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  • Page 1 ® Blood Glucose ™ Monitoring System OWNER’S BOOKLET company...
  • Page 2 Sincerely, the ONE TOUCH BASIC System is includ- ed in this booklet. A free instructional videotape is also available by calling LifeScan Technical Services. Richard P. Thompson Blood glucose monitoring plays an impor- President, LifeScan Inc. tant role in controlling your diabetes. The results you get with the ONE TOUCH P.S.
  • Page 3 CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood glucose (sugar), read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes Health Care Professional. These recommendations apply to all blood glucose monitoring systems and are supported by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the American Diabetes Association, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Health Industry Manufacturers Association.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Blood Sampler ..... . .20 5. TESTING YOUR BLOOD Step-by-Step Instructions ....28 LifeScan Technical Services: USA 1 800 227-8862 Canada 1 800 663-5521...
  • Page 5 Performance Characteristics ... . .71 Guarantee and Warranty ....72 11. INDEX LifeScan Technical Services: USA 1 800 227-8862 Canada 1 800 663-5521...

  • Page 6: Description And Use

    1. GETTING STARTED The ONE TOUCH BASIC Blood Glucose Monitoring System meas- Description and Use ures the amount of glucose (sugar) in whole blood. When blood is applied The ONE TOUCH BASIC Blood ® ™ to the Test Strip, compounds on the Glucose Monitoring System is Test Strip react with the blood and a intended for in vitro diagnostic use.

  • Page 7: Getting To Know The Meter

    Getting to Know the C Button Meter Study this diagram Battery Compartment and become familiar (on back) with all the parts of your ONE TOUCH ® Display BASIC Meter. ™ Test Strip Holder On/Off Button Test Area with Protective Coating...
  • Page 8 ON/OFF BUTTON. This button turns TEST STRIP HOLDER. The dark the Meter on and off. gray Test Strip Holder keeps the Test Strip in place. The Meter reads the DISPLAY. This is where you read color of the reacted Test Strip your test results and the simple through the small hole in the Test messages that help guide you...
  • Page 9 VIDEO ® ™ they come in a moisture-resistant, PROCEDURE GUIDE,” call light-protected vial or foil package. LifeScan Technical Services. Keep the Test Strips sealed in their original package until you’re ready ® ® to use them. DO NOT store Test...

  • Page 10: Precautions And Limitations

    Precautions and Limitations Never make significant changes to your medication program or ignore The following information may physical symptoms without con- be useful to you and your Health sulting your Health Care Profes- Care Professional when using the sional. ONE TOUCH BASIC System to ®...
  • Page 11 DO NOT use ONE TOUCH Test ONE TOUCH Test Strips must be ® Strips beyond the expiration date stored in a cool, dry place, below printed on the package label. If using 86°F (30°C). Do not refrigerate Test Test Strips from a vial, discard the Strips or place Test Strips in heat vial and unused Test Strips 4 or direct sunlight.

  • Page 12: Selecting The Display Language

    2. SETTING THE METER “P 1” will display messages in English. Press the C Button again Selecting the Display Language The ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter ® ™ displays easy-to-follow messages in will appear. “P 2” will display English or Spanish to help guide you messages in Spanish.

  • Page 13: Coding The Meter

    Coding the Meter If the Meter is displaying reset code. IMPORTANT: Every time you test, the code number on the Step 1: Turn on the Meter Meter display must match Press the On/Off Button to turn the the code number on the Meter on.
  • Page 14 Then The code number on the Test Strip code 7 package (vial or foil) (example) ranges from 1 to 16. code7 appears on the If the number on the display for 2 display matches the seconds, followed code number on your Test Strip package, you may insert...
  • Page 15 Step 2: Match the Code Number The Meter is now properly coded and you may proceed with the Press the C Button. With test. From now on, the Meter will remember this code until you code 7 (example) change the code for a new package of Test Strips.

