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  • Page 1 Blood Glucose Monitoring System Owner’s Booklet...
  • Page 2 Welcome to the OneTouch ® family! We know diabetes can be difficult to understand and manage. The right products and services can help make life with diabetes just a little bit easier. We hope the OneTouch ® Ultra ® 2 System works well for you. We designed this product to make testing easy and to help you manage your diabetes.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of contents Starting the test process pg. 10 Insert a test strip Match the code displayed Setting up pg. 2 on the meter with the code your system Check the code on the test on the test strip vial strip vial before inserting the •...
  • Page 4 Getting a blood sample pg. 14 Applying blood pg. 26 and reading results Prepare the lancing device Get a drop of blood Touch and hold the drop of blood to the narrow channel in Remove the blue cap and put Hold the lancing device firmly the top edge of the test strip a new lancet in the lancing...
  • Page 5 Reviewing past pg. 38 Attaching flags or comments to your results results and averages Add a meal flag to track Add a comment • Last result different types of averages While viewing a test result, • All results While viewing your test result, press to get the •...
  • Page 6 Before you begin Before using this product to test your blood glucose, carefully read this booklet and the inserts that come with the OneTouch ® Ultra ® Test Strips and OneTouch ® Ultra ® Control Solution. Take note of warnings and cautions throughout this booklet, which are identified with .
  • Page 7 The OneTouch ® Ultra ® 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System To test with the OneTouch ® Ultra ® 2 System you will need the following: ® ® a OneTouch Ultra 2 Meter (batteries included) b OneTouch ® Ultra ® Control Solution* c Lancing Device If another type of lancing device was included, see the separate instructions...

  • Page 8: Setting Up Your System

    Setting up your system Getting to know your OneTouch ® Ultra ® 2 Blood Glucose Meter and Test Strips Front Back Test strip with battery door open Test port Edge to Insert test strip here to Display Meter battery apply sample turn meter on for testing Confirmation window...

  • Page 9: Turning Your Meter On

    Turning your meter on CAUTION: If you see To perform a test, insert a test strip as far as it will go. any light areas within the The meter will briefly perform system checks, then the black start-up screen, display will turn on. there may be a problem with the meter.
  • Page 10 Setting the meter language, date and time You can change many of the settings that came pre-set with your meter. Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter battery, you should check and update these settings. Make sure you complete steps 1 through 8 below to ensure your desired settings are saved.
  • Page 11 3. Choose a language Now press to highlight the language of your choice. To confirm your selection, press The display now shows the screen. DATE FORMAT NOTE: If you select the wrong language, press and hold for five seconds to turn the meter off.
  • Page 12 5. Set the date In the screen, press DATE SET UP change the first value. To confirm your selection, press Press to change the second value. To confirm your selection, press Press to change the year. To confirm your selection, press The display now shows the screen.
  • Page 13 7. Set the time Press to set the hour. To confirm your selection, press Press to set the minutes. To confirm your selection, press If you have selected the AM/PM time format, AM or PM will be displayed next to the minutes. Press to set AM or PM.
  • Page 14 8. Confirm your settings The choice will be highlighted at the bottom of the screen. If your settings are correct, press to confirm and save the settings and return to the MAIN MENU. WARNING: The unit of measure mmol/L must be displayed here.
  • Page 15 This feature can be turned on or off. It needs to be turned on before you can use it to attach meal flags and comments. If the flags/comments feature is left off, you will not be prompted to enter a meal flag or comment when you get a blood glucose result. Also, you will only be able to review an average for all results stored in the meter.

  • Page 16: Starting The Test Process

    Starting the test process Have these things ready when you test your CAUTION: If you blood glucose level: cannot test due to a • OneTouch ® Ultra ® 2 Meter problem with your • OneTouch ® Ultra ® Test Strips testing supplies, contact •...

  • Page 17: Insert A Test Strip

    1. Check the code on the test strip vial before inserting the test strip Code numbers are used to calibrate your meter with the test strips you are using. 2. Insert a test strip to turn on the meter Start with the meter off. If you have turned the meter on to change settings or review past results, turn it off.

