Summary of FreeStryle Lite
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Blood glucose monitoring system owner’s booklet art22315-101_rev-b.Indd 1 9/11/14 12:07 pm.
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I sample areas (dark-colored half-circles on test strip) apply blood or control solution to one sample area only. Insert strip into the meter printed side up (see image to the right). C (configure) button • marks a control solution test • scrolls forward • displays clock • silences a reminder alarm ...
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The freestyle lite meter and how it works . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . I important information about your blood glucose monitoring system. . . . . . 1 intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
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1 2 important information about your blood glucose monitoring system intended use use outside the body only (in vitro diagnostic use). The freestyle lite blood glucose monitoring system is intended for use in the quantitative measurement of glucose in capillary whole blood from the forearm, upper ar...
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3 4 set sound volume with the sound volume on, your meter will beep when: • the test strip is full of blood • the test result appears on the display • an error occurs you may also choose to silence your meter. 3. Set sound volume if you prefer: press c until you see: then no sound • press m to save ...
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5 6 set date note: the date format can display either: year month day or year day month month the month will flash first 7. Set month • press c to display correct month • press m to save day 8. Set day • press c to display correct day • press m to save date format 9. Set date format • press m to acc...
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7 8 using meter lights you can light the display screen or test strip port by pressing on meter when the meter is turned on. To light your display backlight, press the light turns off: • when you press again • after 10 seconds of inactivity to light the test strip port after you’ve inserted the test...
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9 10 important: 2. Wash your hands and the test site with warm soapy water to ensure accurate results. • thoroughly dry your hands and the test site. • do not use lotion or cream on the test site. 3. Check test strip expiry date. Do not use expired test strips; they may produce inaccurate results. I...
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11 12 performing a blood glucose test 1. Remove test strip from vial. 2. Insert test strip to turn meter on. Note: the meter turns off after 2 minutes of inactivity. Remove and reinsert the unused test strip to restart the meter. If the meter does not turn on, go to troubleshooting section. 3. Confi...
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13 14 understanding blood glucose test results the meter displays results in mmol/l. The unit of measurement is preset. You cannot change this setting. Important: the meter displays results from 1.1 – 27.8 mmol/l. Low or high blood glucose results can indicate a potentially serious medical condition...
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15 16 display what it means symptoms what to do appears when result is: lower than 1.1 mmol/l severe low blood glucose weakness sweating shakiness headache confusion follow your healthcare professional’s advice to treat low blood glucose. If your blood glucose result does not match how you feel, per...
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17 18 error codes message what it means what to do • the sample is too small • there may be a problem with the test strip • meter error • very low blood glucose lower than 1.1 mmol/l 1. Follow your healthcare professional’s advice to treat low blood glucose if you have symptoms such as: • weakness •...
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19 20 message what it means what to do • incorrect test procedure. For example, putting blood on the test strip before inserting it into the meter or applying blood before and appear • there may be a problem with the test strip • meter error 1. Wait for and to appear before applying blood or control...
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21 22 what it means what to do 2. The test does not start after applying the blood drop. • blood drop is too small 1. Add blood to the same sample area within 60 seconds, or repeat the test using a new test strip and a larger blood drop. • defective test strip • sample applied after meter turns off ...
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23 24 out of range control solution results • repeat the test if control solution results are outside the range printed on the test strip vial. • stop using the meter if control solution results are consistently outside the range printed on the test strip vial. Contact customer care. Causes of out-o...
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25 26 4. Confirm system check screen. • this display appears when you turn on the meter. Do not use the meter if the display check screen does not exactly match the example. Contact customer care. • see the freestyle lite meter and how it works section for more information. • if the system check scr...
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27 28 using your meter memory purpose the purpose of this section is to review your stored test results and 7-, 14- and 30-day averages. Viewing blood glucose averages in memory start with the meter off (no test strip inserted). Press m . Your 7-day average appears (control solution, lo and hi readi...
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29 30 setting reminder alarms (optional) purpose the purpose of this section is to set up to four reminder alarms to prompt you to test throughout the day. Reminder alarm 1. With the meter off, press and hold m for 3 seconds until appears and 0 is flashing. 2. Press c . Reminder alarm 1 flashes. Hou...
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31 32 maintaining the meter replacing the battery the meter comes with a #2032, 3-volt, lithium battery installed. It provides power for about 500 tests. • when appears on the display, the battery is low. • when appears, the display light and test light dim, or fail to turn on. • when you are ready ...
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33 34 cleaning the meter avoid getting dirt, dust, blood, control solution or liquid in the meter test strip and data ports. Clean the outside of the meter using a damp cloth and: • mild detergent/soap and water, or • 70% isopropyl alcohol, or • a mixture of 1 part household bleach, 9 parts water im...
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35 36 specifications (continued) operating temperature 40° to 104° f (4° to 40° c) power source one cr 2032, 3v lithium battery, replaceable result range 1.1 to 27.8 mmol/l sample fresh capillary and venous whole blood samples sample size 0.3 microliter (300 nanoliters) size 1.57 in (w) x 2.9 in (l)...
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©2010 -2014 abbott art22315-101 rev. B 09/14 freestyle and related brand marks are trademarks of abbott diabetes care inc. In various jurisdictions. This product(s) and/or its use are protected by one or more of the following patents: us6,071,391; us6,120,676; us6,143,164; us6,156,173; us6,299,757; ...