Introduction - Accu-Chek Performa User Manual

Introduction

Introduction
The Accu-Chek Performa System
The.Accu-Chek.Performa.meter.is.designed.to.be.used.with.the.Accu-Chek.Performa.test.strip.to.
quantitatively.measure.glucose.in.fresh.venous,.arterial,.neonatal,.and.capillary.whole.blood.as.an.aid.in.
monitoring.the.effectiveness.of.glucose.control..Capillary.whole.blood.for.testing.of.blood.glucose.can.be.
obtained.from.fingertip.and.approved.alternative.sites.(for.example,.forearm)..Refer.to.the.Alternative.Site.
Testing.(AST).section.of.this.manual.for.approved.alternative.sites.and.associated.limitations..The.Accu-Chek.
Performa.meter.with.the.Accu-Chek.Performa.test.strips.provide.a.complete.test.system.that.is.meant.for.in.
vitro.diagnostic.use.by.healthcare.professionals.in.clinical.settings.and.by.people.with.diabetes.at.home..The.
system.is.not.for.use.in.diagnosis.or.screening.of.diabetes.mellitus..Healthcare.professional.blood.sample.
collection.and.preparation.is.described.in.the.test.strip.package.insert.
For.use.only.with.the.Accu-Chek.Performa.test.strips.and.control.solutions
Suitable.for.self-testing
The.system.includes:
•.Accu-Chek Performa meter with battery
•.Accu-Chek Performa test strips*
•.Accu-Chek Performa control solutions*
*Some.items.may.not.be.included.in.the.kit..They.are.a.separate.purchase.
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