  • Page 18: On The Test Strip Vial

    3. Match the code on the meter with the code on the test strip vial If the code on the meter does not match the code on the test strip vial, press match the code number on the test strip vial. The new code number will flash on the display for three seconds, then briefly stop flashing, after which the display will advance to the...

  • Page 19: Screen Appears

    NOTE: • If the screen appears before you are sure the codes APPLY BLOOD match, remove the test strip, and re-start from step 1, see page 11. • If you change by mistake, press APPLY BLOOD APPLY CONTROL change it back to APPLY BLOOD...
  • Page 20 Getting a blood sample Overview of the lancing device Release button Cocking control Depth indicator Clear cap* (for alternate site sampling) Protective disk Blue cap* (for fingertip sampling) Sterile Lancet Lancet point *The blue cap and clear cap are also used for depth adjustment. CAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection: •...
  • Page 21 Choosing the right sampling site at the right time The OneTouch ® Ultra ® 2 Meter allows you to sample blood from your fingertip, forearm or palm. At times, results obtained at the forearm or palm may be different from a fingertip measurement. Talk to your healthcare professional before you begin using your forearm or palm for sampling.
  • Page 22 CAUTION: Do Not test on your forearm or palm when: • You think your blood glucose is rapidly falling, such as within two hours of exercise or a rapid-acting insulin injection or insulin pump bolus. Testing with a fingertip sample may identify hypoglycemia or an insulin reaction sooner than testing with a forearm or palm sample.
  • Page 23 Choose a different puncture site each time you test. Repeated punctures in the same spot may cause soreness and calluses. If bruising occurs at an alternate site or you have difficulty getting a sample, consider sampling from a fingertip instead. You may want to review the choice of sites with your healthcare professional.
  • Page 24 2. Insert a sterile lancet into the lancing device Insert the lancet into the holder and push in firmly. Twist the protective disk until it separates from the lancet and save the disk for later use. Do Not twist the lancet. 3.
  • Page 25 NOTE: A shallower puncture may be less painful. Try a shallower setting first and increase the depth until you find the one deep enough to get a sufficient blood drop for testing. 5. Cock the lancing device Slide the cocking control back until it clicks. If it does not click, it may have been cocked when you inserted the lancet.
  • Page 26 7. Get a round drop of blood Gently squeeze and/or massage your fingertip until a round drop of blood forms on your fingertip. If the blood smears or runs, Do Not use that sample. Wipe the area and gently squeeze another drop of blood or puncture a new site.
  • Page 27 Lancing and sampling from an alternate site Sampling from your palm or forearm allows you to use your fingertips less often. You may find that obtaining a blood sample from an alternate site is less painful than using a fingertip. Getting a blood sample from your or forearm or palm is different than getting a sample from your fingertips.
  • Page 28 The clear cap is used for forearm and palm sampling only. Replace the blue cap with the clear cap. Blue cap for fingertip sampling only 1. Remove the blue cap by snapping it off 2. Insert a sterile lancet into the lancing device Insert the lancet into the holder and push in firmly.
  • Page 29 3. Install the clear cap by snapping it on 4. Adjust the depth setting You may have to adjust the lancing device to a deeper setting to get a large enough drop of blood from your forearm or palm. Twist the clear cap toward the larger numbers to increase the depth.
  • Page 30 6. Puncture your forearm or palm Firmly press and hold the lancing device against your forearm or palm for a few seconds. Wait until the skin surface under the clear cap changes color (as blood collects beneath the skin). This tells you there is enough blood flow for a good sample.
  • Page 31 NOTE: • You may need to wait a little longer to get a large enough drop of blood from the forearm or palm. Do Not squeeze the site excessively. • If the sample drop of blood runs or spreads due to contact with hair or with a line in your palm, Do Not use that sample.
  • Page 32 Applying blood and reading results Once you have a blood sample and your meter shows the APPLY BLOOD screen, you are ready to obtain a blood glucose result. If your meter does not show the screen, remove the unused test strip APPLY BLOOD and re-start the test process.
  • Page 33 When applying a drop of blood from your forearm or palm, keep your palm or forearm steady and bring the top edge of the test strip to the drop of blood with your other hand. Forearm Palm 2. Apply the sample Line up the test strip with the blood drop so that the narrow channel on the edge of the test strip is almost touching the edge of the blood drop.
  • Page 34 Gently touch the channel to the edge of the blood drop. Be careful not to push the test strip against your fingertip or the test strip may not fill completely. NOTE: • Do Not smear or scrape the drop of blood with the test strip. •...
  • Page 35 3. Wait for the confirmation window to fill completely The blood drop will be drawn into the narrow Confirmation channel and the confirmation window should Window fill completely. When the confirmation window is full, this means you have applied enough blood. Now you can move the test strip away from the blood drop and wait for the meter to count down from 5 to 1.

