Roche ACCU-CHECK User manual

User’s Manual
Blood Glucose Meter
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Contents
Introduction ............................................................................................................................3
Chapter 1: Your New System ..................................................................................................5
Chapter 2: Blood Glucose Tests .............................................................................................13
Chapter 3: Control Tests ........................................................................................................25
Chapter 4: Meter Settings .....................................................................................................31
Chapter 5: Review Your Data.................................................................................................53
Chapter 6: Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing .........................................................71
Chapter 7: Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting .............................................................85
Chapter 8: Technical Information ..........................................................................................97
Chapter 9: Guarantee ..........................................................................................................103
Index ..................................................................................................................................105
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Introduction
The Accu-Chek Guide System
The Accu-Chek Guide test strips with the Accu-Chek Guide meter are intended to quantitatively measure
glucose in fresh capillary whole blood from the finger, palm, forearm, and upper arm as an aid in
monitoring the eectiveness of glucose control.
The Accu-Chek Guide test strips with the Accu-Chek Guide meter are intended for in vitro diagnostic
self-testing by people with diabetes.
The Accu-Chek Guide test strips with the Accu-Chek Guide meter are intended for in vitro diagnostic use
by healthcare professionals in clinical settings. Venous, arterial, and neonatal blood testing is limited to
healthcare professional use.
This system is not for use in diagnosis of diabetes mellitus, nor for testing neonate cord blood samples.
Suitable for self-testing
The system includes:
Accu-Chek Guide meter with batteries, Accu-Chek Guide test strips,* and Accu-Chek Guide control
solutions*.
*Some items may not be included in the kit. They are a separate purchase.
wWARNING
• Choking hazard. Small parts. Keep away from children under the age of 3years.
• Any object coming into contact with human blood is a potential source of infection (see: Clinical
and Laboratory Standards Institute: Protection of Laboratory Workers from Occupationally
Acquired Infections; Approved Guideline – Third Edition; CLSI document M29-A3, 2005).
Introduction
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Introduction
Why Regular Blood Glucose Testing Is Important
Testing your blood glucose regularly can make a big dierence in how you manage your diabetes every
day. We have made it as simple as possible.
Important Information About Your New Meter
• The meter may prompt you to choose a language and the time format (12-hour or 24-hour clock) the
first time you turn it on.
• Check the time and date on the meter before you begin testing. Adjust the time and date if necessary.
• Sample data screens are shown throughout the manual. Your data will dier.
• If you follow the steps in this manual but still have symptoms that do not seem to match your test
results, or if you have questions, talk to your healthcare professional.
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Your New System 1
1. Display
Shows results, messages, and test
results stored in memory.
2. Back Button
Returns to a previous display or field.
3. Up Arrow and Down Arrow Buttons
Press to move between menu options
or to increase or decrease numbers.
4. Power/Set/OK Button
Turns meter on or o and sets options.
5. Test Strip Slot with Light
Insert test strip here.
6. Battery Door
Flip open to replace batteries.
7. Micro USB Port
Transfers data from the meter to a computer
(PC).
8. Test Strip Ejector
Press to remove test strip.
The Accu-Chek Guide Meter
Front View
2
Chapter 1: Your New System
Back View Side View
3
1
6
7
84
5
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Your New System
1
9. Test Strip Container*
10. Metallic End
Insert this end into meter.
11. Yellow Edge
Touch blood drop or control solution here.
12. Control Solution Bottle*
13. Batteries
14. USB Cable*
Connects the meter to a PC.
* Some items may not be included in the kit.
They are a separate purchase.
(for example) Test Strip
9
10
11
12
14
13
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Your New System 1
Button Functions
Here are the functions of the back, arrow, and Power/Set/OK buttons on the meter. These functions are
used throughout this manual. See the chapter Meter Settings for specific instructions on setting up the
meter.
Button Function
Back Button
Return to the previous display.
Return to the previous field.
Up Arrow and Down
Arrow Buttons
Navigate up and down in a menu.
Increase or decrease a number.
Power/Set/OK Button
Press briefly to turn the meter on.
Press and hold to turn the meter o.
Press to select an option.
Press to move to the next field or display.
Press to save an option.
With the meter o, press and hold to check the meter display.
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Your New System
1
Meter Menus
1 Title of display or menu
2 Menu options
3 Scroll down
4 Scroll up
Display Description
There are more menu options listed beneath the last option. Press on the meter to
view the options.
There are more menu options listed above the first option. Press on the meter to
view the options.
There are more menu options listed above and below the options. Press or on
the meter to view the options.
1
2
3
4
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Your New System 1
Display Description
Highlighted option (Test)
Press to enter the Test menu.
