I-SENS CareSens N Voice Manual - page 11
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Comparing the Control Solution Test Results
The test result of each control solution should be within the
range printed on the label of the test strip vial. Repeat the
control solution test if the test result falls outside of this range.
Out of range results may occur due to the following factors:
If results continue to fall outside the range printed on the
test strip vial, the CareSens N Test Strip and Meter may not be
working properly. Do no use your system and contact i-SENS
sales representative.
Caution:
To avoid infection when drawing a sample, use a
lancet only one time, and:
• Donotusealancetthathasbeenusedbyothers.
• Alwaysuseanewsterilelancet.
• Keepthelancingdeviceclean.
Note:
Repeated puncturing at the same sample site may
cause pain or skin calluses (thick hard skin). Choose a
different site each time you test.
Using the Lancing Device
You will need a lancing device in order to collect a blood
sample.
You may use the lancing device contained in the CareSens
N Blood Glucose Monitoring System or any other medically
approved lancing device.
• Thelancingdevicemaynotbeusedbymorethanone
individual. Ensure the lancing device is not shared among
different users.
• Useasoftclothortissuetowipethelancingdevice.
If necessary, a small amount of alcohol on a soft cloth or
tissue may be used.
Adjustable Tip
Lancet Holder
Sliding Barrel
Release Button
Ejection System
Lancet
Situations
•Whenthecontrolsolutionbottlewas
not shaken well,
•Whenthemeter,teststrip,orthecontrol
solution were exposed to high or low
temperatures,
•Whenthefirstdropofthecontrol
solution was not discarded or the tip of
the bottle was not wiped clean,
•Whenthemeterisnotfunctioning
properly.
•Whenthecontrolsolutionispastthe
expiration date printed on the bottle,
•Whenthecontrolsolutionispastits
discard date (the date the bottle was
opened plus three (3) months),
•Whenthecontrolsolutionis
contaminated.
Actions
Repeat the
control solution
test by referring
to the “Notes”
on page 19.
Discard the used
control solution
and repeat the
test using a new
bottle of control
solution.