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Accu-Chek Inform II Quick Reference Manual

Manual is about: In-Service Plan for Blood Glucose Testing

Summary of Inform II

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    Inform ii quick reference guide blood glucose monitoring system.

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  • Page 3: Table of Contents

    3 table of contents important ....................................................4 general information ...............................5 accu-chek inform ii meter .................9 how to perform patient testing .......11 how to perform control testing ......19 storing strip lot information ..........

  • Page 4: Warning:

    4 warning: protection against infection follow your institution’s • infection control procedures for handling blood specimens. Do not dispose of the battery • pack with normal domestic waste. As a component of the accu-chek inform ii system it must be deemed as potentially biohazardous. Treat it acc...

  • Page 5: General Information

    5 general information for questions call: 1-800-440-3638 (usa) 1-877-273-3433 (canada) other countries: please call your roche affiliate. General information.

  • Page 6: Qc Lockout

    6 your system is ready to use when it has been charged in the base unit. Meters can be configured according to your institution’s needs, and features, such as requiring an operator id, may or may not be used. If so configured, the accu-chek inform ii system may not allow patient testing when control...

  • Page 7: Error Messages

    7 qc lockout occurs when patient testing is attempted and • controls have not been run in the time interval or frequency designated by your institution. Controls have been run but the • control values were not in range. New software has been installed. • error messages appear to alert you to a condi...

  • Page 8: Reagents

    8 reagents you need the following reagents to perform patient tests and glucose control tests: accu-chek inform ii or • accu-chek performa test strips accu-chek performa control • solutions accu-chek linearity kit • (if required by your facility guidelines) critical values obtain laboratory backup f...

  • Page 9: Accu-Chek Inform II Meter

    9 accu-chek inform ii meter meter, front view accu-chek inform ii meter test strip port touchscreen on/off button.

  • Page 10: Accu-Chek Inform II Meter

    10 meter, back view accu-chek inform ii meter barcode scanner window battery pack reset button infrared interface.

  • Page 11: Patient T

    11 press the 1. On/off button to power on the meter. Once the 2. Power up screen appears, touch to proceed to the operator id screen, or wait 5 seconds and the meter automatically proceeds to the operator id screen. Patient t esting how to perform patient testing.

  • Page 12: Main Menu

    12 enter or scan operator id, 3. Then touch to display the main menu screen. Main menu 12:48 pm 03/16/10 review results control test patient test maria s. 4. Touch patient test to display the patient id screen. How to perform patient testing.

  • Page 13: Patient Id

    13 enter 5. Or scan patient id, then touch . You are prompted to confirm the test strip lot. A b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p-z 123 patient id 12:48 pm 03/16/10 patient t esting how to perform patient testing.

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    14 verify the strip lot. 6. If correct, touch • . You are prompted to insert the test strip. If incorrect, touch • to select a different lot number. Patient test 03/16/10 12:48 pm patient 123456789 use strip lot 545794 ? Patient test 12:48 pm 03/16/10 patient 123456789 strip lot 545794 how to perfor...

  • Page 15: Patient T

    15 patient t esting slide the test strip into the test 7. Strip port as far as it will go in the direction indicated by the arrows on the test strip. 8. Wait until the flashing drop appears in the screen before applying the blood. How to perform patient testing.

  • Page 16: Front Edge

    16 apply the drop of blood to the 9. Front edge (yellow dosing area) of the test strip. Do not apply the blood to the top of the strip. Blood is pulled into the test strip by capillary action. The meter beeps, and an hourglass appears while the meter completes the test. How to perform patient testin...

  • Page 17: 10.

    17 when the test is completed, the 10. Result is displayed. Touch to enter the desired comments. Touch to return to the main menu . Patient test 03/16/10 range 8.3 12:48 pm patient 123456789 date 03/16/10 12:48 pm mmol/l patient t esting how to perform patient testing.

  • Page 18: 11.

    18 remove the test strip and 11. Dispose of it in accordance with applicable regulations and directives for disposal of potentially infectious samples and materials. How to perform patient testing.

  • Page 19: Control T

    19 press the 1. On/off button to power on the meter. Once the 2. Power up screen appears, touch to proceed to the operator id screen, or wait 5 seconds and the meter automatically proceeds to the operator id screen. Control t esting how to perform control testing.

  • Page 20: Main Menu

    20 enter or scan operator id, 3. Then touch to display the main menu screen. Main menu 12:48 pm 03/16/10 review results control test patient test maria s. 4. Touch control test to display the control test screen. How to perform control testing.

