Lifescan ONE TOUCH BASIC BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Manual de usuario

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEMSYSTÈME DE CONTRÔLE DE LA GLYCÉMIE®®OWNER’S BOOKLETMANUEL DU PROPRIÉTAIRELSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25/97 11:09 PM Page 1

ON/OFF BUTTON. This buttonturns the Meter on and off.DISPLAY. This is where you readyour test results and the simplemessages that help guide you throu

TEST AREA. When the Test StripHolder is removed, the Test Area isexposed. The Test Area has a clear,protective coating over the Meteroptics window tha

Precautions and LimitationsThe following information may be useful to you and your Health Care Professional when using theONE TOUCH®BASIC®System tomon

DO NOT use ONE TOUCH®TestStrips beyond the expiration dateprinted on the package label. If usingTest Strips from a vial, discard thevial and unused Te

2. SETTING THE METERSelecting the Display Languageand the Unit of MeasurementThe ONE TOUCH®BASIC®Meterdisplays easy-to-follow messages inEnglish, Fren

Norwegian (mmol/L), “P 15” forFinnish (mmol/L), “P 16” for Greek(mg/dL), “P 17” for Turkish (mg/dL),“P 18” for Hungarian (mmol/L), “P 19” for Czech (m

Step 1: Turn on the MeterPress the On/Off Button to turn theMeter on. The result from your lastblood glucose or Control Solution test will appear for

Step 2: Match the Code NumberPress the “C” Button. Withcode 7(example)on the display, press and release the“C” Button, and the number willincrease by

3. CHECKING THESYSTEMThere are two ways to make sureyour ONE TOUCH®BASIC®Systemis working properly. The CheckStripis used to check that the Meter isop

Before doing a Check Strip test,make sure the Test Strip Holder, theTest Area and Check Strip are clean,dry, and lint-free. Do the Check Striptest at

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Wheninsertstripappears, slide thenotched end of theCheck Strip into theTest Strip Holderwith Side 1 (purple)facing up.waitappears for a few seconds.St

Step 3:Wheninsertside 2appears, turn theCheck Strip overand slide it backinto the Test StripHolder, notched endfirst, Side 2 (white) facing up. The Me

If the reading is not within theprinted range, the Meter displays will readA 2.1(example)Anotokredo AGo back to Step 1 and repeat theCheck Strip test.

You must use the Check Strip: At least once a day. After cleaning the Meter. Whenever your results are notconsistent with how you feel, orwhen you thi

If you lose or damage the CheckStrip, call LifeScan TechnicalServices for a free replacement.Checking with Control SolutionONE TOUCH®Normal GlucoseCo

Use only ONE TOUCH®NormalGlucose Control Solution—BlueFormula, available from your drugstore or Authorized LifeScanDistributor. Check the expiration

The range for the ONE TOUCH®Normal Glucose Control Solution—Blue Formula is printed on the TestStrip vial or the foil wrapper. Thisrange is for the Gl

4. GETTING A DROP OFBLOODThe PENLET®II Automatic BloodSampler is an easy, safe tool forobtaining a good drop of blood fortesting.Using the PENLET IIAu

Insert a new, sterile Lancet into theLancet Holder. The Lancet will slideinto the Lancet Holder easier if youDO NOT line up the ridges on theLancet wi

Replace the PENLET®II Cap. The PENLET II Sampler includestwo Caps. The Cap that comesattached to the PENLET II Samplerhas a single line on the flat si

Dear ONE TOUCH®BASIC®Owner:Congratulations! You’ve chosen a very easy-to-use blood glucose monitoring system forhome testing. Your ONE TOUCH®BASIC®Sys

Step 2: Cock the PENLET®IISamplerHolding the lower portion of thePENLET II Sampler, pull out the dark gray sliding barrel until itclicks. If it does n

Choose a spot on the side of adifferent finger each time you test.Repeated punctures in the same spot can make your finger sore and calloused.Hold the

