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Bayer HealthCare Ascensia DEX2 User Manual

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THE NEW FACE of Glucometer
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Ascensia
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Ascensia
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Unique 10-Test Disc
If you have any questions, comments
or need help with reimbursement for your
testing supplies, call 1-800-348-8100.
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Diabetes Care System
UIDE
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UTODISC
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  • Page 1 THE NEW FACE of Glucometer ® Diabetes Care System UIDE Ascensia ™ ® Ascensia ™ ™ UTODISC Unique 10-Test Disc If you have any questions, comments or need help with reimbursement for your testing supplies, call 1-800-348-8100.
  • Page 2 CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood glucose (sugar), read all instructions and practice the test. If you want to perform a control test, please call Bayer Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100 to receive your first bottle of control solution at no charge. Do all quality con- trol checks as directed and consult with a diabetes health professional.
  • Page 3 UIDE Bayer Corporation Bayer Corporation Elkhart, IN 46515 USA Mishawaka, IN 46544 USA...
  • Page 4 Introduction Thank you for choosing the Ascensia™ D ® Diabetes Care System. We understand that conve- nience is important to people who monitor their blood glucose levels. Convenient features of the Ascensia D System include: • Ten test strip disc — directly dispensed from the meter.
  • Page 5 Ascensia™ D ® End Latch Slide Button B Button A...
  • Page 6 Ascensia™ D ® Meter open with test strip disc in place...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Contents of User Guide Page Insert test strip disc ......1 Set time and date ......3 Perform a blood glucose test .

  • Page 8: Insert Test Strip Disc

    Insert test strip disc 1. Remove the test strip disc from the paper pack. Latch 2. Open the meter by releasing the end latch. Yellow arrow 3. Line up the yellow arrow on the disc with the yellow line on the meter.
  • Page 9 Insert test strip disc 4. Important: You must press the test strip disc under the two blue tabs on the meter. Meter Tabs If you cannot find the two blue tabs, remove the disc from the meter. Two large blue arrows point to the two blue tabs.

  • Page 10: Set Time And Date

    Set time and date 1. Move the slide forward to turn the meter on. 2. Press button A. The time appears and the minutes flash. If a test result or the average appears instead of the time, press and hold button A.
  • Page 11 Set time and date 4. Give a quick press to button A. Do not hold it in. The hour flashes. Press button B to make a change. 5. Repeat step 4 to change the AM/PM. 6. Continue repeating step 4 to change the month and day and then the year.
  • Page 12 Perform a blood glucose test 1. In a single motion, move the pad all the way to the left and then move the slide forward. Be sure slide is moved all the way to the end. This will push out a test strip. Important: You must move the slide all the way forward.

  • Page 13: Perform A Blood Glucose Test

    Perform a blood glucose test 4. Move the entire front edge of test strip to touch the edge of blood drop. Blood is drawn into and fills the test strip. Test Strip Important: Hold the test strip in place until the meter beeps, then move it away.

  • Page 14: Multiple Site Testing

    Perform a blood glucose test Note: Multiple Site Testing Consult with your healthcare professional prior to test- ing from a site other than your fingertips. Blood glucose testing results from sites other than your fingertip could be significantly different. These differ- ences may vary from individual to individual, and are physiological differences caused by factors such as food intake, health state and medication being used.
  • Page 15 Perform a blood glucose test 5. The test result appears after 30 seconds. If you want to delete your test result, press button B now, before you discard the test strip. An X appears on the display. The test result will be stored in memory, but it will be marked with the X.
  • Page 16 Perform a blood glucose test 6. Important: To discard the test strip, you must first turn the meter upside-down over a waste container. 7. With meter turned upside-down, pull back the slide all the way until you hear it click into position.

