Lifescan ONE TOUCH BASIC BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM manual

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    BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM SYSTÈME DE CONTRÔLE DE LA GL YCÉMIE ® ® OWNER’S BOOKLET MANUEL DU PROPRIÉT AIRE LSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25/97 11:09 PM Page 1[...]

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    BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM OWNER’S BOOKLET ® ® LSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25/97 11:09 PM Page 3[...]

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    Dear ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Owner: Congratulations! Y ou’ve chosen a ver y easy- to-use blood glucose monitoring system for home testing. Y our ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® System will give you the accurate test results you need, in just a few simple steps. Everything you need to know about using the ONE TOUCH BASIC System is includ- ed in this booklet. [...]

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    CAUTION: Before using any pr oduct to test your blood glucose (sugar), r ead all instructions and practice the test. Consult your diabetes health professional for advice r egarding selection of equipment, testing times and pr ocedures. These r ecommenda- tions apply to all blood glucose monitoring systems and ar e suppor ted by the Diabetes Educato[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS 1. GETTING ST ARTED Description and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Getting to Know the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Precautions and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . 5 2. SETTING THE METER Selecting the Display Language and the Unit of Measurement . . . . . . . 7 Coding the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 3. CHE[...]

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    6. AFTER TESTING Checking the Amount of Blood . . . . . . 36 Recording Y our T est Results . . . . . . . . . 37 Displaying Last T est Result . . . . . . . . . 38 7. HELP! (T roubleshooting) T est Procedure Messages . . . . . . . . . . . 40 Error Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 43 8. T AKING CARE OF THE METER Daily Meter Check . . . .[...]

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    Description and Use The ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for in vitro diagnostic use. This statement means that the system should be used only for testing purposes and only outside of the human body . The ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter and T est Strips are used for monitoring whole blood glucose for people who have bee[...]

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    Getting to Know the Meter Study this diagram and become familiar with all the parts of your ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter . 2 C Button Battery Compartment (on back) Display On/Off Button Test Area with Protective Coating Test Strip Holder LSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25/97 11:09 PM Page 2[...]

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    ON/OFF BUTTON. This button turns the Meter on and off. DISPLA Y . This is where you read your test results and the simple messages that help guide you through the test. BA TTER Y COMP ARTMENT . Holds one J-size battery . The battery is already installed in your Meter . “C” BUTTON. Use the “C” Button to match the Meter code with the code num[...]

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    TEST AREA. When the T est Strip Holder is removed, the T est Area is exposed. The T est Area has a clear , protective coating over the Meter optics window that must be kept clean and lint-free for accurate results. Be careful not to scratch or damage this coating. TEST STRIPS. ONE TOUCH ® T est Strips are used to test your blood glucose (sugar) le[...]

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    Pr ecautions and Limitations The following information may be useful to you and your Health Care Professional when using the ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® System to monitor your blood glucose level. If you experience symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose results, and you have carefully followed the procedure described in the Owner’ s B[...]

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    DO NOT use ONE TOUCH ® T est Strips beyond the expiration date printed on the package label. If using T est Strips from a vial, discard the vial and unused T est Strips 4 months after the date first opened. DO NOT use ONE TOUCH T est Strips that are discolored, wrinkled, tor n, cut or altered in any way (the T est Spot of a normal T est Strip is w[...]

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    2. SETTING THE METER Selecting the Display Language and the Unit of Measur ement The ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter displays easy-to-follow messages in English, French, Spanish, German, Dutch, Italian, Portuguese, Swedish, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish, Greek, T urkish, Hungarian, Czech, Polish, Russian, or Japanese to help guide you through the test pro[...]

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    Nor wegian (mmol/L), “P 15” for Finnish (mmol/L), “P 16” for Greek (mg/dL), “P 17” for T urkish (mg/dL), “P 18” for Hungarian (mmol/L), “P 19” for Czech (mmol/L), “P 20” for Polish (mmol/L), “P 21” for Russian (mmol/L), “P 22” for Japanese (mg/dL), “P 23” for Japanese (mmol/L), “P 1” for English (mg/dL), “P[...]

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    Step 1: T urn on the Meter Press the On/Off Button to turn the Meter on. The result from your last blood glucose or Control Solution test will appear for 3 seconds. memory or memory mm 5 . 9 (example) c 5 . 4 (example) (Y our ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter auto- matically recalls and displays your last result — either from a blood glucose or Control[...]