  • Page 16: Checking With The Check Strip

    3. CHECKING THE Checking with the Check Strip SYSTEM A purple and white Check Strip is There are two ways to make sure included with your ONE TOUCH your ONE TOUCH BASIC System ® ™ BASIC Meter. The Check Strip is is working properly.
  • Page 17 Before doing a Check Strip test, then make sure the Test Strip Holder, the code 7 Test Area and Check Strip are clean, (example) dry, and lint-free. Do the Check Strip code7 test at room temperature—between will appear on the 64°F and 79°F (18°C–...
  • Page 18 When Step 2: When insert sample strip strip apply sample appears, slide the notched end of the appears, slide the Check Strip into the Check Strip from Test Strip Holder the Test Strip with Side 1 (purple) Holder. facing up. wait appears for a few seconds.
  • Page 19 Step 3: appears if the number falls within the acceptable Check Strip range. When The Meter automatically tells you if side2 your reading falls within the correct insert Check Strip range. (The range is also side 2 printed on the back of the Meter.) appears, turn the These messages will continue to Check Strip over...
  • Page 20 Meter and repeat the test. For further This message will appear each time assistance, call LifeScan Technical the Meter is turned on until you Services. obtain a Check Strip reading that falls in the printed range.
  • Page 21 Check Strip reading that is Check Strip within the printed range. For Make sure both sides of the Check assistance, call LifeScan Strip are clean. If not, wipe with a Technical Services. soft cloth or tissue dampened with You must use the Check Strip: water.

  • Page 22: Checking With Control Solution

    If you lose or damage the Check ONE TOUCH Normal Glucose ® Strip, call LifeScan Technical Control Solution—Blue Formula Services for a free replacement. should be used to make sure your Meter and Test Strips are working Checking with Control properly.
  • Page 23 Glucose Control Solution—Blue the same procedure you would if Formula, available from your drug you were testing your blood. (See store or Authorized LifeScan TESTING YOUR BLOOD, page 27.) Distributor. Check the expiration date on the Your Control Solution results will Control Solution vial.
  • Page 24 Solution result falls outside the printed range, the system is not working properly. DO NOT use the system to test your blood until you get a reading that falls within the printed range. For assistance, call LifeScan Technical Services.

  • Page 25: Using The Penlet Ii

    4. GETTING A DROP OF Using the PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler BLOOD The PENLET II Automatic Blood ® Sampler is an easy, safe tool for obtaining a good drop of blood for testing. Sliding Barrel Step 1: Insert a Lancet Remove the PENLET II Cap by Release Button Lancet Holder...
  • Page 26 Insert a new, sterile Lancet into the Hold the Lancet firmly and gently Lancet Holder. The Lancet will slide twist off the Lancet Protective Disk. into the Lancet Holder easier if you DO NOT line up the ridges on the Lancet with the slots in the Lancet Holder.
  • Page 27 Regular Deep Penetration Replace the PENLET II Cap. The PENLET II Sampler includes ® two Caps. The Cap that comes attached to the PENLET II Sampler has a single line on the flat side and works well for children and most adults.
  • Page 28 Step 2: Cock the PENLET Step 3: Get a Drop of Blood ® Sampler Wash your hands with soap and warm water and dry them thor- Holding the lower portion of the oughly. Warm water stimulates the PENLET II Sampler, pull out the flow of blood to the fingers.
  • Page 29 Choose a spot on the side of a Hold the PENLET II Sampler firmly ® different finger each time you test. against the side of the finger, with Repeated punctures in the same the Cap resting on the finger. (The spot can make your finger sore harder you press, the deeper the and calloused.
  • Page 30 Step 4: Remove the Lancet Always use caution when removing the Lancet and PENLET II Cap. ® Remove the PENLET II Cap. Grasp the ridges on Squeeze the finger gently to obtain a the dark gray large, hanging drop of blood. prongs located on the shaft near the Proceed with the blood glucose test.
  • Page 31 To help avoid infection, use a new sterile Lancet every time you test. If you share a PENLET ® Sampler, each person should always use a new Lancet and a new or properly disinfected Cap. For assistance, call LifeScan Technical Services.
  • Page 32 5. TESTING YOUR BLOOD You can test your blood glucose by following these three simple steps: insert insert Step 1: Press On/Off Step 2: Apply Step 3: Accurate Button (last test result blood sample. results in 45 seconds. appears), insert Test Strip.

