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Accu-Chek Compact Plus Owner's Booklet

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    Blood glucose meter owner’s booklet aa ccu- ccu- c he hek ® compact plus.

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    Dear accu-chek ® system owner, thank you for choosing the accu-chek compact plus system! Congratulations on your decision to take control of your diabetes. We’ve designed your new accu-chek compact plus system with comfort, convenience, and control in mind – to help make living with diabetes a littl...

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    2 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 the accu-chek compact plus system your new accu-chek compact plus meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood. When you put a small drop of blood onto the test strip, the meter displays a blood sug...

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    3 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 before you start testing about the meter and test strips • carefully read and follow the instructions in the owner’s booklet and package inserts for the test strips and control solutions. It is very important to follow the instructions in order...

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    ▲ ! ▲ ! 4 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 about the meter and test strips certain substances can interfere with the accu-chek compact plus blood glucose system and cause falsely high results. For example, if you use peritoneal dialysis solutions containing icodextrin (such as e...

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    Important information about your new system • your new blood glucose system is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples (for example, blood from your fingertip or palm). The system is for outside the body ( in vitro ) use. It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. • us...

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    Contents 6 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 contents chapter 1: understanding your new system ............................................................................................8 the accu-chek compact plus system ............................................................

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    Contents 7 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 understanding your test results ..........................................................................................................................60 symptoms of high or low blood sugar .............................................

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    Chapter 1: understanding your new system the accu-chek compact plus system 8 display – shows blood sugar results, messages, and results stored in memory. M button – press this button to review results in memory. Drum door – covers the compartment where the test drum goes. Test strip slot – test stri...

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    Test drum – the bar codes on the label are automatically read by the meter. Lancing device plunger clear cap – use this cap for non-fingertip testing only. Infrared (ir) window – used to transfer data from the meter to a computer. Black cap – use this cap for fingertip testing only. Lancet protectiv...

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    Chapter 1: understanding your new system 10 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 meter setup using the set mode by using the set mode, you can personalize your meter to suit your lifestyle. Here are the functions you can customize: beeper —select on or off. Brightness —set the brigh...

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    Beeper brightness time / date test reminders hypo chapter 1: understanding your new system 11 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 setting the beeper you are here your new meter has the beeper preset to “on 1.” this means the beeper is on. You can set the beeper to “off,” if you pre...

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    Beeper brightness time / date test reminders hypo chapter 1: understanding your new system 12 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 1. With the meter off, press s s to enter the set mode. The meter turns on and briefly shows all of the display symbols. 2. “on 1” flashes and the beepe...

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    Chapter 1: understanding your new system 13 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 beeper brightness time / date test reminders hypo you are here 1. Press m m to move to the next option. The brightness of the display window changes to the setting you have selected. 2. Press s s to sav...

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    Beeper brightness time / date test reminders hypo chapter 1: understanding your new system 14 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 you are here 1. With the meter off, press s s to enter the set mode. The meter turns on and briefly shows all of the display symbols. Next, the beeper s...

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    Beeper brightness time / date test reminders hypo chapter 1: understanding your new system 15 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 3. The 12h (12-hour) or 24h (24-hour) time format appears. The meter can display the time in either a.M./p.M. Or 24:00 time format. The 24h time format ...

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    Beeper brightness time / date test reminders hypo chapter 1: understanding your new system 16 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 setting the test reminders test reminders are a handy way to remind you to test. You can set 1 to 3 reminders per day. The meter beeps at the time you s...

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    Beeper brightness time / date test reminders hypo chapter 1: understanding your new system 17 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 1. With the meter off, press s s to enter the set mode. The meter turns on and briefly shows all of the display symbols. Next, the beeper symbol is disp...

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    Beeper brightness time / date test reminders hypo chapter 1: understanding your new system 18 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 4. If you select “off,” press s s to set your selection and move to the next function (see the next section, “setting the hypoglycemic indicator”). If y...

