Arkray ASSURE PLATINUM User manual

Step 1: Remove Assure®Platinum Test Strip from the bottle.
Immediately replace the bottle cap tightly.
Insert test strip as shown in the diagram. Meter will turn on automatically.
Verify that all symbols appear on the screen.
The strip and flashing blood drop indicate the meter is ready for use.
Step 2: Obtain a blood sample. Touch the sample application tip at the end
of the strip to the blood drop on your finger. Capillary action will pull
the blood into the strip.
Note: Apply blood to test strip within 20 seconds of obtaining blood sample. The
meter will start to count down when it detects that blood has been applied. If meter
does not start after adding the first blood drop, remove the test strip and test with a
new test strip. Discard strip if meter does not start to count down.
Step 3: Meter will count down by showing “7”.
The meter will show the result in 7 seconds.
Option: Flagging Test Result in Memory
Results may be marked with an “!” if you feel the result is incorrect or the test
procedure was not followed correctly.
Mark the test result with an “!” by pressing either the Forward or Back button
after result is on screen. Marked results will not be included in the 7-, 14-, 30-, or
90-day averages.
Healthcare Professionals: Record test result in patient’s chart.
mg/dL
am
mg/dL
am
PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST
Caution: Failure to follow instructions may cause inaccurate results.
Note: If both PCS and
am
appear on the screen, perform a control
solution test (see back).
Results will be shown in units of mg/dL.
Results will not show a decimal point.
Important:
The minimum sample volume is 0.5 µL. Smaller samples may not start the meter or
can start the meter count down and provide an E13 error message. Ensure blood
completely fills the reaction site.
Insert contact bars
into meter.
Sample Application Tip
Contact
Bars
am
mg/dL
Step 4: The flashing arrow reminds you to remove the test strip. Remove the test strip by holding the
meter so that the test strip points down. Push the test strip release button forward. Dispose of
test strip. The meter shuts off automatically when you remove the test strip.
Enough
Blood
Not Enough
Blood
Too Much
Blood
mg/dL
PROFESSIONAL BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
ASSURE®PLATINUM

Perform a control solution test:
• Before testing with the Assure Platinum System for the first time
• When you open a new bottle of test strips
• Whenever you suspect the meter or test strips may not be
functioning properly
• If test results appear to be abnormally high or low or are not
consistent with clinical symptom
• If the test strip bottle has been left open or has been exposed to light,
temperatures below 39°F (4°C) or above 86°F (30°C), or humidity levels
above 80%
• To check your technique
• When the Assure Platinum meter has been dropped or stored below
32°F (0°C) or above 122°F (50°C)
• Each time the batteries are changed
Healthcare Professionals: Perform control solution tests in accordance with your state regulatory guidelines.
PERFORMING A CONTROL SOLUTION TEST
Control Solution Range (mg/dL)
(Rango de la solución de control)
Normal:
High:
11182A
2004-01
80-120
200-300
Date Opened (Fecha de Apertura)
(Use within 90 days of first opening)
(Usar dentro de los 90 dias a partir de la
fecha en que fue abierto)
mg/dL
Insert
contact
bars
into
meter.
Sample
Application Tip
Contact Bars
Step 1: Insert test strip as shown. The meter will turn on
automatically. The full screen will come on for a moment.
Make sure all symbols appear on the screen. The strip symbol
and flashing blood drop will automatically be displayed.
Step 2: Press the Back or Forward button
one time to enter the control solution mode. A control
solution bottle “ ” will appear at the top right of the screen.
If you do not enter the control solution mode, the control
solution result will NOT be valid.
Using the control solution mode will also flag the result in
memory. will prompt you to apply control solution.
Step 3: Mix solution by gently inverting control solution bottle
several times (do not shake). Remove the cap from the control
solution bottle and place on flat surface. Squeeze the bottle
and discard the first drop. Apply the second drop to the top
of the clean cap.
Step 4: Bring meter and strip to drop. Test strip will draw
up the solution. The meter will show result in 7 seconds.
Step 5: Compare the result to the range printed on
the test strip bottle. Make sure the result is within the
acceptable range. If the result falls within this range, the meter
and test strip are working correctly.
Do not use system if control solution result is out of range.
Healthcare Professionals: Record result in quality
logbook.
Step 6: Remove the test strip by holding the meter so that
the test strip points down. Push the strip release button
forward. The test strip will fall out and meter will shut off
automatically. Dispose of the used test strip. Wipe
excess control solution from cap and replace cap on control
solution bottle.
Professionals:
Repeat Steps 1-6 with a second control solution.
24-HOUR QC REMINDER
If the QC Reminder is turned on, “PCS”
will flash three times along with the
mg/dLmmol/L
MEM
AVG
DAY
CODE
d-m-d
HYPO
am
pm
.
The code number will then appear along
with the
mg/dLmmol/L
MEM
AVG
DAY
CODE
d-m-d
HYPO
am
pm
. If a control solution test
is performed, the
mg/dLmmol/L
MEM
AVG
DAY
CODE
d-m-d
HYPO
am
pm
will disappear.
This reminder will continue to appear on the screen each
time a test strip is inserted until a control solution test
is performed.
TROUBLESHOOTING & CUSTOMER SERVICE
Your blood glucose level is less
than 20 mg/dL. Repeat the test using a
new test strip. If this message appears
again, contact a healthcare professional
immediately!
Your blood glucose level is more
than 600 mg/dL. Repeat the test using
a new test strip. If this message appears
again, contact a healthcare professional
immediately!
The battery has been replaced. Check
that the time and date are set correctly.
(The time and date will be flashing). With
the meter turned off, press and hold “M”
button for two seconds to enter “check meter settings
mode.” Then confirm that the time and date are correct.
If they are not correct, press and hold “M” button to enter
set-up mode.
A used strip has been inserted or
the meter is having a problem reading
the strip. Repeat the test with a new
test strip.
Not enough blood was added to test
strip. Retest with new test strip.
Apply at least 0.5 µL of blood to sample
application tip.
mg/dL
am
mg/dL
am
mg/dL
am
If you need further assistance with your Assure Platinum Blood
Glucose Monitoring System, refer to your user instruction
manual or call ARKRAY Customer Service at 800.818.8877
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week).
Note: If both PCS and
am
appear on the screen,
perform a control solution test.
©2014 ARKRAY USA, Inc. All rights reserved.
P/N 6305-05 Rev 05/14
Minneapolis, MN 55439 • 800.818.8877 • www.arkrayusa.com
mg/dLmmol/L
MEM
AVG
DAY
CODE
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