Accu-Chek 98/79/EC Manual de servicio

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEMReference ManualACCU-CHEK ®Compact Plus

18Introduction19Introduction1Acoustic ModeAcoustic Mode is intended for persons who are visually impaired. When Acoustic Mode is turned on, the meter

198Technical data199Technical data13Weight approx. 147 g with finger pricker, batteries and test strip drumDisplay windowOLED (Organic Light Emitting

200Disposing of the meter14201System components1514 Disposing of the meterDuring blood glucose testing the meter itself may come into contact with bl

202Patents16203Local customer support and service1716 PatentsAccu-Chek Compact Plus MeterEP 732 590; EP 738 666; EP 742 436; EP 1 189 064; US 5,463,46

204Local customer support and service205Alphabetical index1817.2 AddressesAccu-Chek Customer Careline:Freephone UK: 0800 701000Freephone Rep. of Irela

206Alphabetical index207Alphabetical index18Checking, meter 129Cleaning finger pricker 144 meter 140Clock symbol 33, 176Control solution 1

208Alphabetical index209Alphabetical index18Memory 101, 197Memory location number 101, 106Memory, results 101Meter at a glance 12 checking

210Alphabetical indexTroubleshooting 181Turning off, meter after testing 90 automatic ~ 23, 43, 88, 91, 106, 117, 198 closing settings 43

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20Initial steps before testing21Initial steps before testing22 Initial steps before testing2.1 Checking the contentsCheck that your monitoring kit i

22Initial steps before testing23Initial steps before testing2If you continue to hold down the M button, you then see the following display after appro

24Initial steps before testing25Initial steps before testing2 Hold the meter in your right hand and place the thumb of your left hand into this rece

26Initial steps before testing27Initial steps before testing2The pin holding the test strip drum in position retracts with an audible CLICK. If there

28Initial steps before testing29Initial steps before testing2A dot appears in the small control window on the back of the meter. This indicates that y

30Initial steps before testing31Initial steps before testing2 New test strip drums where the aluminium foil (the silver ends) is damaged cannot be use

32Initial steps before testing33Initial steps before testing2i If you insert a partly used test strip drum into the meter, the meter cannot calculate

34Initial steps before testing35Initial steps before testing2The meter is unable to calculate the 90-day use-by period if" you insert a partly u

36Initial steps before testing37Initial steps before testing22.3.2 Indication of the number of test strips remainingEach time you turn the meter off

3 On the packaging, on the type plate of the meter and on the finger pricker you may encounter the following symbols shown below. They have the follow

38Settings39Settings33 SettingsWhen you turn the meter on for the first time, it has the following pre-settings. These are factory defaults that you c

40Settings41Settings3PC, for instance, without the time and date (see Chapter 5.4) can-not be statistically analyzed or, if they can, then only to a l

42Settings43Settings3The procedure for changing the settings is as follows:" The settings have a fixed sequence and are displayed consecutively,

44Settings45Settings33.2 Turning the meter onWith the meter turned off, press the S button. The meter turns on without advancing a test strip.Follo

46Settings47Settings3There are two types of beep tone, differing in pitch. The pitch for a hypo indicator or an error message is higher than that hear

48Settings49Settings33.4 Setting the brightness of the display You are hereBeep tone or Acoustic ModeBrightness of the displayYearTime-and-date for

50Settings51Settings33.5 Setting the year You are hereBeep tone or Acoustic ModeBrightness of the displayYearTime-and-date formatOn / Off / Acousti

52Settings53Settings33.6 Setting the time/date format You are hereBeep tone or Acoustic ModeBrightness of the displayYearTime-and-date formatOn / O

54Settings55Settings33.7 Setting the timeBeep tone or Acoustic ModeBrightness of the displayYearTime-and-date formatOn / Off / Acoustic ModeLow / M

56Settings57Settings3 Press the M button repeatedly, or press and hold it down, until the required minutes are displayed. Press the S button to sa

4Intended use5Intended useIntended useAccu-Chek Softclix Plus Finger prickerFinger pricker with adjustable depth setting for obtaining capillary blood

58Settings59Settings3The day flashes at top right of the display.3.9 Setting the alarm clock functionBeep tone or Acoustic ModeBrightness of the dis

60Settings61Settings3Two steps are involved in entering the setting. First you define whether the alarm clock function is basically to be turned on (

