Thank you for choosing the system PRIMA 2in1/3in1 test for cholesterol, triglyc- INDEX ® erides, and glucose* directly to your home. This manual contains instructions What’s the Prima® 2in1/3in1 system for? on how to use step by step the instrument and its maintenance. Please read the Contents of the packaging manual carefully before performing the test.
WHAT’S THE PRIMA 2IN1/3IN1 SYSTEM FOR? CONTENTS OF THE PACKAGING ® The PRIMA 2in1/3in1 kit is a new system designed for the self-monitoring in vitro • One digital meter, ® (therefore outside of the body), through the blood obtained from a finger prick, of •...
THE DIGITAL METER DISPLAY AND SYMBOLS General overview of the meter The display should be checked every time you turn on the instrument. The meter Display momentarily shows all the symbols that may appear in the display. Regular mo- Switch on button nitoring of all the display symbols prevents a misinterpretation of the instrument ‘+’...
MEMORY INSERTING THE BATTERIES When in Standby mode by pressing the ‘+’ or ‘-’ is entered Ensure that the instrument is turned off. Open the battery cover by sliding in memory mode. The instrument will show the MEM sym- the cover. bol in the upper part of the display.
METER SETTINGS (SET) • When an error occurs. DAY, MONTH AND YEAR ALARM There are 2 formats: day-month and month-day. They appear on the display in You can also set an alarm on the device in case you wish to be notified before the the lower right corner.
Data-chip Glucose Glucose Strip (GLC)* Data-chip* INTRODUCTION TO THE LANCET DEVICE The test system includes the PRIMA lancing device, a handy tool for collecting ® capillary blood samples for tests, which require one or two drops of blood. An ad-...
justable tip allows 5 levels of skin penetration for individual comfort and lancets are ejected with ease and confidence. HOW TO OBTAIN A BLOOD SAMPLE Prepare the lancing device by inserting a new sterile lancet. Clear Tip COMPONENTS Sliding Barrel Ejection System While holding the lancet carrier, Put the tip of the lancing device...
PERFORMING A MEASUREMENT • Get the test strip container for the required measurement. • Check the expiry date of the test strips. Always use the strips be- fore their expiry date has passed. • Make sure that Data-chip belonging to these test strips is at hand unless the instrument has already been coded (see the section “Coding the Instrument”...
• Cholesterol test strips only: After inserting the strip, “F” (Fe- to remove the used strip. male) on the left and “M” (Male) on the right will appear on the • Press power button until the instrument powers off. display. Press the corresponding button (“- “ for”F” or “+” for •...
CARE AND MAINTENANCE the test being attempted. Alternatively, re-code the instrument for the respective A clean optical measuring system is a basic prerequisite test strip. for obtaining accurate and precise values for cholester- error indicates data-chip error. ol and triglycerides. Therefore, regular cleans are highly Solution: remove the chip and re-insert properly.
PERFORMANCE SPECIFICATIONS WARRANTY The meter comes with three years of limited manufacturer warranty. The warranty does not cover damages caused by improper usage and handling, accident Operating conditions and/or negligent care. Relative humidity 0-90% IMPORTANT NOTES Temperature range for measurement 10°C-40°C Always Measurement range...
Article Description * PRIMA Glucose test strips with the blue data-chip and PRIMA Glucose Control Solutions are only compatible with PRIMA 3in1 Self-Testing Kit and are not included in the 2in1 Self-Testing ®...
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LOGBOOK Write down the results you get with the PRIMA device. ®...
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