  • Page 36: Unexpected Test Results

    WARNING: If mmol/L does not appear with the test result, call the OneTouch ® Customer Care Line at 1 800 663-5521. Use of the wrong unit of measure may cause you to misinterpret your blood glucose level, and may lead to incorrect treatment. CAUTION: If you test at the low end of the operating range (6°C) and your glucose is high (over 10 mmol/L), the reading on your meter may be...
  • Page 37 CAUTION: Dehydration and low glucose results You may get false low glucose results if you are severely dehydrated. If you think you are severely dehydrated, contact your healthcare professional immediately. CAUTION: Low glucose results If your test result is lower than 4.0 mmol/L or is shown as , it LOW GLUCOSE may mean hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).
  • Page 38 CAUTION: Repeated unexpected glucose results If you continue to get unexpected results, check your system with control solution. See control solution testing, pages 44–49. If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose results and you have followed all instructions in this booklet, call your healthcare professional.
  • Page 39 After getting a result Once you have read your result, you may: • Attach notes to this result if the flags/comments feature is on, see page 34, or • Review your meter memory by pressing to go to MAIN MENU, see page 38, or •...
  • Page 40 Attaching flags or comments to your results Your meter allows you to attach optional notes to your blood glucose result. There are two kinds of notes and different reasons to apply them. Note type Recommendation Benefit Meal Flag Add a meal flag to every Allows you to link the effects blood glucose result.
  • Page 41 You can attach these notes just after a blood glucose test before you remove your used test strip from your meter. You can also modify notes when reviewing a past result. You will not be able to add a meal flag or comment to a result marked as a control solution test.
  • Page 42 Add or change a meal flag If the flags/comments feature is turned on, the up arrow at the bottom right corner of the result screen will flash when a result is first displayed to remind you to enter a meal flag. To add or change a meal flag: 1.
  • Page 43 Add or change a comment The down arrow at the bottom right corner of the result screen will flash after you enter a meal flag for a new result to remind you to consider entering a comment. To add or change a comment: 1.
  • Page 44 Reviewing past results and averages If you have just completed a test, press get to the screen. If your meter is off, MAIN MENU press and hold to turn it on. From the MAIN screen you can choose: MENU • to view your most recent result, LAST RESULT •...
  • Page 45 All results The meter will display four results at a time, in the order the tests were done, starting with the most recent. For each test result, the meter will display the date and time of the test. Results may also contain the following symbols: HI if the result was above 33.3 mmol/L, LO if the result was below 1.1 mmol/L, if a comment has been chosen for the result,...
  • Page 46 To view older results, press after is highlighted. Pressing and MENU holding allows you to move more quickly through the results. To return to the main menu, highlight , then press MENU Result averages If the flags/comments feature is left off, selecting from the RESULT AVG will lead directly to the...
  • Page 47 In result averages, a result is counted as HIGH GLUCOSE 33.3 mmol/L, and a result as 1.1 mmol/L. LOW GLUCOSE Control solution results are not part of your averages. From any screen showing averages, press to go back to the previous screen. To return to the main menu from the screen, RESULT AVG...
  • Page 48 Downloading results to a computer You can use your meter with OneTouch ® Diabetes Management Software (DMS) for storing your records and to help you spot patterns for planning meals, exercise, and medication. OneTouch ® DMS puts information downloaded from the meter into charts and graphs. 1.
  • Page 49 3. Get ready to transfer readings Connect the OneTouch ® Interface Cable to the COM or USB port on your computer. Make sure the meter is turned off. If you insert the cable while the meter is already on, the meter will not respond to computer commands. Then connect the other end of the OneTouch ®...
