ACCUCU-CHEK Compact Plus BLOOD GLUCOSE METER Owner’s Booklet ®
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 little easier. This booklet will help you get the most from your ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system. To start testing quickly, you can also refer to the First Time Guide. If you have questions, we’re here to help.
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 to help you and your doctor control your diabetes.
Please complete your warranty card and mail it, so you receive the best customer service possible and product update news. 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. • Use only ACCU-CHEK Compact test drums. Other test drums (or test strips) cannot be used.
Contents Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ....................................................................................................6 The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus System ...........................................................................................................................6 Meter Setup ....................................................................................................................................................................8 Setting the Beeper ....
Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar .........................................................................................................................55 Unusual Test Results .....................................................................................................................................................56 Comparing Your Meter Result to a Lab Result................................................................................................................
Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus System 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 strips come out of the meter here. Test/On/Off Button – Slide and release this button to turn on the meter and advance a test strip.
Infrared (IR) Window – Used to transfer data from the meter to a computer. Test Drum – The bar codes on the label are automatically read by the meter. Blue Cap – Use this cap for fingertip testing only. Lancet Protective Cover Clear Cap – Use this cap for non-fingertip testing only. Comfort Dial with Depth Selection – This shows the number of the setting on the comfort dial. Test Strip – Apply a drop of blood or control solution to the black notch on the end of the test strip.
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. Time and Date—Set the time and date. Test Reminders—Select 1-3 times a day for a reminder to test. Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator—Select on or off. If you choose on, choose the level of the indicator. BEEPER TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS HYPO The blue progress bar helps guide you thru the setup process.
You are here BEEPER TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS HYPO Setting the Beeper 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 prefer – this will not affect your test results.
You are here BEEPER TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS 2. “On 1” and the beeper symbol flash. This means 1. With the meter off, press to enter the set mode. The meter turns on and briefly shows all of the display symbols. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System HYPO the beeper is on. Press to “OFF.” Press 10 to change the beeper to set your selection.
You are here BEEPER TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS HYPO Setting the Year, Time, and Date Your new meter comes with the batteries already installed and a preset time and date. You may need to change the time to your time zone. Setting the time and date is important if you use the meter’s memory or download your stored results to a computer. 2. Press and the last two numbers of the year flash. Press to change the year. Press to set your selection. 1. With the meter off, press to enter the set mode.
You are here BEEPER 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 is known as military time. Press to change the time format. Press to set your selection. TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS 4. The hour flashes. Press to change the hour. If you select the 12h time format, continue to press to select the correct a.m./p.m. with the hour. Press to set your selection.
You are here BEEPER TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS HYPO 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 set, unless you press any button. You must have the beeper set to “On 1” for this option. Your meter is preset with the test reminders set to “OFF.” You must turn it on to use this feature. • If the meter is on at the test reminder time, the reminder does not occur.
You are here BEEPER 1. With the meter off, press to enter the set mode. The meter turns on and briefly shows all of the display symbols. Next, the beeper symbol flashes with your current selection. TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS 2. Press and release repeatedly until you reach the display with “OFF” and the test reminder symbol flashing. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System 14 HYPO 3. Press to change the test reminder to “On.
You are here BEEPER 4. If you select “OFF,” press to set your selection and move to the next function (see the next section, Setting the Hypoglycemic Indicator ). If you select “On,” press to set your selection. TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS 5. The hour and test reminder symbol flash with a “1” on the display. This means you are setting the time for the first test reminder. Press to change the hour. Press to set your selection. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System 15 HYPO 6. The minutes flash.
You are here BEEPER TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS HYPO 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). You can also select what blood sugar level you want this indicator to have (60, 70, or 80 mg/dL). Before you set the hypo indicator, talk to your doctor to help you decide what blood sugar level is your hypo level. Your meter is preset to “OFF” for the hypo indicator.
You are here BEEPER 1. With the meter off, press to enter the set mode. The meter turns on and briefly shows all of the display symbols. Next, the beeper symbol flashes with your current selection. TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS 2. Press and release repeatedly until you reach the display with “OFF” and “hypo?” flashing. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System 17 HYPO 3. Press to turn on the hypo indicator and the display shows "70 mg/dL" and “hypo?” flashing.
