Roche CoaguChek XS Plus Quick Reference Manual

O S O CO
CoaguChek
CoaguChek XS Plus
®
System
System
1. 2.
Getting Started
Gather the following items: Make sure you have the code chip
ready to insert if you are opening
• Coaguchek XS Plus Meter
a new box of strips. The code chip
• Container of Test Strips
needs to be inserted into the meter
• Test Strip Code Chip
everytime you use a new lot of strips.
• Safe-T-Pro Plus Lancet
• Alcohol Wipe
• Cotton Ball or Tissues
• Gloves
SETUP
• Biohazard Waste Bin
3. Set the Language 4. Set the Date and Time Format
LANGUAGE 06/12/2006 FORMAT
DANSK DATE: DD.MM.YYYY
MM/DD/YYYY
DEUTSCH
YYYY-MM-DD
ENGLISH (GB)
ENGLISH (US)
24H
TIME:
ESPANOL
08:00 AM 08:00 AM
ENGLISH (US) is the default MM/DD/YYYY is the default date
selection. It is highlighted in black. selection.
SETUP
Press to save your language 12H is the default time selection
setting.
Press to save your date and time
7. 8.
The display changes to the Date and format settings.
3. Set the Language 4. Set the Date and Time Format
Time Format screen.
The display changes to the Date screen.
LANGUAGE 06/12/2006 FORMAT 06/12/2006
DD.MM.YYYY
DANSK DATE:
DEUTSCH MM/DD/YYYY
YYYY-MM-DD
ENGLISH (GB)
ENGLISH (US)
24H 12H
TIME:
ESPANOL
08:00 AM 08:00 AM
PREPARING FOR A TEST
ENGLISH (US) is the default MM/DD/YYYY is the default date
selection. It is highlighted in black. selection.
1. Gather the Following Items 2. Match Code
Press to save your language 12H is the default time selection
setting.
Press to save your date and time
The display changes to the Date and format settings. Enter the Patient ID.
Press Patient Test on the main menu
Time Format screen.
The display changes to the Date screen.
screen.
An hour glass symbol appears.
• CoaguChek XS Plus Meter The code number on the test strip
• Container of test strips container and the test strip code chip
• Test Strip Code Chip must match.
• CoaguChek Lancet
Each box of test strips comes with a
• Alcohol wipe
matching code chip. Test strip code
• Cotton ball
chips are identified with an "S. "
Every time you open a new box of test
strips, you will replace the test strip
code chip.
PREPARING FOR A TEST
1. Gather the Following Items 2. Match Code
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1. Remove a Test Strip 2. Insert Test Strip
Protection against infections: There is a potential risk of infection. Medical staff and other persons using the CoaguChek XS Plus
instrument to perform measurements for more than one patient must be aware that any object coming into contact with human blood is a
potential source of infection.
• CoaguChek XS Plus Meter The code number on the test strip
• Container of test strips container and the test strip code chip
Take a test strip out of the container. Slide the test strip into the test strip
• Test Strip Code Chip must match.
guide in the direction of the arrows
• CoaguChek Lancet Close the container tightly.
XS Plus GETTING STARTED
Quick Reference Guide
®
GETTING STARTED
Follow these steps to get started using the meter:
1. Watch the CoaguChek XS Plus System DVD. It will help you get comfortable with the
CoaguChek XS Plus Meter and the testing procedures.
Follow these steps to get started using the meter:
2. Read this Getting Started guide. You will learn how to set up and perform your first
1. Watch the CoaguChek XS Plus System DVD. It will help you get comfortable with the blood and optional liquid quality control tests on the CoaguChek XS Plus Meter.
CoaguChek XS Plus Meter and the testing procedures. 3. With this Getting Started guide by the meter, follow the steps to perform your first test.
Then, as necessary, refer to the user manual:
2. Read this Getting Started guide. You will learn how to set up and perform your first
Getting Started
The CoaguChek XS Plus System User Manual is a comprehensive guide to the meter and
blood and optional liquid quality control tests on the CoaguChek XS Plus Meter.
test strips. It is designed to provide answers to your questions about the meter's
3.
3. With this Getting Started guide by the meter, follow the steps to perform your first test.
operation and use.
Then, as necessary, refer to the user manual:
The CoaguChek XS Plus System User Manual is a comprehensive guide to the meter and
INSTALLING BATTERIES
test strips. It is designed to provide answers to your questions about the meter's
operation and use.
1. Open Compartment
INSTALLING BATTERIES
1. Open Compartment 2. Insert Batteries
Press the release tab on the battery
cover on the back of the meter.
Clean the fingertip with an alcohol
Slide the battery cover off.
wipe. Or have the patient wash his or
After you insert the batteries, the meter turns on and the display changes to the
her hands in warm soapy water.
language menu.
You'll need to set several parameters before using the meter for the first time.
Dry thoroughly.
Press the release tab on the battery Insert 4 AA batteries according to
cover on the back of the meter. the diagram inside the battery cover.
Slide the battery cover off. Replace the cover.
After you insert the batteries, the meter turns on and the display changes to the
language menu.
You'll need to set several parameters before using the meter for the first time.
5. Set the Date 6. Set the Time
06/12/2006 DATE 06/12/2006 TIME 06/15/2007
2006
YEAR:
5
HOUR:
1
MONTH:
13
MINUTE:
12H 1
DAY:
AM PM
08:00 AM 08:00 AM
Press or to select the year, then
or
Press to select the hour, then
or
to select the month, then
or to select the minutes,
or to select the day.
