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Abbott Precision Xtra User Manual

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Manual is about: Blood Glucose & Ketone Monitoring System

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    Blood glucose & ketone monitoring system user’s guide.

  • Page 2: Table of Contents

    Table of contents welcome 1 1 important things to know about your precision xtra blood glucose and ketone monitoring system 3 intended use 3 how your precision xtra blood glucose and ketone monitoring system works 4 precision xtra kit contents 4 getting to know your monitor’s features 5 2 setting up...

  • Page 3: What You Will Need

    6 doing a control solution test 36 why do a control solution test? 36 when is doing a control solution test recommended? 36 important information about control solution testing 36 what you will need 37 how to do control solution testing 37 understanding your result 41 7 reviewing & using your result...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Welcome thank you for choosing the precision xtra® blood glucose and ketone monitoring system. Important steps for using the system are inside this guide. Please read it carefully. Your new precision xtra blood glucose and ketone monitoring system is an important tool that can help you better manage...

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    In the united states, call customer care at 1-800-527-3339 with any questions you may have about the precision xtra blood glucose and ketone monitoring system. We are available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. If you cannot reach customer care, contact your healthcare professional. Outside the unite...

  • Page 6: Intended Use

    Intended use your precision xtra system: • is indicated for home (lay user) or professional use in the management of patients with diabetes. • is for self testing or healthcare professional use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). • is for monitoring glucose in fresh whole blood (for example,...

  • Page 7: Monitoring System Works

    How your precision xtra blood glucose and ketone monitoring system works when you insert a test strip into your monitor, the apply sample message shows on your monitor’s display window. When a blood sample or control solution sample is applied to the test strip, the glucose or β-ketone reacts with t...

  • Page 8: Display Window

    Impor tant information getting to know your monitor’s features display window this shows: • blood glucose and blood β-ketone results. • glucose lot numbers and blood β-ketone calibration codes • previous test results and error messages. • blood glucose averages. Important: each time you turn your mo...

  • Page 9: Strip Port

    Impor tant information strip port this is where you insert: • a blood glucose test strip • a blood β-ketone test strip • a glucose calibrator • a ketone calibrator • data cable (not included) for uploading results to a computer mode button use this button to: • turn monitor on and off • access monit...

  • Page 10: Chapter 2

    Chapter 2 setting up your precision xtra monitor buttons to use mode button forward button back button setup options set beeper if the beeper is set on, it will beep when: • the calibrator is fully inserted • the test countdown starts • the test countdown finishes set time, set date important: pleas...

  • Page 11: Set Date Format

    Set date format in "set date format", you choose how the month and day show on the monitor’s display window. Measurement units blood glucose measurement units are factory-set in mg/dl or mmol/l. Blood β-ketone measurement units are in mmol/l only. How to set the beeper, date, time, & view measuremen...

  • Page 12: Monitor Beeps.

    1 to turn your monitor on, press and hold the button. The beeper on message shows on the display window. The musical notes flash on and off, and the monitor beeps. 2 to change the beeper setting, press and release the button or the button once. 3 press and release the button to save the beeper setti...

  • Page 13: Minutes:

    Minutes: the minutes flash on and off. 1 press and release the button to move the minutes forward. 2 if you go past the correct minute, press and release the button to move the minutes back. 3 press and release the button to save the minutes and to move to set date. Set date year: the year flashes o...

  • Page 14: Month:

    Setting up your monit or month: the month flashes on and off. 1 press and release the button to move the month forward. 2 if you go past the correct month, press and release the button to move the month back. 3 press and release the button to save the month and to move to set day. Day: the day flash...

  • Page 15: Set Time Format

    Setting up your monit or set time format you have two choices: choice #1: for the 12-hour format, am or pm shows. Choice #2: for the 24-hour format, am or pm does not show. 1 to change the time format, press and release the button or the button once. 2 press and release the button to save the time f...

  • Page 16: For Mg/dl Or Mmol/l:

    Setting up your monit or blood glucose measurement units consult your healthcare professional if you have any questions about the blood glucose measurement units. For mg/dl or mmol/l: this screen shows the blood glucose measurement units (mg/dl or mmol/l). Press and release the button to return to s...