You are here BEEPER TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS HYPO Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator (continued) 4. Slide and release to set your selection and turn off the meter.
Installing the Test Drum 2. Press the red release button. You MUST press the red release button if there IS or IS NOT a test drum in the meter. 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.
Installing the Test Drum (continued) 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). Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System 20 5. Close the drum door until it snaps. The meter turns on, automatically codes itself, and rotates the test drum to the first test strip. Then the meter turns off.
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 when the meter is turned on may damage the meter. • Once you remove a test drum from its container and install it into your meter, you have 90 days to use all the test strips. The meter automatically tracks this 90-day period for you.
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 – ends matching the marks in the battery compartment. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System 22 3. Place the battery cover over the batteries. The battery cover MUST BE flat and almost closed. The small tab attached to the battery cover still shows.
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. • When changing the batteries, try to insert the new batteries within two minutes. If it takes longer than two minutes, you may need to reset the time and date. • Try to wait until the current test drum you are using is empty before replacing the batteries.
Chapter 2: Control Testing Why Run Control Tests? Running a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips are working properly to give reliable results. You should run a control test when: • • • • • You open a new box of test drums. • You leave the cap off the test drum container before using the drum. • You want to check the meter and test drum. • Your test strips were stored in extreme temperatures or humidity. You dropped the meter. The bottle symbol flashes on the meter display.
Running a Control Test You need your meter (with a test drum inserted) and control solution. Note: • Your meter automatically recognizes the difference between ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue control solution and blood. • It DOES NOT automatically recognize the difference between ACCU-CHEK Compact control solution and blood. 1. Slide and release . Chapter 2: Control Testing 2. The meter turns on and briefly shows all of the display symbols. 25 3. A test strip automatically advances.
Running a Control Test (continued) test strip to the control solution. Do not put control solution on top of the test strip. When you see displayed, you have enough control solution in the test strip. Do not bend the test strip while applying control solution. If you are unsure if a surface is clean, you may use the same cleaning solutions described in the Cleaning Your Meter section on page 64. 4. The time and date appear on the display with a flashing test strip and drop symbol. 5.
Example 9. If you used ACCU-CHEK Compact control solution, the bottle symbol is not displayed. Press two times and the bottle symbol appears. This must be done before you turn off the meter in order to save the result as a control test in the meter’s memory. 8. The on the display gradually disappears and the test result appears. The meter automatically detects that you applied ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue control solution. The bottle symbol appears on the display when the measurement starts.
Running a Control Test (continued) ACCU-CHEK Compact control solution (clear) ranges ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue control solution ranges This is an example. Refer to the acceptable ranges on your test drum container. 10. Check that the result is within the acceptable range on the test drum container or the container label. Use the range – Low or High – that matches the type of control solution you used.
12. Throw the used test strip away. 11. 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.
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 drop of control solution is required. Never try to reuse a test strip that has been released from the meter. Do not open the test drum compartment when the motor is running.
Understanding Control Test Results ACCU-CHEK Compact control solution (clear) ranges ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue control solution ranges This is an example. Refer to the acceptable ranges on your test drum container. The label on your test drum container shows the acceptable ranges for Low and High control solutions. Your control test results should be within the listed ranges. Make sure you compare the result to the range for the level of control solution you used (Low or High).
Understanding Control Test Results (continued) If a control test result is not within the acceptable range on your test drum container, here are some things you can do to solve the problem: Troubleshooting Checks Action 1. Check the Use By dates on the test drum container Replace control solution or test drums that have expired, or control solution you opened more than three months ago. If either has been open for a while, replace the test drum or control solution.
Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus Lancet 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 blue cap to do a fingertip test. Remember, you can use your lancet device attached to the meter or unattached. Release Button 1. Slide AND hold down on the release button AND, at the same time, pull down on the lancet device to remove it from the meter.
