Accu-Chek Inform II User manual

Inform II
Quick Reference Guide
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

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Table of Contents
Important....................................................4
General Information ...............................5
Accu-Chek Inform II Meter.................9
How to Perform Patient Testing.......11
How to Perform Control Testing......19
Storing Strip Lot Information ............28
How to Clean the System ..................33
Troubleshooting .....................................37

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WARNING:
Protection against infection
Follow your institution’s•
infection control procedures
for handling blood specimens.
Do not dispose of the battery•
pack with normal domestic
waste. As a component of
the Accu-Chek Inform II
system it must be deemed as
potentially biohazardous. Treat
it accordingly.
Refer to the Accu-Chek Inform II
System Operator’s Manual and
package inserts for detailed
information.
Important Safety Information

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General Information
For questions call:
1-800-440-3638 (USA)
1-877-273-3433 (Canada)
Other Countries: Please call your
Roche affiliate.
General Information

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Your system is ready to use when it
has been charged in the base unit.
Meters can be configured according
to your institution’s needs, and
features, such as requiring an
operator ID, may or may not be used.
If so configured, the Accu-Chek
Inform II system may not allow
patient testing when controls have
not been run (QC Lockout).
General Information

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QC Lockout occurs when
patient testing is attempted and•
controls have not been run in
the time interval or frequency
designated by your institution.
controls have been run but the•
control values were not in range.
new software has been installed.•
Error messages appear to alert you
to a condition that needs attention.
Take the action suggested on screen
to resolve the problem, touch ,
and proceed with testing.
General Information
General Information

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Reagents
You need the following reagents to
perform patient tests and glucose
control tests:
Accu-Chek Inform II or•
Accu-Chek Performa Test Strips
Accu-Chek Performa Control•
Solutions
Accu-Chek Linearity Kit•
(if required by your facility
guidelines)
Critical Values
Obtain laboratory backup for the
following blood glucose levels:
Greater than ________ mmol/L
Less than ________ mmol/L
General Information

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Accu-Chek Inform II Meter
Meter, Front View
Accu-Chek Inform II Meter
Test Strip Port
Touchscreen
On/Off Button

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Meter, Back View
Accu-Chek Inform II Meter
Barcode Scanner Window
Battery Pack
Reset Button
Infrared
interface