  • Page 50 Control solution testing OneTouch ® Ultra ® Control Solution contains CAUTION: Do Not swallow a known amount of glucose and is used to control solution; it is not for check that the meter and the test strips are human consumption. working properly.
  • Page 51 Performing a control solution test Start with the meter off. If you have turned the meter on to change settings or review past results, turn it off. 1. Check the code on the test strip vial before inserting the test strip 2.
  • Page 52 3. Match the code on the meter with the code on the test strip vial If the code on the meter does not match the code on the test strip vial, press match the code number on the test strip vial. The new code number will flash on the display for three seconds, then briefly stop flashing, after which the display will advance to the...
  • Page 53 5. Prepare and apply control solution Shake the control solution vial before each test. Remove the cap and squeeze the vial to discard the first drop. Then wipe the tip with a clean tissue or cloth. Hold the vial upside down and gently squeeze a hanging drop. Touch and hold the hanging drop of control solution where the narrow channel meets the TOP EDGE of the test strip.
  • Page 54 6. Read your result When the confirmation window is full, the meter will count down from 5 to 1. Your control solution result will then appear on the display, along with the date, time, unit of measure, and the words CONTROL SOLUTION The control solution results can be viewed in the list of past results, but are not counted in your result averages.
  • Page 55 7. Check if the result is in range Compare the result displayed on the meter to the control solution range printed on the test strip vial. Each vial of test strips may have a different control solution range. If the results you get are not within this range, the meter and test strips may not be working properly.
  • Page 56 Caring for your system Your OneTouch ® Ultra ® 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System does not need any special maintenance. Storing your system Store your meter, test strips, control solution and other items in your carrying case after each use. Store each item in a cool, dry place below 30°C, but Do Not refrigerate.
  • Page 57 Checking for expiration or damage to strips and control solution Expiration dates for test strips and control solutions are printed on their vial labels. When you first open a new vial of test strips or control solution, record the discard date on the label. Refer to the test strip or control solution vial for instructions on determining the discard date.
  • Page 58 Do Not get any liquids, dirt, dust, blood, or control solution inside the meter through the test port or the data port. Never spray cleaning solution on the meter or immerse it in any liquid. Cleaning your lancing device and clear cap To clean these items, wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent.
  • Page 59 Batteries Your OneTouch ® Ultra ® 2 Meter uses Meter battery two 3.0 Volt CR 2032 lithium batteries (or equivalent). Replacement batteries can Backlight battery be found in most stores where batteries are sold. Your meter comes with two batteries already installed—one that powers the meter only and one that powers the backlight.
  • Page 60 Low backlight battery Replace the backlight battery when you can no longer see the backlight coming on. There will not be any icon on the meter display to indicate a low backlight battery. Note that the meter will provide accurate blood glucose results even when the backlight battery needs to be replaced.
  • Page 61 2. Insert the new battery With the “+” side facing up toward you, place the battery in the compartment within the fold of the ribbon. Push the battery until it snaps into the battery clasp. Insert the two battery door tabs into the matching holes on the meter, and push down until you hear the door click into place.
  • Page 62 Understanding error and other messages The OneTouch ® Ultra ® 2 Meter displays messages when there are problems with the test strip, with the meter, or when your blood glucose levels are higher than 33.3 mmol/L or lower than 1.1 mmol/L. Messages do not appear in all cases when a problem has occurred.