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    Step 2: Match the Code Number Press the “C” Button. W ith code 7 (example) on the display , press and release the “C” Button, and the number will increase by one. Continue pressing until the number on the display matches the code number on your T est Strip package. code 10 (example) The Meter is now properly coded and you may proceed with t[...]

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    3. CHECKING THE SYSTEM There are two ways to make sure your ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® System is working properly . The Check Strip is used to check that the Meter is operating properly . The ONE TOUCH ® Normal Glucose Control Solution — Blue For mula is used to check that both the Meter and the T est Strips ar e working together as a system, and tha[...]

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    Befor e doing a Check Strip test, make sure the T est Strip Holder , the T est Area and Check Strip are clean, dry , and lint-free. Do the Check Strip test at room temperature between 18°C and 26°C (64°F – 79°F). How to use the Check Strip Step 1: Press On/Off Button. Y our last blood glucose or Control Solution test result will appear for 3 [...]

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    When insert strip appears, slide the notched end of the Check Strip into the T est Strip Holder with Side 1 (purple) facing up. wait appears for a few seconds. Step 2: When apply sample appears, slide the Check Strip from the T est Strip Holder . sample 1 ✔ strip 1 ✔ 13 LSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25/97 11:09 PM Page 13[...]

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    Step 3: When insert side 2 appears, turn the Check Strip over and slide it back into the T est Strip Holder , notched end first, Side 2 (white) facing up. The Meter counts down from 4 to 0, then A 4 . 4 (example) A ok appears if the number falls within the acceptable Check Strip range. The Meter automatically tells you if your reading falls within [...]

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    If the reading is not within the printed range, the Meter displays will read A 2 . 1 (example) Anotok redo A Go back to Step 1 and repeat the Check Strip test. If this message appears again, clean your Meter and r epeat the test. For further assistance, call LifeScan T echnical Services. If you do not obtain an acceptable Check Strip reading, your [...]

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    Y ou must use the Check Strip: ■ At least once a day . ■ After cleaning the Meter . ■ Whenever your results are not consistent with how you feel, or when you think your results are not accurate. ■ Whenever this message appears: A 2 . 1 (example) Anotok redo A Cleaning and Maintaining the Check Strip ■ Make sure both sides of the Check Str[...]

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    ■ If you lose or damage the Check Strip, call LifeScan T echnical Services for a free replacement. Checking with Contr ol Solution ONE TOUCH ® Normal Glucose Control Solution — Blue Formula should be used to make sure your Meter and T est Strips are working properly . Before you use the Meter to test your blood glucose for the first time, prac[...]

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    ■ Use only ONE TOUCH ® Normal Glucose Control Solution — Blue Formula, available from your drug store or Authorized LifeScan Distributor . ■ Check the expiration date on the Control Solution vial. If it has expired, replace it with new Control Solution. ■ Shake the Control Solution vial vigorously before using. T o do a Control Solution te[...]

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    The range for the ONE TOUCH ® Normal Glucose Control Solution — Blue Formula is printed on the T est Strip vial or the foil wrapper . This range is for the Glucose Contr ol Solution only; it is not intended as a recommended range for your blood glucose test results. Y ou should use the Glucose Contr ol Solution: ■ At least once a week. ■ Whe[...]

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    4. GETTING A DROP OF BLOOD The PENLET ® II Automatic Blood Sampler is an easy , safe tool for obtaining a good drop of blood for testing. Using the PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler Step 1: Insert a Lancet Remove the PENLET II Cap by pulling it straight off. Release Button Sliding Barrel Cap 20 LSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25/97 11:09 PM Page 20[...]

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    Inser t a new , sterile Lancet into the Lancet Holder . The Lancet will slide into the Lancet Holder easier if you DO NOT line up the ridges on the Lancet with the slots in the Lancet Holder . (NOTE: Inserting the Lancet may automatically cock the PENLET ® II.) Hold the Lancet firmly and gently twist off the Lancet Protective Disk. 21 LSI-97-050 O[...]

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    Replace the PENLET ® II Cap. The PENLET II Sampler includes two Caps. The Cap that comes attached to the PENLET II Sampler has a single line on the flat side and works well for children and most adults. The other Cap has two lines on the flat side and works well for very thick or calloused skin, or when a deeper puncture is needed. Deep Penetratio[...]