  • Page 17: View Information

    View information Number of test strips Two most recent results Two-week average Time-specific averages Individual test results Begin with Step 1. Each item is accessed in sequence. 1. Move the slide forward to turn the meter on. The number of test strips remaining in the meter appears with the present date and time.
  • Page 18 View information 3. Press button B. The A1 average appears with its time setting. (For more information about all averages, see page 12.) 4. Continue to press button B to see the A2, A3, and A4 averages. If one of the averages does not appear, it is because you have not taken at least three tests within the last two weeks during the time setting for that average.

  • Page 19: Change Settings For The Four Averages

    Change settings for the four averages The meter calculates four time-specific averages. The four times have already been set to: 6:00 AM A2 12:00 Noon 6:00 PM 9:00 PM Your blood test must occur within one hour before or after each time setting to be included in the average calculations.
  • Page 20 Change settings for the four averages 4. Press button B to make a change. 5. Give a quick press to button A. Do not hold it in. The hour flashes. Press button B to make a change. 6. Repeat step 5 to change the AM/PM.

  • Page 21: Set Basic Features

    Set basic features The meter has four basic features, each with two settings. Beeper Blood glucose units mg/dL mmol/L Time format 12 hour 24 hour Temperature unit ºF ºC The following steps tell you how to change these fea- tures to a different setting. 1.
  • Page 22 Set basic features (beeper on) 3. Press and hold button A. A1 appears. 4. Press and hold button A. b (for beeper) appears b is on b- is off Press button B to make a change. (beeper off) If you turn the beeper off, it is important that during a blood test when the meter displays 28, to...
  • Page 23 Perform a control test The following steps tell you how to check that your system is working correctly. You will need a bottle of control solution and the test strip disc carton. If you would like to perform a control test, please call Bayer Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100 to get your first bottle of control solution at no charge.

  • Page 24: Perform A Control Test

    Perform a control test 4. Move the entire front edge of test strip to touch edge of control solution. Control solution is drawn into and fills the test strip. Important: Hold the test strip in place until the meter beeps. Test Strip Do not apply control...
  • Page 25 Perform a control test 6. Important: Press button B twice. A check mark (√) appears on the display. The result will be stored in memory but it will be marked with the √. All results marked with a √ are not included in any averages that are calculated.
  • Page 26 Perform a control test 9. With the meter turned upside-down, pull back the slide all the way until you hear it click into position. The test strip falls out.

  • Page 27: Transfer Test Results To A Computer

    Transfer test results to a computer You can transfer test results from the meter to a com- puter where they can be summarized in a report, graph or chart. To make use of this feature, you need software and a special cable. For more information, call Bayer Customer Service at 1-800-348-8100 in the U.S.A.

  • Page 28: Erase All Test Results

    Erase all test results 1. Move the slide forward to turn the meter on. 2. Press button A. 3. Press and hold the A and B buttons for 5 seconds. 000 appears. If you change your mind, press either button before closing the slide.

  • Page 29: Clean The Meter

    Clean the meter Warning: Potential Biohazard Healthcare professionals or persons using this system on mul- tiple patients should be aware of the following and should follow the infection control procedure approved by their facility. All products or objects which come into contact with human blood, even after cleaning, should be handled as if capable of transmitting viral diseases.
  • Page 30 Clean the meter Clean the meter Interior parts of the meter Latch 1. Open the meter by releasing the end latch. 2. Mix a solution of mild detergent and water. 3. Moisten a lint-free tis- sue with the solution. Important: Do not use a very wet tissue.

