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Abbott FreeStyle Freedom Lite Owner's Booklet
Summary of FreeStyle Freedom Lite
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Owner’s booklet blood glucose monitoring system art22311-101_rev-b.Indd 1 8/28/14 11:30 am.
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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). Bottom freestyle lite test strip sample area top data port downloads test results. Requires a compatible data manage...
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The freestyle freedom 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 freedom lite blood glucose monitoring system is intended for use in the quantitative measurement of glucose in capillary whole blood from the forearm, ...
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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 or year month day 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 testing your blood glucose purpose the purpose of this section is to produce an accurate blood glucose test result. Prepare to test available test sites upper arm forearm hand fingertips thigh calf 1. Select your test site. Note: avoid moles, veins, bones and tendons. Bruising may occur at the t...
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9 10 important test strip information please read the freestyle lite test strip package insert for more information. • use the test strips within the meter’s operating range: 40° – 104° f (4° – 40° c). • store test strips in a cool, dry place between 40° – 86° f (4° – 30° c). • store test strips awa...
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11 12 5. Apply and hold blood to 1 sample area of the test strip until: • you see short lines moving clockwise on the display or • you hear a beep this indicates the test strip obtained enough blood and the meter is checking your glucose level. If a short line does not appear after 5 seconds, the sa...
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13 14 low and high blood glucose results result what it means what to do lower than 3.3 mmol/l low (hypoglycaemic) repeat the test with a new test strip, even if you do not feel that you have low blood glucose. If your blood glucose result is still not consistent with your symptoms, contact your hea...
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15 16 display what it means symptoms what to do appears when result is: higher than 27.8 mmol/l severe high blood glucose fatigue thirst excess urination blurry vision follow your healthcare professional’s advice to treat high blood glucose. If your blood glucose result does not match how you feel, ...
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17 18 message what it means what to do • there may be a problem with the test strip • meter error • very high blood glucose higher than 27.8 mmol/l • high control solution was applied when the temperature was too cold. (applies only to control solution labeled as high). 1. Follow your healthcare pro...
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19 20 troubleshooting what it means what to do 1. The meter does not enter test mode after inserting a test strip. • test strip is inserted upside down, or bottom end in, or not fully inserted into the meter 1. Insert test strip print side up, top end in. • no battery is installed • battery is insta...
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21 22 freestyle control solution purpose freestyle control solution is a red liquid that contains a fixed amount of glucose. The purpose of doing a control solution test is: • to practise testing without using your own blood • to confirm that the meter and test strips work together properly • when y...
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23 24 performing a control solution test 1. Check control solution expiry date. Important: do not use control solution past expiry date. Discard control solution 3 months after opening or on the expiry date printed on the bottle whichever comes first. (example: open april 15, discard july 15; write ...
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25 26 (example only) 6. View result. The result appears on the display when the test is complete. 7. Compare the control solution result to the range printed on the test strip vial. The result should fall within the range. Note: if you see an “er1, er2, er3 or er4” on the display, it is an error cod...
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27 28 viewing test results in memory meter memory stores the last 400 test results with time and date. Press c to scroll through the results. The most recent result appears first. On the display indicates that you are viewing stored test results. Shows the average value of glucose readings from the ...
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29 30 5. Set alarm sound volume if you prefer: press c until you see: then no sound • press m to save a low beep a louder beep 6. Press c and repeat 2, 3, 4 and 5 to set remaining reminder alarms or 7. Press and hold m for 3 seconds until meter turns off. Transferring test results to a computer appe...
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31 32 1. Slide the battery door to the right to open. 2. To remove the battery, pull the plastic tab up to release the battery. 3. Insert a new battery: (+) facing up. 4. To close, slide the battery door in until it snaps into place. Note: the european battery directive requires separate collection ...
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33 34 specifications assay method coulometric electrochemical sensor automatic shutoff 2 minutes of inactivity battery life 1000 tests calibration plasma equivalent haematocrit 15% to 65% measurement units mmol/l meter storage temperature – 4° to 140° f (–20° to 60° c) memory 400 blood glucose and c...
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35 definition of symbols consult instructions for use use by temperature limitation for in vitro diagnostic medical device manufacturer catalogue number ce mark recycle authorised representative in the european community serial number batch code do not reuse the european battery directive requires s...
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©2010-2014 abbott art22311-101 rev. B 08/14 manufacturer: 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; ...