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    Step 2: Cock the PENLET ® II Sampler Holding the lower por tion of the PENLET II Sampler , pull out the dark gray sliding barrel until it clicks. If it does not click, the PENLET II Sampler may have been cocked when the Lancet was inserted. Step 3: Get a Drop of Blood W ash your hands with soap and warm water and dry them thoroughly . W ar m water[...]

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    Choose a spot on the side of a dif ferent finger each time you test. Repeated punctures in the same spot can make your finger sore and calloused. Hold the PENLET ® II Sampler firmly against the side of the finger , with the Cap resting on the finger . (The harder you press, the deeper the puncture.) Press the dark gray Release Button. 24 LSI-97-05[...]

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    Squeeze the finger gently to obtain a large, hanging drop of blood. Proceed with the blood glucose test. (See T esting Y our Blood, page 27.) Step 4: Remove the Lancet Always use caution when removing the Lancet and PENLET ® II Cap. Remove the PENLET II Cap. Grasp the ridges on the dark gray prongs located on the shaft near the Release Button. Poi[...]

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    Cleaning the PENLET II Sampler Clean the PENLET II Sampler and Cap with soap and water as needed. CAUTION: ■ Never use a Lancet that has been used by someone else. ■ Dispose of the Lancet in a container for sharp objects. ■ T o help avoid infection, use a new sterile Lancet every time you test. ■ If you share a PENLET ® II Sampler , each p[...]

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    5. TESTING YOUR BLOOD Y ou can test your blood glucose by following these three simple steps: NOTE: Be sure to read the following section carefully before testing. Step 3: Accurate results in 45 seconds. Step 2: Apply blood sample. Step 1: Press On/Off Button (last test result appears), insert T est Strip. mm 6. 0 PAS D'ALCOOL insert insert 27[...]

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    Step-by-Step Instructions Choose a clean, dry work surface. Make sure you have all the materials needed for a test: ■ ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter ■ ONE TOUCH ® T est Strips ■ PENLET ® II Automatic Blood Sampler (with choice of Caps) ■ Sterile Lancet IMPORT ANT : ■ The T est Strip Holder and T est Area of the Meter must be clean, dry and[...]

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    1 0 C o d e t e s t f o r t h e q u a n t i t i e s m e a s u r m t e s t f o r t h e q u a n t i t i e s m e a s u r m t e s t f o r t h e q u a n t i t i e s m e a s u r m t e s t f o r t h e q u a n t i t i e s m e a s u r m t e s t f o r t h e q u a n t i t i e s m e a s u r m t e s t f o r t h e q u a n t i t i e s m e a s u r m t e s t f o r [...]

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    Step 1: Press On/ Off Button to turn the Meter on Y our last blood glucose or Contr ol Solution test result will appear for 3 seconds. memory or memory mm 5 . 9 (example) c 5 . 4 (example) Then code 10 (example) appears on the display for 2 seconds. Make sure the code number on the Meter display matches the code number on the T est Strip package yo[...]

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    Inser t T est Strip Remove a T est Strip from the package. DO NOT touch the white T est Spot. When using T est Strips from a vial, replace the cap imme- diately . When using a foil-wrapped T est Strip, be careful not to tear the T est Strip when opening the foil. V ial T est Strips Foil-W rapped T est Strips E S T S T R I P 10 C O D E : O P E N H E[...]

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    The T est Spot should be white or ivory-colored, with no tears or wrinkles. When insert strip appears, slide the notched end of the T est Strip into the Holder with the T est Spot side up. Make sure you push the T est Strip all the way into the Holder until it stops. wait appears for a few seconds. Then, apply sample appears until you apply blood t[...]

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    Step 2: Apply blood sample W ith the T est Strip in the Meter and apply sample on the display , apply a drop of blood to the T est Spot. The Meter will beep when the blood has been applied to the T est Spot. Make sure that you: ■ Do not remove the T est Strip from the Meter to apply blood. ■ Do not smear blood on the T est Spot or apply a secon[...]

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    Step 3: Accurate results in 45 seconds The Meter then counts down from 45 to 0 seconds, followed by a series of beeps when your result is displayed. mm 6 . 0 (example) IMPORT ANT : Always check that “MM” and a decimal point are displayed with your blood glucose result. If not, you may have accidentally changed the display language and unit of m[...]

