Lifescan Ultra User manual

Ultra
Ultra
Ultra
Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
Owner’s
Booklet
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Important Safety Information
To be sure your meter is working properly, EVERYtime you turn it on
confirm that:
◗All segments are visible in the display check
◗The unit of measure is correct (mg/dL)
◗The date and time are correct
◗ The code number on the meter display matches the code number on the test strip vial
unit of measure
date time
display check
Example
Example
Example
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Each time you turn on your meter, the unit of measure will appear on
the display with the Rsymbol. The unit of measure will also appear
under every test result.
You may misunderstand your blood glucose results if your meter is set to
the incorrect unit of measure. Your meter’s unit of measure should be set
to mg/dL.
If your meter is set to the correct unit of
measure, “mg/dL” will appear on the display.
Your test result will not include a decimal
point (Fig. 1). Do Not change this setting –
this is the correct unit of measure for the
United States.
Fig. 1: mg/dL
milligrams/deciliter
no decimal point
Read this first
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If your meter is set to the other unit of meas-
ure, “mmol/L” will appear on the display. The
test result will include a decimal point (Fig.
2). Unless your doctor has told you to use
this unit of measure, Do Not test your blood
glucose. Call LifeScan Customer Service
at 1 800 227-8862 immediately for
assistance.
Always confirm that the unit of measure is in
mg/dL every time you test your blood
glucose level. Use of the wrong unit of
measure may cause you to misinterpret your
blood glucose level, and may lead to
incorrect treatment.
Fig. 2: mmol/L
millimoles/liter
decimal point
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Dear OneTouch®Ultra®System Owner:
You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoring systems available. This
booklet has important information you must know about the OneTouch®Ultra®System.
Please read it carefully.
Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetes control. A long-term
study showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of
diabetes complications by up to 60%.* The results you get with the OneTouch®Ultra®
System can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treat-
ment plan to gain better control of your diabetes.
As the maker of OneTouch®brand blood glucose monitoring systems, LifeScan is dedi-
cated to your health and satisfaction. You can count on:
• 24-hour customer service by highly trained professionals who are ready to answer
your questions about meter operation, self-monitoring and diabetes in general
• LifeScan.com offering online access to information about our products and services
as well as diabetes care
• Our OneTouch®Gold program to provide members with a monthly e-Newsletter as
well as tools, information and special offers to help make living with diabetes easier.
Membership is free. For more information, visit www.LifeScan.com.
We have included a warranty registration card with your system. Please complete and
return it promptly to receive a gift. You may also complete product registration online
at www.OneTouchWarranty.com.
We care about what you think and want to keep you informed about the latest on better
living for people with diabetes. If you have any questions about your new OneTouch®
Ultra®System, please call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 or visit
our website at www.LifeScan.com.
*American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications
Trial (1993).
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Using the Meter Memory 34
Downloading Test Results to a
Personal Computer 36
Comparing Meter and
Laboratory Results 38
Meter Set-up 40
Caring for Your OneTouch®Ultra®System 46
Meter 46
OneTouch®UltraSoft®Adjustable
Blood Sampler 46
Battery 47
Display Messages and
Problem-Solving Guide 50
Specifications 60
Guarantee 61
Index 62
About Your New System vi
The Complete OneTouch®
Ultra®Blood Glucose Monitoring System 4
OneTouch®Ultra®Blood Glucose Meter 5
OneTouch®Ultra®Meter Display 6
OneTouch®Ultra®Test Strips 8
Before Testing 10
Checking the Meter Display 10
Coding the Meter 10
Checking the System
with Control Solution 13
Testing Your Blood 20
Preparing the OneTouch®UltraSoft®
Adjustable Blood Sampler 21
Fingertip Blood Sampling 24
Forearm Blood Sampling 25
Step-by-Step Test Procedure 28
Discarding Used Test Strips and Lancets 31
Special Messages 32
Table of Contents
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About Your New System
The OneTouch®Ultra®System uses the latest blood glucose
monitoring technology. It measures the glucose content of a
blood sample by means of an electrical current produced in the test
strip and measured by the meter. Test results are
“plasma-calibrated.” This makes it easier for you
and your diabetes-care team to compare your
meter results with laboratory tests. If you
have been using another type of
meter–one that provides whole-blood
results–you may notice that your test
results with the OneTouch®Ultra®
System are about 12 % higher.
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The OneTouch®Ultra®Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists of
the OneTouch®Ultra®Blood Glucose Meter, OneTouch®Ultra®Test
Strips (may be sold separately), and OneTouch®Ultra®Control
Solution. These products have been designed, tested, and proven to
work together to produce accurate blood glucose results. Use no
other test strips or control solution other than OneTouch®
Ultra®brand with your meter.
CAUTION: If you cannot test due to a problem with your testing sup-
plies, contact your healthcare professional or LifeScan Customer
Service at 1 800 227-8862. Failure to test could delay treatment
decisions and lead to a serious medical condition.
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Before using any product to
test your blood glucose, read
all instructions and practice the test. Do all
quality control checks as directed and consult
with a diabetes healthcare professional. These
recommendations apply to all blood glucose
monitoring systems and are supported by the
American Association of Diabetes Educators,
the American Diabetes Association, the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration, and the
Advanced Medical Technology Association.
CAUTION:
The OneTouch®Ultra®System is intended for
use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use). It should be used only for testing fresh
capillary whole blood samples for glucose
(sugar). It should not be used for the diag-
nosis of diabetes or for testing newborns.
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