Contents Introduction ......................2 Chapter 1: Your New System ..................5 Chapter 2: Blood Glucose Tests ................10 Chapter 3: Control Tests ..................17 Chapter 4: Review Your Data ..................21 Chapter 5: Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing ..........23 Chapter 6: Connecting to a PC ................25 Chapter 7: Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..........26 Chapter 8: Technical Information................33 Chapter 9: Guarantee .....................37...
The Accu-Chek Instant System The system includes: Accu-Chek Instant meter with batteries, The Accu-Chek Instant meter with the Accu-Chek Instant test strips*, and Accu-Chek Instant test strips is indicated Accu-Chek Instant control solutions*. to quantitatively measure glucose in...
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Contact Roche. Why Regular Blood Glucose Testing Is Important Testing your blood glucose regularly can make a big difference in how you manage your diabetes every day.
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Introduction Important Information About Reporting of Serious Incidents Your New Meter For a patient/user/third party in the European Union and in countries with • It is strongly recommended to have a identical regulatory regime; if, during the back-up testing method available. use of this device or as a result of its use, Failure to test could cause a delay in a serious incident has occurred, please...
Your New System The Accu-Chek Instant Meter Right Side View Front View Left Side View 4. Micro USB Port 1. Up Button and Down Button Transfers data from the meter to a Press to turn the meter on and off, computer (PC).
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Your New System Back View Underside View 6. Battery Door 7. Test Strip Slot Open to replace batteries. Insert test strip here. 8. Test Strip Container* 11. Control Solution Bottle* (for example) 12. Batteries 9. Test Strip - Metallic End * Some items may not be included in the Insert this end into the meter.
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Your New System Using the Meter Buttons When instructed to press a meter button, press it briefly and release it. When instructed to press and hold a meter button, press and hold it for 3 or more seconds. Button Functions Here are the functions of the Up button and Down button on the meter.
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Your New System Symbols Symbol Description 7-day average symbol. This indicates that you are viewing the 7-day average of your blood glucose results. 14-day average symbol. This indicates that you are viewing the 14-day average of your blood glucose results. 30-day average symbol.
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Your New System Setting the Time and Date NOTE • The meter prompts you to set the Press to turn the time and date the first time you turn meter on. the meter on or if an error occurs. The flashing test strip •...
• Do not store test strips in high heat and moisture areas (bathroom or kitchen)! Heat and moisture can damage test strips. • Use only Accu-Chek Instant test strips. • Use the test strip immediately after removing it from the test strip container.
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Blood Glucose Tests • Check the use by date on the test strip container. Do not use the test strips Check the use by after that date. date on the test strip container. • Store the test strip container and meter in a cool, dry place such as a bedroom.
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Blood Glucose Tests Gently squeeze your finger to assist the blood flow. This helps you get a blood drop. Remove your finger from the test strip when the flashing hourglass symbol Touch the yellow appears. Failure to move your finger edge of the test away from the test strip could give strip to the blood...
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Blood Glucose Tests Blue Test result is above the target range. Green Test result is within the target range. Test result is below the target range. Press here to eject test strip. Your test result appears with an arrow. This arrow shows if your test result falls above, within, or below the target range.* The target range is represented by the green region of the target range indicator.
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• if you think your blood glucose is low (hypoglycemia). • if you sometimes do not notice when your blood glucose is low. If you are interested in AST, talk to your healthcare professional first. To obtain an AST cap and detailed AST instructions, contact Roche.
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Did you follow the Read the chapter Blood Glucose Tests and repeat directions? the blood glucose test. Contact Roche if you still have problems. Are the meter and test strips Perform a control test. See the chapter Control working properly? Tests for instructions.
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Blood Glucose Tests Symptoms of Low or High Blood Disease Effects and Prevalence Glucose For information on the effects and prevalence of diabetes in your area, visit w WARNING the International Diabetes Federation website at www.idf.org or send an email Risk of hypoglycemia to info@idf.org.
Remove a test strip About the Control Solutions from the test strip container. • Use only Accu-Chek Instant control Close the cap tightly. solutions. • Close the control solution bottle tightly after use. • Write the date you open the control solution bottle on the bottle label.