  • Page 17: Chapter 3

    Chapter 3 why calibrate your monitor? Calibration ensures that your results are accurate. When to calibrate your monitor • when you use the monitor for the first time • each time you open and use a new box of blood glucose or blood β-ketone test strips what you will need • precision xtra monitor • f...

  • Page 18: A. Example Of Glucose

    Important: use only the calibrator that is packaged in the box of test strips you are using. Do not use test strips that have expired. Check the expiration date on the test strip foil packet and test strip box. If only the year and month are shown, the expiration date is the last day of the month. 1...

  • Page 19: What It Means:

    5 check that the lot number on all these items matches: ✓ display window ✓ test strip calibrator ✓ test strip instructions for use ✓ test strip foil packet when the lot number on all these items matches: what it means: calibration is complete. What to do: you may now monitor your blood glucose or bl...

  • Page 20: What It Means:

    Calibr ating your monit or how to recall the lot number or calibration code 1 to recall the glucose lot number, press and hold the button. While holding the button, press and hold the button. The display check shows on the display window, then the glucose lot number shows with the time, month, and d...

  • Page 21: Chapter 4

    Chapter 4 monitoring your blood glucose what you will need • blood glucose test strip with its instructions for use • precision xtra monitor calibrated to match the lot number of the blood glucose test strip you are using • lancing device and a new, sterile lancet important information about monitor...

  • Page 22: Getting Started

    How to monitor your blood glucose getting started 1 prepare your lancing device. 2 wash your hands using warm soapy water and dry them completely. 3 remove the test strip from its foil packet. Note: for pictures that show how to open the blood glucose test strip foil packet, please see the informati...

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    • time, month, and day (if set) if date and time are not set, dashes will show instead of numbers. • lot number for the box of blood glucose test strips you are using. • apply sample message, which tells you that the monitor is ready for you to apply blood to the blood glucose test strip. 20 monit o...

  • Page 24: Obtaining A Blood Drop

    Obtaining a blood drop use your lancing device to obtain a blood drop. Recommendations for obtaining a blood drop • to obtain a sample from an alternative site (forearm, upper arm, or base of the thumb), use an appropriate alternative site lancing device. • before you obtain a blood sample from the ...

  • Page 25: Lancets and Lancing Device

    Lancets and lancing device • lancets are for one-time use only. Use a new lancet each time you monitor. • discard your used lancet properly. Put it in an empty puncture-resistant container, such as a plastic milk carton or detergent bottle. • never share your lancing device or lancet with another pe...

  • Page 26: Important:

    Correct important: if the countdown does not start: what it means: you might not have applied enough blood to the test strip. What to do: • apply a second drop of blood to the test strip. Refer to your test strip instructions for use for the number of seconds you have to apply a second drop. • if th...

  • Page 27: Shutting Off Your Monitor

    Shutting off your monitor 1 removing the test strip from the strip port turns off the monitor. You can use the opened foil packet to remove and discard your used test strip. 2 discard the test strip properly. Note: you may also turn the monitor off by pressing and holding the button. If you do not t...

  • Page 28: Result 300 Mg/dl Or Higher

    Monit oring blood gluc ose result 300 mg/dl or higher when your blood glucose result is 300 mg/dl (16.7 mmol/l) or higher, ketones? Flashes on and off on the display window. What to do: if you check your ketones as part of your diabetes management program, it is recommended that you check your blood...

  • Page 29: "e4" Result

    Monit oring blood gluc ose "e4" result what it means: your blood glucose may be too high to be read by the system, or there may be a problem with the test strip. What to do: monitor your blood glucose again with a new test strip. If e4 shows on the display window again, contact your healthcare profe...

  • Page 30: Chapter 5

    Chapter 5 monit oring blood β-k et one monitoring your blood β-ketone it is important to check your ketones when: • you have an illness. • your blood glucose is higher than 300 mg/dl (16.7 mmol/l). • you are experiencing unusual blood glucose results. • you and your healthcare professional determine...

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    Monit oring blood β-k et one • do not use a wet, bent, scratched, or damaged test strip. • do not use the test strip if its foil packet has a puncture or tear in it. • use each test strip only once. • before you monitor your blood β-ketone, allow your monitor and test strip to reach the recommended ...

