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011553 AccuGC GB_Umschlag
19.02.2002
Roche Diagnostics GmbH
D-68298 Mannheim
Germany
www.roche.com
Accutrend, Accu-Chek and
Softclix are trademarks of a
Member of the Roche Group.
11:12 Uhr
Seite U1
P O I N T
T E S T I N G
Accutrend
0088
User's Manual
O F
C A R E
®
GC
Illustrations of the meter are shown on the fold-out page
together with a description of the instrument components.
The abbreviations used by the Accutrend
®
GC are shown
below with their respective meanings:
CODE
code number of the test strip batch in use
GLUC
glucose = blood sugar
CHOL
cholesterol
MEM
memory
seT
setting
am
morning
pm
afternoon
lo
low, value below measurement range
hi
high, value above measurement range
e, eee
error
cl
clear/delete
all
all
on
on
off
off, outside range
Last updated: October 2000

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  • Page 1 0088 clear/delete off, outside range Roche Diagnostics GmbH D-68298 Mannheim Germany User’s Manual www.roche.com Accutrend, Accu-Chek and Last updated: October 2000 Softclix are trademarks of a Member of the Roche Group.
  • Page 2 011553 AccuGC GB_Umschlag 19.02.2002 11:12 Uhr Seite U4 Instrument components and display elements All components and display elements are explained fully in the manual. It is best to have your instrument next to you while reading the manual and to try out each step as it is described.
  • Page 3 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 1 Description ● Display All display elements are shown. ● Rocker button The button has several functions. ● ON/OFF button The right button switches the instrument on and off. ● Flap Protects the optics. ●...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Using Accutrend ® 6.2 Possible causes of errors 2.1 Inserting/changing the batteries 6.3 Roche Diagnostics service 2.2 Switching the meter on for the first time 2.3 Setting the time and date Additional information for medical personnel 2.4 Switching the beeper on and off and laboratories 7.1 Measuring principle...

  • Page 5: Introduction

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 4 1. Introduction GC is a modern, reliable, and easy-to-use instru- Please read this manual carefully and completely Accutrend ® ment for the determination of two important blood parameters: before performing the first measurement. glucose and cholesterol.

  • Page 6: Using Accutrend

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 6 GC for the first time 2. Using Accutrend ® Accutrend ® GC is supplied with a storage pouch, 3 batteries and these operating instructions. If any of these items are missing or damaged please contact your supplier. 2.1 Inserting/changing the batteries Accutrend ®...
  • Page 7 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 8 Take out old batteries if necessary. Insert the new batteries, making sure that the terminals ● ● + symbols in the are the right way round (shown by the battery compartment and on the battery). ●...
  • Page 8 If at any time during the function test the display does not correspond to either of the diagrams on the left, please notify the Roche Diagnostics service (see pages 97 and 105). ●...

  • Page 9: Setting The Time And Date

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 12 2.3 Setting the time and date The time and date of the Accutrend ® GC can be set and changed. The time must also be changed from summer to win- ter time and vice versa, and 29 February must be entered in a leap year.
  • Page 10 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 14 Procedure for setting time and date Switch the Accutrend ® GC on using the ON/OFF button ● C and wait until the function test is complete. ● ● Open flap appears on the display ●...
  • Page 11 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 16 Press the SET button briefly. The hours flash on the display. ● Keep pressing B until the desired hour is displayed. Press the SET button briefly. The minutes flash on the display. Keep pressing to set the minutes in the same way as the hour.

  • Page 12: Switching The Beeper On And Off

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 18 2.4 Switching the beeper on and off The beeper signals provide useful support. For example, Accutrend ® GC uses one beep to confirm successful coding and a series of beeps to indicate the approaching end of a measurement.

  • Page 13: Performing A Measurement With Accutrend Gc

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 20 3. Performing a measurement with Accutrend ® 3.1 Coding of the meter The properties of the test strips can vary slightly from pack to pack. Accutrend ® GC must therefore be adjusted to accom- modate these differences.
  • Page 14 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 22 During each measurement the coded meter performs the CODE/ΚΩ∆ΙΚΟΣ TGLUCHOL CCUTREND ® essential checks automatically. Since each code strip and test Glucose ® Accutrend , GC, GCT, DM CODE 50 TESTS / Μετρήσεις strip is characterized by a bar code on the back, the meter REF 1443054 +30°C...
  • Page 15 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 24 Procedure for coding Accutrend ® Switch on the meter. When the function test is complete CODE the word CODE flashes. If the instrument has not been coded before, the display shows . If it has been coded previously, the “old”...
  • Page 16 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 26 After coding a measurement can be carried out with any test GLUC strip whose code number is stored in the meter. When the test CODE strip is inserted the display automatically switches to the cor- rect symbol for the strip.

