a selection

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BEEPER BRIGHTNESS TIME/ DATE TESTREMINDERS HYPO
1. With the meter off, press S
S to enter the set mode.
The meter turns on and briefly shows the display
symbols.
2. “On 1” flashes and the beeper symbol is displayed.
This means the beeper is on. Press M
M to change the
beeper to “OFF.” Press S
S to set your selection.
You are here

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BEEPER BRIGHTNESS TIME/ DATE TESTREMINDERS HYPO
You are here
1. Press M
M to move to the next option.
The brightness of the display changes to the setting
you have selected.
2. Press S
S to save the chosen setting.
Setting the Brightness of the Display
You can use this setting to adjust how bright you wish the displayed symbols and numbers to be. There are three
brightness levels: low, medium, and high.
The brightness is factory-set to medium (shown by the number “2” at the top right of the display).
Low brightness (level 1)
Medium brightness (level 2)
High brightness (level 3)
set

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set
BEEPER BRIGHTNESS TIME/ DATE TESTREMINDERS HYPO
You are here
1. With the meter off, press S
S to enter the set mode.
The meter turns on and briefly shows the display
symbols. Next, the beeper symbol is displayed with
your current selection flashing.
2. Press S
S twice to reach the year with the last two
numbers of the year flashing. Press M
M to change
the year. Press S
S to set your selection.
Setting the Year, Time, and Date
Your new meter comes with the batteries already installed and a preset time and date. You may need to change
the time to your time zone. Setting the time and date is important if you use the meter’s memory or download
your stored results to a computer.

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3. The 12h (12-hour) or 24h
(24-hour) time format appears.
The meter can display the time
in either a.m./p.m. or 24:00 time
format. The 24h time format is
known as military time. Press
M
M to change the time format.
Press S
S to set your selection.
4. The hour flashes. Press M
M to
change the hour. If you select
the 12h time format, continue
to press M
M to select the correct
a.m./p.m. with the hour. Press
S
S to set your selection.
5. Repeat step 4 until the minutes,
month, and day are set.
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You are here
set set

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BEEPER BRIGHTNESS TIME/ DATE TESTREMINDERS HYPO
Setting the Test Reminders
Test reminders are a handy way to remind you to test. You can set 1 to 3 reminders per day. The meter beeps at
the time you set, unless you press any button. You must have the beeper set to “On 1” for this option. Your meter
is preset with the test reminders set to “OFF.” You must turn it on to use this feature.
• If the meter is on at the test reminder time, the reminder does not occur.
• If you turn off the test reminder, your test reminder time settings are still saved.
• The test reminder beeps for 20 seconds. To stop the beeper, press any button.
• You can turn off individual test reminders by changing the test reminder time to 12:00 a.m. (12h time format) or
0:00 (24h time format). Because this is the way to turn off an individual test reminder, if you need to set a test
reminder for midnight, you must set the test reminder one minute before (11:59 p.m. or 23:59) or one minute
after midnight (12:01 a.m. or 0:01).
• If you have the test reminders turned on, a bell appears on the display during testing.
You are here

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BEEPER BRIGHTNESS TIME/ DATE TESTREMINDERS HYPO
1. With the meter off, press S
S to
enter the set mode. The meter
turns on and briefly shows
the display symbols. Next, the
beeper symbol is displayed with
your current selection flashing.
2. Press and release S
S repeatedly
until you reach the display with
“OFF” flashing and the test
reminder symbol displayed.
3. Press M
M to change the
test reminder to “On.”
You are here

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BEEPER BRIGHTNESS TIME/ DATE TESTREMINDERS HYPO
4. If you select “OFF,” press S
S to
set your selection and
move to the next function (see
the next section, “Setting the
Hypoglycemic Indicator”). If you
select “On,” press S
S to set your
selection.
5. The hour flashes with the test
reminder symbol and “1” on
the display. This means you are
setting the time for the first test
reminder. Press M
M to change
the hour. Press S
S to set your
selection.
6. The minutes flash. Press M
M to
change the minutes. Press S
S to
set your selection.
7. Repeat steps 5 and 6 to set the
remaining two test reminders,
or press S
S until you reach the
hypoglycemic indicator level.
You are here
Setting the Test Reminders (continued)