OneTouch SURESTEP User manual

IMPORTANT: Before testing, read
detailed instructions in your
OneTouch®SureStep®Owner’s
Booklet. See inside for quick reminder
instructions on proper blood
application and coding the meter.
Quick Reference Guide*
Blood
Glucose
Monitoring
System
CODING THE METER PERFORMING A TEST CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS*
4. Compare the code number on
the meter to the code number
on the test strip bottle. If the
code numbers do not match,
press the green C button until
the code number on the meter
matches the code number on
the test strip bottle.
3. . . . and then the code number
is displayed afterward.
2. The meter automatically dis-
plays the last test result with
the date. . .
1. Press blue power button to turn
on meter. Make sure a test strip
is not in the meter when you
turn it on.
4. Firmly insert test strip, tapered-
end first, with the confirmation
dot facing down into the test
strip holder until it stops. Read
result. Do not remove strip until
countdown is complete.
3. Check confirmation dot on back
of test strip and make sure it is
completely blue.
2. Apply blood to the center of the
ppiinnkktteessttssqquuaarree..Never add a
second drop of blood.
1. Press blue power button to
turn on meter. Make sure a
test strip is not in the meter
when you turn it on.
Before testing, make sure
the meter is coded correctly.
BLOOD APPLICATION
How you can check that you have
applied the right amount of blood:
Clean with water only.
Do not put meter under running water.
Pink test square is where you
apply a drop of blood.
White pad absorbs the excess
blood that may extend
beyond the pink test square.
Do not apply blood directly
onto the white pad.
Confirmation dot on back of
test strip is where you check
to confirm proper blood appli-
cation.
Apply a drop of blood to the
center of the pink test square
on the front of the test strip.
The confirmation dot on the
back should be completely
blue for an accurate test.
If any white patches or
streaks appear on the blue
confirmation dot, you have
not applied enough blood for
an accurate test. You must
start the test over with a new
test strip to avoid inaccurate-
ly low results. Never add a
second drop of blood.
If there is no white visible on the
white pad, you have applied too
much blood. You must start the
test over with a new test strip to
avoid inaccurately high results.
Front
Back
Front Back
Pink
Test
Square
White
Pad Confirmation Dot
Front Back
*Be careful not to apply too much
blood, especially if you tend to bleed
easily or are taking blood-thinning
medications.
4. Replace test strip holder by
sliding it into meter and press-
ing down at test strip insertion
point until you hear a click.
3. Clean lens area and contact
points with a cotton swab or
cloth dampened with water.
Dry with a soft cloth or lint-free
tissue.
2. Wash inside cover and both sides
of test strip holder base, using a
cotton swab or cloth dampened
with water. Thoroughly wipe the
gray area on the inside cover.
Dry thoroughly.
1. Remove test strip holder by
pressing down at top end
and sliding it out.
*IMPORTANT: Read detailed instruction in your OneTouch
®
SureStep
®
Owner’s Booklet before cleaning the meter.
CAUTION: Use a test strip as soon as possible after removing it from the bot-
tle. Prolonged exposure to moisture, light, or heat can cause inaccurate results.
Store test strips tightly capped in the original bottle in a cool, dry place away
from direct heat and sunlight. Never transfer test strips to another container.
Contact
Points
Gray Area
Inside Cover
Hole (clean
both sides)
Lens Area
Base
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Match meter code
with the code on the
bottle.
Result is over
500 mg/dL.*
Result from
meter memory.
Meter is reading
your result.
Meter and/or test strip
holder need cleaning.
Apply blood to
test strip.
Replace
batteries.
Remove test strip and start over with a new test
strip. Test strip was inserted too early, too quick-
ly, incorrectly or without enough blood.
Firmly insert test strip into meter, tapered-end
first, confirmation dot facing down, until it stops.
DISPLAY SYMBOLS
* If you have never experienced blood glucose levels this high or have not
been instructed in how to deal with them by your Healthcare Professional,
you should contact your Healthcare Professional at once. If this reading
does not reflect how you feel, repeat the test with a new test strip
.
ERROR WHAT TO DO ERROR WHAT TO DO ERROR WHAT TO DO ERROR WHAT TO DO
ERROR MESSAGES
1. Repeat the test with a new test strip and:
◆ Apply blood to the pink test square only.
◆ Make sure the confirmation dot turns
completely blue.
◆ Insert the test strip within 2 minutes of
applying blood.
Note: If you continue to get any error message,
compare the color of the test strip confirmation dot
to the Color Chart on the test strip bottle.