  • Page 32: Getting Started

    Monit oring blood β-k et one how to monitor your blood β-ketone getting started 1 prepare your lancing device. ▼ 2 wash your hands using warm soapy water and dry them completely. 3 remove the test strip from its foil packet. 4 insert the three black lines at the end of the test strip into the strip ...

  • Page 33: Ketone

    Monit oring blood β-k et one • time, month, and day (if set) if date and time are not set, dashes will show instead of numbers. • lot number (code) for the box of blood β-ketone test strips you are using. • ketone and apply sample message, which tell you that the monitor is ready for you to apply bl...

  • Page 34: Lancets and Lancing Device

    Monit oring blood β-k et one recommendations for obtaining a blood drop • before you obtain a blood sample from the fingertip, make sure the sample site is clean, dry, and warm. To warm the sample site, wash it in warm water or rub the skin vigorously for a few seconds. • hang your arm down before p...

  • Page 35: Important: If The Countdown

    Monit oring blood β-k et one 2 continue to touch the blood drop to the white area at the end of the test strip until the monitor begins the test. The monitor begins the test when: • you hear the beeper, if the beeper is on. • the display window shows the status bar. • then the display window shows t...

  • Page 36: Shutting Off Your Monitor

    Monit oring blood β-k et one shutting off your monitor 1 removing the test strip from the strip port turns off the monitor. You can use the opened foil packet to remove and discard your used test strip. 2 discard the test strip properly. Note: you may also turn the monitor off by pressing and holdin...

  • Page 37: When:

    Monit oring blood β-k et one when: • blood β-ketone result remains high or becomes higher than 1.5 mmol/l: what it means: you may be at risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (dka). 2-6 what to do: contact your healthcare professional immediately. "hi" result what it means: your monitor has determ...

  • Page 38: E-4" Result

    Monit oring blood β-k et one " e-4" result what it means: there may be a problem with the test strip. What to do: monitor your blood β-ketone again with a new test strip. If e-4 shows on the display window again, contact your healthcare professional immediately. Important: it is recommended that you...

  • Page 39: Chapter 6

    Chapter 6 doing a control solution test questions? Call customer care: 1-800-527-3339 why do a control solution test? The control solution test tells you that your monitor and test strips are working correctly. A control solution test is similar to when you monitor your blood glucose or blood β-keto...

  • Page 40: What You Will Need

    Contr ol s olution testing • the results obtained from control testing do not reflect your personal blood glucose or blood β-ketone levels in any way. • do not swallow the control solution. • do not inject the control solution or use the control solution as eye drops. What you will need • precision ...

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    3 insert the three black lines at the end of the test strip into the strip port. 4 push the test strip in until it stops. The monitor turns on automatically. These items show on the display window, one after the other: • display check – remember to make sure that all items in the picture here show o...

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    Contr ol s olution testing 5 to mark the test as a control test, press and release the button once. Shows on the display window. Important: if you do not mark the test as a control test, it will be saved in your monitor’s memory as one of your personal blood glucose or blood β-ketone results. This c...

  • Page 43: What It Means:

    Contr ol solution t esting note: do not remove the test strip from the monitor or disturb it during the countdown. Important: if the countdown does not start: what it means: you might not have applied enough control solution to the test strip. What to do: • apply a second drop of control solution to...

  • Page 44: Shutting Off Your Monitor

    Shutting off your monitor 1 removing the test strip from the strip port turns off the monitor. You can use the opened foil packet to remove and discard your used test strip. 2 discard the test strip properly. Note: you may also turn the monitor off by pressing and holding the button. If you do not t...

  • Page 45: Memory

    What can your monitor show you? Memory your precision xtra monitor has a memory that stores up to 450 events. This is a combination of control results, your personal blood glucose and blood β-ketone results, and other monitor information. You can review up to 450 of your most recent events on your m...

  • Page 46: How to See Results In Memory

    How to see results in memory 1 begin with your monitor turned off. Make sure there is nothing in the strip port. 2 press and release the button. • the display check shows on the display window. • then your most recent result shows with its units on the monitor’s display window, along with the time, ...

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    Glucose control solution result in memory β-ketone control solution result in memory a control solution result in memory shows with a control bottle, as long as you marked the test as a control solution test. 3 to review previous results, press and release the button once per result. 4 when you reac...

