Accu-Chek Guide User manual

User’s Manual
for Single Patient Use Only
Blood Glucose Meter
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Blood Glucose Monitoring System
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Contents
Important Safety Information ..................................................................................................3
Chapter 1: Your New System ..................................................................................................9
Chapter 2: The Accu‑Chek FastClix Lancing Device ..............................................................19
Chapter 3: Blood Glucose Tests.............................................................................................23
Chapter 4: Control Tests........................................................................................................37
Chapter 5: Meter Settings.....................................................................................................43
Chapter 6: Review Your Data.................................................................................................63
Chapter 7: Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing.........................................................81
Chapter 8: Meter and Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting...........................................95
Chapter 9: Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...........................................................103
Chapter 10: Technical Information ......................................................................................113
Chapter 11: License and Warranty ......................................................................................121
Index ..................................................................................................................................125
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Important Safety Information
The Accu‑Chek Guide System
The Accu‑Chek Guide Blood Glucose Monitoring System is comprised of the Accu‑Chek Guide meter and
Accu‑Chek Guide test strips.
The Accu‑Chek Guide 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 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for in vitro diagnostic single‑patient
use by people with diabetes.
The Accu‑Chek Guide 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 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 meter with batteries, Accu‑Chek Guide test strips,* Accu‑Chek Guide control solutions,*
Accu‑Chek FastClix lancing device,* Accu‑Chek FastClix lancet drums.*
*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.
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.
Important Safety Information
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Important Safety Information
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.
• 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.
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Important Safety Information
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 complete the warranty card and mail it, so you receive the best customer service possible and
product update news. Or register your warranty online at accu‑chek.com.
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 always a good idea 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 or testing by a laboratory. 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.
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Important Safety Information
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.
• 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 thoroughly before and after handling the meter, lancing device, or test strips.
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Important Safety Information
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.
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Important Safety Information
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 system.
NOTE
• The meter may prompt you to choose a language the first time you turn it on.
• Check the time and date on the meter before you begin testing. Adjust the time and date if
necessary.
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Your New System 1
1. Display
Shows results, messages, and test
results stored in memory.
2. Back Button
Returns to a previous display or field.
3. Up Arrow and Down Arrow Buttons
Press to move between menu options
or to increase or decrease numbers.
4. Power/Set/OK Button
Turns meter on or o and sets options.
5. Test Strip Slot with Light
Insert test strip here.
6. Battery Door
Flip open to replace batteries.
7. Micro USB Port
Transfers data from the meter to a computer
(PC).
8. Test Strip Ejector
Press to remove test strip.
The Accu‑Chek Guide Meter
Front View
2
Chapter 1: Your New System
Back View Side View
3
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7
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Your New System
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9. Test Strip Container*
10. Metallic End
Insert this end into meter.
11. Yellow Edge
Touch blood drop or control solution here.
12. Control Solution Bottle*
13. Batteries
14. USB Cable*
Connects the meter to a PC.
*Some items may not be included in the kit.
They are a separate purchase.
(for example) Test Strip
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Your New System 1
The Accu‑Chek FastClix Lancing Device
1. Cap
For fingertip testing.
2. Comfort Dial with Depth Selection
Select penetration depth.
3. Penetration Depth Indicator
Points to depth setting.
4. Lever
Advance to a new lancet.
5. Lancet Counter Window
Shows number of available lancets.
6. Release Button
Press to prime and prick.
7. Lancet Drum
Contains 6lancets.
NOTE
Some items may be sold separately.
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2
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Your New System
1
Button Functions
Here are the functions of the back, arrow, and Power/Set/OK buttons on the meter. These functions are
used throughout this manual. See the chapter Meter Settings for specific instructions on setting up the
meter.
Button Function
Back Button
Return to the previous display.
Return to the previous field.
Up Arrow and Down
Arrow Buttons
Navigate up and down in a menu.
Increase or decrease a number.
Power/Set/OK Button
Press briefly to turn the meter on.
Press and hold to turn the meter o.
Press to select an option.
Press to move to the next field or display.
Press to save an option.
With the meter o, press and hold to check the meter display.
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Your New System 1
Meter Menus
1Title of display or menu
2Menu options
3Scroll down
4Scroll up
Display Description
There are more menu options listed beneath the last option. Press on the meter to
view the options.
There are more menu options listed above the first option. Press on the meter to
view the options.
There are more menu options listed above and below the options. Press or on
the meter to view the options.
1
2
3
4
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Your New System
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Display Description
Highlighted option (Test)
Press to enter the Test menu.
Highlighted field (Hour)
Press or to increase or decrease the hour. Press to set
the hour and move to the minutes field.
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Your New System 1
Symbols
Here is a list of the symbols on the meter display.
Symbols Description
Above target range
After meal
Bedtime
Before meal
Below target range
Blood glucose test
Checkmark / Control test OK / Selected option or setting
Control bottle
Control test not OK
Edit
Error
Fasting
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Your New System
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Symbols Description
Flight mode
Help
Low battery
My data
No comment
Other
Overall
Settings
Test reminder
Warning
Within target range
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Your New System 1
Set the Language
The meter may prompt you to choose a language the first time you turn it on.
Turn the meter on by briefly
pressing . Language
appears.
Press or to highlight the
language.
1
Press to set the desired
language and return to Main
Menu.
2
NOTE
If you select the wrong language and cannot correct it, contact the Accu‑Chek Customer Care Service
Center at 1‑800‑858‑8072.
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Your New System
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