Bayer HealthCare Breeze 2 User manual

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
USER GUIDE
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ASEASY AS 1-2-3...
1Open meter,
insert 10-test disc,
close meter.
2Pull (a) and
push (b) handle
to expose test strip.
3Apply sample.
Smaller Blood Drop,
Faster Test Results, and
Increased Memory Capacity
NEW!
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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INTRODUCTION
INTRODUCTION 1
A LOOK AT YOUR METER 2
EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY SYMBOLS 4
TESTING MATERIALS 6
EVERYDAY USE
INSERTING A10-TEST DISC 7
RUNNING ABLOOD GLUCOSE TEST 10
MARKING A DELETED BLOOD TEST 18
UNDERSTANDING YOUR TEST RESULTS 19
ALTERNATIVE SITE TESTING 20
RUNNING ACONTROL TEST 22
MARKING A CONTROL TEST 24
BEYOND EVERYDAY USE
RECALLING TEST RESULTS 26
VIEWING YOUR AVERAGES 27
CLEARING STORED TEST RESULTS 28
SETUP FUNCTION 29
SETTING THE TIME 29
SETTING THE DATE 30
SETTING THE BUZZER LEVEL 32
SETTING THE TIME FORMAT 33
SETTING THE DATE FORMAT 34
TRANSFERRING RESULTS TO ACOMPUTER 35
CLEANING YOUR METER 36
REPLACING THE BATTERY 37

TECHNICAL INFORMATION
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PECIFICATIONS 40
PERFORMANCE EVALUATIONS 40
SOLVING PROBLEMS
SOLVING PROBLEMS 41
TROUBLESHOOTING AND ERROR CODES 42
CUSTOMER SERVICE 47
REPLACEMENT ITEMS 48
WARRANTY INFORMATION 49
The BREEZE®blood glucose monitoring system (meter, test strips and
controls) is intended for self-testing by persons with diabetes and by
healthcare professionals, to monitor the level of glucose in whole blood.
The BREEZE system is specific for glucose and has been referenced to
plasma/serum glucose.
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INTRODUCTION:
Thank you for choosing the BREEZE®blood glucose
monitoring system! We are proud to be your partner in
helping you manage your diabetes. We understand that
people who regularly check their blood glucose levels want
a meter that is simple, straightforward and easy to use. As
you use your BREEZE system, you will appreciate the:
• No Coding™ technology of the test strips;
• small sample volume;
• fast reading time;
• convenience of a 10-test disc;
• simple “Pull and Push” step to begin testing;
• user-friendly design.
This ease of use comes with the added bonus of the
reliability that you count on from Bayer.
This user guide shows you how to use your BREEZE
system. It will answer any questions you might have and
guide you through the testing process. It is here to help you!
The user guide is divided into color-coded sections to
help you easily find the information you need. See the
Table of Contents for a complete list of topics.
CAUTION: Before using any product to test your
blood glucose (sugar), read all instructions carefully
and practice the test.
INTRODUCTION
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Screen
This is where
your test results
will be displayed.
Battery Holder
(side of meter)
Holds one
CR2032 lithium
battery (included).
On/Off
Button
Used to manually
turn the meter
on or off, check
the number of
strips and check
the date/time.
Data Port
(side of meter)
Insert cable
here to allow
communication
between the
meter and
a personal
computer.
Release Button
Press to release and discard
the used test strip.
Meter Handle
Use this handle to push out a test strip
and automatically turn on the meter.
A LOOK AT YOUR BREEZE METER:
Top End
of Meter
Release
Button
Test Strip
Slot
Button Door
Open to expose
meter buttons.
Tab to Open
Button Door

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Up/
Down
Buttons
Used to display
additional
results or options.
Button Door Open
Open Latch
Press in and
pull up on the
base to open
the meter.
Back (Base)
of Meter
NOTE: Simply place the easy reference sticker
on the Button Door as shown. See the sheet
of stickers provided in your meter package
and select the language of your choice.
On/Off
Button
Used to manually
turn the meter
on or off, check
the number of
strips, and check
the date/time.
Memory
Button
Used to view your
blood glucose
results stored in
memory and to
view your test
result averages.
Setup
Button
Used to enter
the Setup mode
and easily change
the time, date or
other features.
Accept
Button
Used to accept
changes made
in the Setup
mode.
Tab to Open
Button Door

EXPLANATION OF DISPLAY SYMBOLS:
A full display, as shown here, indicates that all elements in
the display are working properly. To view the full display,
press and hold the On/Off button ( ) or pull the meter
handle all the way out. Compare your meter to the display
shown here before you run each test. If there is a difference,
please see “Troubleshooting and Error Codes” on page 42.
Here is what each display element means:
The units
of measure
(mg/dL or
mmol/L) for
your blood
glucose
result
Where the time, date,
and AM/PM are displayed;
also the type of average
Additional
results and
options are
available by
pressing the
and
buttons
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The number
of test
strips left in
the disc
Test result and error
codes are displayed here
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The result
is not to be
included in
the averages
The volume of
the buzzer
Here is what each display element means:
Battery is
low or dead
Apply blood to
the test strip
Temperature is
too high or too low
Insert a new
test disc
The result is a
control test
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TESTING MATERIALS:
BREEZE®10-test disc
(Disc contains ten test strips)
(Included with some kits)
BREEZE®normal control
(Included with some kits)
MICROLET®2lancing device
and lancets
(Included with some kits)
OR
Ascensia®MICROLET®adjust-
able lancing device and lancets
(Included with some kits)
Please refer to the Ascensia
MICROLET device package
insert for complete instructions
on using this lancing device.

