Accu-Chek Aviva Technical Information

Owner's BookletACCU-CU-CHEKHEK®AvivaBLOOD GLUCOSE METER

Chapter 1 81. Make sure the meter is off. 2. Turn the meter over. 3. Remove the old code chip(if there is one in the meter)and discard it.Coding Your

Chapter 1 94. Turn the code chip over so the codenumber faces away from you. Push it into the meter until it stops.5. Leave the code chip in the meter

Chapter 1 10Adjusting the Time and Date—First Time UseHaving the correct time and date in your meter is important if you use the meter memory or if yo

Chapter 1 11Note: When you install a new battery, the meter automatically prompts you to check the timeand date when you turn it on.||||||||||||||||||

Chapter 1 12Using the Accu-Chek Aviva System• Only use Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips.• Replace the code chip every time you open anew box of test strips

Chapter 13Chapter 2: Testing Your Blood GlucosePerforming a Blood Glucose TestBefore you perform your first blood test, set up your meter correctly. Y

Performing a Blood Glucose Test (continued)Chapter 2 145. A test strip and flashing blood drop symbolappear on the display.6. Perform a fingerstick wi

Chapter 2 157. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the flowof blood. This helps you get a blood drop.8. Touch the drop to the front edge of the yello

Chapter 2 16Performing a Blood Glucose Test (continued)Note: After a successful test, themeter turns itself off five secondsafter the test strip is re

Flagging Test Results If you wish, you can “flag” your test result with an asterisk ( ) to mark a special result. You mightwant to flag an event such

Chapter 2 18Alternative Site Testing (AST)You have the option of testing other places on your body besides the fingertip. You can test the palm,forear

Chapter 2 19Alternative site testing may be done:• Immediately before a meal• FastingDO NOT test from an alternative site:• Two hours or less after ea

Alternative Site Testing (AST) (continued)Chapter 2 20You need the meter, a test strip, a lancet device with a drum loaded, and the clear AST cap.1. P

Chapter 2 214. A test strip and flashingblood drop symbol appearon the display.5. Press the lancet devicefirmly against a fleshy areaon the alternativ

Chapter 2 22||||||||||||Alternative Site Testing (AST) (continued)Note: If the blood drop is too small, reapply pressure to get a sufficient blood dro

Troubleshooting Checks1.Check the expiry date of the test strips.2.Ensure that the cap on the test strip container isalways closed tightly.3.Check if

▲!Chapter 2 24Symptoms of High or Low Blood GlucoseBeing aware of the symptoms of high or low blood glucose can help you understand your testresults a

Chapter 3 25Chapter 3: Meter Memory, Setup,and DownloadingMemoryStoring Test ResultsYour meter automatically stores up to 500 test results with the ti

Chapter 3 26Viewing Test ResultsPress either or to enter memory. Your most recent result appears.Press to view previous results in order.OR, press

Chapter 3 27Meter SetupUsing the Set ModeBy using the set mode, you can personalize your meter to suit your lifestyle. Here are the features you can c

Your Accu-Chek Aviva Blood Glucose Meter is one of the best and safest blood glucose metersavailable.No matter whether the Accu-Chek Aviva Meter is yo

Chapter 3 28TIME / DATE(hrs, min, day,month, year)BEEPER(on/off)ALARM CLOCK(A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4)HYPO ALARM(off, on, level)You are hereSetting the Time

Chapter 3 294. Press and release to set the hour.The minutes flash.5. Press and release or to adjustthe minutes. Press to set the minutes.Note: Yo

Chapter 3 30||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||6. Repeat to set day, month, and year. 7. If you want to set up more o

Chapter 3 31TIME / DATE(hrs, min, day,month, year)BEEPER(on/off)ALARM CLOCK(A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4)HYPO ALARM(off, on, level)You are hereSetting the Beepe

Setting the Beeper On/Off (continued)Chapter 3 321. Press to turn the meteron. The flashing test stripsymbol appears.2. Enter the set mode (pressand

Chapter 3 334. Press or to select “On” or“OFF.”5. If you want to set up more options, pressand release . If you want to exit, pressand hold until the

Chapter 3 34TIME / DATE(hrs, min, day,month, year)BEEPER(on/off)ALARM CLOCK(A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4)HYPO ALARM(off, on, level)You are hereSetting the Alarm

Chapter 3 35When you are setting the time for the alarm clock function, the beeper symbol remains on the display and “set” flashes continuously.1. Pre

Setting the Alarm Clock Function (continued)Chapter 3 364. Press and releaseor to select “On”or “OFF.” Press and releaseto set your choice.5. If you s

