OneTouch FASTTAKE User manual

COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
Owner’s Booklet
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COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
FastTake
Owner’s Booklet
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TEST SUMMARY
This summary is intended only for quick
reference and not as a substitute for the
OneTouch®FastTake®Owner’s Booklet.
Please read the entire booklet before you
begin testing.
1. Insert test strip. Meter turns on
automatically.
2. Apply sample. Touch a small drop
of blood (1.5 microlitres) to the
TOP WHITE EDGE of the test strip.
3. Hold the blood drop to the TOP WHITE
EDGE of the test strip until blood has
completely filled the confirmation
window.
4. Accurate results in just 15 seconds.
(Example)
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Dear OneTouch®FastTake®System Owner:
You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoring
systems available today. Inside this booklet is everything you
must know about using the OneTouch®FastTake®System. Read
it carefully and thoroughly before you begin testing.
Your OneTouch®FastTake®System provides you with accurate,
plasma-calibrated test results. This feature makes it easier for you
and your doctor to compare your meter results with laboratory
results. If you’ve been using a blood glucose meter that doesn’t
give plasma-calibrated test results, you may notice that your
results with the OneTouch®FastTake®System will be about 12%
higher.
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®FastTake®System can help you and your healthcare
professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain
better control of your diabetes.
A warranty registration card is included with your OneTouch®
FastTake®System. Please complete it and mail it to us. If you
prefer to fill out a warranty card online, please visit
www.LifeScan.com
*American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (1993).
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The OneTouch®FastTake®System is intended for use outside the
body (in vitro diagnostic use). It should be used only for testing
glucose (sugar) and only with fresh capillary whole blood
samples. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for
the testing of newborns.
CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood sugar
(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, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Important Information
• Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false
low results. If you believe you are suffering from severe
dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately.
• Test results below 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L) mean low blood
glucose (hypoglycemia). Test results greater than 240 mg/dL
(13.3 mmol/L) mean high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). If you
get results below 60 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL, and do not
have symptoms, first repeat the test. If you have symptoms
or continue to get results that fall below 60 mg/dL or above
240 mg/dL, follow the treatment advice of your healthcare
professional.
• If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with
your blood glucose test results AND you have followed all
instructions described in the OneTouch®FastTake®Owner’s
Booklet, call your healthcare professional.
• A red blood cell count (hematocrit) that is very high (above
55%) or very low (below 30%) can cause false results.
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GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The OneTouch®FastTake®
Blood Glucose Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . 1
OneTouch®FastTake®Blood Glucose Meter . 2
BEFORE TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Checking the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Coding the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Checking the System with
OneTouch®Ultra®Control Solution . . . . . . . . 11
TESTING YOUR BLOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Getting a Drop of Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fingertip Blood Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Arm Blood Sampling (“Alternate Site”) . . . . 22
Step-by-Step Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Used Lancet Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Special Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
USING THE METER MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Table of Contents
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VIEWING TEST RESULTS
ON A PERSONAL COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Data Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
COMPARING METER
AND LABORATORY RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SETTING UP THE METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Setting the Date, Time,
and Unit of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
CARING FOR YOUR METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
DISPLAY MESSAGES
AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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GETTING STARTED
The OneTouch®FastTake®Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
The OneTouch®FastTake®Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists
of three main products: the OneTouch®FastTake®Blood Glucose
Meter, OneTouch® FastTake® Test Strips (sold separately), and
OneTouch®Ultra®Control Solution. These products have been
designed, tested, and proven to work together as a system to
produce accurate blood glucose test results. Use only OneTouch®
FastTake®Test Strips and OneTouch®Ultra®Control Solution with the
OneTouch®FastTake®Blood Glucose Meter.
Your OneTouch®FastTake®System includes:
• OneTouch®FastTake®Meter
• OneTouch®FastTake® Test Strips
(test strips sold separately)
• OneTouch®Ultra®Control Solution
• OneTouch®UltraSoft™Adjustable Blood Sampler
• OneTouch®UltraClear™Cap
• OneTouch®UltraSoft™Lancets
• Owner’s Booklet
• Sporty Carrying Case
• Quick Reference Guide
• Warranty Registration Card
• Logbook
• Two pre-installed 1.5 V (#357 or equivalent)
silver oxide batteries
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OneTouch®FastTake®Blood Glucose Meter
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DISPLAY
Your test results are
displayed here. The
large, easy-to-read
display guides you
through the test
using symbols and
simple messages.
M BUTTON
The M (Mode)
button is used to
set up the meter,
enter the memory
mode, and turn the
meter on and off.
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TEST/DATA PORT
The test/data port is where you insert the
OneTouch®FastTake®Test Strip for testing.
The meter will turn on automatically when
you insert a test strip. The test/data port also
accepts the OneTouch®FastTake®Adapter,
which can be used to help download your test
results to a computer for further analysis
using OneTouch™Diabetes Management
Software.