  • Page 21: Control Test

    21 touch the control level to be 5. Run. Control test 12:48 pm 03/16/10 level 2 (hi) level 1 (lo) required control t esting how to perform control testing.

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    22 verify the control lot number. 6. If correct, touch • . You are prompted to confirm the test strip lot. If incorrect, touch • to enter or scan a different lot number. Control test 03/16/10 12:48 pm control l2 (hi) use control lot 123456? Control test 03/16/10 12:48 pm control l2 (hi) 123456 use s...

  • Page 23: Control T

    23 verify the strip lot. 7. If correct, touch • . You are prompted to insert the test strip. If incorrect, touch • to select a different lot number. Control test 03/16/10 12:48 pm control l2 (hi) 123456 use strip lot 545794 ? Control test 12:48 pm 03/16/10 control l2 (hi) 123456 strip lot 545794 con...

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    24 slide the test strip into the test 8. Strip port as far as it will go in the direction indicated by the arrows on the test strip. 9. Wait until the flashing drop appears in the screen before applying the control solution. How to perform control testing.

  • Page 25: 10.

    25 apply a drop of glucose control 10. Solution to the front edge (yellow dosing area) of the test strip. Do not apply the control solution to the top of the strip. The control solution is pulled into the test strip by capillary action. The meter beeps, and an hourglass appears while the meter compl...

  • Page 26: 11.

    26 when the test is completed, the 11. Result is displayed. Touch to enter the desired comments. Touch to continue with the next level, if necessary, or to return to the main menu . Control test 03/16/10 range control l2 (hi) 123456 12:48 pm date 03/16/10 12:48 pm 17.1 mmol/l main menu 12:48 pm 03/1...

  • Page 27: Control T

    27 control t esting remove the test strip and dispose 12. Of it in accordance with applicable regulations and directives. How to perform control testing.

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    28 press the 1. On/off button to power on the meter. Once the 2. Power up screen appears, touch to proceed to the operator id screen, or wait 5 seconds and the meter automatically proceeds to the operator id screen. Enter or scan operator id, 3. Then touch to display the main menu 2 screen. Storing ...

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    29 touch 4. Strip lots to open the related menu. Main menu 2 12:48 pm 03/16/10 maintenance strip lots proficiency control lots beeper linearity diagnostics linearity lots admin. Strip lots 03/16/10 12:48 pm add strip 12/31/10 855732 * 03/15/11 845678 strip 03/15/11 845723 type exp. Date lot num. Str...

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    30 insert the new code key in the 6. Opening of the code key reader. An led starts flashing and signals that the reader is ready to transfer data. Storing strip lot information.

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    31 storing strip lot information hold the meter 10-15 cm (4-6 in) 7. Above the code key reader so that a connection can be made between the two infrared windows. 8. Touch to begin downloading data. The meter provides you with status information on the download. Storing strip lot information.

  • Page 32: Add Strip Lot

    32 confirm the strip lot information. 9. Touch • to store the data for this lot number without changes, or touch • to modify the data for this lot number before storing. Add strip lot 03/16/10 12:48 pm strip lot confirmation d-530: do you want to use the suggested values for strip 545603? Use by: 02...

  • Page 33: Notice

    33 notice precautions to avoid damage to the system do not spray the base unit • directly with solutions. Do not use cleaners • containing the chemicals ether, polyhexanide, or prepared solutions or wipes containing a mixture of bleach and detergent on the system components. If using commercially av...

  • Page 34: How to Clean The System

    34 remove the meter from the base 1. Unit and unplug the base unit in preparation for cleaning. Use a dampened cloth or pre- 2. Moistened wipe with one of the following: mild soapy water • 70 % (or less) solution of • isopropyl alcohol in water 0.625 % (or less) solution of • sodium hypochlorite in ...

  • Page 35: You May Spray

    35 alternatively, you may spray the meter (but not the base unit) . Do not spray while the meter is docked in the base unit! Warning: do not spray directly into the strip port! Moisture in the strip port may lead to incorrect blood glucose results. If you suspect that moisture may have entered the s...

  • Page 36: Notice

    36 notice ensure meter/base unit (including connectors) are thoroughly dried after cleaning or disinfecting. Plug in the base unit and 5. Resume use of the system. For information about disinfecting the system, refer to the accu-chek inform ii system operator’s manual. How to clean the system.

  • Page 37: The Meter Does Not Turn On.

    37 the meter does not turn on. Solution : confirm that the meter battery pack is charged correctly. The “qc due: immediately” message appears on the screen. Solution : run controls. Patient testing cannot proceed until control tests are successfully run. The meter displays a non- numeric result or e...

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