User Guide For Use With Ascensia® Breeze ® Blood Glucose Meter and Ascensia® Breeze™ Unique 10-Test Disc
NEW! Faster Test Results, and Smaller Blood Drop, Increased Memory Capacity as easy as 1-2-3... 1 Open meter, insert 10-test disc, close meter. 1 2 Pull (a) and push (b) handle to expose test strip. b a 2 3 Apply sample.
Table of Contents Introduction Introduction A Look at Your Meter Explanation of Display Symbols Testing Materials Everyday Use Inserting a 10-Test Disc Running a Blood Glucose Test marking a deleted blood test understanding your test results alternative site testing Running a Control Test marking a control test Beyond Everyday Use Recalling Test Results viewing your averages clearing stored test results Setup Function setting the time setting the date setting the buzzer level setting the time forma
Table of Contents Technical Information Specifications Performance Evaluations Solving Problems Solving Problems Troubleshooting and Error Codes Customer Service Replacement Items Warranty Information 38 38 39 40 45 46 47 The Ascensia® BREEZE ® Blood Glucose Monitoring System (meter, test strips and controls) is intended for self-testing by persons with diabetes and by healthcare professionals, to monitor the level of glucose in whole blood.
Introduction Introduction: Thank you for choosing the Ascensia® Breeze ® Blood Glucose Monitoring System! We are proud to be your partner in helping you manage your diabetes. We understand that people who regularly check their blood glucose levels want a meter that is simple, straightforward and easy to use.
A Look at Your Breeze Meter: Release Button Press to release and discard the used test strip. Screen This is where your test results will be displayed. Data Port (side of meter) Insert cable here to allow communication between the meter and a personal computer. Battery Holder (side of meter) Holds one CR2032 lithium battery (included). On/Off Button Used to manually turn the meter on or off, check the number of strips and check the date/time.
Button Door Open On/Off Button Used to manually turn the meter on or off, check the number of strips, and check the date/time. Memory Button Used to view your blood glucose results stored in memory and to view your test result averages. Setup Button Used to enter the Setup mode and easily change the time, date or other features. Up/ Down Buttons Used to display additional results or options. Accept Button Used to accept changes made in the Setup mode.
Explanation of Display Symbols: A full display, as shown here, indicates that all elements in the display are working properly. To view the full display, press and hold the On/Off button ( ) or pull the meter handle all the way out. Compare your meter to the display shown here before you run each test. If there is a difference, please see “Troubleshooting and Error Codes” on page 40.
Here is what each display element means: Apply blood to the test strip Temperature is too high or too low Battery is low or dead Insert a new test disc The result is not to be included in the averages The volume of the buzzer The result is a control test www.BayerDiabetes.
TesTIng maTerIals: Ascensia® Breeze™ 10-Test Disc (Disc contains ten test strips) (Included with some kits) Ascensia® Breeze™ Normal Control (Included with some kits) Ascensia® MICrOLeT ® Adjustable Lancing Device and Lancet (Included with some kits) 6 Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100
everyday use InserTIng a 10-TesT dIsC: WARNING: Never open the meter with the meter handle pulled out. Open Meter 1. Turn the meter over so the display screen is facing down. Open the meter by pressing in on the back edge of the open latch and then pulling up on the base. Open Test Disc Package 2. Open a new 10-test disc package. Check the expiration date on the disc. www.BayerDiabetes.
Insert Disc 3. Insert a new 10-test disc (with the bumpy side up), aligning the 5 notches in the disc with the tabs on the meter. Close Meter 4. Close the meter and snap it shut. Keep the meter flat when closing it. Helpful Hint: The meter must be kept flat when closing. If the meter is not kept flat, the disc may move and become damaged and you may waste test strips.
Counting the Number of Strips Left Your Breeze Meter will automatically count down the number of test strips you have left. The number is shown with your test result. To see the count when the meter is off, press the button. NOTE: This count is reset to 10 every time you open the meter. To keep an accurate count, open the meter only when all 10 of the test strips have been used in the 10-test disc. Your meter will also tell you when you need to insert a new 10-test disc.
runnIng a blood gluCose TesT: 1. Wash your hands well with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. NOTE: For testing sites other than fingertips, see page 19. Prepare Lancing Device 2. Remove the endcap from the MICrOLeT Adjustable Lancing Device. (See MICrOLeT Device package insert for complete instructions.) 3. Loosen the cap on a lancet by rotating it ¼ turn (do not remove).
