Accu-chek Advantage Bedienungsanleitung

..2712ACCU-CHEK®BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM®User’s ManualLas instrucciones en español están al reverso de este manual.Throughoutmanual:all unmarke

Installing or Replacing the BatteriesYour meter is shipped with two 3-volt lithium batteries that need to be installed before testing.Battery life wil

For questions, call 1-800-858-8072Manufactured for:BOEHRINGER MANNHEIM CORPORATION9115 Hague Road, Indianapolis, IN USA 46256053998801-0393For in Vit

Does the beeper have tobe turned on? No, it isan optional feature.Turning the beeper on oroff does not affect thetest results.The Accu-ChekAdvantage m

Code or the test stripsymbol flashes.Bell and “ON” or “OFF”symbols flash.The hour display flashes.The minute displayflashes.Getting Started23Do I have

The month display flashes.The day display flashes.Bell and “ON” or “OFF”symbols reappear.You may leave this setting mode at any time by pressing ON/OF

Coding Your MeterTo ensure accuracy of your Accu-Chek Advantage sys-tem, Roche Diagnostics recommends changing yourCode Key with each new box of Accu-

1. Make sure the meteris turned off.Turnmeter over so youare looking at theback.2. Insert new Code Keyuntil it snaps intoplace.3. Turn meter ON.Coding

Gathering SuppliesTo begin testing, you will need the following items:• Accu-Chek Advantage meter• Accu-Chek Comfort Curve test strips (Cat. Nos.20303

Follow manufacturer’sinstructions.Do not reuse dis-posable lancets.If you use an alcoholwipe, let your finger dry completely beforetesting.Be careful

Check that code numberdisplayed matches codenumber on vial of teststrips.When the test strip sym-bol flashes, meter isready to accept a teststrip.Be s

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The blood will be drawninto the strip automati-cally.Glucose Testing375. Touch and hold thedrop of blood to theedge of the strip.Bring the finger andt

If you see any yellow color in the window afteryou have applied the initial drop of blood, a seconddrop of blood may be applied to the Comfort Curvewi

When the test strip isremoved, the test stripsymbol flashes indicat-ing the meter is ready toaccept another strip.Glucose Testing417. Remove the test

Glucose Testing43Running a TestProper Test Strip AppearanceCorrect Blood Application Incorrect Blood ApplicationThis strip has the correct Notice tha

THEN...run a quality control check with your glucose controlsolutions and a new test strip. (See page 52,QualityControl Testing). If the control resul

THEN...seek proper treatment immediately.run a quality control check with your glucose controlsolutions and a new test strip. (See page 52,QualityCont

THEN...contact your doctor immediately.check that test strip has not expired or been dam-aged, then retest. If HI still appears, run a qualitycontrol

THEN...run a quality control check with your glucose controlsolutions and a new test strip.(See page 52,QualityControl Testing).If the control result

To do a quality control check, you will need the fol-lowing items:• Accu-Chek®Comfort Curve™Glucose ControlSolutions • Chek Strip• Accu-Chek Comfort C

Test strip symbol flashes.The meter quickly goesthrough a series of inter-nal checks.This brief test allowsyou to make sure yourmeter is functioningpr

2Thank you for selecting the Accu-Chek®Advantage®system. Designed for ease of use, this system wasproduced in close association with diabetes healthca

The test strip symbolflashes.“L1” and “✔”appear.Be sure to tightlyreplace vial cap afterremoving test strip.The test strip symbolstops flashing and ab

A box rotates in the dis-play until the measure-ment is complete.If the solutioncomes in contact withclothing, immediatelyrinse out with soap andwater

If result is within theacceptable range, theresult and “OK” flash.Continue with step 11.If result is not within theacceptable range,“error,”“✔” and th

Quality Control Testing6312.To perform anothercontrol check usingLevel 2 glucose con-trol solution, returnto step 4 and followthe same stepsagain.Turn

If the result is within the acceptable range:• You can feel confident that your test strips andmeter are working correctly.If the result is outside th

About the Test StripAccu-Chek Advantage Test Strip1.Silver Bars - Insert stripwith silver bars up andtoward meter.2. Yellow Target Area - Apply blood