  • Page 17: Measuring Glucose And Cholesterol

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 28 Measuring glucose and cholesterol 3.2.1 Practising measurement If you have little or no experience of self-monitoring and want to get used to using the meter and the test strips you can prac- tise measuring without a blood sample.
  • Page 18 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 30 must be cleaned and disinfected each time (see Sec- tion 5). Please read the detailed description in Section GLUC 3.3 if you are performing measurements on several per- CODE sons. Users in the office and laboratory sector should note that samples containing human material must be handled as potentially infectious material.
  • Page 19 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 32 Successful reading of the test strip code is indicated by two beeps (one short, one long), if the beeper is switched on, and by display of the test strip type: either GLUC or CHOL. Then CODE stops flashing. If the strip code has not been read in correctly, error messages appear (e.g.
  • Page 20 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 34 The test pad must be completely covered with blood, otherwise the results obtained may be incorrect (i.e. too low). If too little blood is applied, do not try to spread it or apply a second drop as this may also produce incorrect results.
  • Page 21 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 36 Incorrect Correct The round test window must be completely covered with blood, otherwise the results obtained may be incorrect. This can lead to inappropriate treatment rec- ommendations and thus endanger your health. If other messages appear on the display, consult Sec- Too little blood applied –...
  • Page 22 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 38 The colour comparison only serves as a plausibility check. CODE/ΚΩ∆ΙΚΟΣ CCUTREND ® Treatment decisions should only be based on the result mea- Glucose sured by the meter. Accutrend ® , GC, GCT, DM 50 TESTS / Μετρήσεις...

  • Page 23: Measurements On Several People

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 40 3.3 Measurements on several people If the Accutrend ® GC is to be used in the medical sector for measuring blood glucose and cholesterol in several different persons, special measures must be observed. The blood must be applied to the test strips outside the meter.
  • Page 24 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 42 Procedure for measurement on several people Begin as described in Section 3.2. Open the flap. After lancing the finger remove the test strip from the open meter and place on a piece of clean, absorbent material, e.g.
  • Page 25 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 44 Hospital and laboratory users should note that speci- mens containing human material are to be handled as potentially infectious material. The relevant regulations or guidelines applying to your institute or laboratory should be observed. The used test strips and consumables (e.g.

  • Page 26: Storing Results In Memory

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 46 Storing results in memory Automatic storage of results Accutrend ® GC automatically stores the blood glucose and cholesterol readings in separate directories. Safety warnings such as are also stored. If the date and time have been set (Section 2.3), these are displayed as additional information with each individual value.

  • Page 27: Retrieving Results From Memory

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 48 Retrieving results from memory Switch on the meter and wait until the function test is complete. As soon as CODE starts flashing in the ● display A , values can be retrieved from the memory. Select the relevant directory by pressing for glucose values or for cholesterol values.
  • Page 28 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 50 To retrieve values stored earlier proceed as follows: Press the button MEM and hold it down to run through all memory positions. When all positions have been shown the display returns to To count down from any value stored: GLUC MEM press the button MEM .

  • Page 29: Deleting Results From Memory

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 52 Deleting results from memory GLUC MEM The automatically stored values can also be cleared from the memory. You have the following possibilities: a) clearing the most recent value stored b) clearing all values stored in one directory. ▲...
  • Page 30 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 54 ● Press the left side of the rocker button and hold down for at least 3 seconds. If the button is released earlier the clearing process will be interrupted. If the beeper is switched on, a series of beeps is heard (one GLUC MEM beep per second).
  • Page 31 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 56 Clearing all the values stored in one directory GLUC MEM If the most recent value in a directory has been cleared, mg/ dl it is then possible to clear all other values in this direc- tory.

  • Page 32: Checking The Performance Of Accutrend Gc

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 58 5. Checking the performance of Accutrend ® 5.1 Checking the measurement system In order to obtain reliable results you must check the perfor- mance of your meter at certain times. A performance check should be carried out: once a week if you use the meter regularly and frequently, e.g.
  • Page 33 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 60 Control solution Accutrend ® Control G and Accutrend ® Control CH1. GLUC CODE Note: The procedure for checking the measuring system is identical to the procedure for practising how to perform a measure- ment.
  • Page 34 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 62 ● With the flap D closed, insert the test strip into the ● slot F in the direction of the arrows. Make sure that the strip is inserted as far as it will go and that the word GLU on the strip can no longer be seen.
  • Page 35 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 64 TGLUCHOL Close the flap immediately after application of the control solution. CODE The display now counts down in seconds to . During the last four seconds a series of beeps is heard (one beep per second) followed by a longer beep at the end of the measurement.
  • Page 36 If the result is again outside the specified range, consult your nearest Ch.-B./Lot.: 247 052 Roche Diagnostics representative (for addresses see Es gelten die unten aufgeführten Vertrauensbereiche nur für die folgenden Accutrend Control CH 1 – Chargen: page 105).
  • Page 37 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 68 If you have performed the test with Accutrend ® CODE/ΚΩ∆ΙΚΟΣ CCUTREND ® Glucose, carry out a colour comparison to check plausibility: Glucose Accutrend ® , GC, GCT, DM a) turn over the test strip; 50 TESTS / Μετρήσεις...

  • Page 38: Cleaning The Meter

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 70 5.2 Cleaning the meter The essential prerequisite for accurate readings is cleanliness, particularly in the area around the meter’s optics. The Accutrend ® GC should therefore be cleaned carefully and regularly at least once a month. It should also be cleaned: ▼...
  • Page 39 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 72 After removal from the meter, clean the test strip guide with warm water and allow to dry completely. ● Gently clean the inside of the flap D and the entire ● area around the measurement window E , taking care not to scratch the plastic.