  • Page 33: Step-By-Step Instructions

    ® Test Strips and open a new Sampler (with choice of Caps) package. Sterile Lancet If using vial Test Strips, discard unused Test Strips 4 months after opening. If you have questions about the testing procedure, call LifeScan Technical Services.
  • Page 34 CODE: TEST FOR GLUCOSE IN WHOLE BLOOD INC. Milpites,CA Made in U.S.A. 51-453B C od e Deep Regular...
  • Page 35 Step 1: Press On/ Then Off Button to turn the Meter on code 10 (example) • appears on the display for 2 seconds. Make sure the code number on the Meter display matches the code number on the Test Strip package you’re using.
  • Page 36 Insert Test Strip Remove a Test Strip from the package. DO NOT touch the white Test Spot. When using Test Strips from a vial, replace the cap immediately. When using a foil- wrapped Test Strip, be careful not to tear the Test Strip when opening the foil.
  • Page 37 The Test Spot should be white or ivory-colored, with no tears or insert insert wrinkles. Test Spot When insert strip wait appears, slide the notched end of the appears for a few seconds. Then, Test Strip into the Holder with the apply Test Spot side up.
  • Page 38 Step 2: Apply blood sample Make sure that you: With the Test Strip in the Meter and Do not remove the Test Strip from the Meter to apply blood. apply Do not smear blood on the Test sample Spot or apply a second drop after on the display, apply a drop of blood the test begins.
  • Page 39 Step 3: Accurate results in 45 Be sure to wait for the beeps before seconds you note your result. Your result will continue to display until you The Meter then counts down from turn the Meter off, or for two min- 45 to 0 seconds, followed by a series utes, after which the Meter auto- of beeps when your result is...
  • Page 40 6. AFTER TESTING c 104 (example) contrl Although the ONE TOUCH BASIC ® ™ System requires only a small drop of appears on the display, your drop of blood, it is very important that the blood was too small or smeared, or drop be large enough to cover the the Test Strip was inserted only Test Spot completely.

  • Page 41: Checking The Amount Of Blood

    Checking the Amount of that completely covers the circle. Blood on the Test Strip If the blood sample has a dull, dry appearance, you may not have The Meter cannot always tell if a applied enough blood, or you may sample is too small, so it is impor- have smeared it.

  • Page 42: Recording Your Test Results

    If you run out of space in your inaccurately low Logbook, you can get a new one result. Repeat the from your Authorized LifeScan test with a new Distributor, drug store, or directly (Incorrect) Test Strip. from LifeScan.

  • Page 43: Displaying Last Test Result

    Displaying Last Test Result Only blood glucose or Control Solution test results are recalled and The ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter ® ™ displayed. Check Strip test results automatically recalls and displays are not stored in the Meter memory. your last result—either from a blood glucose or Control Solution When using the Meter for the first test—whenever the Meter is...
  • Page 44 7. HELP! (Troubleshooting) The display messages that appear on the Meter will guide you through the glucose test and quality control test procedures and alert you to problems as they occur. This section provides you with a complete listing of the display messages, what they mean, and what to do if there is a problem.

  • Page 45: Test Procedure Messages

    Test Procedure Messages These messages appear during routine testing. Just follow them carefully and they will guide you through the test. MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN You press and hold the On/Off Button. It provides a visual test that all display segments are working. The Meter is turned on.
  • Page 46 MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN The Meter is ready for you to perform a blood, Check insert Strip, or Control Solution test. strip The Meter is performing internal checks. wait The Meter is ready to receive a blood or Control apply Solution sample. If performing a Check Strip test, this sample is your signal to remove the Check Strip (Side 1) from the Meter.
  • Page 47 MESSAGE APPEARS WHEN A Control Solution test is completed. However, if this c 90 (example) appears after a blood test, it means that your test contrl result was not accurate because the blood sample was too small and the Meter read it as a Control Solution sample.