Squeeze the finger gently to obtain a large, hanging drop of blood.Proceed with the blood glucose test.(See Testing Your Blood, page 27.)Step 4: Remov

Cleaning the PENLET II SamplerClean the PENLET II Sampler andCap with soap and water as needed.CAUTION: Never use a Lancet that hasbeen used by someon

5. TESTING YOUR BLOODYou can test your blood glucose by following these three simple steps:NOTE: Be sure to read the following section carefully befor

Step-by-Step InstructionsChoose a clean, dry work surface.Make sure you have all the materialsneeded for a test: ONE TOUCH®BASIC®Meter ONE TOUCH®Test

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Step 1: Press On/Off Button to turnthe Meter onYour last blood glucose or ControlSolution test result will appear for 3 seconds.memory or memorymm 5 .

Insert Test StripRemove a Test Strip from thepackage. DO NOT touch the whiteTest Spot. When using Test Stripsfrom a vial, replace the cap imme-diately

The Test Spot should be white orivory-colored, with no tears orwrinkles.Wheninsertstripappears, slide the notched end of theTest Strip into the Holder

CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood glucose(sugar), read all instructions and practice the test. Consult yourdiabetes health professi

Step 2: Apply blood sampleWith the Test Strip in the Meter andapplysampleon the display, apply a drop of bloodto the Test Spot.The Meter will beep whe

Step 3: Accurate results in 45 secondsThe Meter then counts down from 45 to 0 seconds, followed by a seriesof beeps when your result is displayed.mm 6

6. AFTER TESTINGAlthough the ONE TOUCH®BASIC®System requires only a small drop ofblood, it is very important that thedrop be large enough to cover the

Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test StripThe Meter cannot always tell if asample is too small, so it is impor-tant that you also look at the Test

If there are anywhite patches orstreaks, you mayhave smeared theblood or the dropwas too small. Ineither case, youmay have aninaccurately lowresult. R

Displaying Last Test ResultThe ONE TOUCH®BASIC®Meterautomatically recalls and displaysyour last result—either from a blood glucose or Control Solution

7. HELP! (Troubleshooting)The display messages that appear on the Meter will guide you through theglucose test and quality control test procedures and

Test Procedure MessagesThese messages appear during routine testing. Just follow them carefully andthey will guide you through the test.MESSAGE APPEAR

MESSAGE APPEARS WHENThe Meter is ready for you to perform a blood, CheckStrip, or Control Solution test.The Meter is performing internal checks.The Me

MESSAGE APPEARS WHENA Control Solution test is completed. However, if thisappears after a blood test, it means that your test resultwas not accurate b

TABLE OF CONTENTS1. GETTING STARTED Description and Use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1Getting to Know the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . 2Precautions

MESSAGE APPEARS WHENYou are setting the display language and the unit ofmeasurement. This means that messages will appear inthe selection program. “P

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DOThe language and unit of See Setting the Meter, page 7,measurement have been to reset the language andchanged to “P 1” Engli

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO3) The Test Strip was Repeat the test. Wait forinserted before insert insert strip beforestrip appeared on the inserting a

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DOThe sample was applied Repeat test with a new before apply sample Test Strip and wait for appeared. apply sample to appear.E

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO4) There was not enough Repeat the test with a newblood on the Test Strip. Test Strip and a larger dropof blood.5) The Meter

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DOWhen any message flashes Test results will still becontinually, it means the accurate, but replace thebattery is getting lo

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO2) An error2 retest Review the error2 message was displayed retest problems listed during your last test due on pages 46–47

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO1) The blood sample was Repeat the test with a newtoo small or smeared. Test Strip and a large, shinydrop of blood.2) The Te

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DOThe last Check Strip test was Stop and do a Check Stripoutside the acceptable range test.and a repeat test that passedhas no

MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DOThe Meter has lost some Use the “C” Button to resetimportant information, the Meter code to match theincluding the code num

6. AFTER TESTING Checking the Amount of Blood . . . . . . 36Recording Your Test Results . . . . . . . . . 37Displaying Last Test Result . . . . . .

