iLine microsystems microINR Product information sheet

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For self-testing patients

BEFORE STARTING
•Read completely the microINR Meter and microINR Chips
instructions for use.
•Read also the instructions for use of the disposable lancets
and/or lancing device.
The instructions for use will guide you on the handling and use
of the microINR System.
CHARGING THE microINR® METER
The microINR Meter uses lithium batteries (like cellphones).
Charge the battery completely before using the Meter for the first
time. The recommended charging time is approximately 3 hours.
To charge the Meter, connect the charger provided within the
kit, to the mini-USB port of the Meter.
SETTING TIME & DATE
Check that the time and date are correct, as it is necessary for
the Chips’ expiration date determination.
Meter’s time and date are set during the manufacturing
process, so probably you will not need to change them.
If necessary, please follow the steps described at section 2.4
of the Meter’s instructions for use to adjust the time and date.
GETTING READY FOR THE TEST
Prepare all items needed for the testing:
•microINR Meter
•microINR Chips (not supplied)
•Disposable lancets and/or lancing device (not supplied)
•Means for skin cleaning (not supplied)
The fingerstick area must be clean, free of contaminants and
completely dry. We recommend washing your hands in warm
soapy water and drying them thoroughly.
It is convenient to warm your hands. You can keep your hands
below your waist and massage the finger soly.
TESTING
Insert the Chip
Remove a Chip from its pouch and hold it by the yellow part so
that the “microINR” logo can be read correctly. Insert the Chip
into the slot and push it
until it stops. The Meter
will turn on
automatically.
Warming up
A flashing hourglass
appears on the screen. Wait for the Meter to be ready for
testing, while preparing your hands for the fingerstick. Make
sure your hand is warm and fingertip clean.

The Meter is ready when:
•The Meter emits an audible signal
(beep tone).
•The drop symbol begins to flash on the
display.
•An 80-second countdown appears.
•The Chip emits a steady light.
Applying the blood sample
1. Place the lancet firmly against the
fingertip and activate it. Massage the
finger to bring blood to the finger tip
and gently press to help form a drop
of blood.
2. Make sure to obtain
a spherical and
properly sized drop,
equivalent to a
teardrop. Do not press
the fingerstick site or let
the drop of blood spread
on the finger.
3. Apply the drop of blood to the
Chip immediately. Put the drop in
contact with the Chip’s entry channel.
The Meter will emit a beep tone when it detects that the
sample volume is enough. The drop symbol will stop flashing
and the countdown disappears.
4. Aer the beep tone, gently
remove the finger, trying to leave
a small amount of blood at the
Chip’s entry channel.
Result & Assay end
Wait until the INR result appears.
Dispose of the used Chip with your regular waste. Dispose of
used lancets carefully. Use a sharps container to prevent injury
to yourself or to others.
The Meter automatically turns off aer approx. 3 minutes of
inactivity or by pressing the le button (EXIT) holding it for 3-4 sec.
RESULT HANDLING
•After obtaining the INR result, record it and follow the
instructions given by your physician and/or your healthcare
provider.
•The results are automatically stored in the Meter’s memory.
To check previous results, follow the directions described in
section 4 of the Meter’s instructions for use.
CLEANING / DISINFECTION
Clean and disinfect the Meter and/or the lancing device when
dirty and before anyone else handles them.
Please follow the cleaning and disinfecting procedure described
at section 5 of the Meter’s instructions for use.

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TIPS FOR A CORRECT SAMPLE APPLICATION
•Make sure the blood drop has a spherical shape
and is large enough, like a teardrop, before appling
the sample to the Chip.
•After obtaining that blood drop, immediately apply it
on the Chip.
•Rest the pricked finger on the other hand leaning on a
flat surface to help you during the blood application.
•Do not touch the Chip or block the entry channel
with the finger during the application.
•Apply the sample on a single attempt. Never add
more blood to the Chip.
•A sufficient amount of blood will have been applied once
the meter emits a beep tone and the blood drop symbol
and the countdown disappear on the display. After that,
remove the finger gently, trying to leave a small
amount of blood at the Chip’s entry channel.
ALSO REMEMBER...
•Use any technique recommended in this guide to warm
hands, until the fingerstick area has a slightly reddish color.
•Your hands must be clean, free of contaminants and
completely dry. Any alcohol, creams, lotions or sweat in the
area may cause incorrect results.
•Do not use the Chip if you detect that the Chip is defective
or its pouch is opened or damaged.
•The Meter must be placed on a flat and steady surface and
do not move the Meter or the Chip until the test is over.
•Do not shake the Meter or let it fall.
•Do not manipulate the Meter or the Chip with wet or dirty
hands/gloves.
•Do not fingerstick until the 80-second countdown starts.
•Use any finger for fingersticking.
•Do not squeeze or “milk” the fingerstick area. Do not let
the drop of blood spread on the finger.
•If you get an error message, follow the steps described on
the “Error Guide” section of the Meter’s instructions for use.
•If you need to repeat the test, perform the fingerstick on
a different finger with a new lancet and a new Chip.
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