C BUTTON
The C (Change) button is used to change the
date and time, code number, and unit of
measurement, as well as to indicate control
solution tests and to review test results while
in the memory mode.
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OneTouch®FastTake®Meter Display Segments
CTL
Indicates a control
solution test result.
CODE
Appears with the code
number of the test strips
currently in use.
BLOOD DROP SYMBOL
This symbol tells you
when to apply the sample.
BATTERY SYMBOL
Appears when batteries
are low or must be
replaced.
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MONTH
KETONES?
Appears when a blood
glucose test result falls
between 240 and
600 mg/dL
MEM
Indicates a test result
stored in memory.
TEST RESULT
AREA
Test results are
displayed here.
(A decimal point
appears when
the unit of
measurement
is millimoles
per litre.)
UNITS OF
MEASUREMENT
Depending upon
how the meter is
set, either
mmol/L or
mg/dL will
appear with the
test result.
DAY HOUR MINUTES
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OneTouch®FastTake®Test Strips (sold separately)
The OneTouch®FastTake®Blood Glucose Monitoring
System measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in
whole blood. Blood is applied to the TOP WHITE EDGE
of the OneTouch®FastTake®Test Strip. The test strip
automatically draws the blood into the reaction cell
where the reaction takes place.
The OneTouch®FastTake®Test Strip consists of the
following parts:
See pages 17–29, Testing Your Blood,
for complete instructions.
Contact Bars
This end of the test strip is
inserted into the meter.
Top White Edge
This is where you apply a drop
of blood.
Confirmation Window
This is where you confirm if
enough blood has been applied
to the top white edge.
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Important Test Strip Information
• Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place below
86°F (30°C). Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Do
not refrigerate.
• Store your test strips in their original vial only; do not transfer
them to a new bottle or any other container.
• After removing a OneTouch®FastTake®Test Strip from the vial,
immediately replace the vial cap and close it tightly.
• With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test strip anywhere
on its surface when removing it from the vial or inserting it into
the meter.
• Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.
• Write the discard date on the vial label when you first open it.
Discard remaining OneTouch®Ultra®Test Strips and the vial
three months after first opening date.
• Apply only OneTouch®Ultra®Control Solution or a blood
sample to the top white edge. Applying other substances to
the top white edge will cause inaccurate results.
• Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date printed on
the package since they may cause inaccurate results.
• Do not bend, cut, or alter a OneTouch®FastTake®Test Strip in
any way.
WARNING: Keep the test strip vial away from children; the cap is a
choking hazard. Also, the cap contains a pouch filled with drying
agents that may be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin
or eye irritation.
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BEFORE TESTING
Checking the Display
Each time you insert a test strip into the
OneTouch®FastTake®Meter or turn the
meter on, all segments of the display will
appear briefly. This tells you that the
system is performing several self-checks
and allows you to confirm that all display
segments are working properly. (See
pages 4 and 5 for all display segments.)
Coding the Meter
Code numbers are used to calibrate the
OneTouch®FastTake®Test Strips with the
OneTouch®FastTake®Meter for accurate
results. You must code the meter before
using it for the first time and then every
time you change to another vial of
OneTouch®FastTake®Test Strips. Each time
you test, check that the code number on
the meter display matches the code
number on the test strip vial.
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CAUTION: If the code number displayed on the meter does
not match the number printed on the vial, test results may
be inaccurate.
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Start with the meter turned off. Insert a
OneTouch®FastTake®Test Strip to turn on
the meter. All segments of the display
will appear followed by the date and
time. Next, the code number will appear
on the display for three seconds.
Compare the code number on the meter
display with the code number on the test
strip vial. If the two code numbers
match, you may begin testing. If they do
not match, follow Step 3. When you first
use the meter, three dashes (Q) will
appear, showing that there is no code
stored in the memory.
Match the Code Numbers.
STEP 2
Enter the Code Mode.
STEP 1
(Example)
(Example)
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Press the C button to select the correct
code. Each time you press and release
the C button, the number will increase by
one. To move faster, simply press and
hold the C button. After you have
selected the correct code number, it will
flash for three seconds and then appear
solid for three seconds. Then the R
symbol will appear, indicating that the
OneTouch®FastTake®System is ready
for testing.
Code the Meter.
STEP 3
(Example)
(Example)
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OneTouch®Ultra®Control Solution is used to
check that the meter and test strips are
working together as a system and that you are
performing the test correctly. It is very
important that you do this simple check
routinely to make sure you get accurate results.
OneTouch®Ultra®Control Solution contains a
known amount of glucose that reacts with
OneTouch®FastTake®Test Strips. Compare your
control solution test results with the expected
range printed on the test strip vial label.
Control solution should be used to:
• Practice the test procedure.
• Make sure your meter and test
strips are working together
properly.
• Ensure you are performing the
test correctly.
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Checking the System with OneTouch® Ultra®
Control Solution
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