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Control Tests Select the control solution to test. You will enter the level later in the test. Remove the bottle cap. Wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue. Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop forms at the tip. The control result, the bottle symbol, and the flashing L1 or L2 appear on the display.
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Control Tests Wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue. Cap the bottle tightly. Remove and discard the used test strip. OK appears if the control result is NOTE within range. Err appears if the control result is out The meter turns off 90 seconds after a of range.
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Did you choose the correct control solution level, either 1 or you can still compare the control result to the 2, when you performed the range printed on the test strip container. control test? Are you still unsure of the Contact Roche. problem?
Review Your Data Overview NOTE • The meter automatically stores at least The meter has time and date 720 blood glucose results in memory auto-sync capability when paired with with the time and date of the test. a mobile device that will update the •...
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Review Your Data Reviewing Your Test Result Averages The meter uses all of your blood glucose results from the past 7, 14, 30, or 90 days to calculate a single number. This number is called the average, and helps you to understand your blood glucose With the meter off, press to turn results over a given period of time.
Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing Overview On Your Mobile Device The process of creating a connection Within the app, select your meter between the meter and the mobile device from the list of found meters. When is called pairing. You will need an prompted, enter the 6-digit PIN application on your mobile device that number located on the back of your...
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Wireless Communication and Meter Pairing Transferring Data Wirelessly Turning Bluetooth On If the meter is paired with a mobile If you have turned Bluetooth off, follow device and Bluetooth is on, your test the steps below to turn it back on. This results will be sent to the paired device will enable wireless communication with automatically.
Connecting to a PC Connecting the Meter to a PC NOTE Using a USB Cable The USB cable does not charge the Follow the steps below to access meter batteries. Remove the USB diabetes management software on a PC. cable after you have finished. You can use this software to view stored results, set the meter time and date, and change the target range.
See seconds. the Error Messages section of this chapter. If you drop the meter or think the results are not accurate, contact Roche. Slide the new w WARNING batteries under the tabs with the (+) Risk of life-threatening injuries side facing up.
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Check the meter display for missing segments. All segments should look like the picture above. If any segments are missing from the display, contact Roche, as there may be a problem with the meter. Cleaning and Disinfecting the...
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• The area around slots and openings • If you have any concerns or see any • The meter display other error message, contact Roche. • The entire meter surface NOTE Make sure the meter is turned off.
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Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting The meter is connected to a PC and a The batteries are almost out of power. blood glucose or control test cannot be Change the batteries now. If the performed. symbol reappears after the batteries EITHER remove the USB cable and have been replaced, remove the perform a blood glucose or control test batteries again, press and hold either...
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Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting (The error code and Err (The error code and Err will alternate on the will alternate on the display.) display.) A meter or test strip error has Not enough blood or control solution occurred. was drawn into the test strip for measurement or was applied after the This error message could appear if test had started.
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Meter Maintenance and Troubleshooting (The error code and Err (The error code and Err will alternate on the will alternate on the display.) display.) The temperature is above or below The time and date setting may be the proper range for the system. incorrect.
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See the Unusual Blood Glucose Results test with a new test strip. If the error section in the chapter Blood Glucose persists, contact Roche. Tests. (The error code and Err will alternate on the display.)
Weight Approx. 43 g (with batteries) Construction Hand-held Protection class Meter type The Accu-Chek Instant meter is suitable for continuous operation. Control solution storage Refer to the control solution package insert. conditions USB: micro-B connector; Bluetooth low energy technology; Continua Certified to a Continua ®...
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Contact the local council and authority for Communication Protocol – The information about correct disposal. Accu-Chek Instant blood glucose meter is The meter falls outside the scope of the Continua Certified. Continua Certified European Directive 2012/19/EU (Directive signifies that this product complies with...
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Explanation of Symbols These symbols may appear on the packaging, on the type plate, and in the instructions for the Accu-Chek Instant meter. Consult instructions for use or consult electronic instructions for use Caution, refer to safety-related notes in the instructions for use accompanying this product.
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Technical Information Additional Supplies Recommending Alternative Site Testing to Patients Test Strips: Accu-Chek Instant test strips Decisions about whether to recommend Control Solutions: Accu-Chek Instant Alternative Site Testing (AST) should take control solutions into account the motivation and knowledge level of the patient and his or...
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