  • Page 63 Message What it means What to do You may have a very Re-check your glucose high blood glucose level level. If the result is HIGH (severe hyperglycemia), again, obtain GLUCOSE over 33.3 mmol/L. and follow instructions from your healthcare professional without delay. Meter is too hot (above Wait a few minutes and 44°C) or too cold (below...
  • Page 64 Message What it means What to do There is a problem Do Not use the meter. with the meter. Call the OneTouch ® Customer Care Line at 1 800 663-5521. Error message could Repeat the test with a new be caused either by test strip;...
  • Page 65 Message What it means What to do The sample was Repeat the test with a new applied before the test strip. Apply a blood or meter was ready. control solution sample only after APPLY BLOOD APPLY appears on the CONTROL display.
  • Page 66 Message What it means What to do There may be a problem If you tested in a normal or warm environment, repeat with the test strip. For the test with a new test strip; example, it may have see pages 26–29. If the mes- been damaged or sage appears again, call the moved during testing.
  • Page 67 Message What it means What to do The meter has detected Repeat the test with a new test a problem with the test strip. Refer to information on strip. Possible causes blood application (see pages are test strip damage or 26–29) or control solution an incompletely filled testing (see pages 44–49).
  • Page 68 Message What it means What to do No result in memory, You can still perform a such as the first time blood glucose test and get use of the meter an accurate result. Call the OneTouch ® Customer Care Line at 1 800 663-5521 to your meter was unable report this occurrence, to recall this result.
  • Page 69 Detailed information about your system Comparing meter and laboratory results ® ® Test results with the OneTouch Ultra 2 Meter are plasma-calibrated. This helps you and your healthcare professional to compare your meter results with laboratory tests. If you have been using another type of meter—one that provides whole blood-calibrated results—you may notice that your test results with the OneTouch ®...
  • Page 70 Your hematocrit (percentage of your blood that is red blood cells) • is high (above 55%) or low (below 30%). You are severely dehydrated. • You tested at a temperature near the low end of the operating • range (6°C) and you get a high glucose result (i.e., greater than 10 mmol/L).
  • Page 71 Technical specifications Reported result range 1.1–33.3 mmol/L Calibration Plasma-equivalent Sample Fresh capillary whole blood Test time 5 seconds Assay method Glucose oxidase biosensor Meter power source One replaceable 3.0 Volt CR 2032 lithium battery (or equivalent) Backlight power One replaceable 3.0 Volt CR 2032 lithium source battery (or equivalent) Unit of measure...
  • Page 72 Cautions and Warnings. Refer to safety-related notes in the owner's booklet and inserts that came with your meter and testing supplies. Low battery Direct current Guarantee LifeScan guarantees that the OneTouch ® Ultra ® 2 Meter will be free of defects in material and workmanship for three years, valid from the date of purchase.
  • Page 73 Electrical and safety standards This meter complies with CISPR 11: 2003, Class B (Radiated Only). Emissions of the energy used are low and not likely to cause interfer- ence in nearby electronic equipment. The meter has been tested for immunity to Level 3 electrostatic dis- charge as specified in IEC 61000-4-2.
  • Page 74 Index AFTER MEAL AVG ......40 Data port......2, 43 AFTER MEAL flag.
  • Page 75 Kit components......1 Results, all ......39 Lab results, comparing with meter results .
  • Page 77 ® Test Strips. No test strip supplier other than LifeScan, Inc. is authorized to grant such a license. The accuracy of results generated with LifeScan meters using test strips manufactured by anyone other than LifeScan has not been evaluated by LifeScan.
  • Page 78 Canada 1 800 663-5521 U.S.A. 1 800 227-8862 Distributed by: LifeScan Canada Ltd., Burnaby, BC V5C 6C6 Manufactured by: LifeScan, Inc. Milpitas, CA 95035 U.S.A. Visit us at www.OneTouch.ca © 2008 LifeScan, Inc., Milpitas, CA 95035 Rev. date: 2008/04 AW 06355102A...

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