Accu-Chek Guide Me User manual

User’s Manual
for Single Patient
Use Only
Blood Glucose Meter
This file may not print or view at 100%.
Die lines and color breaks do not print.
“Holding Area” text, box and rules do
not print.
Roche USA – 81401
V1/1 09241337001 – Black
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
81401_09241337001_EN.indd 1 4/30/2020 11:34:32 AM

1
Contents
Important Safety Information................................................................................................ 2
Chapter 1: Your New System............................................................................................... 5
Chapter 2: The Accu‑Chek Softclix Lancing Device ........................................................... 10
Chapter 3: Blood Glucose Tests......................................................................................... 12
Chapter 4: Control Tests.................................................................................................... 18
Chapter 5: Review Your Data............................................................................................. 22
Chapter 6: Wireless Communication, Meter Pairing, and Data Transfer.............................. 24
Chapter 7: Meter and Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting ....................................... 27
Chapter 8: Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting.......................................................... 31
Chapter 9: Technical Information....................................................................................... 36
Chapter 10: License and Warranty .................................................................................... 40
Index ................................................................................................................................. 43
81401_09241337001_EN.indd 1 4/30/2020 11:34:32 AM

2
Important Safety Information
The Accu‑Chek Guide Me System
The Accu‑Chek Guide Me Blood Glucose
Monitoring System is comprised of the
Accu‑Chek Guide Me meter and Accu‑Chek
Guide test strips.
The Accu‑Chek Guide Me Blood Glucose
Monitoring System is intended to
quantitatively measure glucose in fresh
capillary whole blood from the fingertip,
palm, and upper arm as an aid in monitoring
the eectiveness of glucose control.
The Accu‑Chek Guide Me Blood Glucose
Monitoring System is intended for in vitro
diagnostic single‑patient use by people with
diabetes.
The Accu‑Chek Guide Me Blood Glucose
Monitoring System is intended to be used by
a single person and should not be shared.
This system is not for use in diagnosis or
screening of diabetes mellitus, nor for
neonatal use.
Alternative site testing should be done only
during steady‑state times (when glucose is
not changing rapidly).
Accu‑Chek Guide control solutions are for
use with the Accu‑Chek Guide Me Blood
Glucose Monitoring System to check that the
meters and test strips are working together
properly and that the test is performing
correctly.
The system includes:
Accu‑Chek Guide Me meter with batteries,
Accu‑Chek Guide test strips,* Accu‑Chek
Guide control solutions,* Accu‑Chek Softclix
lancing device,* Accu‑Chek Softclix lancets.*
*Some items may not be included in the kit.
They are a separate purchase.
WARNING
• Choking hazard. Small parts.
Keep away from children
under the age of 3 years.
• Keep new and used batteries away
from children. Ingestion or insertion
into the body may cause chemical
burns, perforation of soft tissues, and
death. Severe burns may occur within
2 hours of swallowing. If you think a
battery might have been swallowed
or placed inside any part of the body,
seek medical attention immediately.
• If the battery compartment does not
close securely, stop using the product
and keep it away from children.
Contact the Accu‑Chek Customer Care
Service Center at 1‑800‑858‑8072.
NOTE
• The term “blood glucose” is used when
referring to blood sugar.
• Sample data screens are shown
throughout the manual. Your data will
dier.
Limitations
• Do not use the meter at high hematocrit
levels above 65 % or low hematocrit
levels below 10 %.
• Not for use in diagnosis or screening of
diabetes mellitus.
• Not for neonatal use.
• Abnormally high concentrations of
ascorbic acid (vitamin C) resulting in blood
concentrations in excess of 5 mg/dL may
cause inaccurate results. If you are not
sure please check with your doctor.
81401_09241337001_EN.indd 2 4/30/2020 11:34:33 AM

