Roche Accu-Chek Instant User manual

QUICK REFERENCE
GUIDE
Test strip
WARNING
The Accu-Chek Instant meter
and Accu-Chek FastClix finger
pricker are intended for patient
self monitoring by an individual
person only. They must not be
used to test blood glucose from
more than one person as they do
not incorporate any features to
guard against cross-infection.
WARNING
This Quick Reference Guide
does not replace the detailed
User Manual for your
Accu-Chek Instant blood
glucose monitoring system. Be
sure to comply with the safety
information in the User Manual
and in the package insert of the
test strip.
NOTE
• You need the meter, Accu-Chek Instant 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.
PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST
WITH BLOOD FROM YOUR FINGERTIP
Your test result appears with an arrow. This arrow shows
if your test result falls above, within, or below the target
range.* The target range is represented by the green
region of the target range indicator. The arrow will flash if
your test result falls above or below this range.
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.
Wash your hands with
warm soapy water and
dry thoroughly. Prepare
the lancing device.
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.
Insert the metallic end of
the test strip into the meter.
The meter turns on.
When a flashing drop
symbol appears, perform
a fingerstick with the
lancing device.
Gently squeeze your
finger to assist the blood
flow. This helps you get a
blood drop.
Touch the yellow edge of the
test strip to the blood drop.
Do not put blood on top of the
test strip.
Remove your finger from the
test strip when the flashing
hourglass symbol appears.
Failure to move your finger
away from the test strip could
give inaccurate test results.
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*The target range is set by
default at 3.9–8.9 mmol/L.
To change the target
range, pair the meter to a
mobile device, or connect
it to a PC with diabetes
management software
installed.
Consult your healthcare
professional before
changing the target range.
Blue
Test result is
above the
target range.
Green
Test result is
within the
target range.
Red
Test result is
below the
target range.
Press to eject test strip
A strip ejector for quick,
hygienic removal.
Connectivity to
the mySugr®app
Meter button
Target Range
Indicator
Strip
ejection
button
Strip port

If you need any more help or information please contact your Roche Diabetes Care representative.
Insert the lancet drum,
white end first, into the
lancing device. Push the
lancet drum all the way
in until it clicks firmly
into place.
NOTE
Do not remove the lancet
drum until all 6 lancets have
been used since the lancet
drum cannot be reused
once it has been removed
from the lancing device.
Replace the cap on
the lancing device. Make
sure the notch on the cap
lines up with the notch on
the lancing device.
Adjust the lancet depth to
a comfortable penetration
level. Start at 2 or 3. For
tougher skin, dial to a
higher number.
Using the Accu-Chek
FastClix lancing device: By
pressing the release button,
the lancing device primes
and pricks in 1-Click action.
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SETTING UP THE LANCING DEVICE
Familiarise yourself with
the Accu-Chek FastClix
lancing device.
Get the lancet drum
from the pocket in the
carry case.
NOTE
Each lancet drum contains
6 sterile lancets.
Remove the cap by pulling
it straight off.
Do not twist the cap.
WARNING
You must not insert
the lancet drum into
the lancing device and
simultaneously press the
release button or hold the
lancing device with the
release button resting on
a surface such as a table
top. This could release a
lancet and inadvertently
cause injury.
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SETTING THE TIME AND DATE
NOTE
The meter prompts you to set the time
and date the first time you turn the
meter on or if an error occurs.
• Press and hold down at any time
until the flashing test strip symbol
appears to perform a test.
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The time and date on the meter
synchronizes to the time and date on
the paired device each time the meter
sends data to the paired device. See the
chapter Wireless Communication and
Meter Pairing in your User Manual.
Press up to turn the
meter on.
Press and hold down
until set‑up appears
on the display. The
hour flashes. Press up
to increase the hour
or press down to
decrease the hour.
Press and hold up to
set the hour and move
to the next field. The
minutes flash. Press
up to increase the
minutes or press down
to decrease the minutes.
Repeat step 3 to adjust
each field. After setting
the year, press and hold
up until the flashing
test strip symbol appears
to save your settings.
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CHANGING THE BATTERIES
NOTE
• Always have a spare set of batteries.
• Battery life may vary due to factors such as temperature and
battery manufacturer.
• The meter uses two 3-volt lithium batteries, coin cell type CR2032.
This type of battery can be found in many stores.
• Always replace both batteries at the same time and with the
same brand.
• Meter data is not lost when you replace the batteries.
WARNING
Keep new and used batteries away from children.
See the warning in the Introduction of your User Manual for
additional information.
Open the child-resistant
battery door by inserting
a narrow object, such
as a pen, into the slot
(see image above). Push
the tab in the direction
of the arrow and lift the
battery door up.
Remove the old
batteries. Press and
hold for at least 2
seconds.
Slide the new
batteries under the
tabs with the (+)
side facing up. Put
the battery door back
in place and snap it
closed. Immediately
discard the old batteries.
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© 2020 Roche Diabetes Care Limited. All rights reserved.
ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK INSTANT, FASTCLIX and MYSUGR are trademarks of Roche.
All other trademarks or brand names are the property of their respective owners.
Roche Diabetes Care Limited, Charles Avenue, Burgess Hill, West Sussex, RH15 9RY, UK.
Company Registration Number 9055599
For use in the UK & Ireland only
Date of preparation: November 2020
Material Number: 00000000000
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