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    Beeper brightness time / date test reminders hypo chapter 1: understanding your new system 19 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 setting the hypoglycemic (hypo) indicator you can set the meter to let you know when your test result indicates a possible low blood sugar (hypoglycemia...

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    Beeper brightness time / date test reminders hypo chapter 1: understanding your new system 20 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 1. With the meter off, press s s to enter the set mode. The meter turns on and briefly shows all of the display symbols. Next, the beeper symbol is disp...

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    Beeper brightness time / date test reminders hypo chapter 1: understanding your new system 21 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 4. Slide and release to set your selection and turn off the meter. You are here.

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    Chapter 1: understanding your new system 22 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 installing the test drum 1. With the meter off, open the drum door by lifting up the drum door tab located to the right of the test strip slot. The drum door tab projects slightly so you can lift it up....

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    Chapter 1: understanding your new system 23 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 3. If there is a test drum in the meter, tilt the meter forward until the test drum comes out. 4. Insert a new test drum. Your test drum must have two bar codes on it (see the test drum shown). 5. Close...

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    Chapter 1: understanding your new system 24 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: • any time you open and close the drum door, the test drum will rotate until the meter finds the next available test strip. • only open the drum door when the meter is off. Opening the drum door ...

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    Chapter 1: understanding your new system 25 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 ▲ ! ▲ ! Notes: • store the test strips at 36 °f to 86 °f. Do not freeze. Allow the test strips to warm to the operation temperature (43 °f – 111 °f ) prior to use. • be sure to check the “use by” date o...

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    Test strip count each time you press to turn the meter off, the number of test strips remaining in the drum is displayed. The number of remaining test strips is displayed as long as you hold down . In this example, there are 12 test strips in the drum. Notes: • after a test, if the drum has three or...

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    Chapter 1: understanding your new system 27 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 changing the batteries 1. Push the battery cover in the direction of the arrow shown. Lift up on the battery cover to remove it. 2. Remove the old batteries. Insert the new batteries with the + and – en...

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    Chapter 1: understanding your new system 28 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: • the meter uses two aaa batteries. Use long-lasting alkaline (not rechargeable) batteries and keep an extra pair on hand. • always replace both batteries at the same time and with the same brand...

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    29 chapter 2: control testing why run control tests? Running a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips are working properly. You should run a control test when: about the control solutions • you open a new box of test drums. • you left the cap off the test drum container before us...

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    Chapter 2: control testing 30 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 running a control test you need your meter (with a test drum inserted) and control solution. Note: your meter is designed to recognize the difference between accu-chek compact blue control solution and blood. This co...

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    Chapter 2: control testing 31 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 4. The time and date appear on the display with a flashing test strip and blood drop symbol. 5. Remove the control bottle cap. 6. Apply one drop of the control solution to a flat, clean, and easily washable surface s...

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    Chapter 2: control testing 32 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 example 8. The on the display disappears and the test result is displayed in five seconds. The bottle symbol appears on the display when the measurement starts. When the test result appears, the bottle symbol is save...

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    Chapter 2: control testing 33 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 if the result is not in the acceptable range, see “understanding control test results” later in this chapter. 9. Check that the result is within the acceptable range on the test drum container. Use the range – low or...

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    Chapter 2: control testing 34 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 10. Hold the meter so the test strip points downward. This helps the test strip release from the meter. Slide and release to turn off the meter and release the test strip. 11. Throw the used test strip away. Running ...

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    Chapter 2: control testing 35 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: • hold the meter so the test strip points downward. Do not bend the test strip. • do not apply control solution to the top of the test strip. • do not flood the test strip with control solution. Only a small d...

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    Chapter 2: control testing 36 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 understanding control test results accu-chek compact blue control solution ranges the label on your test drum container shows the acceptable ranges for low and high control solutions. Your control test results should...

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    ▲ ! Chapter 2: control testing 37 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 if a control test result is not within the acceptable range on your test drum container label, do not use the meter until you solve the problem. Here are some things you can check: 1. Check the “use by” dates on ...

