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    5.9 11 21   mmol L B A The most important function of your meter is to measur e your blood glucose level. The Glucometer ® E SPRIT ™ system is designed to make this task as simple as possible. The test is done in the TESTING MODE using a simple, integrated step. The system also provides for those who want more detailed information like ave[...]

  • Page 2

    Meter with T est Sensor Disc inserted The most important function of your meter is to measur e your blood glucose level. The Glucometer ® E SPRIT ™ system is designed to make this task as simple as possible. The test is done in the TESTING MODE using a simple, integrated step. The system also provides for those who want more detailed information[...]

  • Page 3

    T esting Materials T est Sensor Disc (Contains ten T est Sensors) Fold out this page for testing refer ence If you have any questions or concerns as you learn how to use the system, see Customer Service, page 34. Display Meter Parts T est Sensor Batteries End Latch Battery Capsule Pad ↔ (moves left and right) Slide ↕ (moves forward and back) Bu[...]

  • Page 4

    ii T able of Contents iii T able of Contents CHAPTER P AGE Review Time-Specific Averages . . . . . . . 20 Review T est Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 Erase All T est Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 T ransfer to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Meter Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 Cleaning Procedur e . . [...]

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    A A B CHAPTER CHAPTER 1 1 1 Preview – There ar e two operation modes: Move Pad left / hold then move Slide forward. Move Slide forward. T o T urn the Meter On in the T esting Mode: The Features Mode is used to: ■ set time / date ■ set specific average times ■ reset meter options ■ review r esults ■ erase test results ■ transfer to a [...]

  • Page 6

    CHAPTER Inserting a T est Sensor Disc 2 3 2 CHAPTER 2 Inserting a T est Sensor Disc 3. Before inserting the disc (bumpy side up), note the two blue Meter T abs on the inside of the Meter . 2. Remove the T est Sensor Disc from the Paper Pak. Gently press the disc into place under the two Meter T abs. Please note the Programme Number on your T est Se[...]

  • Page 7

    CHAPTER Inserting a T est Sensor Disc 2 5 4 CHAPTER 2 Inserting a T est Sensor Disc T o Remove the Used T est Sensor Disc: Open the Meter and lift the edge of the used T est Sensor Disc out from under the two blue T abs and remove fr om the Meter . 4. Close the Meter and fasten the End Latch. Y ou may now run ten tests before r eplacing the T est S[...]

  • Page 8

    CHAPTER Blood Glucose T est 3 7 6 CHAPTER 3 Blood Glucose T est Materials Needed: Microlet™ Device with Endcap Glucolanz™ Lancet Prepar e for the Finger Puncture 4. W ash your hands with warm soapy water . Rinse and dry thoroughly . 1. Remove the endcap. 3. Replace the endcap. 2. Insert lancet firmly until the lancet comes to a full stop — t[...]

  • Page 9

    CHAPTER Blood Glucose T est 3 9 8 CHAPTER 3 Blood Glucose T est mmol L 4. The test result displays after 30 seconds. Do not apply blood directly fr om an above position. If you do not wish to store a r esult, then press Button B befor e closing the Slide. An X appears on the display . Deleted results appear in the memory , marked with an X. These r[...]

  • Page 10

    CHAPTER Control T est 4 11 10 CHAPTER 4 Control T est Materials Needed: Meter with T est Sensor Disc inserted Control Solution 1. Move Pad left and hold while moving the Slide forward. Be sur e Slide is moved all the way to the end. A T est Sensor appears and the display prompts for application of the sample with a flashing drop . If a Programme N[...]

  • Page 11

    CHAPTER Enter Features Mode 5 13 12 CHAPTER 4 Control T est Move Slide forward. The Features Mode Anytime you enter the Features Mode, the following information is always displayed automatically and in this order . 1. The number of remaining T est Sensors left in your Meter appears with the present time and date. 2. The last two test results appear[...]

  • Page 12

    CHAPTER Set Time and Date 6 15 14 CHAPTER 6 Set Time and Date T o set the time and date, follow these directions. 1. Move Slide forward to enter Features Mode. 2. Press and r elease Button A (average displays if test results are in memory). If no blood glucose test results ar e in memory , the number of remain- ing T est Sensors flashes. If the nu[...]

  • Page 13

    CHAPTER Reset Time-Specific Averages 7 17 5. Press and r elease Button A. The hour flashes. Then press Button B to change the hour . 6. Press and r elease Button A again and move to A2 Average. Press Button B to change the minute. If you want to continue changes for A 2, A 3 and A 4, r epeat steps 5 through 6. Then move Slide back to turn Meter o[...]