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    6. AFTER TESTING Although the ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® System requires only a small drop of blood, it is very important that the drop be large enough to cover the T est Spot completely . In many cases, the Meter can detect if the drop of blood was too small to give an accurate reading. If not enough blood retest or c 5 . 8 (example) contrl appears on [...]

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    Checking the Amount of Blood on the T est Strip The Meter cannot always tell if a sample is too small, so it is impor- tant that you also look at the T est Strip to make sure that you applied enough blood. ■ Remove the T est Strip from the Meter and look at the T est Spot. It should still have a wet, shiny dr op that completely covers the circle.[...]

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    If there are any white patches or streaks, you may have smeared the blood or the drop was too small. In either case, you may have an inaccurately low result. Repeat the test with a new T est Strip. (Incorrect) Recor ding Y our T est Results Y our ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® System Kit comes with a Logbook that you can use to keep a permanent recor d of y[...]

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    Displaying Last T est Result The ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter automatically recalls and displays your last result — either from a blood glucose or Control Solution test — whenever the Meter is turned on. memory or memory mm 5 . 9 (example) c 5 . 4 (example) appears for 3 seconds, then the Meter immediately displays test messages starting with co[...]

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    7. HELP! (T roubleshooting) The display messages that appear on the Meter will guide you thr ough the glucose test and quality control test procedures and alert you to pr oblems as they occur . This section provides you with a complete listing of the display messages, what they mean, and what to do if there is a problem. 39 LSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25/9[...]

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    T est Procedur e Messages These messages appear during routine testing. Just follow them car efully and they will guide you through the test. MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN Y ou press and hold the On/Of f Button. It pr ovides a visual test that all display segments ar e working. The Meter is turned on. The value displayed is your last blood glucose test resu[...]

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    MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN The Meter is ready for you to per form a blood, Check Strip, or Control Solution test. The Meter is performing inter nal checks. The Meter is ready to receive a blood or Contr ol Solution sample. If performing a Check Strip test, this is your signal to remove the Check Strip (Side 1) fr om the Meter . The Meter is counting down[...]

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    MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN A Control Solution test is completed. However , if this appears after a blood test, it means that your test r esult was not accurate because the blood sample was too small and the Meter read it as a Contr ol Solution sample. Y ou are per for ming a Check Strip test. T urn the Check Strip over and slide it back into the T est St[...]

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    MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN Y ou are setting the display language and the unit of measurement. This means that messages will appear in the selection program. “P 3” corresponds to the English (mmol/L) selection. “P 4” corresponds to the French (mmol/L) selection. Err or Messages When any of these messages appear , there is a problem with the Meter [...]

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    MESSAGE PROBLEM WHA T TO DO The language and unit of See Setting the Meter , page 7, measurement have been to reset the language and changed to “P 1” English unit of measurement to (mg/dL) either accidentally “P 3” English (mmol/L). or thr ough an electr onic malfunction. T he battery is too low . The Replace the battery . Meter will not op[...]

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    MESSAGE PROBLEM WHA T TO DO 3) The T est Strip was Repeat the test. W ait for inserted before insert insert strip before strip appear ed on the inserting a new T est Strip. display . 4) The center of the T est Strip Depress the center by Holder where the small hole pressing forward on the is located is raised. base, or by pressing down on the cente[...]

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    MESSAGE PROBLEM WHA T TO DO The sample was applied Repeat test with a new before apply sample T est Strip and wait for appeared. apply sample to appear . Error in the test procedure such as: 1) The T est Strip moved Repeat the test with a new during the test. T est Strip. 2) The T est Strip was not Repeat the test, pushing a inserted correctly . ne[...]

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    MESSAGE PROBLEM WHA T TO DO 4) There was not enough Repeat the test with a new blood on the T est Strip. T est Strip and a lar ger drop of blood. 5) The Meter was used in Move the Meter out of very bright light. direct light and repeat the test with a new T est Strip. 6) The Check Strip procedur e Repeat the Check Strip test. was incorrect. 7) The [...]

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    MESSAGE PROBLEM WHA T TO DO When any message flashes T est results will still be continually , it means the accurate, but r eplace the battery is getting low . battery as soon as possible. Y our last test result was not stored in the Meter’ s memory for one of the following reasons: 1) A not enough blood Repeat the test with a new retest message [...]

