Acon Vivid Pal User manual

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Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Self monitoring of blood glucose (SMBG) is an important part of diabetes care.
But the high cost of testing can make this impossible. At ACON, our goal is to
provide high quality glucose monitoring systems at a price that allows you to
test as often as necessary. Together, we can better manage your diabetes
and help you live a longer and healthier life.
Welcome, and thank you for choosing the On Call®Vivid Pal Blood
Glucose Monitoring System. The On Call®Vivid Pal Blood Glucose
Monitoring System will give you accurate blood glucose results in just a few
simple steps.
The On Call®Vivid Pal Blood Glucose Monitoring System uses an
electrochemical enzymatic system for the quantitative detection of glucose in
fresh capillary whole blood. It allows diabetics to take blood samples from the
fingertip, forearm, or palm. It is used at home as a way to monitor the
effectiveness of diabetes control programs. Alternate testing sites (forearm
and palm) should be used only during steady-state times (when blood glucose
level is not changing rapidly). The On Call®Vivid Pal Blood Glucose
Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single patient and should not
be shared. Alternative Site Testing (AST) should not be used to calibrate
continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) nor for use in insulin dose calculations.
On Call®Vivid Pal Blood Glucose Monitoring System is for single patient use
only. Do not share with others.
To ensure accurate results from your On Call®Vivid Pal Blood Glucose
Monitoring System, please follow these instructions:
•Read instructions before use.
•Use only On Call®Vivid Blood Glucose Test Strips with the On Call®Vivid
Pal Blood Glucose Meter.

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•For in vitro diagnostic use only. Your blood glucose monitoring system is
to be used only outside the body. It is for monitoring the effectiveness of
diabetes control. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes.
•For self testing use only.
•Test only whole blood samples with the On Call®Vivid Blood Glucose Test
Strips and On Call®Vivid Pal meter.
•For self-testers, consult your physician or doctor before making any
adjustments to your medication, diet or activity routines.
•Keep out of reach of children.
•Keep this User’s Manual in a safe place, do not discard it.
•Not for use on critically ill patients, patients in shock, dehydrated patients
or hyperosmolar patients.
By following the instructions outlined in this User's Manual, you will be able to
use your On Call®Vivid Pal Blood Glucose Monitoring System to monitor your
blood glucose and better manage your diabetes.

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Table of Contents
Getting Started............................................................................................. 1
Component Descriptions..................................................................... 2
On Call®Vivid Pal Blood Glucose Meter ............................................. 4
Meter Display...................................................................................... 6
On Call®Vivid Blood Glucose Test Strips ............................................ 8
On Call®Vivid Glucose Control Solution ............................................11
Installing the Battery ..................................................................................13
Meter Setup Before Testing .......................................................................14
Performing a Quality Control Test.............................................................18
Testing Your Blood.....................................................................................21
Step 1 - Getting a Drop of Blood ........................................................21
Step 2 – Testing Blood Glucose .........................................................28
“HI” and “LO” Messages.....................................................................31
Using the Meter Memory ............................................................................33
Viewing Stored Records.....................................................................33
Clearing the Memory..........................................................................35
Transferring Records..........................................................................35
Maintenance................................................................................................37
Replacing the Battery.........................................................................37
Caring for Your On Call®Vivid Pal Blood Glucose Monitoring System...39
Suggested Testing Times and Target Goals.............................................43
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results................................................45
Troubleshooting Guide ..............................................................................46
Specifications .............................................................................................48
Warranty......................................................................................................49
Index of Symbols........................................................................................50
Index ............................................................................................................51