Roche ACCU-CHEK Instant S User manual

The Accu-Chek Instant S meter:
Effortless blood glucose testing in clinical settings
Simple preparation – No setup:
1. Insert a test strip
2. Apply blood
3. Read the result
Testing Principle:
Electrochemical testing method using FAD-GDH1
System Performance2:
Test time:
Sample size:
Accuracy:
Blood samples:
Pricking zones:
Haematocrit range:
No oxygen interference:
No galactose interference:
less than 4 sec
0.6 microlitre
95% of blood glucose readings
within+/- 10/10 of the lab
reading
Easy-edge test strip:
• A small drop of blood can
be dosed anywhere along
the yellow edge
•Fast, easy fill strip – results
in less than 4 seconds
•Wide blood application area
compared to leading brands3
Professional lancing:
Can be used in combination with
the single-use lancing devices:
• Accu-Chek Safe-T-Pro Plus
capillary, arterial, venous and
neonate blood
finger, forearm, palm and
upper arm
10 - 65 %
enzyme is not susceptible to
oxygen
tested to 16.7 mmol/L
(therapeutic maximum
3.33 mmol/L)

1. Wear protective gloves. 4. Lance the side of the fingertip with the
lancing device approved for professional use.
7. After a successful test, the meter turns off
15 sec after the test strip is removed.
2. The patient’s hands should be washed with
warm water and then dried well.
5. Touch the blood drop to the front edge of
the yellow window of the test strip. Do not
apply blood on top of the test strip.
8. Dispose of the used test strip and the
used lancet in a sharps container.
3. To turn on the meter insert the test strip
into the meter. When the blood drop symbol
flashes, you can perform a test.
6. Remove finger from the test strip when the
flashing hourglass symbol appears. The test
result appears on the display in less than 4 sec.
9. Gently wipe the meter’s surface with a soft
cloth slightly dampened (wring out any excess
liquid), e. g. with 70 % isopropyl alco hol.
WARNING – KEEP BATTERIES OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN.
If you suspect your child has swallowed or inserted a button battery immediately call the 24-hour Poisons
Information Centre on 13 11 26 for fast, expert advice.
For people with diabetes. Use only as directed. Consult your healthcare professional for advice. Accu-Chek lancing devices are for single patient use only. The same device must not be
used for multiple patients. ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK INSTANT and SAFE-T-PRO are trademarks of Roche. ©2019 Roche Diabetes Care. Roche Diabetes Care Australia Pty Limited,
24-32 Lexington Drive, Bella Vista NSW 2153 Australia. ABN 69 602 140 278. 08928231001. AU-398. Date of preparation Jan 2019.
Effortless blood glucose
testing in clinical settings
Example with the Accu-Chek Instant S meter
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www.accu-chek.com.au • Accu-Chek Enquiry Line: 1800 251 816
References: 1. Accu-Chek Instant test strip package insert. 2. Accu-Chek Instant S System Evaluation Report. 3. Roche data on file.