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Accu-Chek Compact Owner's Booklet
Summary of Compact
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Owner’s booklet all images are 4/c throughout. Color breaks do not print. All unspecified print black throughout. “ compact ” prints 100c, 47y, 30k. Roche logo prints 100c, 52m. Note: this file may not view or print at actual size. 361_26758_manual_ac_compact.Qxp 6/27/05 11:35 am page a.
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Dear accu-chek m thank you for choosing the congratulations on your de accu-chek compact syste living with diabetes a little this booklet will help you g you to visit www.Accu-ch help you manage your diab to start testing quickly, you if you have questions, we’r center toll-free at 1-800-8 spanish a...
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Dear accu-chek meter owner, thank you for choosing the accu-chek compact meter! Congratulations on your decision to take control of your diabetes. We’ve designed your new accu-chek compact system with comfort, convenience, and control in mind – to help make living with diabetes a little easier. This...
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Important informatio • your new blood glucose m (like blood taken from fing used to diagnose diabetes • be sure to use only accu inaccurate results. • do the control tests expla • carefully dispose of used health-related infor • being severely dehydrated suffering from dehydration • if you have foll...
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Important information about your new meter • your new blood glucose meter is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples (like blood taken from fingertips or forearm) outside the body ( in vitro diagnostic use). It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. • be sure to use o...
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Chapter 4: using y storing test res viewing test res viewing trend in downloading yo chapter 5: mainten attaching the no cleaning your m maintenance an screen message chapter 6: technic product limitatio specifications ... Product safety i warranty .......... Money-back gu additional suppl informati...
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Chapter 4: using your meter’s memory .................................................................................30 storing test results ...................................................................................................................30 viewing test results ......................
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Chapter 1: understanding your new system the accu-chek compact system* mem button – press this button to review values in memory. Display – shows blood sugar results, messages, and results stored in memory. Nose cover – covers the optics of the meter. Removable for cleaning, if necessary. (must be a...
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7 ystem battery cover – slide cover to unlock, open, and replace batteries. View window – displays the number of strips remaining. Test strip – touch drop of blood or control solution here at the black notch on the front end of the test strip. Test drum – bar code on label is read by the meter so co...
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Chapter 1: understanding your new m notes: • once you remove a test the strips. • don’t open the drum com so causes the test drum by date” warning invalid • if you do take out a part meter, “ctrl” flashes in a control test. For more • keep the test drum vial test drum. You’ll need to a control test....
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9 chapter 1: understanding your new meter accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: • once you remove a test drum from its vial, you have 90 days to use up all the strips. • don’t open the drum compartment until you’ve used all the strips. Doing so causes the test drum symbol to f...
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Chapter 1: understanding your new m setting the be setting the time and date is i 1. With the meter off, press s 2. Press mem to turn the bee on or off. (see notes on following pa 10 chapter 1: understanding your new meter accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 installing (or changing...
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11 chapter 1: understanding your new meter accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 setting the beeper, year, time, and date setting the time and date is important if you use the meter’s memory or connect to a computer. 3. Press set. The last two numbers of the year will flash. 4. Press...
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Chapter 2: co why run control te control tests ensure that bot you should run a control test • the meter is new. • you open a new box of tes • you leave the cap off the t using the drum. • you want to check the per and test drum. About the control so • make sure you use accu- solution.* • when you f...
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Chapter 2: control testing why run control tests? Control tests ensure that both the meter and the test strips are working properly and giving reliable results. You should run a control test when: • the meter is new. • you open a new box of test strips. • you leave the cap off the test drum vial bef...
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Chapter 1: your new meter chapter 2: control testing 3. For accurate results, befor drop of solution to a test s bottle, squeeze one drop o towel, then wipe the bottle 4. Hold the meter so the test downward. 5. Gently touch and hold one drop of solution against the black notch on the test begins whe...
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15 chapter 1: your new meter do not pull the bottle away until the meter beeps or 000 is displayed. The 000 on the display gradually disappears during the test. The test result appears and is stored in the meter’s memory automatically. 6. Check that the result is within the acceptable range on the t...
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Chapter 1: your new meter understanding chapter 2: control testing example range low 33– high 311– low 43– high 321– 16 chapter 2: control testing accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: • do not operate without the nose cover attached. For more information, see chapter 5: maint...
