Accu-Chek GO User manual

BLOOD GLUCOSE METER
Instructions for use

On the packaging and on the type plate of the meter you may encounter
the following symbols shown here with their meanings:
Please consult instructions for use
Caution (refer to accompanying documents). Please
refer to safety-related notes in the manual accompany-
ing this instrument.
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Tested by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc.©in
accordance with UL 61010-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2
No. 1010-1
For in vitro diagnostic use
This product fulfils the requirements of Directive 98/79/
EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
Last update: 2006-09
IVD
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Intended use
Intended use
Blood glucose meter for quantitative blood glucose testing using
Accu-Chek Go test strips.
Suitable for self-testing.
The Accu-Chek Go meter may be used by patients who test their own
blood glucose as well as by healthcare professionals for monitoring
patients’ blood glucose values.
Healthcare professionals must read the instructions in Chapter 11
“Testing blood glucose in more than one patient – Directions for
healthcare professionals”.
Any object coming into contact with human blood is a potential
source of infection (see: Clinical and Laboratory Standards Insti-
tute: Protection of Laboratory Workers from Occupationally
Acquired Infections; Approved Guideline – Third Edition; CLSI
document M29-A3, 2005).

4About this Instructions for use
Farbe: P 021 – Prüfmittelnummer: 201
About this Instructions for use
Please read this Instructions for use carefully and completely before
testing blood glucose for the first time. If you have any questions,
please contact your local customer support and service centre (see
Chapter 19).
This Instructions for use will help you get to know your new meter step
by step. It will provide you with all the information you need to operate,
troubleshoot and care for your meter. It is important to remember that,
in order to keep your meter in tip-top condition, you need to comply with
all instructions given in addition to following the correct operating pro-
cedures. The meter is a precision instrument. Improper handling can
impair its operation.

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About this Instructions for use
Please read with special attention all text in this booklet that is preceded
by the following symbols.
This symbol signifies a possible risk of injury or of damage to
your health.
This symbol indicates that your meter is at risk of being
damaged.
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This symbol highlights important information.
Other symbols are used, too:
PThis symbol is a cue for you to do something, such as turn the meter
on.
OThis symbol signifies a list.
JThis symbol signifies a list within a list.
We recommend you start by studying the location of the key features of
your meter (see Chapter 1.1). Practise all of the operations described in
these Instructions for use, and also practise testing.

6Contents
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Contents
1 Introduction................................................................................ 10
1.1 The Accu-Chek Go blood glucose meter at a glance ............ 10
1.2 Main features...................................................................... 12
1.3 Display features .................................................................. 15
2 Initial steps before testing......................................................... 16
2.1 Checking the contents ........................................................ 16
2.2 Checking the unit of measurement for blood glucose .......... 16
2.3 Removing the protective film from the battery..................... 17
2.4 Performing a full display check ........................................... 18
3 Entering settings........................................................................ 21
3.1 Two ways of changing settings............................................ 24
3.1.1 Standard set-up overview ....................................... 26
3.1.2 Quick set-up overview............................................. 27
3.2 Set-up operations ............................................................... 28
3.2.1 Changing settings – General rules........................... 29
3.2.2 Starting Standard set-up ......................................... 31
3.2.3 Starting Quick set-up .............................................. 34
3.2.4 Setting the time-and-date format, time and date..... 37
3.2.5 Setting the beep tone or Acoustic Mode................... 45
3.2.6 Setting the target range........................................... 50
3.2.7 Setting the alarm clock function .............................. 60
4 Coding ........................................................................................ 70

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5 Testing blood glucose ................................................................ 72
5.1 Preparing to test blood glucose ........................................... 72
5.2 Turning the meter on........................................................... 72
5.2.1 Turning the meter on with a test strip...................... 72
5.2.2 Turning the meter on with the Þbutton ................ 76
5.2.3 Notes ...................................................................... 78
5.3 Performing a blood glucose test ........................................ 81
5.4 Ejecting the test strip .......................................................... 86
5.5 Symbols seen during testing and what they mean............... 89
5.6 Flagging special results....................................................... 90
5.7 Evaluating results................................................................ 92
5.7.1 Measuring range..................................................... 93
5.7.2 Implausible results – possible sources of error........ 94
6 Using the meter as a notebook.................................................. 96
6.1 Memory .............................................................................. 96
6.2 Retrieving results from memory .......................................... 97
6.3 Requesting 7, 14 and 30 day averages.............................. 100
6.4 Erasing the most recent result........................................... 106
6.5 Downloading test results to a PC, handheld computer
or printer........................................................................... 109

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7 Acoustic Mode.......................................................................... 116
7.1 Beep tones at power-on.................................................... 118
7.2 Beep tones during blood glucose testing ........................... 118
7.3 Announcement of the result following a test...................... 119
7.4 Announcement of results saved in memory....................... 122
7.5 Announcement of symbols and error messages ................ 123
8 Checking your meter................................................................ 125
8.1 What you need.................................................................. 126
8.2 Performing a performance check ...................................... 127
9 Cleaning your meter................................................................. 140
10 Changing the battery ............................................................... 144
11 Testing blood glucose in more than one patient –
Directions for healthcare professionals.................................. 148
11.1 Testing blood glucose........................................................ 150
11.2 Disinfecting the meter....................................................... 153
12 Measurement and storage conditions .................................... 155
12.1 Temperature range............................................................ 155
12.2 Light conditions ................................................................ 157
12.3 Atmospheric humidity ....................................................... 158
12.4 Sources of interference..................................................... 158

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13 Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting ...................... 159
13.1 Symbols shown in the display ........................................... 160
13.2 Error messages and troubleshooting ................................. 169
14 Technical data.......................................................................... 180
15 Disposing of your meter .......................................................... 184
16 System components ................................................................ 185
17 Guarantee................................................................................. 186
18 Patents...................................................................................... 187
19 Local customer support and service....................................... 188
19.1 Information and repairs..................................................... 188
19.2 Addresses......................................................................... 189
20 Alphabetical index ................................................................... 194
21 Standard set-up overview ....................................................... 200
22 Quick set-up overview............................................................. 202

10 Introduction
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1 Introduction
1.1 The Accu-Chek Go blood glucose meter at a glance
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