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    MESSAGE PROBLEM WHA T TO DO 2) An error2 retest Review the error2 message was displayed retest problems listed during your last test due on pages 46–47 before to a procedural error . repeating the test. 3) A not ok message was Call LifeScan T echnical displayed during your last Services. test. 4) A power loss, including Repeat the test with a new[...]

  • Page 57

    MESSAGE PROBLEM WHA T TO DO 1) The blood sample was Repeat the test with a new too small or smeared. T est Strip and a large, shiny drop of blood. 2) The T est Strip was not Repeat the test. This time inserted all the way into push the T est Strip all the the T est Strip Holder . way into the T est Strip Holder . Y our Meter may have an Call LifeSc[...]

  • Page 58

    MESSAGE PROBLEM WHA T TO DO The last Check Strip test was Stop and do a Check Strip outside the acceptable range test. and a repeat test that passed has not been performed. The T est Strip was inserted Remove the T est Strip. before the Meter was r eady . W ait for insert strip message. remove strip redo A code 7 (example) 51 LSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25[...]

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    MESSAGE PROBLEM WHA T TO DO The Meter has lost some Use the “C” Button to r eset important information, the Meter code to match the including the code number , T est Strip package code. and the language and the Reset the language and unit unit of measurement have of measurement to “P 3” changed to “P 1” English for English (mmol/L) as ([...]

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    8. T AKING CARE OF THE METER Y our ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter is simple to use and easy to main- tain. However , it must be handled carefully and cleaned regularly to remain in good operating condition. Y ou should follow these rules at all times: ■ Keep the T est Strip Holder and T est Area clean. ■ Do not drop or toss the Meter . The Meter?[...]

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    ■ Do not take the Meter apart. Sensitive parts could be damaged and cause inaccurate results. T aking the Meter apart will invalidate the Meter warranty . IMPORT ANT : Infection Control Information ■ If you are sharing the ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter with another person, always use a new or properly disinfected T est Strip Holder for each perso[...]

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    Daily Meter Check Look through the small hole in the T est Strip Holder to make sure there is no lint, dirt, or blood blocking any part of the hole. If there is anything blocking the hole, or if the T est Area has dirt, lint, or blood on it, remove the T est Strip Holder . Clean the T est Strip Holder and T est Area by following the instr uctions i[...]

  • Page 63

    Step 1: Remove T est Strip Holder Hold the Meter and place your thumbs on the two raised dots on the T est Strip Holder . Slide the T est Strip Holder toward you. Remove the T est Strip Holder to expose the T est Area. 56 LSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25/97 11:09 PM Page 56[...]

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    Step 2: Clean T est Strip Holder W ash the T est Strip Holder with soap and water . Clean the underside of the T est Strip Holder and check the small hole for any dirt, blood, or lint. Rinse well. Dr y completely with a soft cloth or tissue. Step 3: Clean T est Area The following cleaning agents will damage the Meter . DO NOT USE: ■ Alcohol ■ C[...]

  • Page 65

    Check the clear , protective coating over the Meter optics to make sure it is not scratched or damaged. Rub T est Area with a cotton swab or soft cloth dampened with water to remove all blood, dirt, or lint from the T est Area. If necessary , a mild liquid dishwashing detergent mixed with water may also be used. Do not apply full-strength detergent[...]

  • Page 66

    Dr y the T est Area with a soft, dry cloth or tissue that doesn’t contain lotion or perfume. Remove any lint. Step 4: Replace T est Strip Holder Hook the bottom of the T est Strip Holder onto the square notch on the Meter . Press down on the raised dots of the T est Strip Holder until it snaps firmly into place. Press forward on the base, then do[...]

  • Page 67

    Batter y Replacement The ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter comes with a battery already in- stalled. When the battery must be replaced, use only a Duracell ® brand alkaline battery (J-size, 6 volts, part #7K67), which is commonly available in drug and hardware stores. This will ensure you get the best per for mance from your ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter . The [...]

  • Page 68

    When battry appears on the display , the Meter will no longer give results and you must replace the battery before you can per for m another test. A dead battery or battery removal will not affect the previous test result stored in the Meter’ s memory , as long as the battery is replaced within 30 days. Replacing the battery Make sure the Meter i[...]