Check that code numberdisplayed matches codenumber on vial of teststrips.When the test strip sym-bol flashes, meter isready to accept a teststrip.Be s

If any yellow mesh is still visible after youhave applied the initial drop of blood, a seconddrop of blood may be applied to the target areawithin 15

Your result is automati-cally recorded in themeter’s memory.Other Information736. Blood glucose resultis displayed.7. Remove test stripfrom meter and

Other Information75Running a TestProper Test Strip Appearance74Correct Blood ApplicationThis strip has the correctamount of blood on it.Incorrect Bloo

Accu-Chek Customer CareSMis available to answeryour questions 24 hours a day.We offer assistancein Spanish and many other languages!Call 1-800-858-807

Test strip symbol flashes.The meter quickly goesthrough a series of inter-nal checks.This brief test allowsyou to make sure yourmeter is functioningpr

Be sure to tightlyreplace vial cap afterremoving test strip.The test strip symbolstops flashing and ablood drop symbolappears.A box rotates in the dis

If result is within theacceptable range, theresult and “OK” flash.Continue with step 9.If result is not within theacceptable range,“error,”“✔” and the

MemoryStoring ResultsThe Accu-Chek Advantage meter automatically stores 100glucose results, letting you review them in order from themost recent to th

Test strip symbol flashes.The order number (1-100) of the result isdisplayed.The mostrecent result is “mem 1.”The result, date andtime are displayed.S

Cleaning Clean your meter as needed using one of the following:• 70% alcohol • a solution of mild dishwashing liquid and water • 10% household bleach

CAUSEDo not use one individual result stored in memo-ry to make therapy adjustments.Other Informtion89DISPLAYResult that appears inmemory does not mat

CAUSESee Page 48.See Page 46.All functions and display elements are tested auto-matically for about 2 seconds. If a segment ismissing from an 8, false

ACTIONTurn meter OFF and reinsert Code Key.If this errordisplay still appears, contact Accu-Chek CustomerCareSMat 1-800-858-8072.The result you have o

ACTIONChange batteries.See Page 48 immediately.If this display appears beforeblood is placed onstrip, remove test strip and reinsert. If this displaya

Content PageLearn the system’s parts and features,install batteries, and code meter 11Run blood glucose test and understand results31Run quality contr

ACTIONIf this symbol disappears after approximately 30seconds, you may continue with a test. If this sym-bol remains after 30 seconds, call Accu-ChekC

Weight3 oz with batteries (80 gm)Power Supply Two 3-volt lithium coincell batteriesThese alkaline batteriesmay be purchased incamera or electronicssec

Accu-Chek®Advantage®Limited 3-year WarrantyRoche Diagnostics warrants that your Accu-Chek®Advantage®meter will be free from defects in mate-rials and

Warranty and Service InstructionsAll requests for return of Accu-Chek Advantagemeters under the above warranty or service policymust be made to Accu-C

IndexAbout your Accu-Chek Advantage System ...12Accu-Chek Advantage Test Strips ...66, 67Accu-Chek Comfort

References1. Tietz, N.W.,Textbook of Clinical Chemistry,p. 2190 (1994).2.American Diabetes Association Position Statement,Diabetes Care,Vol.19 (Suppl.

This product is covered by U.S. Patent Nos. 4,999,632; 4,999,582;4,963,814; 5,508,171; 5,352,351; 5,405,511; 5,438,271; 5,997,817;5,288,636; 5,627,075

ACCU-CHEK,ACCU-CHEK CUSTOMER CARE,ADVANTAGE, CHEMSTRIP,CHEK, COMFORT CURVE, and SOFTCLIX are trademarks of a member of the Roche Group.ACCU-CHEK,ACCU-

• Any text that appears in the light blue shaded boxwith this symbol is important information thatshould be read carefully:This column shows what the

Getting StartedFollow these 4 important steps before using the meter for the first time:1. Learn the system’s parts and features2. Install batteries3.

About Your MeterFront of MeterDisplay— Shows blood glucose results, mes-sages and glucose results stored in memory.On/Off Button— Press to turn meter

Accu-Chek Comfort Curve Test Strip1. Silver Bars - Insert stripwith silver bars up andtoward meter.2. Comfort Curve - Touchdrop of blood here, on the