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INSERTING A10-TEST DISC:
WARNING: Never open the
meter with the meter handle
pulled out.
Open Meter
1.Turn the meter over so the
display screen is facing down.
Open the meter by pressing
in on the back edge of the
open latch and then pulling
up on the base.
Open Test Disc Package
2.Open a new 10-test
disc package. Check the
expiration date on the disc.

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Helpful Hint: The meter must be kept flat when
closing. If the meter is not kept flat, the disc may move
and become damaged and you may waste test strips.
Insert Disc
3.Insert a new 10-test disc
(with the bumpy side up),
aligning the 5 notches in
the disc with the tabs on
the meter.
Close Meter
4.Close the meter and
snap it shut. Keep
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Your meter will also tell you
when you need to insert a new
10-test disc. It will do this by
showing a picture of a disc
being inserted into the meter.
Counting the Number of Strips Left
Your BREEZE meter will
automatically count down the
number of test strips you have
left. The number is shown with
your test result. To see the
count when the meter is off,
press the button.
NOTE: This count is reset to 10
every time you open the meter.
To keep an accurate count,
open the meter only when all
10 of the test strips have been
used in the 10-test disc.

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RUNNING ABLOOD GLUCOSE TEST:
1.Wash your hands well with
soap and warm water. Rinse
and dry thoroughly.
NOTE: For testing sites other
than fingertips, see page 20.
Prepare Lancing Device
Refer to the package insert for
your lancing device for com-
plete instructions.
2.Remove the endcap from the
MICROLET2lancing device
with your thumb on the grip
indent as shown.
3.Loosen the round protective
cap on a lancet by rotating it
¼ turn, but do not remove it.
Always use MICROLET lancets
for best operation.
Insert the lancet firmly into
the lancing device until it
comes to a full stop. This will
cock the device. You can also
pull and release the cocking
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Twist off the lancet cap. Be
sure to save it for disposing of
the used lancet.
4.Replace the gray endcap prior
to getting your blood drop.
Push Out Test Strip
5.Your BREEZE meter uses
a special, easy-to-use “Pull
and Push” design.
Here’s how it works:
Hold the meter comfortably in
one hand. Firmly grasp the me-
ter handle with the other hand
(shown here). Now, just “Pull
and Push”—“Pull” the handle
out until it stops and “Push” it
back in until it stops again.
Helpful Hint: There is no
need to turn the meter on—just
“Pull and Push.”

Deep
Puncture
Shallow
Puncture
Use the
Gray
endcap
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CAUTION:
• Your meter is designed to push out one test strip
at a time. Do not attempt to push out a new test
strip with one already showing.
• Discard any test strip that has been removed from
the meter. Never re-insert a test strip into the meter.
NOTE: After the meter handle
is pushed in, the release button
is UP, a test strip is pushed out,
and a series of “apply blood”
prompts appears. The meter
is now ready to run a blood
glucose test.
Get the Blood Drop—
Fingertip Testing
The puncture depth depends
on the endcap setting and the
amount of pressure applied
to the puncture site. You will
quickly determine which combi-
nation works best for you.
6. Press the endcap firmly
against the puncture site and
press the blue release button
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9. Your test strip is like a
straw—it sips in a sample of
blood. Move the entire front
edge of the test strip until
it touches the edge of the
blood drop. The blood
is automatically pulled into
the test strip and fills the
test strip.
Test
Hold the test strip in place
until the meter beeps, then
move the meter away.
7. Stroke your hand and finger
towards the puncture site to
form a drop of blood. Do not
squeeze around the puncture
site.
8. Test immediately after a good
blood drop has formed.

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10. After the beep, the display
counts down from “5”
to “1.”
For best results:
• Blood is pulled IN the test
strip, not dropped ON.
• Do not allow blood to
run down into the meter.
• Do not add more blood
to the test strip after the
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Your test result then appears
on the screen.
Helpful Hint: The number
displayed in the upper left cor-
ner is the number of test strips
remaining in your 10-test disc.
IMPORTANT: If you want to
mark this result as a deleted
blood test, you must do that
now, while the result is still be-
ing displayed. See “Marking a
Deleted Blood Test” on page 18.
11. To release the used test
strip, hold the meter with
the test strip pointing down
over a waste container. Press
the release button. Be sure
the heel of your hand is not
against the meter handle.
NOTE: If you block the meter
handle with your hand, the test
strip may not release properly.
12. Press the button to turn the meter off.
NOTE: If you forget to turn your meter off, it will turn off
automatically after three minutes. This will save battery
power.

Remove the used lancet
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1.In one hand, hold the lanc-
ing device with your thumb
on the grip indent, with your
other hand, hold the gray
endcap dial as shown, and
gently snap off the endcap.
2.Place the round protective
lancet cap on a flat surface
with the Bayer logo facing
down.
With the used lancet still in
the lancing device, push the
lancet needle completely into
the middle of the exposed
side of the cap.
3.While (a) pressing the blue
release button, (b) pull the
blue cocking handle, and the
lancet will drop into the con-
tainer you have selected.
Dispose of the used lancet
carefully to prevent injury or
contamination to others.
Do not reuse lancets. Use a
new MICROLET lancet each
time you test.