Chapter 3 377. The minutes flash. Pressand release or toselect 00, 15, 30, or 45.These are the only choices.8. Press and release toset minutes.9.The

2The Accu-Chek®Aviva SystemYour new Accu-Chek Aviva Meter and accessories work together to measure the amount ofglucose in your blood to help you and

Chapter 3 38TIME / DATE(hrs, min, day,month, year)BEEPER(on/off)ALARM CLOCK(A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4)HYPO ALARM(off, on, level)You are hereSetting the Hypog

Chapter 3 392. Enter the set mode (pressand hold for about fourseconds). “Set” flashes onthe display.3. Press and release repeatedly until you reachth

Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Alarm Function (continued)Chapter 3 405. If you select the hypo alarm“On,” “set” and “hypo?”flash. The display shows 7

Chapter 3 41Downloading Your Results to a Computer or PDAYou can transfer your stored results to a computer to track, identify patterns, and print.Tra

5. Point the two IR windows toward each other. They should be 3 to 10 cm apart.6. With the meter off, press and hold both and until you see two arro

43Chapter 4: Control TestingWhy Perform Control TestsPerforming a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips are working properly to g

Chapter 4 44Performing a Control TestYou need the meter, a test strip, and control solution Level 1 or Level 2.The control level is printed on the bot

Chapter 4 454. Put the meter on a flat surface, like atable.5. Remove the control bottle cap. Wipe thetip of the bottle with a tissue.

Chapter 4 466. Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop formsat the tip. Touch the drop to the frontedge of the yellow end of the test strip.When you see

Chapter 4 478. Press to set the level in the meter.9. “OK” and the control result alternate onthe display if the result is in range. Therange is prin

3Important Information About Your New Meter• Your new meter is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples (forexample, bloo

Chapter 4 48Range (mg/dL)Level 1 25-55Level 2 255–345Range (mmol/L)Level 1 1.4-3.1Level 2 14.2–19.1Understanding Control Test ResultsThe label on your

Chapter 4 49If your control result is not inside the acceptable range, here are some things you can do to solve the problem:Troubleshooting Checks1.Ch

Chapter 50Chapter 5: Maintenance and TroubleshootingChanging the Battery1. Open the battery door on the back of the meter by pushing the tab in the di

Chapter 5 51Cleaning Your MeterCaring for your Accu-Chek Aviva Meter is easy—just keep it free of dust. If you need to clean it,follow these guideline

Maintenance and TroubleshootingYour meter needs little or no maintenance with normal use. It automatically tests its own systemsevery time you turn it

Chapter 5 53Screen Messages and Troubleshooting▲!Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have anyconcerns, call Roche Diagnos

Chapter 5 54|||||||||||||||||||||||||||The meter is ready for you toinsert a test strip.The meter is ready for a dropof blood or control solution.Bloo

Chapter 5 55|||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||Blood glucose is below thedefined hypo (low blood glucose) level.The meter is not coded orthe cod

Chapter 5 56Your blood glucose may beextremely low, or the test stripmay be damaged or not prop-erly inserted. If you see thiserror message after youa

Chapter 5 57Not enough blood or controlsolution was drawn into thetest strip for measurement orwas applied after the testhas started. Discard the test

Contents 4ContentsChapter 1: Understanding Your New System ...6The Accu-Chek Aviva Meter...

Chapter 58Chapter 6: Technical InformationProduct LimitationsPlease read the literature packaged with your test strips to find the latest information

Chapter 6 59Test strip storage conditions 2 to 32°CControl solution storage conditions 2 to 32°CRelative humidity operating range 10 to 90%Memory capa

Chapter 6 60Product Safety InformationStrong electromagnetic fields may interfere with the proper operation of the meter. Do not use this meter close

Chapter 6 61Manufacturer3V type 2032Listed by Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc.©in accordance with UL 61010A-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No.1010-1.Guarant

Chapter 6 62Information for Healthcare ProfessionalsHealthcare Professionals: Follow the infection control procedures appropriate for your facility.De

Index 63Indexalarm clock function, setting, 34alternative site testing, 18, 62appetite, increased, 24battery, changing, 50battery, installing, 50batte

Index 64test strips,Accu-Chek Aviva, 7, 12thirst, increased, 24time and date, setting, 28tingling, 24trembling, 24troubleshooting, 53 – 57

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Contents 5Chapter 4: Control Testing ...43Why Perform Control Te

6Chapter 1: Understanding Your New SystemThe Accu-Chek Aviva MeterDisplay –Shows results,messages, and resultsstored in memory.Right and Left Arrow Bu

7Code Chip(for example)Battery – Insert with(+) symbol facing up.Test Strip Container Control SolutionBottleGolden End –Insert this end ofthe test str