62Settings63Settings3Setting alarm timesThe procedure for setting the alarm time is the same for each alarm. Alarm 1 is used below for illustrative pu

64Settings65Settings3The setting for Alarm 2 comes next, and then for Alarm 3.Alarm 2 24-hour format 12-hour formatAlarm 3 24-hour format 12-hour

66Settings67Settings3i The meter can only remind you to perform a blood glucose test when the year, time and date have been set in the meter. If you

68Settings69Settings3You can choose between the following hypo indicator levels: " 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL)" 3.9 mmol/L (70 mg/dL)" 4.4

70Testing blood glucose71Testing blood glucose44 Testing blood glucose4.1 Preparing to test blood glucoseYou will need the following items to carry

72Testing blood glucose73Testing blood glucose40/Notes The Accu-Chek Softclix Plus finger pricker is intended only for patient self-monitoring by a si

74Testing blood glucose75Testing blood glucose44.2.2 Docking the finger pricker onto the meter Hold the meter so it is horizontal, with the recess

76Testing blood glucose77Testing blood glucose4 Remove the protective cap from the lancet with a twisting motion. Press the cap back on the finger

6About this Reference Manual7About this Reference ManualAbout this Reference ManualOther symbols are used, too. They have the following meaning: Thi

78Testing blood glucose79Testing blood glucose44.3 Testing blood glucose4.3.1 Turning the meter on Press the Test button to turn the meter on.Foll

80Testing blood glucose81Testing blood glucose44.3.2 Obtaining bloodAll the fingertips and both the earlobes are suitable for obtaining blood. We reco

82Testing blood glucose83Testing blood glucose4Notes Use a new lancet each time you obtain blood. This not only reduces the risk of infection but also

84Testing blood glucose85Testing blood glucose44.3.3 Drawing up blood with the test strip  Wait until the test strip symbol and drop symbol flash i

86Testing blood glucose87Testing blood glucose4The test strip has then drawn up enough blood, and test starts. The hourglass symbol indicates that th

88Testing blood glucose89Testing blood glucose4 Always hold the meter so the test strip is pointing downwards when you are drawing up blood with the t

90Testing blood glucose91Testing blood glucose44.4 Ejecting the test strip Hold the meter over a waste bin with the test strip pointing down-wards.

92Testing blood glucose93Testing blood glucose44.5 Ejecting the used lancet Remove the cap from the finger pricker. Hold the finger pricker uprig

94Testing blood glucose95Testing blood glucose44.6 Symbols you see before, during or after testing and what they meanYou may see the following symbol

96Testing blood glucose97Testing blood glucose4 Instead of a result: The result is above 33.3 mmol/L (600 mg/dL). Instead of a result: The resul

8Contents9ContentsContents4 Testing blood glucose ... 70 4.1 Preparing to test blood g

98Testing blood glucose99Testing blood glucose44.8.1 Measuring rangeYour meter measures blood glucose within a defined range (0.6−33.3 mmol/L or 10−60

100Testing blood glucose101Using the meter as an electronic notebook5Did you perform the test within the correct temperature range (+10 °C to +40 °C)?

102Using the meter as an electronic notebook103Using the meter as an electronic notebook55.2 Retrieving results from memory With the meter turned o

104Using the meter as an electronic notebook105Using the meter as an electronic notebook5By pressing the S button you can scroll back to the most rece

106Using the meter as an electronic notebook107Using the meter as an electronic notebook5i If the time and date were not set at the time of testing,

108Using the meter as an electronic notebook109Using the meter as an electronic notebook5 Press the M and S buttons at the same time.The average of

110Using the meter as an electronic notebook111Using the meter as an electronic notebook5When you release the button, the display reverts to the avera

112Using the meter as an electronic notebook113Using the meter as an electronic notebook5i If a large number of results were saved within one period,

114Using the meter as an electronic notebook115Using the meter as an electronic notebook55.4 Downloading test results to a PC, handheld computer or a

116Using the meter as an electronic notebook117Using the meter as an electronic notebook5 With the meter turned off, press the M and S buttons at th

10Contents11Contents6 Acoustic Mode... 120 6.1 Beep tones at power-on ...