Highlighted field (Hour)
Press or to increase or decrease the hour. Press to set
the hour and move to the minutes field.
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Your New System
1
Symbols
Here is a list of the symbols on the meter display.
Symbols Description
Above target range
After meal
Bedtime
Before meal
Below target range
Blood glucose test
Checkmark / Control test OK / Selected option or setting
Control bottle
Control test not OK
Edit
Error
Fasting
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Your New System 1
Symbols Description
Flight mode
Help
Low battery
My data
No comment
Other
Overall
Settings
Test reminder
Warning
Within target range
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Your New System
1
Setting the Language and Time Format
The meter may prompt you to choose a language and time format (12-hour or 24-hour clock) the first
time you turn it on.
Turn the meter on by briefly
pressing . Language
appears.
1
Press or to highlight the
language. Press to set the
desired language and return to
Main Menu.
If the meter prompts you to
set the time format:
Time Format appears.
Press or to highlight 12
hour (am/pm) or 24 hour.
Press to set the option and
return to Main Menu.
2 3
NOTE
If you select the wrong language and cannot correct it, contact Roche.
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Blood Glucose Tests 2
wWARNING
Blood glucose results can be displayed in either mg/dL or mmol/L. The back label of the meter shows
the unit of measurement. If the meter shows the wrong unit, contact Roche. If you do not know which
unit of measurement is correct for you, contact your healthcare professional. Using the wrong unit of
measurement may cause misinterpretation of your actual blood glucose level and may lead to
improper therapy.
Chapter 2: Blood Glucose Tests
mg/dL or mmol/L is printed here
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Blood Glucose Tests
2
Using the Accu-Chek Guide System
• Use only Accu-Chek Guide test strips.
• Use the test strip immediately after removing it from the test strip container.
• Do not apply blood or control solution to the test strip before inserting it into the meter.
• Close the test strip container tightly immediately after removing a test strip to protect the test strips from
humidity.
• Store the unused test strips in their original test strip container with the cap closed.
• Check the use by date on the test strip container. Do not use the test strips after that date.
• Store the test strip container and meter in a cool, dry place such as a bedroom.
• Refer to the test strip package insert for test strip storage and system operating conditions.
wWARNING
Do not store test strips in high heat and moisture areas (bathroom or kitchen)! Heat and moisture can
damage test strips.
Performing a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Fingertip
NOTE
• Before you perform your first blood glucose test, set up the meter correctly.
• You need the meter, a test strip, and a lancing device with a lancet inserted to perform a blood
glucose test.
• A blood glucose test cannot be performed while the meter is connected to a PC with a USB cable.
• There are 2ways to start a blood glucose test.
• Insert a test strip into the meter.
• Turn the meter on by briefly pressing . Select Test > .
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Blood Glucose Tests 2
Wash your hands with warm
soapy water and dry thoroughly.
Prepare the lancing device.
1
Check the use by date on the
test strip container.
Do not use test strips past the
use by date.
Remove a test strip from the
test strip container.
Close the cap tightly.
2 3
Insert the metallic end of the
test strip into the meter.
The meter turns on. Preparing
to test appears.
4
When Apply drop appears,
perform a fingerstick with the
lancing device.
5
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Blood Glucose Tests
2
Gently squeeze your finger to
assist the blood flow. This helps
you get a blood drop.
6
Touch the yellow edge of the
test strip to the blood drop. Do
not put blood on top of the test
strip.
Analyzing appears when there
is enough blood in the test
strip.
7
The test result appears on the display.
You have the option of adding a comment to the test result by
pressing OR proceed to Step11 to complete the test.
8
or
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Blood Glucose Tests 2
Add Comment appears. Press to highlight a
comment. Press to set the comment for the
test result. See the Adding Comments to Blood
Glucose Results section of this chapter for
details.
The final result appears. Press or to set the
comment and return to Main Menu. Or to change
the comment, press to select the comment.
Press to return to Add Comment.
9 10
Remove and discard the used
test strip by pulling the test
strip out of the meter or by
pushing the test strip ejector on
the side of the meter.
or or
11
Press here to eject
test strip
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Blood Glucose Tests
2
Blood glucose may be lower
than the measurement range of
the system. See the Unusual
Blood Glucose Results section
of this chapter.
Blood glucose may be higher
than the measurement range of
the system. See the Unusual
Blood Glucose Results section
of this chapter.
Blood Glucose Warnings
If your blood glucose result is outside the measurement range of the meter, a warning is displayed. Press
to acknowledge the LO or HI warning, OR the meter automatically moves to the LO or HI result display.
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