Then insert the lancet firmly until it comes to a full stop. This will “cock” the device. 4. Twist off the lancet cap and replace the endcap. Push Out Test Strip 5. Your Breeze Meter uses a special, easy-to-use “Pull and Push” design. Here’s how it works: Hold the meter comfortably in one hand. Firmly grasp the meter handle with the other hand (shown here). Now, just “Pull and Push”—“Pull” the handle out until it stops and “Push” it back in until it stops again.
NOTE: After the meter handle is pushed in, the release button is UP, a test strip is pushed out, and a series of “apply blood” prompts appears. The meter is now ready to run a blood glucose test. CAUTION: • Your meter is designed to push out one test strip at a time. Do not attempt to push out a new test strip with one already showing. • Discard any test strip that has been removed from the meter. Never re-insert a test strip into the meter. 6. Stick your finger and form a small round drop of blood.
Test 7. Your test strip is like a straw—it sips in a sample of blood. Move the entire front edge of the test strip until it touches the edge of the blood drop. The blood is automatically pulled into the test strip and fills the test strip. Hold the test strip in place until the meter beeps, then move the meter away. For best results: • Blood is pulled IN the test strip, not dropped ON. • Do not allow blood to run down into the meter. • Do not add more blood to the test strip after the meter beeps. www.
8. After the beep, the display counts down from “5” to “1.” Your test result then appears on the screen. Helpful Hint: The number displayed in the upper left corner is the number of test strips remaining in your 10-test disc. IMPORTANT: If you want to mark this result as a deleted blood test, you must do that now, while the result is still being displayed. See “Marking a Deleted Blood Test” on page 17.
9. To release the used test strip, hold the meter with the test strip pointing down over a waste container. Press the release button. Be sure the heel of your hand is not against the meter handle. NOTE: If you block the meter handle with your hand, the test strip may not release properly. 10. Press the button to turn the meter off. NOTE: If you forget to turn your meter off, it will turn off automatically after three minutes. This will save battery power. www.BayerDiabetes.
PRECAUTIONS: • Test your blood again if your glucose result is below 50 mg/dL, above 250 mg/dL or if the meter shows “LO” or “HI.” If your glucose level is still below 50 mg/dL, above 250 mg/dL, or if the meter again shows “LO” or “HI,” it may indicate a potentially serious medical condition. If this is the case: Consult your physician or healthcare professional immediately.
Marking a Deleted Blood Test NOTE: Marking a test result as a deleted blood test excludes it from all of the averages that are calculated by your meter. You must mark the result immediately after the test is performed — while the result is still displayed on the screen. To do this, follow these steps: 1. Open the Button Door (see page 3). 2. Press the button to mark as deleted. 3. The symbol indicates a deleted result. 4. Press to accept. 5. Press to turn your meter off. www.BayerDiabetes.
Understanding Your Test Results Expected Blood Glucose Values Blood glucose values will vary from time to time depending on food intake, medication dosages, health, stress or exercise. Consult your physician or healthcare professional for the target glucose values appropriate for you.
Unusual Test Results If your blood glucose result doesn’t match the way you feel, follow these steps: 1. run a control test (see page 20); 2. retest your blood glucose (see page 10); 3. call your doctor immediately if your result still does not agree with the way you feel. Alternative Site Testing Blood samples for glucose testing may be taken from sites other than your fingertips.
runnIng a ConTrol TesT: There are times when you will want to do a quality control test so you know that your system is working properly. You may also want to do a control test to check the way you do your test. Simply follow these steps: Push Out Test Strip 1. Hold the meter comfortably in one hand. Firmly grasp the meter handle with the other hand (shown here). Now, just “Pull and Push”—“Pull” the handle out until it stops and “Push” it back in until it stops again.
Test 3. Move the entire front edge of the test strip until it touches the edge of the drop of the control solution. The control solution is automatically pulled into the test strip. IMPORTANT: Hold the test strip in place until the meter beeps, then move the meter away. 4. After the beep, the display counts down from “5” to “1.” Your Control test result then appears on the screen. www.BayerDiabetes.
Compare this Control test result with the control range printed on the bottom flap of the carton of Breeze Test Strips. CONTROL RANGES LOW mg/dL 49-91 NORMAL HIGH 110-157 262-341 LOT: 1A2164AA EXP: 2007-03 NOTE: You will want to “mark” your Control test now so that it will not be included in your averages. Marking a Control Test Marking a test result as a control test excludes it from being included in your test averages.