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    38 ▲ ! Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar preparing the accu-chek softclix plus lancing device for fingertip testing use a new lancet for each fingertip test to avoid infection and get a virtually pain-free test. Remember to use the black cap to do a fingertip test. Remember, you can use your lanci...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 39 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 note: you can refer to the first time guide or the quick reference guide for a simple testing summary. 1. Remove the black cap by using your thumb and finger to pull on the recessed area. 2. Insert a lancet ...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 40 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 4. Snap on the black cap after lining up the notches. The cap snaps easily into place. 5. Twist the cap to set the lancet depth. Start at 2 or try a higher setting if needed. This is a suggested setting, you...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 41 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: • the best depth setting is the lowest number that lets you get enough blood for a test. Try different settings to find the one that is right for you. • for virtually pain-free testing, always use a n...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 42 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 running a blood sugar test with blood from your fingertip before running your first test, make sure you set up your meter properly and run a control test. See chapters 1 and 2 for details. To make sure the d...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 43 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 5. The time and date appear on the display with a flashing test strip and blood drop symbol. 6. Press the plunger on the lancing device (like a pen) all the way down until it stops. The lancing device is now...

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    Running a blood sugar test with blood from your fingertip (continued) chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 44 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 8. Gently squeeze your fingertip to get a drop of blood. 9. Hold the meter so the test strip points downward. Do not bend the test strip....

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 45 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 example 11. The on the display disappears and the test result is displayed in five seconds. 12. Hold the meter so the test strip points downward. This helps the test strip release from the meter. Slide and r...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 46 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 for more information about your test results, see chapter 3, “understanding your test results.” 13. To remove the lancet, take off the black cap by using your thumb and finger to pull on the recessed area. 1...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 47 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 important information about running a blood sugar test with blood from your palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh, or calf (non-fingertip testing) you have the option of testing other places on your body besides t...

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    ▲ ! Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 48 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 do not change your treatment because of just one result. Never ignore symptoms of high or low blood sugar. If your blood sugar does not match how you feel, do a fingertip test to confirm your result. If ...

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    ▲ ! Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 49 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 1. Slide and hold down on the release button and , at the same time, pull down on the lancing device to remove it from the meter. 2. Attach the lancing device by sliding it along the right edge of the me...

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    Recessed area preparing the lancing device for non-fingertip testing (continued) chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 50 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 1. Remove the black cap by using your thumb and finger to pull on the recessed area. 2. Insert a lancet until it clicks. 3. Tw...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 51 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 note: we suggest starting at a depth setting of 5 1 / 2 for forearm, upper arm, thigh, or calf testing, and 3 for palm testing. Once you run a successful test, you may want to find the lowest depth setting t...

  • Page 54: Hands Could Affect Results.

    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 52 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 running a blood sugar test with blood from a non-fingertip site you will need your meter with a test drum loaded, the accu-chek softclix plus lancing device, a lancet, and the clear cap from your kit. Wash y...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 53 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 3. A test strip automatically advances. 4. The time and date appear on the display with a flashing test strip and blood drop symbol. 5. Press the plunger on the lancing device (like a pen) all the way down u...

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    Running a blood sugar test with blood from a non-fingertip site (continued) chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 54 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 6. Press the opening of the clear cap firmly against a fleshy area on the non-fingertip site. Press the lancing device up and down ...

  • Page 57: Do Not Bend The Test Strip.

    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 55 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 8. Hold the meter so the test strip points downward. Do not bend the test strip. 9. Touch and hold the blood drop to the black notch on the end of the test strip. When you have enough blood in the test strip...