  • Page 69

    Remove the old battery and discard properly . Insert a new J-size battery in the battery compartment. T o replace the battery door , insert the tabbed side of the door into the slot in the battery compartment. 6 -V O L T 62 LSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25/97 11:09 PM Page 62[...]

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    W ith your thumb, press in and down on the ridged side of the battery door until it snaps shut. 63 LSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25/97 11:09 PM Page 63[...]

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    9. QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS In the following pages, we’ve provided answers to some of the most common questions people have about home blood glucose monitoring and the ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter . If you have a question that isn’t covered here, consult your Health Care Professional or call LifeScan T echnical Services. Q. Why should I test my blo[...]

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    Q. How often should I test my blood glucose? A. This is best decided by you and your Health Care Professional. It may vary according to your age, the type of diabetes you have, any medication you are using, whether you are ill, and any physical or emotional changes in your life. Q. Should my test results always be the same? A. No. Results will vary[...]

  • Page 73

    Keep your Meter clean at all times. Use enough blood. The entire T est Spot must be completely covered with blood. T ouch the drop of blood lightly to the middle of the T est Spot to fill the entire Spot. The drop of blood should form a round, shiny circle over the entire Spot, and stay wet during the entire test. Do not smear the blood or touch th[...]

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    your Health Care Professional. If your blood glucose test results remain consistently high, contact your Health Care Professional. Q. What are the expected blood glucose values associated with well-controlled diabetes? A. Fasting: 3.3–7.2 mmol/L After meals (1 hour): Less than 10.0 mmol/L After meals (2 hours): Less than 8.3 mmol/L 1,2 Q. What do[...]

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    In addition to the common factors listed above which cause real variations in blood glucose results, there are certain abnormal condi- tions which can interfere with the accuracy of your blood glucose monitoring results. These limitations ar e described below and should be discussed with your physician: Extremes in hematocrit (the amount of red blo[...]

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    ■ V omiting and diarrhea ■ Prescription drugs, e.g., diuretics ■ Inability to recognize or respond to “thirst” sensations ■ Sustained uncontrolled diabetes Whenever inadequate fluid intake or excessive water loss occurs, CONSUL T A PHYSICIAN IMMEDIA TEL Y . Remember , if you ever experience symptoms which are not consistent with your bl[...]

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    Q. Why don’t my Meter results match the results that I got from my doctor’ s laboratory exactly? A. Many Health Care Professionals believe that the result that you get with your Meter should fall within 15% to 20% of the result obtained when whole blood is tested on laboratory equipment. 5 However , there are a number of reasons why the blood g[...]

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    Ther e is a difference in the glucose levels of venous blood (usually drawn from a vein in your ar m) and capillary blood (blood from a fingerstick). After a meal, the glucose levels in the capillaries may be 1.1–3.9 mmol/L higher than the levels in venous blood. 6 If your lab test is taken while you are in the fasting state (before breakfast), t[...]

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    10. SPECIFICA TIONS Perfor mance Characteristics See the ONE TOUCH ® T est Strip package insert for ONE TOUCH ® System accuracy and precision. Power Supply: One Duracell ® alkaline battery , size J (6V) part # 7K67 is included with Meter . Battery Life: Appr oximately one year (at two tests per day). Result Range: 0–33.3 mmol/L. Higher values [...]

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    Guarantee and W arranty 30-Day Money-Back Guarantee If you are not fully satisfied with the ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® System, a full refund may be obtained by calling a LifeScan T echnical Representative at the toll-free number within 30 days of purchase. Y ou must return the ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter and a copy of your receipt to receive a refund. T[...]

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    The warranty policy does not apply to the per for mance of the ONE TOUCH ® BASIC ® Meter when used with any test strip other than ONE TOUCH ® T est Strips, or when the ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter or T est Strips are changed or modified in any way . This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties, express or implied, including any implied warranty of [...]

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    11. INDEX Battery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60 Blood Glucose V alues (expected) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67 Blood Sample Size . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36 Check Strip . . . [...]

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    Coding the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 Control Solution . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11, 17 Displaying Last T est Result . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9, 38 Error Messages . . .[...]

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    Pr ecautions and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64 Specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 72 T esting Y our Blood .[...]

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