Accu-Chek Performa Connect User manual

BLOOD GLUCOSE METER / MEDIDOR DE GLUCEMIA
Owner’s Booklet
Instrucciones de uso
ACCU-CHEK
®
Performa
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Whether the Accu-Chek Performa Meter is your first blood glucose meter or you have used a
meter for some time, please take the time to read this booklet carefully before you use your
new meter. To use it correctly and dependably, you need to understand its operation, screen
displays, and all individual features.
Should you have any questions, please contact one of our customer support and service
centers. A list of addresses is at the back of this booklet.
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Roche USA - 41185
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Roche USA - 41185
V4/2 - 04907345002 - Magenta
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Roche USA - 41185
V4/3 - 04907345002 - Yellow
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The Accu-Chek®Performa System
Your new Accu-Chek Performa Meter is for quantitative blood glucose testing using
Accu-Chek Performa test strips.
Suitable for self-testing
The Accu-Chek Performa meter may be used by patients who test their own blood glucose
as well as by healthcare professionals for monitoring patients’ blood glucose values. The
system includes:
• Accu-Chek Performa Meter with battery
• Accu-Chek Performa Test Strips and Code Chip
• Accu-Chek Performa Control Solution
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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 difference in how you manage your
diabetes every day. We have made it as simple as possible.
Important Information About Your New Meter
• Yournewmeterisdesignedfortestingfreshwholebloodsamples(forexample,blood
fromyourfingertiporforearm).Themeterisforoutsidethebody(invitro)use.Itshould
not be used to diagnose diabetes.
• ThismeterrequiresAccu-ChekPerformaTestStrips.Otherteststripswillgiveinaccurate
results.
• Yournewmetercomeswithapresettimeanddate.Youmayneedtochangethetimeto
your time zone.
• Ifyouhavefollowedthestepsinthebooklet,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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Contents
Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System .............................................................6
The Accu-Chek Performa Meter ..............................................................................6
Coding Your Meter ...................................................................................................8
Adjusting the Time and Date – First Time Use........................................................10
Using the Accu-Chek Performa System..................................................................13
Chapter 2: Testing Your Blood Glucose .....................................................................14
Performing a Blood Glucose Test............................................................................14
Flagging Test Results.............................................................................................19
 AlternativeSiteTesting(AST) .................................................................................20
Unusual Test Results ..............................................................................................25
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose...............................................................27
Chapter 3: Meter Memory, Setup, and Downloading .................................................28
Memory..................................................................................................................28
Viewing Test Results ..............................................................................................29
Meter Setup ...........................................................................................................30
Setting the Time and Date......................................................................................31
SettingtheBeeperOn/Off.......................................................................................34
Setting the Alarm Clock Function ...........................................................................37
SettingtheHypoglycemic(Hypo)AlarmFunction....................................................42
Downloading Your Results to a Computer or PDA......................................... 45
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Chapter 4: Control Testing ..................................................................................47
Why Perform Control Tests.....................................................................................47
About the Control Solutions ....................................................................................48
Performing a Control Test.......................................................................................49
Understanding Control Test Results........................................................................53
Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ...........................................................56
Changing the Battery..............................................................................................56
Cleaning Your Meter...............................................................................................58
Maintenance and Troubleshooting..........................................................................59
Screen Messages and Troubleshooting ..................................................................60
Chapter 6: Technical Information ...............................................................................67
Product Limitations ................................................................................................67
Specifications.........................................................................................................67
Product Safety Information.....................................................................................70
Disposing of Your Meter.........................................................................................70
ExplanationofSymbols ..........................................................................................71
Guarantee ..............................................................................................................72
Additional Supplies.................................................................................................72
Information for Healthcare Professionals ................................................................73
Index......................................................................................................................75
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Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System
The Accu-Chek Performa Meter
Display –
Showsresults,
messages,and
results stored in
memory.
Right and Left
Arrow Buttons –
Press to enter
memory,adjust
settings,andscroll
through results.
Test Strip Slot –
Insert test strip here.
Infrared (IR) Window –
Used to transfer data
from the meter to a
computer or PDA.
On/Off/Set Button –
Turns the meter on or
off and sets options.
