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This file may not print or view at 100%. Die lines and color breaks do not print. “Holding Area” text, box and rules do not print. Contents Introduction.............................................................................................................................3 Chapter 1: Your New System...................................................................................................5 Chapter 2: Blood Glucose Tests...........................................................................
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Introduction Introduction The Accu-Chek Instant System The Accu-Chek Instant test strips with the Accu-Chek Instant 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 effectiveness of glucose control. The Accu-Chek Instant test strips with the Accu-Chek Instant meter are intended for in vitro diagnostic self-testing by people with diabetes.
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Chapter 1: Your New System Your New System 1 The Accu‑Chek Instant Meter 1 2 Right Side View 3 Front View 4 Left Side View 1. Meter Button Press to turn the meter on and off, move to the next screen, or make a selection. 3. Target Range Indicator Indicates whether your blood glucose result falls above, within, or below a pre-set range of values. 2. Display Shows results, messages, and test results stored in memory. 4. Micro USB Port Transfers data from the meter to a computer (PC).
1 Your New System 5 6 Back View 5. Battery Door Open to replace batteries. Underside View 6. Test Strip Slot Insert test strip here. 6 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
Your New System 1 8 7 10 9 (for example) 11 Test Strip 12 7. Test Strip Container* 11. Batteries 8. Metallic End Insert this end into the meter. 12. USB Cable* Connects the meter to a PC. 9. Yellow Edge Touch blood drop or control solution here. * Some items may not be included in the kit. They are a separate purchase. 10. Control Solution Bottle* 7 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
1 Your New System Using the Meter Button Your new meter has only one button, but it performs many actions. Press the meter button once to turn the meter on and see your most recent blood glucose result. Continue pressing to view your 7-, 30-, and 90-day blood glucose averages. When instructed to press the meter button, press it briefly and release it. When instructed to press and hold the meter button, press and hold it for 3 or more seconds.
Your New System 1 Symbols Symbol Description Last test result symbol. This indicates that you are viewing your last blood glucose result. 7-day average symbol. This indicates that you are viewing the 7-day average of your blood glucose results. 30-day average symbol. This indicates that you are viewing the 30-day average of your blood glucose results. 90-day average symbol. This indicates that you are viewing the 90-day average of your blood glucose results.
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Chapter 2: Blood Glucose Tests 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.
Blood Glucose Tests 2 Using the Accu-Chek Instant System • Use only Accu‑Chek Instant 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.
Blood Glucose Tests 1 2 3 Wash your hands with warm soapy water and dry thoroughly. Check the use by date on the test strip container. Remove a test strip from the test strip container. Prepare the lancing device. Do not use test strips past the use by date. Close the cap tightly. 4 5 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. 2 13 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
2 Blood Glucose Tests 6 7 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. Remove your finger from the test strip when the flashing hourglass symbol appears. Do not put blood on top of the test strip. 14 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
Blood Glucose Tests 2 8 Blue Test result is above the target range. Green or Test result is within the target range. Red Test result is below the target range. 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.
2 Blood Glucose Tests Performing a Blood Glucose Test with Blood from Your Palm, Forearm, or Upper Arm (Alternative Site Testing) w WARNING Do not use alternative site testing to calibrate a continuous glucose monitoring system or to make insulin dosing calculations. You have the option of obtaining a blood sample from other sites on your body besides the fingertip. Alternative sites include the palm, forearm, and upper arm.
Blood Glucose Tests 2 Unusual Blood Glucose Results If your blood glucose result does not match how you feel, check this list to help solve the problem. Troubleshooting Checks Action Were the test strips expired? Discard the test strips if they are past the use by date. Repeat the blood glucose test with an unexpired test strip. Was the cap on the test strip container always closed tightly? Replace the test strips if you think the test strip container was uncapped for some time.
2 Blood Glucose Tests Symptoms of Low or High Blood Glucose Being aware of the symptoms of low or high blood glucose can help you understand your test results and decide what to do if they seem unusual. Low blood glucose (hypoglycaemia): Symptoms of hypoglycaemia may include, but are not limited to, anxiety, shakiness, sweating, headache, increased hunger, dizziness, pale skin colour, sudden change in mood or irritability, fatigue, difficulty concentrating, clumsiness, palpitations, and/or confusion.
Chapter 3: Control Tests Control Tests 3 When to Perform a Control Test Performing a control test lets you know the meter and test strips are working properly. You should perform a control test when: • you open a new test strip box. • you left the test strip container open. • you think the test strips are damaged. • you want to check the meter and test strips. • the test strips were stored in extreme temperatures, humidity, or both. • you dropped the meter. • your test result does not match how you feel.