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    ▲ ! Running a blood sugar test with blood from a non-fingertip site (continued) chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 56 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 if mg/dl does not appear with the test result call the accu-chek customer care service center at 1-800-858-8072. Use of the wro...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 57 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 for more information about your test results, see chapter 3, “understanding your test results.” 12. To remove the lancet, take off the clear cap. 13. Hold the meter so the lancet points downward. Press the p...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 58 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: • hold the meter so the test strip points downward. Do not bend the test strip. • do not apply blood to the top of the test strip. • do not flood the test strip with blood. Only a small drop of blood ...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 59 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 recording your results your meter automatically records your blood sugar result in the meter’s memory. Flagging test results you might want to flag an event such as an after-meal (post-prandial) test, exerci...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 60 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 understanding your test results the normal fasting blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is 74 - 106 mg/dl. 1 two hours after meals, the blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is less ...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 61 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 unusual test results if your blood sugar result does not match the way you feel, follow these steps: troubleshooting checks action 1. Make sure the display on your meter is working properly. 2. Check the “us...

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    Chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 62 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 comparing your meter result to a lab result a common question is how the blood sugar results on your meter compare to the lab results. Your blood sugar can change quickly, especially after eating, taking med...

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    ▲ ! Chapter 4: meter memory and downloading storing test results your meter automatically stores up to 500 test results which you can view at any time. Once 500 results are in memory, adding a new test result causes the oldest one to be deleted. It is very important to have the correct time and date...

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    Chapter 4: meter memory and downloading 64 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 viewing test results 1. With the meter off, press m m . The most recent test result and “mem” appear. 2. Press m m to view your results from newest to oldest, one at a time. When you reach the oldest rea...

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    Chapter 4: meter memory and downloading 65 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 viewing your average, lowest, and highest blood sugar test results with the accu-chek compact plus meter, you can see your 7-, 14-, and 30-day blood sugar test result averages, in that order. You can als...

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    Chapter 4: meter memory and downloading 66 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: • results stored in memory will not be lost when you replace the batteries. • when 500 results are in the memory, adding a new test result causes the oldest one to be deleted. • control results ar...

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    Chapter 4: meter memory and downloading 67 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 downloading your results we offer a variety of ways to help you download your test results. For information on accu-chek software, call the accu-chek customer care service center at 1-800-858-8072. You c...

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    Chapter 4: meter memory and downloading 68 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: • if the data did not transfer successfully, try again. If you still have problems, call the accu-chek customer care service center at 1-800-858-8072. • to make the most of the download feature, y...

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    69 chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting cleaning your meter caring for your accu-chek compact plus meter is easy. If the display or the outside of the meter is dirty, wipe it off with a soft cloth slightly dampened (wring out any excess liquid) with one of these cleaning solutions: water, 10% ...

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    Chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 70 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: some cleaning methods can damage your meter. To protect it, do not: • use vinegar or scouring agents to clean the meter because they can harm the display and measurement window. • spray any cle...

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    Chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 71 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 cleaning your lancing device to clean the accu-chek softclix plus lancing device, use a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft cloth. Do not place the entire device under water. At least once a week, disi...

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    ▲ ! Chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 72 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 display messages and troubleshooting never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, please call the accu-chek customer care service center at 1-800-858-8072, 2...

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    Chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 73 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 the beeper is turned on. See chapter 1, “setting the beeper .” the meter is ready for a drop of blood to be applied. The time and date have not been set; therefore the meter cannot calculate the avera...

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    Display messages and troubleshooting (continued) chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 74 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 the batteries are running low. If possible, continue testing until all the test strips in the test drum have been used. Then replace the batteries and ...

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    Chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 75 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 to make sure the display is working properly, turn off the meter, then press and hold down m m to see the complete display. All the sections should be clear and should look exactly like the display as...

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    Display messages and troubleshooting (continued) chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 76 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 the test drum in the meter is empty. Insert a new test drum. If the message is still displayed, call the accu-chek customer care service center at 1-80...

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    Chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 77 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 the test drum 90-day use-by period has expired. If the correct time and date were set on the meter and the drum door has not been opened since the installation of the test drum, discard the old test d...

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    Display messages and troubleshooting (continued) chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 78 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 the bar code information stored in the meter is lost. Slide and release to turn off the meter. Open and close the drum door. Make sure a test drum is l...

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    Chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 79 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 • blood was applied to the test strip too soon. Slide and release to turn off the meter and release the test strip, then turn on the meter again. Repeat the test, waiting for the flashing test strip a...

