Accu-Chek Performa Connect User manual

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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1: Your New System ..................................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Control Tests........................................................................................................13
Chapter 3: Blood Glucose Tests.............................................................................................19
Chapter 4: Meter Settings.....................................................................................................29
Chapter 5: Review Your Data.................................................................................................41
Chapter 6: Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing.........................................................47
Chapter 7: Data Transfer and PC Reports..............................................................................61
Chapter 8: Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting .............................................................77
Chapter 9: Technical Information ..........................................................................................87
Chapter 10: Guarantee..........................................................................................................93
Index ....................................................................................................................................95
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Introduction
The Accu‑Chek Performa Connect System
The Accu‑Chek Performa Connect blood glucose monitoring system is intended to quantitatively measure
glucose in fresh capillary blood from the finger, palm, forearm, or upper arm as an aid in monitoring the
eectiveness of glucose control.
Healthcare professionals can use capillary and venous blood with the Accu‑Chek Performa Connect meters.
The Accu‑Chek Performa test strips with the Accu‑Chek Performa Connect meters are intended for in vitro
diagnostic use by healthcare professionals in clinical settings and by people with diabetes at home.
The system is not for use in diagnosis or screening of diabetes mellitus, nor for testing neonate cord blood
samples. Venous blood testing is limited to healthcare professional use only.
For use only with the Accu‑Chek Performa test strips and control solutions
Suitable for self‑testing
The system includes:
Accu‑Chek Performa Connect meter with batteries, Accu‑Chek Performa test strips*, and Accu‑Chek
Performa control solutions*.
*Some items may not be included in the kit. They are a separate purchase.
wWARNING
• Choking hazard. Small parts. Keep away from children under the age of 3years.
• Any object coming into contact with human blood is a potential source of infection (see: Clinical
and Laboratory Standards Institute: Protection of Laboratory Workers from Occupationally Acquired
Infections; Approved Guideline – Third Edition; CLSI document M29‑A3, 2005).
Why Regular Blood Glucose Testing Is Important
Testing your blood glucose regularly can make a big dierence in how you manage your diabetes every day.
We have made it as simple as possible.
Introduction
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Introduction
Important Information About Your New Meter
• The meter prompts 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.
• Sample data displays are shown throughout the manual. Your data will dier.
• If you follow the steps in this manual but still have symptoms that do not seem to match your test results,
or if you have questions, talk to your healthcare professional.
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Control Tests 2
When to Perform a Control Test
Performing a control test lets you know the meter and test strips are working properly. You should perform a
control test when:
•you open a new test strip box.
• you left the test strip container open.
• you think the test strips are damaged.
• you want to check the meter and test strips.
•the test strips were stored in extreme temperatures, humidity, or both.
•you dropped the meter.
• your test result does not match how you feel.
• you want to check if you are performing the test correctly.
About the Control Solutions
• Use only Accu‑Chek Performa control solutions.
• Close the control solution bottle tightly after use.
•Write the date you open the control solution bottle on the bottle label. The control solution must be
discarded 3months from the date the control solution bottle was opened (discard date) or on the use by
date on the bottle label, whichever comes first.
•Do not use control solution that is past the use by or discard date.
• Refer to the control solution package insert for control solution storage conditions.
• The meter automatically recognises the dierence between the control solution and blood.
• The control results are not displayed in memory.
• The control solution can stain fabric. Remove stains by washing with soap and water.
Chapter 2: Control Tests
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