Battery Door –
Flip open the battery
door by pushing the
tab in the direction of
the arrow.
Code Chip Slot –
Insert code chip into
this opening.
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Code Chip
(forexample)
Battery – Insert with
(+)symbolfacingup.
Test Strip Container Control Solution
Bottle
Golden End –
Insert this end of
the test strip into
the meter.
Yellow Window –
Touch blood
drop or control
solution here.
Test Strip
Top View
On/Off/Set
Button
Infrared(IR)
Window
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1. Make sure the meter
is off.
2. Turn the meter over. 3. Remove the old code
chip(ifthereisoneinthe
meter) and discard it.
Coding Your Meter
Change the code chip every time you open a new box of test strips!
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4. Turn the code chip over so the code
number faces away from you. Push
it into the meter until it stops.
5. Leave the code chip in the meter
untilyouopenanewboxoftest
strips.
Notes:
• Donotforcethecodechipintothemeter–itisdesignedtogointhemeteronly
one way.
• Ifyouseeacode“---”onthedisplay,insertacodechipinthemeter.
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Adjusting the Time and Date – First Time Use
The meter is preset with the time and date which may need to be adjusted to the local time zone.
Having the correct time and date in your meter is important if you use the meter memory or if you
want to download your results to a computer.
1. Press and release to turn the meter on. The
timeanddateappearonthedisplay.“Set-up”
and the hour flash. If the correct time and date
aredisplayed,pressandhold toexit.
2. Press and release or to decrease or
increase the hour. Press and hold or
to scroll faster.
decrease increase
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3. Press and release to set
the hour. The minutes flash.
4. Press and release or
to adjust the minutes.
Press and release to set
the minutes.
5.Repeattosetday,month,
and year.
decrease increase
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6.Onceyousettheyear,pressandhold until
the flashing test strip symbol appears. The time
and date are now set.
7.SeeChapter3“MeterSetup”tosetother
options.
Note: Whenyouinstallanewbattery,themeterautomaticallypromptsyoutocheckthe
time and date when you turn it on.
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Using the Accu-Chek Performa System
• OnlyuseAccu-ChekPerformaTestStrips.
• Replacethecodechipeverytimeyou
openanewboxofteststrips.
• Storetheunusedteststripsintheir
original container with the cap closed.
• Closethecontainertightlyimmediately
after you take a test strip out. This helps
keep the test strips dry.
• Usetheteststripimmediatelyafteryou
take it out of the container.
• Besuretochecktheexpirydateonthe
test strip container. Do not use the test
strips after that date.
• Store the test strip container and your
meterinacooldryplace,suchasa
bedroom.
• Refer to the test strip package insert for
test strip storage and system operating
conditions.
• Do not apply blood or control solution to
the test strip before you insert it into the
meter.
Do not store test strips in high heat and moisture areas (bathroom or
kitchen)! Heat and moisture can damage your test strips.
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Chapter 2: Testing Your Blood Glucose
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
Before you perform your first blood test, set up your meter correctly. You need the
meter, a test strip, and a lancing device with a lancet loaded.
1. Prepare your lancing device.
2. Wash and dry your hands.
3. Insert a test strip into the meter in the direction
of the arrows. The meter turns on.
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4. Make sure the code number on the
display matches the code number on the
test strip container. If you miss seeing the
codenumber,removetheteststripand
reinsert it into the meter.
5. A test strip and flashing blood drop
symbol appear on the display.
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Yellow Release
Button
6. Perform a fingerstick with your lancing device. Blood samples taken from the palm are
equivalent to blood taken from the fingertip. For detailed information on how to obtain
bloodfromthepalmrefertotheAlternativeSiteTesting(AST)section,steps5and6.
OR
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7. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the
flow of blood. This helps you get a blood
drop.
8. Touch the blood drop to the front edge
of the yellow window of the test strip.
Do not put blood on top of the test strip.
When you see flash,youhaveenough
blood in the test strip.
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Note: Afterasuccessfultest,themeterturnsitselfofffivesecondsaftertheteststrip
is removed.
9. Your result appears on the display. If you
want to flag your test result for a special
event,leavetheteststripinthemeter.
(Seethenextsection.)Otherwise,discard
the used test strip.
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