  • Page 14

    CHAPTER Reset Basic Feat ures (opt ional) 8 19 OPTIONAL SETTINGS: (Repeat #4 to change settings) mg dL mmol L Blood Glucose Units: Time Clock: T emperature: 5. Move Slide back to turn Meter of f. 18 CHAPTER 8 Reset Basic Feat ures (opt ional) The basic features ar e preset but may be reset to fit your needs: ■ from beeper on to beeper of f. ■ [...]

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    CHAPTER Review Time-Specific Averages 9 21 mmol L mmol L mmol L 4. Press Button B again and the A 2 average displays. Continue to press Button B after each two (successive) displays to show the remaining averages. 5. Move Slide back to turn the Meter off or continue to review stor ed test results. See next page, step 3. NOTE: ■ If no average is [...]

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    CHAPTER Erase All T est Results 11 23 ERASE ALL TEST RESUL TS Y ou can erase all test results stor ed in the Meter if you press and hold both A and B Buttons while reviewing stor ed test results (#3/Chapter ). However , you must press the buttons befor e the beep signals the last test result. Press and hold both Buttons until “000” appears (abo[...]

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    CHAPTER Meter Maintenance 13 25 24 CHAPTER 12 T ransfer to a Computer • Y our Meter can transfer test r esults to a computer where r esults can be electronically summarized in a logbook report, graph or chart. • T o make use of this feature, you need special soft- ware and a connecting cable. • For more information r elating to this program, [...]

  • Page 18

    CHAPTER Meter Maintenance 13 27 4. Insert two new lithium batteries (CR2016) into the Battery Capsule with the + side on top. Push down gently to lock them into place. 5. Replace the Battery Capsule. IMPORT ANT : Remember to reset date and time before running another test. See page 14 for directions. WARNING: • Keep batteries away from childr en.[...]

  • Page 19

    CHAPTER Problem Solving / Err or Codes 14 29 CODE CAUSE / SOLUTION Meter has detected an error; accurate results not possible: ■ T est Sensor Guide is wet. Clean inside of Meter (page 25). Be sure inside is dry befor e reuse. ■ Blood applied befor e Meter is ready . Repeat test, making sur e blood icon displays. ■ T est Sensor has been damage[...]

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    CHAPTER Problem Solving / W ar ning Codes 14 31 CODE CAUSE / SOLUTION T emperature is too low (between 0° and 10° C) and could affect test results. ■ T est within operating temperature range (10° to 40° C). T emperature is too high (between 40° to 50° C) and could affect test r esults. ■ T est within operating temperature range (10° to 4[...]

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    CHAPTER Problem Solving / Meter and T est Sensor 14 33 PROBLEM SOLUTION 4. Control T est result is out of range (too high or too low). Causes: • T est Sensor or control solution passed expiration date or shelf life date. • Deteriorated T est Sensor due to heat or cold. • Control solution not at room temperatur e. • Not enough control soluti[...]

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    CHAPTER T echnical Informat ion 15 35 SPECIFICA TIONS: T est: Capillary blood glucose Referenced to whole blood Sample Size: Approximately 3 – 4 µ L Operating Range: 0.6 – 33.3 mmol/L T esting Time: 30 seconds Memory Features: Stores last 1 00 test results. Note: If 1 00 test results ar e stored in memory and a new one is added, the oldest tes[...]

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    CHAPTER T echnical Information 15 37 Glucometer ® E SPRIT ™ System (Whole Blood Referenced) 1. Accuracy: A patient-use clinical study was performed at diabetes care centers in thr ee differ ent locations. Glucose levels were measured with the Glucometer E SPRIT System on over 300 fresh capillary blood specimens by 61 persons with diabetes, and s[...]

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    CHAPTER T echnical Information 15 39 Glucometer E SPRIT Results Within- run T otal Mean S D C V S D C V Control mg/dL (mmol/L) mg/dL (mmol/L) (%) mg/dL (mmol/L) (%) Low 69 (3.83) 2.7 (0.15) 3.9 3.5 (0.19) 5.1 Normal 127 (7.05) 4.7 (0.26) 3.7 5.7 (0.32) 4.5 High 372 (20.64) 5.7 (0.32) 1.5 7.1 (0.34) 1.9 YSI Glucometer E SPRIT Results Mean Whole Bloo[...]

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    40 CHAPTER 16 W arranty Infor mation TRADE PRACTICES ACT W ARRANTIES The Purchaser of this equipment is entitled to br oad warranties, rights and remedies conferr ed on consumers by the T rade Practices Act which cannot be restricted, modified or excluded. ADDITIONAL BA YER AUSTRALIA L TD. WARRANTY If (i) a defect in workmanship or materials not d[...]