8. TAKING CARE OF THEMETERYour ONE TOUCH®BASIC®Meter is simple to use and easy to main-tain. However, it must be handledcarefully and cleaned regularl

Do not take the Meter apart. Sensitive parts could be damaged and cause inaccurate results. Taking the Meter apart will invalidate the Meter warranty

Daily Meter CheckLook through the small hole in theTest Strip Holder to make sure there is no lint, dirt, or blood blocking anypart of the hole.If the

Step 1: Remove Test Strip HolderHold the Meter and place yourthumbs on the two raised dots on the Test Strip Holder.Slide the Test Strip Holder toward

Step 2: Clean Test Strip HolderWash the Test Strip Holder withsoap and water.Clean the underside of the Test StripHolder and check the small hole fora

Check the clear, protective coatingover the Meter optics to make sure it is not scratched or damaged.Rub Test Area with a cotton swab orsoft cloth dam

Dry the Test Area with a soft, drycloth or tissue that doesn’t containlotion or perfume. Remove any lint.Step 4: Replace Test Strip HolderHook the bot

Battery ReplacementThe ONE TOUCH®BASIC®Metercomes with a battery already in-stalled. When the battery must bereplaced, use only a Duracell®brandalkali

Whenbattryappears on the display, the Meterwill no longer give results and youmust replace the battery before youcan perform another test.A dead batte

Remove the old battery and discardproperly. Insert a new J-size battery in the battery compartment.To replace the battery door, insertthe tabbed side

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With your thumb, press in and downon the ridged side of the battery dooruntil it snaps shut.63LSI-97-050 OTB Eg 7/25/97 11:09 PM Page 63

9. QUESTIONS ANDANSWERSIn the following pages, we’veprovided answers to some of the most common questions people have about home blood glucosemonitori

Q. How often should I test myblood glucose?A. This is best decided by you andyour Health Care Professional. Itmay vary according to your age, thetype

Keep your Meter clean at all times.Use enough blood. The entire TestSpot must be completely coveredwith blood. Touch the drop of bloodlightly to the m

your Health Care Professional. If your blood glucose test resultsremain consistently high, contactyour Health Care Professional.Q. What are the expect

In addition to the common factorslisted above which cause realvariations in blood glucose results,there are certain abnormal condi-tions which can int

Vomiting and diarrhea Prescription drugs, e.g., diuretics Inability to recognize or respond to“thirst” sensations Sustained uncontrolled diabetesWhen

Q. Why don’t my Meter resultsmatch the results that I got from my doctor’s laboratory exactly?A. Many Health Care Professionalsbelieve that the result

There is a difference in the glucoselevels of venous blood (usually drawn from a vein in your arm) and capillary blood (blood from afingerstick). Afte

10. SPECIFICATIONSPerformance CharacteristicsSee the ONE TOUCH®Test Strippackage insert for ONE TOUCH®System accuracy and precision.Power Supply: One

Description and UseThe ONE TOUCH®BASIC®BloodGlucose Monitoring System isintended for in vitro diagnostic use.This statement means that the systemshoul

Guarantee and Warranty30-Day Money-Back GuaranteeIf you are not fully satisfied with theONE TOUCH®BASIC®System, a fullrefund may be obtained by callin

The warranty policy does not apply to the performance of the ONE TOUCH®BASIC®Meter whenused with any test strip other thanONE TOUCH®Test Strips, or wh

11. INDEXBattery Replacement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60Blood Glucose Values (expected)

Coding the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Control Solution . . . . . . . . . .

Precautions and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5Questions and Answers . . . . . . . . . . .

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Getting to Know the MeterStudy this diagram and become familiar with all the parts of your ONE TOUCH®BASIC®Meter.2C Button BatteryCompartment(on back)