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    Display messages and troubleshooting (continued) chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 80 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 the test strip drum does not rotate. Slide and release to turn off the meter. Open the drum door and press the red drum release button. Make sure your ...

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    Chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting 81 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 • the test strip is stuck in the test strip slot or the test drum does not rotate. Pull the test strip out of the meter and discard it. Then, take the test drum out and reinsert it. Remember the 90-da...

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    82 chapter 6: technical information product limitations please read the literature packaged with your test drum to find the latest information on product specifications and limitations. Specifications display organic light emitting diode (oled) display automatic power-off after 60 seconds / 5 minute...

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    Chapter 6: technical information 83 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 electromagnetic compatibility this meter meets the electromagnetic immunity requirements as per en iso 15197 annex a. The chosen basis for electrostatic discharge immunity testing was basic standard iec 61000-4...

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    Chapter 6: technical information 84 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 product safety information strong electromagnetic fields may interfere with the proper operation of the meter. Do not use this meter close to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation. To avoid electrostatic ...

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    Chapter 6: technical information 85 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 meter: this product fulfills the requirements of directive 98/79/ec on in vitro diagnostic medical devices. Lancing device: this product fulfills the requirements of directive 93/42/eec for medical devices. If ...

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    Accu-chek compact plus 30-day money-back guarantee accu-chek compact plus meter 30-day money-back guarantee for qualifying consumers roche diagnostics offers qualifying consumers that purchase an accu-chek compact plus meter, a 30-day money-back guarantee. If you are not fully satisfied with your ac...

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    Chapter 6: technical information 87 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 the above warranty is exclusive of all other warranties, and roche diagnostics makes no other warranties, express or implied, including without limitation, the implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for...

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    ▲ ! Customers experiencing difficulties should review maintenance and troubleshooting in this booklet. Further inquiries should be directed to the accu-chek customer care service center at 1-800-858-8072. Be sure to fill out and mail the warranty card that comes with the accu-chek compact plus syste...

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    Chapter 6: technical information 89 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 using the accu-chek compact plus system indicates your acceptance of the restricted license to use the accu-chek compact plus system only with accu-chek compact test drums and test strips. Further, if you have ...

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    Using the accu-chek softclix plus lancing device indicates your acceptance of the restricted license to use the accu-chek softclix plus lancing device only with accu-chek softclix lancets. Further, if you have purchased an accu-chek softclix plus lancing device that includes this restricted license,...

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    Chapter 6: technical information 91 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 additional supplies the following supplies and accessories are available from authorized diabetes healthcare centers, pharmacies, or medical/surgical supply dealers: test drums accu-chek compact test drums (51 ...

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    ▲ ! Information for professional caregivers healthcare professionals: follow the infection control procedures appropriate for your facility. Decisions about whether to recommend alternative site testing (ast) should take into account the motivation and knowledge level of the patient and his or her a...

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    Chapter 6: technical information 93 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 references 1. Stedman, tl. Stedman’s medical dictionary , 27th edition, 1999, pg. 2082. 2. American diabetes association, “clinical practice recommendations 2003.” diabetes care , vol. 26, supplement 1, pg. S22...

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    Low blood sugar, 60 maintenance, meter, 69 memory, meter, 63 non-fingertip testing, 47 numbness, 60 patent information, 90 product limitations, 82 product specifications, 82 professional caregivers, 92 rapid heartbeat, 60 results, logging, 59, 63 screens, meter, 72-81 supplies, 91 sweating, 60 symbo...

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    Chapter 6: technical information 95 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072.

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    Chapter 6: technical information 96 accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072.

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    Accu-chek ® compact plus www.Accu-chek.Com assembled for and distributed in the u.S.A. By roche diagnostics, indianapolis, in. Made in ireland roche diagnostics 9115 hague road indianapolis, in 46256 www.Accu-chek.Com accu-chek, accu-chek compact, and softclix are trademarks of roche. All other prod...