3
Important Safety Information
• Do not use the meter system to measure
blood glucose in people who are
experiencing cardiovascular collapse
(severe shock) or decreased peripheral
blood flow.
• Do not use this system during xylose
absorption test.
• Not for use on critically ill patients,
patients in shock, dehydrated patients, or
hyperosmolar patients.
• This system has not been tested at
altitudes higher than 10,150 feet.
Need Help?
For questions, contact the Accu‑Chek
Customer Care Service Center toll‑free at
1‑800‑858‑8072. Hours of operation are
Monday through Friday between 8:00 am
and 8:00 pm eastern standard time (EST).
We oer assistance in many languages. You
can also visit accu‑chek.com for diabetes
management tools and product
demonstrations.
Please register your meter online at
accu‑chek.com/register so you receive the
best customer service possible, in addition
to product updates.
About Testing Yourself or Others
WARNING
• DO NOT CHANGE YOUR THERAPY
BASED ON A TEST RESULT THAT DOES
NOT MATCH HOW YOU FEEL OR IF YOU
BELIEVE THAT YOUR TEST RESULT
COULD BE INCORRECT.
• It is strongly recommended to have a
back‑up testing method available.
Failure to test could cause a delay in
therapy decisions and lead to a
serious medical condition. Examples
of back‑up testing methods include a
back‑up meter and test strips. Ask
your healthcare professional or
pharmacist about other possible
back‑up methods.
• If your blood glucose result does not
match how you feel and you have
followed the instructions in this
User’s Manual, follow your healthcare
professional’s instructions, or contact
your healthcare professional.
WARNING
• During normal testing, any blood
glucose meter or lancing device may
come in contact with blood. All parts
of the kit are considered
biohazardous and can potentially
transmit infectious diseases from
bloodborne pathogens, even after you
have performed cleaning and
disinfecting.1,2
• The meter and lancing device should
never be used by more than one
person. Do not share the meter and
lancing device with anyone, including
family members, due to the risk of
infection from bloodborne pathogens.
1,2
Do not use on multiple patients!
• Cleaning and disinfecting the meter
and lancing device destroys most,
but not necessarily all, bloodborne
pathogens.3
• If the meter is being operated by a
second person who is providing
testing assistance to the user, the
meter and lancing device should be
cleaned and disinfected prior to use
by the second person.
• Disinfect the meter and lancing device
before allowing anyone else to handle
them. Do not allow anyone else to test
with the meter or lancing device.
81401_09241337001_EN.indd 3 4/30/2020 11:34:33 AM

4
Important Safety Information
• It is important to keep the meter and
lancing device clean and disinfected.
For instructions on how to clean and
disinfect the meter and lancing
device, see the chapter Meter and
Lancing Device Cleaning and
Disinfecting.
• Wash hands and dry thoroughly
before and after handling the meter,
lancing device, or test strips.
NOTE
• Perform a control test when you open a
new test strip box or if you think that a
test result is incorrect. Performing a
control test lets you know that the
meter and test strips are working
properly.
• Refer to the test strip and control
solution package inserts for additional
health‑related information.
• Blood glucose and BG are
interchangeable and mean the same
thing.
Special Information for Caregivers
• Consult your healthcare professional to
determine if it is appropriate for your child
to be taught how to use the meter system
or any other medical products.
• Some people with diabetes do not
experience symptoms of low blood
glucose (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 therapy without first talking to
a healthcare professional.
Before You Start Testing
WARNING
• Carefully read and follow the
instructions in the User’s Manual and
package inserts for the test strips
and control solutions. It is very
important to follow the instructions
in order to avoid an incorrect test
result that leads to improper therapy.
• Inspect the test strip container before
using the test strips 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 strips. Contact the
Accu‑Chek Customer Care Service
Center. Damaged test strips can
cause inaccurate results, which could
lead to improper therapy.
• The meter, test strips, and control
solution are only for use outside the
body (in vitro). Do not eat the test
strips. Do not swallow or inject the
control solution or use the control
solution for any purpose other than
testing the Accu‑Chek Guide Me
system.
NOTE
Set the time and date on the meter before
you begin testing.
81401_09241337001_EN.indd 4 4/30/2020 11:34:33 AM

