Operator's Manual
Table Of Contents
- What is new in publication version 7.2?
- 1 Introduction
- 1.1 Before you start
- 1.2 Important safety instructions and additional information
- Important information regarding safety
- Disposal of the system
- Product safety
- General care
- Accessory box
- Meter
- Power off meter
- Automatic power-off
- Shut down meter
- Automatic shutdown
- Battery Pack
- Touchscreen
- Electromagnetic compatibility (EMC)
- Electrostatic discharge (ESD)
- Wireless connectivity
- Radiofrequency radiation exposure information
- Local Area Network: protection from unauthorized access
- Wired network connection
- 1.3 System components
- 1.4 Overview of the meter
- 1.5 Overview of the code key reader
- 1.6 Overview of the Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit
- 1.7 Overview of the Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit Hub
- 1.8 Overview of the accessory box
- 1.9 Reagents and consumables
- 1.10 Instructions for initial setup
- 2 Powering Up and Entering an Operator ID
- 3 Patient Glucose Testing
- 3.1 Information regarding blood glucose testing
- 3.2 Performing a patient glucose test
- Overview of test procedure
- Entering or selecting the patient ID
- Entering the patient ID manually
- Selecting the patient ID from a list
- Entering a patient ID with barcode scanner
- Confirming or selecting the test strip lot
- Patient identification information
- Inserting test strips
- Obtaining a blood sample
- Applying a blood sample
- Results screen
- Adding comments
- Add barcode content to a result
- Additional Patient Test
- 4 Glucose Control Testing
- 5 Review Results
- 6 Storing Test Strip, Control Solution, and Linearity Solution Information in the Meter
- 7 Linearity Testing
- 8 Proficiency Testing
- 9 Initial Startup
- 9.1 Connecting the base unit
- 9.2 Installing or replacing the battery pack
- 9.3 Docking the meter
- 9.4 Initial setup on the meter
- 9.5 Opening the Setup Menu
- 9.6 Date and time format
- 9.7 Display options and optional tests
- 9.8 Options for test strips
- 9.9 Options for glucose control tests
- 9.10 Value ranges (normal, critical, reportable)
- 9.11 Options for Operator ID Entry
- 9.12 Patient ID options
- 9.13 Creating a setup password
- 9.14 Setting the date and time
- 9.15 Beeper options
- 10 Maintenance and Care
- 11 Troubleshooting
- 12 General Product Information
- A Appendix
- B Appendix
- C Supplement for Other Test Entry
- D Supplement for Observed Test Sequence
- E Supplement for Enhanced Workflows
- F Appendix for Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit (legacy version)
- G Limited Warranty
- Index
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10 Maintenance and Care
10.1 Conditions for storage and shipping
General operating conditions Please observe the following points to ensure the reliable
operation of your system over the long term:
■ Handle the meter and its system components with
care. Avoid dropping it or banging it.
■ Protect the base unit from dripping liquid.
■ Do not immerse the meter or base unit in any
liquid.
■ Following cleaning or disinfection, ensure the
meter is dry before placing in base unit.
■ Follow the instructions for cleaning, beginning on
page 151.
■ Do not expose the meter to excessive sources of
heat for prolonged periods of time when perform-
ing a test. Potential sources of heat can be, but are
not limited to:
– Leaving the meter under a bilirubin light or photo
therapy light
– Leaving the meter on a bed warmer
– Leaving the meter in an isolette
See Chapter 12 for operating and storage temperature
ranges.
All information given on maintenance and care of the
“base unit” in this chapter applies to both the
Accu-Chek Inform II Base Unit and the Accu-Chek
Inform II Base Unit Light.
Observe the following safety information to ensure the
system functions properly. Improper handling can lead to
erroneous test results.