Preparing the Lancet Device for Fingertip Testing (continued) Recessed Area 1. Remove the blue cap by using your thumb and finger to pull on the recessed area. 2. Insert a lancet until it clicks. 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.
Notches 4. Snap on the blue cap after lining up the notches. The cap snaps easily into place. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar 5. Twist the cap to set the lancet depth. Start at 2 or try a higher setting if needed. This is a suggested setting, yours may differ.
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 new lancet for every test. • To reduce the risk of infection, never share your lancet device with anyone. • The blue cap is for fingertip testing only. • The clear cap is for non-fingertip testing only.
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. 1. Wash and dry your hands. 2. Slide and release . 3. The meter turns on and briefly shows all of the display symbols. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar 37 4. A test strip automatically advances.
Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Fingertip (continued) 5. The time and date appear on the display with a flashing test strip and blood drop symbol. 6. Press the plunger on the lancet device (like a pen) ALL the way down until it stops. The lancet device is now ready for use. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar 38 7. Hold the lancet device against the side of your fingertip, then press and release the plunger.
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. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar 39 10. 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, is displayed.
Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Fingertip (continued) You may pull your finger away after is displayed. Example on the display gradually disappears 11. The and the test result is displayed in five seconds. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar 12. 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. Throw the used test strip away.
13. To remove the lancet, take off the blue cap by using your thumb and finger to pull on the recessed area. 14. Hold the meter so the lancet points downward. Press the plunger to release the lancet into a puncture-proof container. Snap on the blue cap after lining up the notches. For more information about your test results, see Understanding Your Test Results.
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 the fingertip. You can test the palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh, or calf. While fingertip blood can be tested at any time, there are times when testing from other places is not ideal—usually when your blood sugar is rapidly changing.
! ▲ 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 the fingertip result still does not match how you feel, call your doctor.
Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus Lancet Device for Non-Fingertip Testing ▲ ! Use a new lancet for each non-fingertip test to avoid infection and get a virtually pain-free test. Remember to use the clear cap to do a non-fingertip test. Remember, you can use your lancet device attached to the meter or unattached. Release Button 1. Slide AND hold down on the release button AND, at the same time, pull down on the lancet device to remove it from the meter. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar 2.
Recessed Area 1. Remove the blue cap by using your thumb and finger to pull on the recessed area. 2. Insert a lancet until it clicks. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar 45 3. Twist off the lancet’s protective cover.
Preparing the Lancet Device for Non-Fingertip Testing (continued) 4. Snap on the clear cap after lining up the notches. The cap snaps easily into place. 5. Twist the cap to set the lancet depth. Dial the depth setting to 3 for palm testing. Dial the depth setting to 5 1/ 2 for forearm, upper arm, thigh, or calf testing. These are suggested settings, yours may differ. Notes: • • • • For virtually pain-free testing, always use a new lancet for every test.
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 lancet device, a lancet, and the clear cap from your kit. 1. Slide and release 2. The meter turns on and briefly shows all of the display symbols. .
Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from a Non-Fingertip Site (continued) 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 lancet device (like a pen) ALL the way down until it stops. The lancet device is now ready for use. TIP: • Rub the skin prior to lancing to increase blood flow.
Do not be afraid to apply pressure to the site with the lancet device to get a good blood drop. 7. Keep steady pressure on the area, then press and release the plunger. Do not be afraid to apply pressure to the area with the lancet device to assist the flow of blood. Continue to press the cap against the site for a few seconds to allow blood to come to the surface. 6. Press the opening of the clear cap firmly against a fleshy area on the non-fingertip site.
Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from a Non-Fingertip Site (continued) 8. Hold the meter so the test strip points downward. Do not bend the test strip. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar 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, is displayed.
You may pull the meter away from the site when is displayed. Example 10. The on the display gradually disappears and the test result is displayed in five seconds. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar 11. 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. Throw the used test strip away.
Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from a Non-Fingertip Site (continued) 12. To remove the lancet, take off the clear cap. 13. Hold the meter so the lancet points downward. Press the plunger to release the lancet into a puncture-proof container. Snap on the clear cap after lining up the notches. For more information about your test results, see Understanding Your Test Results.