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17 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 understanding control test results chapter 2: control testing accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 example the label on your test drum vial shows the acceptable ranges for low and high test solutions. Your...
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Chapter 3: tes preparing the accu 1. Pull off the cap. Note: you can refer to the f with the accu-chek comp site instead of your fingert 18 when a control test isn’t within the acceptable range, there could be several reasons. Follow these steps to find out why: chapter 2: control testing accu-chek ...
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19 chapter 3: testing your blood sugar preparing the accu-chek softclix lancet device 1. Pull off the cap. 3. Twist off the lancet‘s protective cover. Note: you can refer to the first time guide or the quick reference guide for a simple testing summary. 2. Insert a lancet until it clicks. With the a...
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Chapter 1: your new meter r chapter 3: testing your blood sugar b r d c 20 5. Twist the cap to set the lancet depth. Start at 2 or 3. For tougher skin, dial to a higher number. 6. Press the plunger (like a pen) until it clicks. The release button will turn yellow when the device is ready. Set aside ...
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21 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 running a blood sugar test chapter 3: testing your blood sugar accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 before running your first test, make sure you set up your meter properly and run a control test. See chap...
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Chapter 1: your new meter chapter 3: testing your blood sugar testing with blood f 22 do not pull your finger away until the meter beeps or the 000 is displayed. You may apply more blood for up to 25 seconds after applying the first drop. 8. The 000 on the display gradually disappears, and the test ...
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23 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 23 chapter 3: testing your blood sugar accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 ▲ ! Testing with blood from alternative sites with the accu-chek compact system, you have the option to use blood from an alterna...
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Chapter 1: your new meter chapter 3: testing your blood sugar 24 chapter 3: testing your blood sugar accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 alternative site testing may be performed: • immediately before a meal • when you are in a fasting state • near bedtime alternative site testing ...
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25 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 chapter 3: testing your blood sugar accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 follow steps 1 through 3 in the section, running a blood sugar test , then: 1. Make sure you are using the clear cap specially desig...
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Chapter 1: your new meter notes: • do not operate without t maintenance and trouble • when applying blood, do • do not bend the test stri • never try to reuse a test • do not open the test dru • after a blood sugar result • if the display goes blank the strip and turn off the • keep the test drum vi...
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27 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: • do not operate without the nose cover attached. For more information, see chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting. • when applying blood, do not flood the test trip. Only a small blood drop is required. • do no...
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Symptoms of h being aware of the symptom decide what to do if they see high blood sugar (hyperglyce headache, or general aching low blood sugar (hypoglycem around mouth or fingertips. If you are experiencing any displayed as lo or hi, cont unusual test r if your blood sugar result doe 1. Run a contr...
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29 symptoms of high or low blood sugar being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood sugar can help you understand your test results and decide what to do if they seem unusual. Here are the most common symptoms. High blood sugar (hyperglycemia): fatigue, increased appetite or thirst, frequent uri...
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Chapter 1: your new meter chapter 4: using your meter’s memo view example example with the sugar re example 30 viewing test results 1. With the meter off, press mem. The meter turns on without advancing a test strip. On and 888 appear briefly. Then, the most recent result, along with the date, time ...
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31 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 chapter 4: using your meter’s memory accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 viewing trend information example example with the accu-chek compact meter, you can see your highest, lowest, and average blood sug...
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Chapter 4: using your meter’s memo transferring da notes: • if the data did not transfe • to make the most of the 32 chapter 4: using your meter’s memory accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes: • do not change your therapy based on an individual result recorded in memory. • resu...
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33 chapter 4: using your meter’s memory accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 transferring data 1. Install the software according to the instructions. 2. Run the software program and follow the instructions about how to download information. Make sure the software is ready to accept data ...
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Chapter 5: maintenance and troubles caring fo dirty, wip alcohol if there i these st 1. Take 2. Gentl (ethy imme 3. Put th cove note some • use and • spra • put • pou 34 chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting attaching the nose cover ▲ ! The nose cover of the accu-chek compact meter must always ...
