Accu-Chek Aviva Manual de usuario

BLOOD GLUCOSE METER / GLYCOMÈTREUser’s ManualManuel de l'utilisateur

1. Make sure the meter is off.2. Turn the meter over. 3. Remove the old code chip (if there is one in the meter) and discard it.Coding the Meter▲!C

4. Turn the code chip over so the code number faces away from you. Push it into the code chip slot until it stops.5. Leave the code chip in the mete

Adjusting the Time and Date—First Time UseSetting the correct time and date in the meter is important if you use the meter memory or if you want to do

4. Press and release or to adjust the minutes. Press to set the minutes.5. Repeat to set the am/pm, month, day, and year.6. Once you set the year

Using the Accu-Chek Aviva System• Only use Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips.• Change the code chip every time you open a new box of test strips. • S

Chapter 2: Testing Your Blood GlucosePerforming a Blood Glucose TestBefore you perform your first blood glucose test, set up the meter correctly. You

Performing a Blood Glucose Test (continued)4. Make sure the code number on the display matches the code number on the test strip container. If you mi

6. Poke your fingertip with the lancing device.7. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the flow of blood. This helps you get a blood drop.15

Performing a Blood Glucose Test (continued)8. Touch the blood drop to the front edge of the yellow window of the test strip. Do not put blood on top

Note: After a successful test, the meter turns itself off five seconds after the test strip is removed.9. The result appears on the display. If you w

Flagging Test Results If you wish, you can “flag” your test result with an asterisk ( ) to mark a special result. For example, you might want to flag

Alternate Site Testing (AST)You have the option of testing other sites on your body besides the fingertip. Blood obtained from a fingertip can be used

Do not change your treatment because of just one result. NEVER ignore symptoms of high or low blood glucose. If your blood glucose resu

You need the meter, a test strip, a lancing device designed for AST, and a lancet.1. Prepare the lancing device.2. Insert the test strip into the met

4. A test strip and flashing blood drop symbol appear on the display.5. Press the lancing device firmly against a fleshy area on the alternate site.

6. Trigger the lancing device while keeping steady pressure on the site. Apply pressure to the site with the lancing device to assist the flow of blo

24Normal Blood Glucose ValuesThese test strips are calibrated to deliver plasma-like results. The normal fasting blood glucose range for an adult with

25Troubleshooting Checks1. Check if the test strips were expired.2. Check if the cap on the test strip container was always closed tightly.3. Check

26Troubleshooting Checks5. Check if you followed the testing steps.6. Check if the code number on the meter display matches the code number on the

27Symptoms of High or Low Blood GlucoseBeing aware of the symptoms of high or low blood glucose can help you understand your test results and decide w

Whether the Accu-Chek Aviva Meter is your first blood glucose meter or you have used a meter for some time; please take the time to read this manual c

28Chapter 3: Meter Memory, Set-up, and DownloadingMemoryStoring Test ResultsThe meter automatically stores up to 500 blood glucose test results with t

29Notes: • Do not change your therapy based on one individual result in memory.• The memory is not lost when you replace the battery. You do need to

30Viewing Test ResultsPress either or to view the memory. The most recent result appears. Press to view previous results in order.ORPress to l

31Meter Set-upUsing the Set-up ModeBy using the set-up mode, you can personalize the meter to suit your lifestyle. Here are the features you can custo

32TIME / DATE(hrs, min, am/pm, month, day, year) BEEPER (on/off)ALARM CLOCK (A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4)HYPO ALARM(off, on, level)You are hereSetting the Time

334. Press and release to set the hour. The minutes flash.5. Press and release or to adjust the minutes. Press to set the minutes.Note: Pres

34Setting the Time and Date (continued)6. Repeat to set the am/pm, month, day, and year.7. If you want to set up more options, press and release . If

35TIME / DATE(hrs, min, am/pm, month, day, year) BEEPER (on/off)ALARM CLOCK (A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4)HYPO ALARM(off, on, level)You are hereSetting the Beep

361. Press to turn the meter on. The flashing test strip symbol appears.2. Enter the set-up mode (press and hold for about four seconds). “Set-u

374. Press or to switch between “On” or “OFF.”5. If you want to set up more options, press and release . If you want to exit, press and hold

▲!2The Accu-Chek® Aviva SystemThe Accu-Chek Aviva Meter is for quantitative blood glucose testing using Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips. The Accu-Chek Avi

TIME / DATE(hrs, min, am/pm, month, day, year) BEEPER (on/off)ALARM CLOCK (A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4)HYPO ALARM(off, on, level)You are hereSetting the Alarm

39When you are setting the time for the alarm clock function, the bell symbol remains on the display and “set-up” flashes continuously.1. Press to

40Setting the Alarm Clock Function (continued)4. Press and release or to switch between “On” or “OFF.” Press and release to set your choice.5. I

417. The minutes flash. Press and release or to select 00, 15, 30, or 45. These are the only choices.8. Press and release to set the minutes.

