Lifescan Sure Step Flexx Operator's manual

©2002, 2000 LifeScan, Inc. All rights reserved.
The system described herein is covered by one or more of the
following US patents: D444,235, D367,109, 5,418,142, 5,515,170,
5,526,120, 5,563,031, 5,605,837, 5,780,304, 5,789,255,
5,922,530, 5,968,836, and 6,335,203. Use of the system described
herein is protected under US patent 4,935,346. Purchase of the
system described herein does not act to grant a license under these
patents. Such a license is granted only when the device is used with
SureStepPro or OneTouch SureStep Test Strips. No test strip supplier
other than LifeScan is authorized to grant such a license, and LifeScan
does not endorse or encourage the use of any strips manufactured by
anyone other than LifeScan.
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Contents
The SureStepFlexx Meter . . . . . . . . . . . 1
Scanning a Barcode . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Performing a Quality Control Test . . . . 3
Performing a Patient Test . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Blood Application . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Color Chart . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Transferring Data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Connection Module . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Serial Cable . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Cleaning the Outside of the Meter . 16
Cleaning the Test Strip Holder . . . . 16
Changing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . 20
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
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The SureStepFlexx Meter
Refer to this quick reference guide only
after you have become familiar with the
instructions and precautions outlined in
the SureStepFlexx Meter Operator’s Guide.
Test strip holder
Power button
LCD screen
Optional barcode scanner/
infrared communication port lens
Serial port (top)
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Scanning a Barcode
If the meter is equipped with a barcode
scanner, you may scan IDs and lot numbers.
To scan a barcode, hold the
barcode label parallel to and
approximately 2 to 6 inches
from the meter’s scanner.
Press and release the SCAN
button on the screen. After
a successful scan, the infor-
mation appears in the display
field. Press to confirm the entry.
■NOTE: If the SCAN button does not appear,
a barcode scanner is not installed or
enabled, or battery power is too low to scan.
If power is low, change the meter batteries.
▲CAUTION: Do not stare into the laser
light or point it towards anyone’s eyes
while scanning a barcode.
123
456
789
0
ABC DEF
GHI JKL MNO
PQRS TUV WXYZ
SCAN DEL
_./- W
X
Y
Z
\:,
Enter Operator ID
9
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Performing a Quality Control Test
1Turn on the meter by pressing the
blue power button.
2Press Cont on the status screen.
3Select QC Test from the Main Menu.
4Select a control test.
5Enter your operator ID, or scan your
badge. Press .
6Select the control solution lot
number, or scan the vial.
7Select the test strip lot number (and
code), or scan the bottle.
▲CAUTION: To obtain accurate results, you
must enter the correct test strip lot number
(and code) for each new test.
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8Gently shake the control solution
vial and touch a drop of solution to
the center of the pink test square.
9Check the confirmation dot on the
back of the test strip to verify it is
completely blue.
10 Firmly insert the test strip all the way
into the test strip holder until it stops
(confirmation dot should be facing
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down). Insert within 2 minutes of
applying control solution.
◆IMPORTANT: If you fail to completely
insert the test strip, the test may start;
however, you may receive an out-of-range
result.
◆IMPORTANT: If you insert the test strip
after 2 minutes, you may get an
out-of-range result or an error message.
The QC test result appears in
approximately 30 seconds.
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◆IMPORTANT: Do not remove the test strip
until the countdown is complete.
11 Remove the test strip.
▲CAUTION: If the control solution result
fails, repeat the test. The system may not
be functioning properly. Do not use the
system to test patient blood unless the
control result falls within the expected
range.
Press and continue
with next control test.
Press Entr Note and choose
at least one comment. Press
and repeat test.
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Performing a Patient Test
1Turn on the meter by pressing the
blue power button.
2Press Cont on the status screen.
3Select Patient Test from the Main Menu.
4Enter your operator ID, or scan your
badge. Press .
5Enter the patient ID, or scan the ID
tag. Press .
6Select the test strip lot number (and
code), or scan the bottle.
▲CAUTION: To obtain accurate results, you
must enter the correct test strip lot number
(and code) for each new test.
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