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 is required. When you install a new test drum, a dot appears in the strip count window on the back of the meter. This means the test drum is ready for a test. The meter counts down the remaining test strips after each test.
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 exercise, a non-fingertip test result, or a test result after a meal. If you wish, you can flag your test result with the asterisk ( ). When you review your results in memory, this flag can help you remember what was different about the result. How to add the (or flag) to a result: 1. Run a test. 2.
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 than 140 mg/dL.2 For people with diabetes: please consult your doctor for the blood glucose range appropriate for you. 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.
Unusual Test Results If your blood sugar result does not match the way you feel, follow these steps: Troubleshooting Checks 1. Make sure the display on your meter is working properly. 2. Check the Use By date on the test drum container Action Read Chapter 5, Maintenance and Testing. If it is past the Use By date, use a new test drum. or test drum. 3. Make sure the test drum container is always tightly capped when stored. 4.
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 medication, or exercising. If you test yourself in the morning, then go to the doctor’s office for a blood sugar test, your results will probably not match, even if you are fasting. This is typically not a problem with your meter, it just means that time has elapsed and your blood sugar has changed.
Chapter 4: Meter Memory and Downloading Storing Test Results Your meter automatically stores up to 300 test results which you can view at any time. Once 300 results are in memory, adding a new test result causes the oldest one to be deleted. If you have set the time and date on the meter (see Chapter 1, Setting the Beeper, Year, Time, and Date), this information is stored and displayed with your test results. If you have not, test results are simply stored in order, from the newest to the oldest.
Viewing Test Results 1. With the meter off, press . The most recent test result and “mem” appear. 2. Press to view your results from newest to oldest, one at a time. 3. Press to view your results from oldest to newest, one at a time. You can hold down the 4. Slide and release or to scroll thru your results more quickly. to turn off the meter.
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 also see the lowest and highest blood sugar test results for each of those periods. 1. With the meter off, press . The most recent result appears. 2. Press and at the same time. The average result from the last 7 days appears.
Notes: • Do not change your therapy based on an individual test result recorded in memory. • Results stored in memory will not be lost when you replace the batteries. • When 300 results are in the memory, adding a new test result causes the oldest one to be deleted.
Downloading Your Results We offer a variety of ways to help you download your test results. You can transfer your stored test results to track, identify patterns, and print. Transferring Data Follow the instructions to prepare for your method of downloading. Make sure your program is ready to accept data from the meter. Infrared (IR) Window 1. Locate the infrared (IR) window on the top of the meter. 2. Locate the IR window on the infrared cable. 3. Point the two IR windows toward each other.
Notes: • If the data did not transfer successfully, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center. • To make the most of the download feature, you must set the year, date, and time on your meter.
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 slightly damp cloth or cotton swab. You may use water, 10% bleach solution*, 70% alcohol (ethyl alcohol) or 70% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol). Note: Only open the drum door when the meter is turned off. Opening the drum door when the meter is turned on may damage the meter.
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 cleaning solution directly onto the meter. • Put the meter under water (or any liquid). • Pour liquid into the meter.
Cleaning Your Lancet Device To clean the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus lancet device, use a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft cloth. DO NOT place the entire device under water. At least once a week, disinfect the cap after cleaning by placing it in 10% bleach solution*, 70% alcohol (ethyl alcohol) or 70% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) for 10 minutes. Allow the cap to air-dry after disinfecting. Maintenance and Testing Your meter needs little or no maintenance with normal use.
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, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The meter will not turn on or the display is blank.
Display Messages and Troubleshooting (continued) The beeper is turned on. See Chapter 1, Setting the Beeper. The time and date have not been set, therefore the meter cannot calculate the average for the last 7, 14, or 30 days. The meter is ready for a drop of blood to be applied. The average blood sugar result for the last 7, 14, or 30 days is displayed with an “n” and a number. The “n” and number tell how many blood sugar results were used to calculate the average.