  • Page 48: How to See Averages

    Reviewing results how to see averages important: • results that show as lo during blood glucose monitoring are included as 20 mg/dl (1.1 mmol/l) in blood glucose averages. • results that show as hi during blood glucose monitoring are included as 500 mg/dl (27.8 mmol/l) in blood glucose averages. ▼ 1...

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    Reviewing results 4 press and release the button at any time to return to memory. 5 press and hold the button to turn off your monitor. Otherwise, the monitor turns off after 30 seconds. Transferring your results to a computer download of test results to a computer requires a compatible data managem...

  • Page 50: Chapter 8

    Err or messages chapter 8 understanding & troubleshooting error messages there are times when error messages may show on your monitor’s display window. In the next few pages, we describe the error messages that may show on your monitor’s display window, what they mean, and what you need to do. Tempe...

  • Page 51: Message

    Message what it what you means need to do monitor error. There may be a problem with the test strip. Blood glucose result may be too high to be read by the system. Or there may be a problem with the blood glucose or blood β-ketone test strip. • turn the monitor off, then repeat previous monitoring s...

  • Page 52: Message

    Message what it what you means need to do err or messages blood applied to test strip too soon. Calibration/test strip error. Test strip error. Test strip is damaged, used, or the monitor does not recognize it. • review the monitoring instructions. • monitor again with a new test strip. • if the err...

  • Page 53: Message

    Message what it what you means need to do err or messages monitor error. Monitor error. • remove test strip, turn monitor off, and try to monitor again. • if the error message appears again, contact customer care. • remove test strip, turn monitor off, and try to monitor again. • if the error messag...

  • Page 54: Chapter 9

    Chapter 9 your monitor’s specifications & limitations size length: width: thickness: 2.94" (7.47 cm) 2.10" (5.33 cm) 1.70" (4.32 cm) 0.64" (1.63 cm) weight 1.41-1.62 ounces (40-46 grams ) power source one cr 2032 lithium (coin cell) battery battery life approximately 1,000 tests memory up to 450 eve...

  • Page 55: Functions

    Functions - blood glucose monitoring - blood β-ketone monitoring - memory 450 events - glucose averaging: 7-day, 14-day, and 30-day averages - control solution marking and testing - backlight: if on – stays on during countdown; turns off 30 seconds after result is displayed. If off – stays off durin...

  • Page 56: Of The Thumb:

    ▼ important information about using blood samples from the forearm, upper arm, or base of the thumb: • contact your healthcare professional before you begin using any one of these alternative sites to test your blood glucose. • sampling from any one of these alternative sites may cause minor bruisin...

  • Page 57: Chapter 10

    Chapter 10 caring for your monitor ▼ cleaning your monitor store your monitor in its carrying case. If the surface of your monitor gets dirty, you may clean it. Use a damp cloth and mild soap. Healthcare professionals: acceptable cleaning solutions include 10% bleach, 70% alcohol, or 10% ammonia. Im...

  • Page 58

    If your monitor has a plastic tab, use these directions. If your monitor has no plastic tab follow these directions. 1 gently push the battery cover in and up with your thumb. 1 gently push the battery cover in and up with your thumb. 2 lift the battery cover out of the monitor. 2 lift the battery c...

  • Page 59

    Caring for your monit or 56 5 place the notches on the battery cover into the appropriate molded areas. 6 gently push the battery cover in and down until you hear a click. 7 press and hold the button to turn your monitor on. If your monitor does not turn on, review the battery installation steps and...

  • Page 60: References

    Refer enc es references 1. Schade ds, eaton rp. Metabolic and clinical significance of ketosis. Special topics in endocrinology and metabolism 1982; 4:1–27. 2. Wiggam mi, o’kane mj, harper r, atkinson ab, hadden dr, trimble er, bell pm. Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis using normalization of blood...

  • Page 61

    Art21070-101 rev. A 11/09 manufacturer: abbott diabetes care inc. 1360 south loop road alameda, ca 94502 usa customer care available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 1-800-527-3339 or visit us online at: abbottdiabetescare.Com for in vitro diagnostic use. Reorder no.: 70297-02 medisense, precision a...