If the glucose level is very low (50 mg/dL) or
very high (350 mg/dL), follow the advice of
your Healthcare Professional.
◆ Clean the meter and repeat the test with a
new test strip. See CClleeaanniinnggIInnssttrruuccttiioonnssfor
further information.
2. If these actions do not resolve the error, call
LifeScan Customer Services at
1 800 227-8862.
Professional Use:
◆ Test the sample with an alternate method.
While awaiting results:
Compare the color of the test strip confirma-
tion dot to the Color Chart on the test strip
bottle label. If the glucose level is very low
(50 mg/dL) or very high (350 mg/dL), take
appropriate precautions immediately.
Before retesting verify that the sample hemat-
ocrit is within range.
◆ If these actions do not resolve the error, call
LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862.
1. Repeat the test with a new test strip and:
◆ Check the test strip expiration date. Do not use
test strips beyond the expiration or discard date.
◆ Apply the sample to the pink test square only.
◆ Make sure the confirmation dot turns
completely blue.
◆ Wait approximately 1 minute, but not more
than 2 minutes, after applying sample before
inserting the test strip into the meter.
◆ Do not alter the test strips.
Note: If you continue to get any error message,
compare the color of the test strip confirmation
dot to the Color Chart on the test strip bottle.
If the glucose level is very low (50 mg/dL) or
very high (350 mg/dL), follow the advice of
your Healthcare Professional.
◆ Clean the meter before additional testing. See
CClleeaanniinnggIInnssttrruuccttiioonnssfor more information.
2. If these actions do not resolve the error, call
LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862.
Error 1
Error 2
continued
1. Repeat the test with a new test strip and:
◆ Clean the meter, especially the contact points,
before retesting. See CClleeaanniinnggIInnssttrruuccttiioonnssfor
more information.
Note: Before cleaning the meter, compare the
color of the test strip confirmation dot to the Color
Chart on the test strip bottle. If the glucose level is
very low (50 mg/dL) or very high (350 mg/dL),
follow the advice of your Healthcare Professional.
◆ Do not move the test strip after you insert it
into the meter. Remove the test strip only
when the test is complete.
2. If these actions do not resolve the error, call
LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862.
Error 3
1. Repeat the test with a new test strip and:
◆ Clean the meter, especially the gray area inside
the test strip holder, before retesting.
See CClleeaanniinnggIInnssttrruuccttiioonnss..
Note: Compare the color of the test strip confirma-
tion dot to the Color Chart on the test strip bottle.
If the glucose level is very low (50 mg/dL) or very
high (350 mg/dL), follow the advice of your
Healthcare Professional.
◆ Make sure the test strip holder is fully inserted
into the meter. See CCaarriinnggffoorrYYoouurrMMeetteerrfor
more information in your owner’s booklet.
◆ Wait for the “Insert test strip” symbol to appear
on the display before inserting the test strip.
Note: If you continue to get any error message,
compare the color of the test strip confirmation
dot to the Color Chart on the test strip bottle.
If the glucose level is very low (50 mg/dL) or
very high (350 mg/dL), follow the advice of
your Healthcare Professional.
2. If these actions do not resolve the error, call
LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862.
Error 5
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1. Repeat the test with a new test strip and:
◆ If you use bleach to disinfect the meter, before
retesting, wipe the meter and contact points
with a cloth moistened with water to remove
residual bleach and thoroughly dry the meter.
Failure to remove the excess bleach may result
in an error message “ , ” or an inaccu-
rately high result.
◆ Recheck the code number entered at the
meter matches the code number on the
test strip package.
Note: If you continue to get any error message,
compare the color of the test strip confirmation
dot to the Color Chart on the test strip bottle.
If the glucose level is very low (50 mg/dL) or
very high (350 mg/dL), follow the advice of
your Healthcare Professional.
2. If these actions do not resolve the error, call
LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862.
1. Repeat the test with a new test strip. Make sure
the meter and test strip are at room temperature.
◆ Do not apply heat or cold to the meter.
Note: If you continue to get any error message,
compare the color of the test strip confirmation
dot to the Color Chart on the test strip bottle.
If the glucose level is very low (50 mg/dL) or
very high (350 mg/dL), follow the advice of
your Healthcare Professional.
2. If these actions do not resolve the error, call
LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862.
Error 6
Error 4
If you are having any trouble using your meter,
please call the LifeScan Customer Services toll-free
numbers or visit our Web site at www.LifeScan.com.
English 1 800 227- 8862
Español 1 800 381-7226
(24 hours, 7 days a week)
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