Accu-Chek Inform II Training Manual page 3

Title: CWPC_GLU_0140 Accu-Chek Inform II Training Guide
 Green light indicates connection to a PC or network for data transfer
 Red light indicates trouble or BU is rebooting after a power down.
 If fully discharged, battery requires
for use within 20 minutes in an emergency. Requires Quality Check prior
to use. Manufacturer recommendation is 1 hour
 Contact Point of Care Technologist is Red light flashing is persistent.
BU light shows: Blue if used for a "charge only" base unit;
Accu-Chek Inform II Tote box
o After each use when taken in to patient room
Accu-Chek Inform II Test Strips
Test Strip Box and Vial:
 Obtain from C&W stores (supply chain top up on the units)
 All Lot #'s validated by Point of Care Testing (POCT) in the
Laboratory
 One Lot # per year
 50 test strips in a vial
 Green box on vials indicates is a "maltose free" (no interference)
 Test Strip CODE, Quality Control values and Bar Code is on
each vial.
 Scan Bar Code on the test strip vial with each use
 Storage is Room Temperature – away from windows or heaters
 Once opened – replace cap immediately
 Use all strips to the
expiry date.
 Discard plastic Chip Code in box – lab use only.
Medical Approval: Dr Benjamin Jung
Version: 1.2
Folder Name: CW\Point of Care\Whole Blood Glucose
This is a controlled document for CW use only. Any printed copies are uncontrolled unless specified. Please refer to Lab QMS
PHSA Laboratories CW Site - Point of Care
Rechargeable Battery Pack:
 Each Tote Box is labelled & assigned to a Glucose Meter and
Base Unit
o Storage upright or flat
o Contains meter, test strip vial, QC, capillary tubes,
Lancets (per PHSA protocol)
o Disinfectant 2% Chlorhexidine and 70% Isopropyl
Alcohol swabs
o Quick Reference guide.
o Clean Surface of Tote Box regularly
manufacturer's expiry date
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6 hours for full charge. Can be ready
– there is no open vial
Medical Approval Date: 27 Dec 2016
Implementation Date: 7/2/2019 11:55:59 PM