9.
then AM or PM.
5. Set the Date 6. Set the Time
Press to save the current date.
Press to save the current time.
The display changes to the time screen.
DATE 06/12/2006 TIME 06/15/2007
The display returns to the Main Menu.
2006 The date settings are important. Each time
YEAR:
5
you run a test, the meter compares its date HOUR:
with the test strip's expiration date. An
1
MONTH: incorrect date may cause an expired strip
error on in-date strips preventing you from 13
MINUTE:
running a test.
1
DAY:
AM PM
If the test strips are expired, the meter
displays an error message and prevents you
from running a test.
08:00 AM 08:00 AM
Press or to select the year, then
or
Press to select the hour, then
3. Insert Test Strip Code Chip 4. Wash Hands
or to select the month, then
or to select the minutes,
or to select the day.
then AM or PM. The test strip symbol appears after a
Press to save the current date.
few seconds with a flashing drop of
Press to save the current time.
The display changes to the time screen.
The display returns to the Main Menu. blood. You have 180 seconds to apply
The date settings are important. Each time
you run a test, the meter compares its date the sample.
with the test strip's expiration date. An
With the code number facing up, Have the patient wash his or her
incorrect date may cause an expired strip
insert the code chip into the code chip hands in warm, soapy water. Or, clean
error on in-date strips preventing you from slot until it snaps into place. the fingertip with an alcohol wipe.
running a test. Make sure the fingertip and your
gloved hands are thoroughly dry.
If the test strips are expired, the meter
displays an error message and prevents you
from running a test.
3. Insert Test Strip Code Chip 4. Wash Hands
3. Select PATIENT TEST 4. Collect the Sample
MAIN MENU 06/12/2007
PATIENT TEST
QC TEST
MEMORY
SETUP
With the code number facing up, Have the patient wash his or her
08:00 AM
insert the code chip into the code chip hands in warm, soapy water. Or, clean
Press the PATIENT TEST on the main Twist the protective cap off the lancet.
slot until it snaps into place. the fingertip with an alcohol wipe.
menu screen.
Massage the finger until you see
4.
2. Insert Batteries
Insert 4 AA batteries according to
the diagram inside the battery cover.
Replace the cover. Before continuing, review these
tips for getting a good drop of
blood.
Increasing the blood flow in the
finger will help you to get a good
drop of blood so keep in mind these
tips:
• Warm the hand. Have the patient
hold it under his or her arm, and/
or wash with warm water.
Q
• Have the patient let that arm
MAIN MENU
hang by his or her side.
SETUP
SETUP
• Massage the finger from its base.
U
DISPLAY
Use these techniques until the
DISPLAY
fingertip has increased in colour.
DATUM/ZEIT DATE/TIME
You may change or re-enter the date,
0
time or format at any time. Always access
these options by:
Q
Pressing SETUP on the main menu, then 0
10.
MAIN MENU
DISPLAY on the setup menu, then
DATE/TIME on the display menu
0 SETUP
...which brings you to the SET DATE,
SET TIME, and FORMAT options.
SETUP
U
DISPLAY
DISPLAY
DATUM/ZEIT DATE/TIME
You may change or re-enter the date,
0
time or format at any time. Always access
these options by:
Pressing SETUP on the main menu, then 0
Twist the protective cap off the
DISPLAY on the setup menu, then
lancet.
DATE/TIME on the display menu
0
...which brings you to the SET DATE,
SET TIME, and FORMAT options.
Massage the finger until you see
Before continuing, review these
tips for getting a good blood drop. increased colour in the fingertip.
Increasing the blood flow in the finger
will help you get a good drop of blood,
so keep in mind these tips:
Keeping the hand down, press the tip
• Warm the hand. Have the patient
hold it under his or her arm, use a
of the lancet firmly against the side of
hand warmer, and/or wash with
warm water.
the fingertip. Press the purple trigger
• Have the patient let that arm hang
by his or her side.
button.
• Massage the finger from its base.
Use these techniques until the fingertip
has increased color.
Gently squeeze from the base of the
finger to develop a drop of blood.
5. Apply the Sample
Before continuing, review these
tips for getting a good blood drop.
Within 15 seconds of sticking the
Increasing the blood flow in the finger
fingertip, apply the blood to the target
5. 6.
Slide the test strip into the test strip
Take a test strip out of the container.
guide in the direction of the arrows
Close the container tightly.
until it stops.
You have 10 minutes to use the test
The meter turns on. Now enter your
strip once you remove it from the
operator ID.
container.
If you insert a strip from a new lot
number for the first time, the meter
will display the number of the test
strip code chip required. Remove
the old code chip and insert the new
one.
11. 12.
Within 15 seconds of lancing the fingertip, Record your result as instructed by
apply the blood to the target area on the strip. your facility.
Find the clear target area on the test strip. You
can dose from the side or the top.
Note: If during testing the meter
Hold the blood drop to the test strip until you displays an error message, refer to
hear a beep. The flashing blood drop symbol the Error Messages section of the
will disappear and an hourglass symbol appears user manual for an explanation and
and the test begins. steps on how to proceed.
Do not add more blood to the test strip.
Do not touch the test strip while the test
is in progress.
The meter performs an automatic quality
control check on the strip before it displays
the result.
QC √ appears in the display briefly following a
successful QC check. The result appears in less
than a minute.