6. To release the used test strip, hold the meter with the test strip pointing down over a waste container. Press the release button. Be sure the heel of your hand is not against the meter handle. NOTE: If you block the meter handle with your hand, the test strip may not release properly. 7. Press to turn your meter off. www.BayerDiabetes.
beyond everyday use reCallIng TesT resulTs: Your Breeze Meter can store up to 420 test results in its memory. This makes it easy to see your previous blood glucose test results. To view those results: 1. Open the Button Door. 2. Press the button. The meter shows you the most recent test result. 3. Press the button to see each of your stored results. Helpful Hint: When only is shown on the display, you are seeing the most recent result; when only is shown, you are seeing the oldest result.
Viewing Your Averages Your Breeze Meter calculates several different averages of your blood glucose results. You can view averages for 1 day (the previous 24 hours), 7 days, 14 days, and 30 days. To see the averages, simply follow these steps. 1. Open the Button Door and press the meter will show you your last result. button. The 2. Press the button again to see your blood glucose average for the last 14 days. 3.
Clearing Stored Test Results To clear the stored results from your meter, follow these simple steps: 1. Open the Button Door. 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button again and hold it. 4. While holding the press and hold the button, button. 5. Hold both buttons together until all three dashes are continuously lit (for about 3 seconds). If you change your mind and do not want to clear results, simply let go of the buttons before all three dashes have been lit.
seTuP funCTIon: Helpful Hint: You can press the button at any time during Setup to turn the meter off. Just remember to press the button first to store your changes! Setting the Time 1. Open the Button Door (see page 3). 2. Press . 3. Press or as needed to change the hour. When the correct hour is being displayed, press to accept it and move on. 4. Press or to change the minutes. Press to accept and move on.
5. Press or or PM. to select AM Press to accept and move on. Setting the Date NOTE: If you have just set the time, skip ahead to step 4. 1. Open the Button Door. 2. Press . 3. Press until you see the “day” display flashing. 4. Press or the day. to change Press to accept and move on.
5. Press or the month. to change Press to accept and move on. 6. Press or the year. to change Press to accept and move on. www.BayerDiabetes.
Setting the Buzzer Level Your Breeze Meter has an easy-to-use volume control for the buzzer. There are three different buzzer levels: high low off NOTE: If you have just set the date, skip ahead to step 4. 1. Open the Button Door. 2. Press . 3. Press until you see the “buzzer” symbol. 4. Press or to change the buzzer level. Press to accept and move on.
Setting the Time Format (12- or 24-hour Clock) Your meter can display the time format as either 12-hour ( ) or 24-hour ( ).You can change the time format as follows: NOTE: If you have just set the buzzer level, skip ahead to step 4. 1. Open the Button Door. 2. Press . 3. Press until you see the “time format” display. 4. Press or to change the time format. Press to accept and move on. www.BayerDiabetes.
Setting the Date Format Your meter can display the date format as either “month-day” ( ) or as “day-month” ( ).You can change the date format as follows: NOTE: If you have just set the time format, skip ahead to step 4. 1. Open the Button Door. 2. Press . 3. Press until you see the “date format” display. 4. Press or to change the date format. Press to accept.
TransferrIng resulTs To a ComPuTer: You can transfer test results from the Breeze Meter to a computer, where they can be summarized in a report with graphs and tables. To make use of this feature, you need Bayer diabetes management software and a Bayer data cable. CAUTION: The BREEZE Meter has not been tested or certified by Bayer for use with any software other than Bayer diabetes management software. Bayer is not responsible for any erroneous results from the use of other software.
CleanIng your meTer: Your Breeze Meter can be cleaned using a moist (not wet) lint-free tissue with a mild detergent or disinfecting solution (1 part bleach mixed with 9 parts water). Do not use alcohol. Wipe the outside of the meter, taking care to keep detergent or disinfecting solution from running down into the test strip slot. Wipe dry with a lint-free tissue after cleaning. If you do get moisture in the test strip slot, wick it away with a corner of a tissue as shown.
rePlaCIng The baTTery: Your Breeze Meter uses one 3-volt lithium battery (CR2032). A battery will already be installed in the meter when you buy it. A flashing battery on the screen means that it is time to put a new battery in the meter. You will not erase test results in the meter’s memory when you change the battery. You may need to reset the time. CAUTION: If you have a low battery in your meter, you should replace the battery within approximately 20 readings or one week.
To replace the battery, follow these steps: NOTE: A replacement battery (CR2032) can be found at most stores or can be ordered from Bayer Customer Service (free of charge for meter owners in the U.S.A.). 1. Hold the meter with the display screen down. Open the meter by pressing in on the open latch and pulling up. 2. Slide out the battery holder. NOTE: You must open the meter first in order to remove the battery holder. DO NOT PRY the battery holder out! 3.