118Using the meter as an electronic notebook119Using the meter as an electronic notebook5Notesi Your results can only be fully analysed if all of the

120Acoustic Mode121Acoustic Mode66 Acoustic ModeAcoustic Mode is intended for persons who are visually impaired. When Acoustic Mode is turned on, the

122Acoustic Mode123Acoustic Mode66.1 Beep tones at power-onWhen Acoustic Mode is set to on, you hear a long beep ( — ) when you turn on the meter.Thi

124Acoustic Mode125Acoustic Mode6Each digit is represented by the corresponding number of beeps; e.g. 4 beeps for the number 4 ( – – – – ). Zero is re

126Acoustic Mode127Acoustic Mode6Notei Information or warnings in the form of symbols (e.g. drum symbol or symbol, see Chapter 12.1) that are displa

128Acoustic Mode129Checking your meter76.5 Announcement of warnings and error messagesWhen the batteries will soon be exhausted or the last test stri

130Checking your meter131Checking your meter77.1 What you needTo perform a performance check you need the following items:" meter with a test s

132Checking your meter133Checking your meter7You now have about 5 minutes in which to draw up control solution with the test strip.  Take a bottle o

134Checking your meter135Checking your meter7The test strip draws up the control solution through the black notch. Move the test strip away from the

136Checking your meter137Checking your meter7 Subsequently hold the meter directly above a waste bin with the test strip pointing downwards. Press

12Introduction13Introduction1:897/01234651 Introduction/ Display window0 S button Press this button to change settings.1 Recess for docking the finge

138Checking your meter139Checking your meter7Did you bend or move the test strip while the test was in progress?noDid you compare the result with the

140Cleaning the meter and finger pricker141Cleaning the meter and finger pricker88 Cleaning the meter and finger pricker8.1 Cleaning the meterYour m

142Cleaning the meter and finger pricker143Cleaning the meter and finger pricker8 Wipe the measuring window and the area surrounding it with a cot-t

144Cleaning the meter and finger pricker145Changing the batteries98.2 Cleaning the finger prickerClean your finger pricker regularly to keep it in go

146Changing the batteries147Changing the batteries9 Insert two new batteries (type AAA, LR 03, AM 4 or micro). The minus (-) ends of the batteries m

148Changing the batteries149Changing the batteries9the test results saved in memory will be numbered consecutively so you can still recognize the orde

150Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting151Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting1010 Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient s

152Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting153Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting1010.1 Replacing the finger pricker with a blan

154Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting155Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting1010.2 Testing blood glucose Wear protective

156Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting157Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting10 To test blood glucose you require approximate

14Introduction15Introduction1uvwxyCBAzDBA@;<=>?Back; Battery compartment cover*< Infrared window for sending results to a PC, for instance=

158Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting159Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting1010.3 Disinfecting the meterThe Accu-Chek Comp

160Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting161Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting10Cotton buds, wipes and cloths lightly moistene

162Blood glucose testing in a multi-patient setting163Measurement and storage conditions1110.4 Suitable disinfectantsUse only disinfectants of proven

164Measurement and storage conditions165Measurement and storage conditions11" Blood glucose tests may be performed at the limit of the permitted

166Measurement and storage conditions167Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting1211.3 HumidityOnly test blood glucose at a relative humidity of be

168Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting169Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting1212.1 Symbols shown in the displaySymbols may be display

170Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting171Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12In the tables presented below you will first see the mea

172Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting173Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12Symbol Meaning4See under Combinations of symbols5The uni

174Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting175Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12Symbol Meaning9You are in the settings.10Flag for a spec

176Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting177Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting1212.1.2 Combinations of symbolsThe following combinatio

16Introduction17Introduction11.3 Main featuresDocked finger pricker The meter comes with an attached Accu-Chek Softclix Plus finger pricker. You can

178Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting179Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12Symbols Meaning" because you have just inserted

180Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting181Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12Symbol Meaning the date that it is set is in the pas

182Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting183Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12If this happens … it means:" The drum compartmen

184Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting185Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12Error message Meaning" The year, time and date h

186Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting187Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12Error message Meaning The meter rotates the drum and

188Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting189Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12Error message Meaning" You drew up blood or cont

190Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting191Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12Error message Meaning" The batteries (regular or r

192Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting193Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12Error message MeaningThe test strip is stuck or the test

194Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting195Symbols, error messages and troubleshooting12Error message Meaning" There is no test strip drum

196Technical data197Technical data1313 Technical dataMeter type Accu-Chek Compact Plus (Model GT)Catalogue No./ Serial No. See type plate on the back