  • Page 48: Error Messages

    When any of these messages appear, there is a problem with the Meter or the way in which you are performing a procedure. In most cases, problems are easy to fix. If you need it, help is available from LifeScan Technical Services 24 hours a day.
  • Page 49 MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO The battery is too low. The Replace the battery. battry Meter will not operate. 1) There is dirt, blood, or lint Clean the Test Area clean on the Test Area. and Test Strip Holder test according to instructions.
  • Page 50 MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO 4) The center of the Test Depress the center by Strip Holder where the pressing forward on the small hole is located is base, or by pressing raised. down on the center, or by inserting a Check Strip into the Test Strip Holder.
  • Page 51 MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO Error in the test procedure error 2 such as: retest 1) The Test Strip moved Repeat the test with a during the test. new Test Strip. 2) The Test Strip was not Repeat the test, pushing inserted correctly.
  • Page 52 5) The Meter was used in very Move the Meter out of bright light. direct light and repeat the test with a new Test Strip. 6) The Check Strip procedure Repeat the Check Strip was incorrect. test. 7) The Meter may not be Call LifeScan Technical operating correctly. Services.
  • Page 53 MESSAGE PROBLEM WHAT TO DO When any message flashes Test results will still be insert continually, it means the accurate, but replace insert battery is getting low. the battery as soon as insert possible. (example) Your last test result was not memory stored in the Meter’s memory retest...
  • Page 54 46–47 before to a procedural error. repeating the test. 3) A not ok message was Call LifeScan Technical displayed during your last Services. test. 4) A power loss, including Repeat the test with a turning the Meter off, new Test Strip.
  • Page 55 Test Strip into the Test Strip all the way into the Holder. Test Strip Holder. Your Meter may have an Call LifeScan Technical not ok electronic problem. Services. The Check Strip test result is Clean the Meter and...
  • Page 56 Use the C Button to reset reset the code number and the Meter code to match code has set its language to the Test Strip package English. code. If this continues to happen, there may be a problem with your Meter. Call LifeScan Technical Services.
  • Page 57 8. TAKING CARE OF THE the Test Strip Holder is still securely in place and check the METER Meter with the Check Strip before Your ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter ® ™ doing a blood glucose test. is simple to use and easy to main- tain.
  • Page 58 II Automatic Blood Sampler with ® another person, always use a new sterile Lancet and a new or properly disinfected PENLET II Cap for each person. For disinfecting information, an additional Test Strip Holder, or a PENLET II Cap, please call LifeScan Technical Services.

  • Page 59: Daily Meter Check

    Daily Meter Check Holder. Clean the Test Strip Holder and Test Area by following the instructions in the next section. Cleaning the Meter The Meter and Test Strip Holder should be cleaned once a week. In addition, they must be cleaned whenever the Test Area looks dirty Look through the small hole in the or the message...
  • Page 60 Step 1: Remove Test Strip Holder Remove the Test Strip Holder to Hold the Meter and place your expose the Test Area. thumbs on the two raised dots on the Test Strip Holder. Slide the Test Strip Holder toward you.
  • Page 61 Step 2: Clean Test Strip Holder Dry completely with a soft cloth or tissue. Step 3: Clean Test Area CAUTION: DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE THE METER. The following cleaning agents will damage the Meter. Wash the Test Strip Holder with soap and water.
  • Page 62 Check the clear, protective coating Rub Test Area with a cotton swab or over the Meter optics to make sure it soft cloth dampened with water to is not scratched or damaged. remove all blood, dirt, or lint from the Test Area. If necessary, a mild liquid dishwashing detergent mixed with water may also be used.
  • Page 63 Dry the Test Area with a soft, dry cloth or tissue that doesn’t contain lotion or perfume. Remove any lint. Step 4: Replace Test Strip Holder Press down on the raised dots of the Test Strip Holder until it snaps firmly into place.