4. Snap 1 new battery (CR2032) firmly in the holder with the + side up. 5. Gently slide the battery holder back into the battery compartment. Make sure the battery holder is pushed all the way in. 6. Close the meter. 7. Check the meter’s time and reset if needed (see page 27). You are now ready to resume testing! www.BayerDiabetes.
Technical Information Specifications: Test: Calibration: Sample Size: Units of Measure: Test Range: Results: Memory Feature: Normal Operating Temperature: Humidity: Power Source: Capillary blood glucose referenced to plasma/serum glucose values Meter is automatically coded each time a new 10-test disc is inserted Approximately 1 µL mg/dL 20–600 mg/dL 5-second countdown Meter stores 420 test results 50° to 113°F (10° to 45°C) 10 to 80% RH One 3-volt lithium battery (CR2032) Performance Evaluations:
Solving Problems Solving Problems: You can solve many of the problems you might have by working through this section. 1. Do you have a 10-test disc in the meter? Yes____ No_____ If No, see page 7. 2. Does it contain new test strips? Yes____ No_____ If No, see page 7. 3. Is the 10-test disc within its expiration date? Yes_____ No______ If No, see page 7. 4.
Troubleshooting and Error Codes: When you have a problem or a question concerning what you see on your screen, the following may be helpful. What You See 40 What It Means What You Should Do Test result is below 10 mg/dL. Repeat the test and make sure the test strip is completely filled. If LO appears again, contact your physician or healthcare professional. Test result is above 600 mg/dL. Wash your hands and the test site. Repeat the test.
What You See What It Means What You Should Do Low Battery symbol flashes if battery power is low. Replace the battery (CR2032) within 20 readings or one week. Battery life has ended. Replace the battery (CR2032). Temperature is outside the operating range of the meter (too hot or too cold). Allow the meter to reach room temperature. Meter does not recognize the test disc. Remove the test disc and inspect the meter for foreign material. Rotate the disc and reinstall it.
What You See 42 What It Means What You Should Do 1. You may have applied blood too early to the test strip. 1. Repeat the test and wait until you see the “apply blood” prompts before you touch the strip to the blood drop. 2. There may be moisture in the test strip slot. 2. Wick the moisture away (see page 34), then repeat the test. There was a problem completely filling the test strip; accurate test result is not possible.
What You See What It Means What You Should Do Meter has detected an error; accurate result is not possible. Turn the meter off, then on using , then retest. If the error remains, contact Bayer Customer Service. The display goes blank when the meter is turned on. 1. You may have accidentally pressed button. the 1. Press the 2. Meter has turned off after 3 minutes without use or after 10 minutes of no use while waiting for you to apply blood or control solution. 2.
What You See Control Test result is out of range (too high or too low). What It Means • Control solution is past its expiration date or is past the 6-month open use-life date. • 10-test disc is past its expiration date. What You Should Do Run another control test. If the result is still out of range, retest with a new 10-test disc and control solution with an acceptable expiration date and open use-life date. If still out of range, contact Bayer Customer Service.
Customer Service: If a problem arises, work through the Solving Problems section (see page 39). You will probably find your solution there. If you are still having trouble, please call our Customer Service Department. We have friendly, knowledgeable people who are there to help 24 hours a day. In the U.S.A., call toll free: 1-800-348-8100 (24 Hours a day) Important: • Always speak with a customer service representative before returning your meter for any reason.
Replacement Items: Replacement Parts Part Number* Item 40030030 1 lithium battery (CR2032) (also available at most stores) 99B14409 BREEZE ® User Guide 50184338 BREEZE ® Quick Reference Guide You can obtain these parts in the United States by calling: 1-800-348-8100 or by writing: Bayer HealthCare LLC Customer Service Department P.O. Box 2004 Mishawaka, Indiana 46546 If you call or write for supplies, please include the number with the name of the replacement part or product.
Warranty Information: Please be sure to register your meter, either by returning the completed warranty card, registering on-line at www.BayerDiabetes.com or calling Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100. Manufacturer’s Warranty: Bayer HealthCare LLC (“Bayer”) warrants to the original purchaser that this instrument will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from the date of original purchase (except as noted below).
4. Bayer has no knowledge of the performance of the BREEZE Meter when used with any Test Strip Discs other than BREEZE or AUTODISC Test Strip Discs, and therefore makes no warranty of the performance of the BREEZE Meter when used with any Test Strips or Test Strip Discs other than BREEZE or AUTODISC Test Strips or when the BREEZE or AUTODISC Test Strip is altered or modified in any manner. BAYER MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT.
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