Control Tests 3 Performing a Control Test You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution Level 1 or Level 2. 1 2 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. Insert the metallic end of the test strip into the meter. The meter turns on. A flashing drop symbol appears. Close the cap tightly. 3 20 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
Control Tests 4 Select the control solution to test. You will enter the level later in the test. 3 5 Remove the bottle cap. Wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue. Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop forms at the tip. 6 Touch the drop to the yellow edge of the test strip. Do not put control solution on top of the test strip. A flashing hourglass symbol appears when there is enough control solution in the test strip. 21 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
3 Control Tests 7 or The control result appears. Press the meter button. 8 or If you tested with Level 1 control solution, the L-1 screen appears. Press and hold the meter button to confirm that you tested with Level 1 control solution. If you tested with Level 2 control solution, the L-2 screen appears. Press and hold the meter button to confirm that you tested with Level 2 control solution. Press the meter button to alternate between L-1 and L-2. 22 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
Control Tests 9 3 10 or OK appears if the control result is within range. Err appears if the control result is out of range. Wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue. Cap the bottle tightly. Remove and discard the used test strip. NOTE The meter turns off 90 seconds after a successful test or 15 seconds after the test strip is removed, provided no other action is taken. 23 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
3 Control Tests Understanding Out‑of‑Range Control Results w WARNING The control solution ranges are printed on the test strip container label. If the control result is out of range, check this list to help solve the problem. Troubleshooting Checks Action Were the test strips or control solutions expired? Discard the test strips or control solution if either is past the use by date. If the control solution was opened more than 3 months ago, discard it.
Chapter 4: Review Your Data Review Your Data 4 Overview • The meter automatically stores at least 720 blood glucose results in memory, but only the last blood glucose result and your 7-, 30-, and 90-day averages can be viewed on the meter. To view stored blood glucose results, transfer them to a compatible software application. • The meter automatically stores at least 30 control results in memory, but only the current control result can be viewed on the meter.
4 Review Your Data Reviewing Your Test Result Averages The meter uses all of your blood glucose results from the past 7, 30, or 90 days to calculate a single number. This number is called the average, and helps you to understand your blood glucose results over a given period of time. 1 or or or With the meter off, press the meter button to turn the meter on. Press the meter button to view your 7-, 30-, and 90-day averages. 26 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
Chapter 5: Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing 5 Overview The process of creating a connection between the meter and the mobile device is called pairing. You will need an application on your mobile device that can accept the meter’s data. You can use this application to wirelessly and automatically synchronise your diabetes information between the meter and the mobile device. Pairing The meter can only pair with 1 device at a time.
5 Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing 4 On Your Meter OK appears if pairing is successful. Err appears if pairing is unsuccessful. Transferring Data Wirelessly If the meter is paired with a mobile device and Bluetooth is on, your test results will be sent to the paired device automatically. 28 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing 5 Turning Bluetooth Off Turn Bluetooth off to disable wireless communication (flight mode). Turning Bluetooth off will not unpair your meter. 1 or With the meter off, press the meter button to turn the meter on. The last test result screen appears. 2 or Press and hold the meter button until the Bluetooth symbol disappears. 29 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
5 Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing Turning Bluetooth On If you have turned Bluetooth off, follow the steps below to turn it back on. This will enable wireless communication with your mobile device. 1 or With the meter off, press the meter button to turn the meter on. The last test result screen appears. 2 or Press and hold the meter button until the Bluetooth symbol appears. 30 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
Chapter 6: Connecting to a PC Connecting to a PC 6 Connecting the Meter to a PC Using a USB Cable Follow the steps below to access diabetes management software on a PC. You can use this software to view stored results, set the meter time and date, and change the target range. 1 2 3 Start the diabetes management software and initiate a data transfer. Plug the small end of the USB cable into the meter. Plug the large end of the USB cable into a USB port on the PC. If the meter is off, it turns on.
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Chapter 7: Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 Meter Maintenance The meter automatically tests its own systems every time you turn it on and lets you know if something is wrong. See the Error Messages section of this chapter. If you drop the meter or think the results are not accurate, contact Roche.
7 Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting Checking the Meter Display 1 or With the meter off, press the meter button to turn the meter on. Press the meter button twice to display the 30-day average screen. 2 or Press and hold the meter button until all display segments appear. Check the meter display for missing segments. All segments should look like the picture above. If any segments are missing from the display, contact Roche, as there may be a problem with the meter.
Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 Cleaning the Meter Keep the meter free of dust. If you need to clean or disinfect it, follow these guidelines carefully to help you get the best performance possible. w WARNING • Do not allow liquid to enter any openings in the meter. • Do not spray a cleaning solution directly onto the meter. • Do not immerse the meter in liquid. 1 2 Make sure the meter is turned off.
Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 Error Messages w WARNING • Never make therapy decisions based on an error message. • If you have any concerns or see any other error message, contact Roche. Error Messages NOTE • The error code and Err will alternate on the display for all coded error messages (E-1 through E 14). The meter will not turn on or the display is blank. • Batteries are dead. The meter is connected to a PC and a blood glucose or control test cannot be performed. Insert new batteries.
Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting (The error code and Err will alternate on the display.) The test strip may be damaged, not properly inserted, or was previously used. Remove and reinsert the test strip, or replace it if damaged or previously used. 7 (The error code and Err will alternate on the display.) A meter or test strip error has occurred. Repeat the blood glucose test. If a second E-3 code appears, perform a control test with the control solution and a new test strip.
Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 (The error code and Err will alternate on the display.) (The error code and Err will alternate on the display.) Not enough blood or control solution was drawn into the test strip for measurement or was applied after the test had started. Blood or control solution was applied to the test strip before the flashing drop symbol appeared on the display. Discard the test strip and repeat the blood glucose or control test.
Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting (The error code and Err will alternate on the display.) 7 (The error code and Err will alternate on the display.) The batteries are almost out of power. The meter’s internal clock may need to be reset. Change the batteries now. If the message reappears after the batteries have been replaced, remove the batteries again, press and hold the meter button for at least 2 seconds, then reinsert the batteries. Press the meter button.
Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting 7 (The error code and Err will alternate on the display.) Fluid or foreign material may be present in the test strip slot. Remove and reinsert the test strip or repeat the blood glucose or control test with a new test strip. If the error persists, contact Roche. (The error code and Err will alternate on the display.) An electronic error has occurred. Contact Roche. Blood glucose may be higher than the measuring range of the system.
Chapter 8: Technical Information Technical Information 8 Product Limitations See the literature packaged with the test strips and control solutions for the latest information on product specifications and limitations. Specifications Blood volume Sample type Measuring time Measuring range Test strip storage conditions System operating conditions Refer to the test strip package insert.
8 Technical Information Specifications Meter type Control solution storage conditions Interfaces Radio frequency connectivity The Accu‑Chek Instant meter is suitable for continuous operation. Refer to the control solution package insert. USB: micro-B connector; Bluetooth; Continua Certified® to a Continua Certified manager. Bluetooth low energy technology operating in the frequency band of 2402 MHz to 2480 MHz with a maximum transmitted power of 0 dBm (1 mW).
Technical Information 8 Product Safety Information w WARNING • Strong electromagnetic fields may interfere with the proper operation of the meter. Do not use the meter close to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation. • To avoid electrostatic discharge, do not use the meter in a very dry environment, especially one in which synthetic materials are present. Discarding the Meter w WARNING • During blood glucose testing, the meter itself may come into contact with blood.
8 Technical Information Explanation of Symbols These symbols may appear on the packaging, on the type plate, and in the instructions for the Accu-Chek Instant meter. Consult instructions for use Biological Risks – used meters carry a risk of infection. Caution, refer to safety‑related notes in the instructions for use accompanying this product.
Technical Information 8 Additional Supplies Test Strips: Accu-Chek Instant test strips Control Solutions: Accu-Chek Instant control solutions Information for Healthcare Professionals w WARNING Healthcare Professionals: Follow the infection control procedures appropriate for your facility. Refer to the test strip package insert for additional healthcare professional information. Sample Handling Always wear gloves when handling blood-contaminated items.
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Chapter 9: Guarantee Guarantee 9 Guarantee The statutory provisions on rights in consumer goods sales in the country of purchase shall apply. 47 54461_07947836001_07947836001_01_Inside.
Index Index A alternative site testing 16, 45 averages 9, 26 B batteries, changing 33 battery type 33, 41 blood glucose results, unusual 17 blood glucose test, performing 12 button, functions 5, 8 C control results, out-of-range 24 control solution 19 control test, performing 20 D data transfer USB 31 wireless 28 E error messages 36 G guarantee 47 S supplies 7, 45 symbols IVD 44 meter display 9 T target range 8, 15 target range indicator 5, 15 technical information 41 test strips 12 time and
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