  • Page 64: Battery Replacement

    The battery should last about one year with typical home use. When the battery is getting low, the 6-VOLT display will flash. Battery Replacement insert (example) The ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter ® ™ insert comes with a battery already insert installed.
  • Page 65 When battry appears on the display, the Meter will no longer give results and you must replace the battery before you can perform another test. Turn the Meter upside down. With your thumb, firmly press in and up A dead battery or battery removal on the ridges on the side of the will not affect the previous test battery door until the door releases...
  • Page 66 Remove the old battery and discard To replace the battery door, insert properly. Insert a new J-size battery the tabbed side of the door into the in the battery compartment. slot in the battery compartment.
  • Page 67 With your thumb, press in and down on the ridged side of the battery door until it snaps shut.
  • Page 68 Health Care Professional or call Test results can also indicate whether LifeScan Technical Services. your diabetes is changing in ways that might require an adjustment in Q. Why should I test my blood your treatment program.
  • Page 69 Q. How often should I test my your condition and how well your blood glucose? treatment program is working. A. This is best decided by you and With your Health Care Professional, your Health Care Professional. It determine your own personal target may vary according to your age, the blood glucose values, as well as type of diabetes you have, any...
  • Page 70 Use enough blood. The entire Test Make sure the Meter code number is Spot must be completely covered set to match the code number on the with blood. Touch the drop of blood package of Test Strips you are using. lightly to the middle of the Test Spot to fill the entire Spot.
  • Page 71 your Health Care Professional. If Q. What do I do if test results still seem too low or too high? your blood glucose test results remain consistently high, contact A. Remember, the test results you your Health Care Professional. obtain will vary from time to time depending on food intake, insulin Q.
  • Page 72 In addition to the common factors Severe dehydration and excessive listed above which cause real water loss may cause inaccurately variations in blood glucose results, low results. This has been reported there are certain abnormal condi- in the medical literature for leading tions which can interfere with the blood glucose monitoring products.
  • Page 73 Vomiting and diarrhea in this Owner’s Booklet as the cause, Prescription drugs, e.g., diuretics you should contact a physician Inability to recognize or respond immediately! to “thirst” sensations Sustained uncontrolled diabetes Never make significant changes to your medication program or ignore Whenever inadequate fluid intake physical symptoms without or excessive water loss occurs,...
  • Page 74 Q. Why don’t my Meter results blood results are approximately match the results that I got from 10%–12% lower than serum or my doctor’s laboratory exactly? plasma values from the same blood sample (at average hemocrit levels A. Many Health Care Professionals 41%–...
  • Page 75 5 Clarke WL, et al: Diabetes Care (1987) 10(5):622–628. levels in the capillaries may be 6 Gadsen RH: Challenges in Diabetes Management. Milpitas CA, LifeScan, Inc. (1988) 63–66. 20–70 mg/dL higher than the levels 7 Caraway WT: “Carbohydrates,” in Tietz NW (ed).

  • Page 76: Performance Characteristics

    10. SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions: Length —4 3/4 Width— 2 5/8 Height— 1 1/16 Performance Characteristics Weight— approx. 4.8 oz. (including battery) See the ONE TOUCH Test Strip ® package insert for ONE TOUCH ® Operating Temperature Range: System accuracy and precision. 59°F–95°F (15°C –35°C) Power Supply: One Duracell...

  • Page 77: Guarantee And Warranty

    ™ The warranty policy applies only to refund may be obtained by calling a the original purchaser of this Meter LifeScan Technical Representative at and does not include the battery the toll-free number within 30 days supplied with the Meter.
  • Page 78 ONE TOUCH BASIC Meter or Test Strips are changed or modified in any way. Before you return your Meter, or any product for warranty replace- ment, first call your LifeScan Technical Representative at the toll-free number for detailed instructions.
  • Page 79 Test Strip Holder ......... .56 LifeScan Technical Services: USA 1 800 227-8862...
  • Page 80 Performance Characteristics ........71 LifeScan Technical Services: USA 1 800 227-8862...
  • Page 81 Warranty ........... .72 LifeScan Technical Services: USA 1 800 227-8862...
  • Page 82 The ONE TOUCH BASIC instructional materials are available in Spanish. To receive your ® ™ free copy, please call toll-free 1 800 227-8862. LifeScan Technical Services toll-free numbers: U.S.A. 1 800 227-8862 (24 hour service) Canada 1 800 663-5521 INC.

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