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35 chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 caring for your accu-chek compact meter is easy. If the display or the outside of the meter is dirty, wipe it off with a slightly damp cloth or cotton swab. You may use water, 10% bleach, 70% alcohol ...
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Chapter 1: your new meter screen messa chapter 5: maintenance and troubles ▲ ! Never make trea please call the a day, 365 days a y the meter won’t tur pos batte temp displ mete the me (if off date. 36 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 maintenance and testing ...
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37 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 screen messages and troubleshooting chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 ▲ ! Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, p...
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Chapter 1: your new meter a test erro repeat the again, plea chek cus at 1-800- the test dr empty. Inse message i the accu- service ce 1-800-858 note: a do the view w of the met there was the test str repeat the drop of blo chapter 5: maintenance and troubles 38 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek c...
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39 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 a test error has occurred. Repeat the test. If occurs again, please contact the accu- chek customer care service center at 1-800-858-8072 . The test drum in the meter is empty. Insert a new drum. If the message is still di...
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Chapter 1: your new meter chapter 5: maintenance and troubles the test s removed d measurem not on cor make sure on tightly meter ), the the results the strip b the test s guide. Pull the st and disca test drum (remembe counter in longer be symbol wi a new dru 40 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek ...
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41 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 the meter is defective. Call the accu-chek customer care service center at 1-800-858-8072. Chapter 5: maintenance and troubleshooting accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 the test strip was bent or removed...
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Chapter 6: tec product limitations please read the literature pac specifications and limitations specifications automatic po power batt in le met measuring sam measuri system operating con 42 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 chapter 5: maintenance and troubl...
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43 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 digital lcd with symbols automatic power-off after 60 seconds / 5 minutes (depending on tes...
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Chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek co roche diagnostics warrants to free from defects in materials period, the meter does not wo replace it with a new accu-ch replacement meter will expire of a replacement system, whic chek compact meter shall be this warranty does not apply by accident or has been...
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45 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 accu-chek compact meter limited 3-year warranty roche diagnostics warrants to the original purchaser of the meter that your accu-chek compact meter will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years from th...
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Chapter 1: your new meter chapter 6: technical information ▲ ! Caution: a rest read carefully the accu-chek softclix lancet de the accu-chek softclix lancet de softclix lancet device. This product, including the monito following u.S. Patents: 5,206,147 5,660,791; 5,720,924; 5,738,244 accu-chek compa...
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47 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 chapter 6: technical information accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 ▲ ! Caution: a restricted license limits use of the accu-chek compact system– read carefully the limitations recited below. The accu-ch...
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Chapter 1: your new meter ▲ ! Information for healthcare profe facility. Chapter 6: technical information decisions about whether to reco knowledge level of the patient an if you are considering recommen difference between fingertip and blood perfusion throughout the b effects vary between individua...
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49 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 ▲ ! Information for professional caregivers healthcare professionals: follow the infection control procedures appropriate for your facility. Chapter 6: technical information accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858...
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Chapter 1: your new meter chapter 6: technical information hypoglycemia, 29 information, technical, 43 – 4 lancet depth, 20, 44 lancet device, 19 lancet, 19 limitations, product, 43 low blood sugar, 29 maintenance, meter, 34 memory, meter, 30 – 32 messages, error, 37 – 42 meter memory, 30 – 32 meter...
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51 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 chapter 6: technical information accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 hypoglycemia, 29 information, technical, 43 – 44 lancet depth, 20, 44 lancet device, 19 lancet, 19 limitations, product, 43 low blood s...
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52 chapter 1: your new meter accu-chek customer service center 1-800-858-8072 chapter 6: technical information accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 notes 52 “ notes ” prints 44k. 361_26758_manual_ac_compact.Qxp 6/27/05 11:35 am page 52.
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Mer service center 1-800-858-8072 are service center 1-800-858-8072 inside back cover 361_26758_manual_ac_compact.Qxp 6/27/05 11:35 am page 53.
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“ accu-chek customer care... Www.Accu- chek.Com ” prints 100c, 47y, 15k. Accu-chek ® compact accu-chek customer care service center 1-800-858-8072 www.Accu-chek.Com ©2005 roche diagnostics. All rights reserved. Assembled for and distributed in the u.S.A. By roche diagnostics, indianapolis, in made i...