Roche Accu-chek Performa User manual

Operator’s Manual / Manuel de l’utilisateur
BLOOD GLUCOSE METER / GLYCOMÈTRE

Contents
Chapter 1: Introduction ....................................................................................... 7
The Accu-Chek Performa Meter ..................................................................... 7
Coding the Meter ........................................................................................... 9
Adjusting the Time and Date – First Time Use.............................................. 11
Using the Accu-Chek Performa System........................................................ 13
Chapter 2: Patient Testing for Healthcare Professionals ................................ 15
Sample Handling.......................................................................................... 15
Performing a Blood Glucose Test ................................................................. 16
Flagging Test Results................................................................................... 19
Unusual Test Results.................................................................................... 20
Recommending Alternate Site Testing to Patients ........................................ 22
Chapter 3: Control Testing for Healthcare Professionals................................ 23
Introduction.................................................................................................. 23
Testing Intervals........................................................................................... 23
About the Control Solutions.......................................................................... 24
Performing a Control Test ............................................................................ 25
Control Test Results..................................................................................... 29
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Chapter 4: Linearity Testing for Healthcare Professionals.............................. 31
Introduction.................................................................................................. 31
Testing Intervals........................................................................................... 31
Performing Linearity Tests ........................................................................... 32
Linearity Test Results................................................................................... 33
Chapter 5: Meter Memory, Setup, and Downloading....................................... 35
Memory ....................................................................................................... 35
Viewing Results ........................................................................................... 36
Meter Setup ................................................................................................. 37
Setting the Time and Date............................................................................ 38
Setting the Beeper On/Off ............................................................................ 41
Setting the Alarm Clock Function ................................................................. 44
Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Alarm Function.......................................... 48
Transferring Data Directly to a Computer or PDA Using Specialized
Software and Infrared Cable ................................................................... 51
Chapter 6: Maintenance and Troubleshooting................................................. 53
Changing the Battery.................................................................................... 53
Cleaning the Meter....................................................................................... 54
Maintenance and Troubleshooting................................................................ 55
Screen Messages and Troubleshooting ........................................................ 56
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Chapter 7: Technical Information..................................................................... 63
Product Limitations ...................................................................................... 63
Specifications............................................................................................... 63
Product Safety Information........................................................................... 66
Disposing of the Meter................................................................................. 66
Explanation of Symbols ............................................................................... 67
Guarantee .................................................................................................... 68
Additional Supplies....................................................................................... 68
Chapter 8: Blood Glucose Testing for Consumers........................................... 69
Performing a Blood Glucose Test ................................................................. 70
Flagging Test Results................................................................................... 74
Alternate Site Testing (AST).......................................................................... 75
Unusual Test Results.................................................................................... 80
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Glucose..................................................... 82
Chapter 9: Control Testing for Consumers....................................................... 83
Why Perform Control Tests........................................................................... 83
About the Control Solutions.......................................................................... 84
Performing a Control Test ............................................................................ 85
Understanding Control Test Results.............................................................. 89
Index .................................................................................................................. 93
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The Accu-Chek Performa System
The Accu-Chek Performa Meter is for quantitative blood glucose testing using Accu-Chek
Performa Test Strips.
Intended Use
Test strips for quantitative blood glucose measurements in fresh capillary or arterial blood, as
well as in anticoagulated venous blood. Refer to the test strip package insert for acceptable
anticoagulants.
For use only with the Accu-Chek Performa Meter.
The meter may be used by people with diabetes to test their own blood glucose as well as
for blood glucose determination by healthcare practitioners in a professional setting.
Suitable for self-testing
The system includes:
• Accu-Chek Performa Meter with battery
• Accu-Chek Performa Test Strips and code chip
• Accu-Chek Performa Control Solutions
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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).
Important Information About the Meter
• Thismeterisdesignedfortestingfreshwholebloodsamples.Themeterisforinvitro
(outside the body) use. It should not be used to diagnose diabetes.
• ThemeterrequiresAccu-ChekPerformaTestStrips.Otherteststripswillgiveinaccurate
results.
• Themetercomeswithapresettimeanddatewhichmayneedtobesettothelocaltime
zone.
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Patients receiving peritoneal dialysis using solutions containing icodextrin
(e.g. Extraneal) should not use the Accu-Chek Performa Test Strip. It could cause
an overestimation of glucose results.

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Chapter 1: Introduction
The Accu-Chek Performa Meter
Display –
Shows results,
messages, and
results stored in
memory.
Right and Left
Arrow Buttons –
Press to enter
memory, adjust
settings, and scroll
through results.
Test Strip Slot –
Insert test strip here.
Infrared (IR) Window –
Transfers data from the
meter to a computer or
PDA.
On/Off/Set Button –
Turns the meter on or off
and sets options.
Battery Door –
Flip open the battery
door by pushing the
tab in the direction of
the arrow.
Code Chip Slot –
Insert code chip into
this opening.
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Code Chip
(example)
Battery – Insert with
(+) symbol facing up.
Test Strip Container Control Solution
Bottle
(example)
Contacts –
Insert this end of
the test strip into
the meter.
Yellow Window –
Touch blood
drop or control
solution here.
Test Strip
Top View
On/Off/Set
Button
Infrared (IR)
Window
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