42TIME / DATE(hrs, min, am/pm, month, day, year) BEEPER (on/off)ALARM CLOCK (A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4)HYPO ALARM(off, on, level)You are hereSetting the Hypo

432. Enter the set-up mode (press and hold for about four seconds). “Set-up” and the hour flash on the display.3. Press and release repeatedly u

44Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Alarm Function (continued)5. If you select “On,” “set-up” and flash. The display shows 3.9 mmol/L.6. Press and r

Downloading Your Results to a Computer or PDAYou can transfer your stored results to a computer to track, identify patterns, and print. Transferring

466. Put the meter on a flat surface. Point the two IR windows toward each other. They should be 3 to 10 cm apart.7. Do not move the infrared cable

47Chapter 4: Control TestingWhy Perform Control TestsPerforming a control test lets you know that the meter and test strips are working properly to gi

Need Help?Call Accu-Chek Customer Care at 1-800-363-7949.Our address: Roche Diagnostics 201, Boulevard Armand Frappier Laval, Québec (CANADA) H7V 4A2

48About the Control Solutions• Only use Accu-Chek Aviva Control Solutions.• The meter automatically recognizes the Accu-Chek Aviva Control Solution.

49Performing a Control TestYou need the meter, a test strip, and control solution Level 1 or Level 2. The control level is printed on the bottle label

503. Select the control solution you want to test. You will enter the level later in the test.4. Put the meter on a flat surface, like a table.5. Remo

516. Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop forms at the tip. Touch the drop to the front edge of the yellow window of the test strip. When you see fl

52Performing a Control Test (continued)8. Press to set the control level in the meter.9. “OK” and the control result alternate on the display if t

53Range (mmol/L)Level 1 1.4–3.1Level 2 14.2–19.1Understanding Control Test ResultsThe label on the test strip container shows the acceptable ranges

54If the control result is not inside the acceptable range, here are some things you can do to solve the problem:Troubleshooting Checks1. Check if th

55Troubleshooting Checks6. Check if you followed the testing steps.7. Check if you chose the correct control solution level, either 1 or 2, when you

Chapter 5: Maintenance and TroubleshootingChanging the Battery1. Open the battery door on the back of the meter by pushing the tab in the direction o

57Notes:• The meter uses one 3-volt lithium battery, type 2032. This type of battery can be found in many stores. It is a good idea to have a spare b

ContentsChapter 1: Understanding Your New System ...6 The Accu-Chek Aviva Meter ...

58Cleaning the MeterCaring for the Accu-Chek Aviva Meter is easy—just keep it free of dust. If you need to clean it, follow these guidelines carefully

59Maintenance and TroubleshootingThe meter needs little or no maintenance with normal use. It automatically tests its own systems every time you turn

60Screen Messages and Troubleshooting▲!Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, call Accu-Chek Customer Car

61Battery power is low. Change the battery soon. See Chapter 5 “Changing the Battery.”The meter is in set-up mode, waiting for you to change or confir

62Blood glucose may be higher than the measuring range of the system.Blood glucose may be lower than the measuring range of the system.The test result

63The test strips expire at the end of the current month. Before the end of the month, insert a new code chip from a new box of test strips and ensure

64Your blood glucose level may be extremely low, or the test strip may be damaged or not properly inserted. If you see this error message after you ap

65Not enough blood or control solution was drawn into the test strip for measurement or was applied after the test had started. Discard the test strip

66Note: If you see any other error screen, please call Accu-Chek Customer Care at 1-800-363-7949.The temperature is above or below the proper range f

67Chapter 6: Technical InformationProduct LimitationsPlease read the literature packaged with your test strips to find the latest information on produ

Chapter 4: Control Testing ...47 Why Perform Control Tests ...

68 Memory capacity 500 blood glucose and 20 control results with time and date Automatic power off 2 minutes Power supply One 3-volt lithium

69Performance AnalysisThe performance data for the Accu-Chek Aviva System (Accu-Chek Aviva Meter with Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips) were obtained using

70Product Safety InformationStrong electromagnetic fields may interfere with the proper operation of the meter. Do not use this meter close to sources

Consult the instructions for use Caution (refer to accompanying documents). Please refer to safety-related notes in the manual accompanying thi

72Warranty and ServiceRoche Diagnostics warrants the meter against any material and manufacturing defects that may arise during proper use of the inst

73Additional SuppliesThe following supplies and accessories are available from your authorized Roche Diagnostics Diabetes Healthcare Center, pharmacie

74▲!Information for Healthcare ProfessionalsHealthcare Professionals: Follow the infection control procedures appropriate for your facility.WARNING: P

75Indexalarm clock function, setting, 38alternate site testing, 19, 74appetite, increased, 27battery, changing, 56battery, installing, 56battery,

76test results, unusual, 25test strips, Accu-Chek Aviva, 7, 12thirst, increased, 27time and date, setting, 32tingling, 27trembling, 27troubleshooting

Chapter 1: Understanding Your New SystemThe Accu-Chek Aviva MeterInfrared (IR) Window – Transfers data from the meter to a computer or PDA.Display – S

Code Chip(for example)Battery – Insert with (+) symbol facing up.Test Strip Container Control Solution BottleGolden End – Insert this end of the test