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 the test drum. Blood sugar is higher than the measuring range of the system (600 mg/dL). See Chapter 3, Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar. If the battery symbol appears briefly and the display goes blank, the batteries are too low to perform any more tests. Insert two new batteries. Blood sugar is lower than the measuring range of the system (10 mg/dL).
Display Messages and Troubleshooting (continued) To make sure the display is working properly, turn off the meter, then press and hold down to see the complete display. All the sections should be clear and should look exactly like the display as shown. If not, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. Example This reading may not be accurate because the test was performed outside the proper temperature range for the system, 50 to 104ºF.
The meter is ready to download results to a computer. 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 1-800-858-8072. A dot also appears in the strip count window on the back of the meter. There was not enough blood applied to the test strip for the test to start. Repeat the test with a new test strip and larger drop of blood. The hypo warning is turned on and shows the level selected.
Display Messages and Troubleshooting (continued) 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 drum and insert a new test drum. If there was a partly used test drum in the meter and it took longer than two minutes to replace the batteries, the year, date, and time have to be re-set.
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 loaded in the meter. The test reminder is turned on. The test reminder symbol flashes on the display and the meter beeps, if the beeper is turned on. There is no test drum in the meter, or the bar code on the drum is damaged or missing. Make sure your test drum has two bar codes on it. Insert a new test drum.
Display Messages and Troubleshooting (continued) • 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 and blood drop symbol before touching blood or control solution to the end of the test strip. • The test strip was bent before the test started. Repeat the test with a new test strip. • The measurement window is dirty.
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 test drum has two bar codes on it. Close the drum door. Slide and release to turn on the meter. The drum and control bottle symbol flash. The 90-day use-by period is no longer calculated for this test drum. Perform a control test. While using this test drum, the drum symbol continues to flash.
Display Messages and Troubleshooting (continued) The test strip was bent or removed during testing. Remember to slide and release , at the end of the test, to turn the meter off and allow the test strip to release. Slide and release to turn on the meter again and a new test strip advance. •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.
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.
If you need to throw your meter away: The European Union has a requirement aimed at improving waste management practices for certain electronic equipment.1 This is not a requirement for the USA, however please consider these points if you ever need to dispose of your blood glucose meter. Any product coming in contact with blood is considered contaminated (potentially infectious).2 During normal testing use, any blood glucose meter may come in contact with blood. Users in professional environments (e.g.
ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Meter Limited 3-Year Warranty Roche Diagnostics warrants to the original purchaser of the meter that your ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus meter will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. If, during this 3-year period, the meter does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Roche Diagnostics will replace it with a new ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus meter or equivalent product free of charge.
Some states do not allow limitations on how long an implied warranty will last or the exclusion of incidental or consequential damages, so the above elimination and exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which vary from state to state. Money-Back Guarantee Money-back offer conditions and exceptions: This money-back offer is void for persons enrolled in, or for any prescriptions reimbursed by, a third-party payer including public (e.g.
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 system. Limited License ▲ ! CAUTION: A RESTRICTED LICENSE LIMITS USE OF THE ACCU-CHEK COMPACT PLUS SYSTEM AND THE ACCU-CHEK SOFTCLIX PLUS LANCET DEVICE–READ CAREFULLY THE LIMITATIONS RECITED BELOW.
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 purchased an ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus monitoring kit or an ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus meter that includes this restricted license, then this restricted license applies regardless of any additional offers found in ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus meter or ACCU-CHEK Compact test drum packages.
Using the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus lancet device indicates your acceptance of the restricted license to use the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus lancet device only with ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancets. Further, if you have purchased an ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus lancet device that includes this restricted license, then this restricted license applies regardless of any additional offers found in ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus lancet device packages.
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 count) ACCU-CHEK Compact Test Drums (102 count) Cat. No.: 3038106 Cat. No.: 3159884 Control Solutions ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue Control Solution ACCU-CHEK Compact Control Solution Cat. No.: 3038459* Cat. No.
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 ability to understand the considerations relative to diabetes and AST.
References 1. Stedman, Thomas Lathrop. 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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