  • Page 40: Battery Life And Changing The Batteries

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 74 5.3 Battery life and changing the batteries Battery life Normally at least 1000 measurements can be performed with a fresh set of batteries. The system indicates that the batteries are running low by continuing to display LOW BAT after the function test.

  • Page 41: Measurement And Storage Conditions

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 76 5.4 Measurement and storage conditions Please maintain the following conditions scrupulously every time you perform a measurement. They are essential to ensure precision and reliability of the measurements. Temperature range for measurements Accutrend ®...
  • Page 42 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 78 Storage conditions Do not store the Accutrend ® GC at temperatures below –25°C or above +65°C. Humidity In the presence of high humidity or large temperature changes condensation may form on the meter, e.g. when it is taken from a cold to a warm environment.

  • Page 43: Troubleshooting

    Move the meter to a dry environment and wait a while before switching it on again. Display remains empty when you switch on the instrument The meter is defective. Contact the Roche Diagnostics service centre. No code stored. Code the meter (see Section 3.1).
  • Page 44 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 82 Batteries are running low. GLUC LOW BAT (Does not apply during the function test) CODE About 50 measurements are still possible after the first appearance of LOW BAT. Have new batteries ready. Always change all three batteries at the same time (see Section 5.3).
  • Page 45 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 84 The code on the test strip does not match the code in the meter. Recode the meter with the code strip from the pack of test strips you are using (see Section 3.1). The test strip is not suitable for the meter.
  • Page 46 Move the meter to a different place (see Section 5.4). The optics are dirty or the meter is defective. Clean the meter (see Section 5.2) and repeat the measurement. If the problem persists, contact the Roche Diagnostics service centre (see Section 6.3).
  • Page 47 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 88 GC measuring range. The value is below the Accutrend ® GLUC GLUC blood glucose below 20 mg/dl (1.1 mmol/l). CHOL cholesterol below 150 mg/dl (3.88 mmol/l). The round window on the back of the strip is not uniformly coloured.
  • Page 48 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 90 The test strip has already been used. Use a fresh test strip. The test strip is too old or has been incorrectly stored. Check the expiry date and storage conditions of the test strips.
  • Page 49 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 92 If the message is displayed alternately with the result, this GLUC means that you have performed a measurement outside the permissible temperature range. mg/ dl Allow the meter and the test strips to adjust to room temperature slowly.
  • Page 50 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 94 All results will be deleted from the memory within three seconds (unless the MEM button is released earlier). Ready for setting the date and time or the beeper.

  • Page 51: Possible Causes Of Errors

    □ expired? If you suspect a fault in your meter you should first contact the advisory service at your nearest Roche Diagnostics office. The staff there will try to sort out the problem with you on the tele- □ Are the test strip guide and measurement window clean? phone.

  • Page 52: Additional Information For Medical Personnel And Laboratories

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 98 7. Additional information for medical personnel and laboratories 7.1 Measuring principle An unused test strip is inserted into the meter. Light from an LED (light emitting diode) is directed towards the test strip from below and the blank value of the test strip determined by measurement of the reflected light.

  • Page 53: Software

    115 x 62 x 18.5 mm Accutrend ® GC and saved. For further information on this Weight: Approx. 90 g (without batteries) please contact Roche Diagnostics. Display: Liquid crystal display Automatic cut-off: After 2 minutes with test strip inserted; after 1 minute if no button was pressed and no test strip has been inserted.

  • Page 54: System Components

    For further information please ask your For disposal of the meter the rele- pharmacist or your Roche Diagnostics office. vant legal regulations should be observed, after consultation of For measurement of cholesterol with the Accutrend ®...

  • Page 55: Manufacturer's Warranty And Guarantee

    19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 104 8.3 Manufacturer’s warranty and guarantee 8.4 International addresses Roche Diagnostics GmbH Manufacturer’s warranty: Roche Diagnostics guarantees the D-68298 Mannheim proper functioning of your Accutrendd ® GC to the extent Germany defined in the completed warranty card supplied with the Tel.: +49 (6 21) 7 59 46 46...

  • Page 56: Index

    011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 106 9. Index Page Roche Diagnostics K.K., Nippon Roche Building 6-1 Ambient temperature Shiba 2-chome, 105-0014 Minato-ku, Tokyo, JAPAN Batteries 7, 75, 101 Beeper Roche Diagnostics Asia Pacific Pte. Ltd. Blood collection 298, Tiong Bahru Road...
  • Page 57 011553 AccuGC GB 19.02.2002 10:40 Uhr Seite 108 Page Parameters 5, 61 Performance check 59ff. Plausibility check 37, 69 Practising measurement 29ff, 59 Retrieval of results from memory 49ff. Storage conditions Switching on Symbols 4, 5 Technical data 101-102 Test procedure 29ff.
  • Page 58 011553 AccuGC GB_Garantie 19.02.2002 11:30 Uhr Seite 1...

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