5
1Your New System
The Accu‑Chek Guide Me Meter
1
4
5
3
7
6
Front View Back View Side View
1. Power/Set Button
Turns meter on or o and sets options.
2. Display
Shows results, messages, and test
results stored in memory.
3. Left Arrow Button
Press to enter memory, adjust settings,
and scroll through test results.
4. Right Arrow Button
Press to enter memory, adjust settings,
and scroll through averages.
5. Test Strip Slot
Insert test strip here.
6. Battery Door
Open to replace batteries.
7. Micro USB Port
Transfers data from meter to a
computer (PC).
81401_09241337001_EN.indd 5 4/30/2020 11:34:40 AM

6
Your New System
1
8
9
A
B
C
D
8. Test Strip Container*
9. Test Strip* – Metallic End
Insert this end into meter.
10. Test Strip* – Yellow Edge
Touch blood drop or control solution
here.
11. Control Solution Bottle*
12. Batteries
13. USB Cable*
Connects meter to a PC.
1. Cap with Comfort Dial Depth
Selection
For fingertip testing.
2. Ejector
Slide to release lancet.
3. Release Button
Press to prick.
4. Priming Button
Press to prime.
5. Lancet
*Some items may be sold separately.
The Accu‑Chek Softclix Lancing Device
1 2 3 4 5
81401_09241337001_EN.indd 6 4/30/2020 11:34:44 AM

7
Your New System
1
Using the Meter Buttons
When instructed to press a meter button,
press it briefly and release it.
When instructed to press and hold a meter
button, press and hold it for 3 or more
seconds.
Button Functions
Here are the functions of the power/set
button and arrow buttons on the meter.
These functions are used throughout this
manual.
Button Function Action
[power/set
button]
Turn the meter on or o.
Navigate to an option or set a
selection.
Press and release.
Check the meter display.
memory
set-up
With the meter o, press and hold to
see the complete meter display. If
one of the segments is missing or
looks dierent from this picture, do
not use the meter. Contact the
Accu‑Chek Customer Care Service
Center at 1‑800‑858‑8072.
[left arrow
and right
arrow
buttons]
Adjust settings for time and date and
scroll through test results in memory.
Press and release or press and hold
to scroll faster.
81401_09241337001_EN.indd 7 4/30/2020 11:34:47 AM

8
Your New System
1
Symbols
Symbol Description
7‑day average symbol. This indicates that you are viewing the 7‑day average
of your blood glucose results.
14‑day average symbol. This indicates that you are viewing the 14‑day
average of your blood glucose results.
30‑day average symbol. This indicates that you are viewing the 30‑day
average of your blood glucose results.
90‑day average symbol. This indicates that you are viewing the 90‑day
average of your blood glucose results.
Bluetooth symbol
Control bottle symbol
Drop symbol
Hourglass symbol
Low battery symbol
No data to display
Pairing symbol. A flashing symbol indicates the meter is attempting to pair with
a device. A solid symbol indicates the meter pairing was successful.
Temperature warning symbol
Test strip symbol. A flashing symbol indicates the meter is ready for you to
insert a test strip.
Wireless symbol. A flashing symbol indicates the meter is attempting to
connect to the paired device. A solid symbol indicates the meter is connected
to a paired device.
81401_09241337001_EN.indd 8 4/30/2020 11:35:07 AM

9
Your New System
1
Setting the Time and Date
1
Press and release
to turn the meter on.
The flashing test strip
symbol appears on
the display.
2
set-up
Press and hold
until set‑up appears
on the display. The
hour flashes.
Press or to
decrease or increase
the hour.
3
set-up
Press to set the
hour and move to the
next field.
4
Repeat steps 2 and 3
to set minutes, am or
pm, month, day, and
year. Press and hold
until the flashing
test strip symbol
appears. Insert a test strip to perform a
test.
NOTE
• The meter prompts you to set the time
and date the first time you turn the
meter on or if an error occurs.
• Press and hold at any time until the
flashing test strip symbol appears to
perform a test.
• The time and date on the meter
synchronize to the time and date on
the paired device each time the meter
sends data to the paired device.
81401_09241337001_EN.indd 9 4/30/2020 11:35:10 AM