  • Page 31: Replace The Batteries

    Replace the batteries 1. Insert a coin into the battery capsule groove. 2. Pry the capsule loose and remove it from the meter. 3. Push your finger through the semi- circular hole to release the batteries.
  • Page 32 Replace the batteries 4. Insert two new lithium batteries (CR 2016) into the battery capsule with the + side facing 5. Push down and snap them into position. ➠ 6. Replace the capsule into the meter. 7. Set the current time and date.
  • Page 33 Prepare the Microlet device 1. Pull the endcap from the Microlet Adjustable Lancing Device. 2. Push Microlet lancet all the way in. Twist off lancet cap. 3. Snap the endcap back on. See Microlet package insert for more details on how to use the Microlet device.
  • Page 34 Notes...
  • Page 35 Solve problems Please refer to the possible solutions listed. If you need further assistance, contact: Bayer Customer Service at: 1-800-348-8100 24 hours a day Display is blank The meter will turn itself off and the display will go blank if you leave it on without doing anything for 15 minutes (3 minutes if it is not during a test).
  • Page 36 Solve problems The test strip does not fill by the time meter beeps Review the procedures in Perform a blood glucose test, pages 5–9, then retest. Be sure to touch the entire edge of the test strip to the edge of the blood drop.
  • Page 37 Solve problems The battery life has ended. Replace the batteries. Instructions are on page 24. Meter temperature is too hot or too cold. Test only when the meter temperature is between 50ºF and 104ºF (10ºC and 40ºC). Meter cannot read the program number.
  • Page 38 Solve problems The meter does not contain a test strip disc. Insert one. If there is one in the meter, it is not compatible with your meter. Remove and replace it with a new one. Instructions are on pages 1–2. Make sure you do not apply blood or control solution to the test strip before the blood drop appears on...
  • Page 39 Solve problems If after retesting the error appears again, call Customer Service. If you suspect your blood glucose is high, contact your physician immediately. Your blood glucose may be above 1,000 mg/dL (55.6 mmol/L). Test result is below 10 mg/dL (0.6 mmol/L).
  • Page 40 Solve problems Customer Service If attempts to correct a problem fail, please call our Customer Service Department. We have trained specialists to assist you. In the U.S.A. call toll free at: 1-800-348-8100 24 hours a day Important • Speak to a Customer Service Representative before return- ing your meter for any reason.

  • Page 41: Adjustable Lancing Device

    Technical information Replacement Items When calling or writing for supplies, be sure to include the number with the name of the replacement part or product. Replacement Parts Part number* Item 40030032 3-volt Lithium Battery (DL or CR 2016) Two required (available at most stores) 99G39529 Ascensia™...

  • Page 42: Technical Information

    Technical information Specifications Test: Capillary blood glucose Referenced to plasma/serum glucose Calibration: Meter automatically reads pro- gram number assigned to disc. Capillary Volume: Approximately 2.5–3.5 µL Test Range: 10–600 mg/dL (0.6–33.3 mmol/L) Test Time: 30 seconds System Features: 100 Test memory Underfill detection Two week average Four time-specific averages...
  • Page 43 Technical information Ascensia D 2 System (Plasma/Serum Referenced) 1. Accuracy: A patient-use clinical study was performed at diabetes care centers in three different locations. Glucose levels were measured with the Ascensia D 2 System on over 300 fresh capillary blood specimens by 61 persons with diabetes, and six healthcare professionals.
  • Page 44 Technical information Figure 1 Ascensia D 2 System Results Obtained By 61 Lay Diabetics. Figure 2 Ascensia D 2 System Results Obtained By 6 Healthcare Professionals.
  • Page 45 Technical information Precision: Precision Results for Whole Blood Specimens: Heparin anticoagulated glycolyzed whole blood pools were supplemented with glucose to obtain five glucose levels. Multiple replicates of the whole blood were tested on one day by multiple operators using multiple Ascensia D meters and one lot of test strips.

  • Page 46: Warranty Information

    Warranty information 5-Year Limited Warranty Manufacturer’s Warranty: Bayer Corporation (“Bayer”) warrants to the original purchaser that this instrument will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from the date of original purchase (except as noted below). During the stated 5-year period, Bayer shall, at no charge, replace a unit found to be defective with an equivalent or current version of the owner’s model.
  • Page 47 Warranty information BAYER MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT. THE OPTION OF REPLACEMENT, DESCRIBED ABOVE, IS BAYER’S ONLY OBLIGATION UNDER THIS WARRANTY. IN NO EVENT SHALL BAYER BE LIABLE FOR INDIRECT, SPECIAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, EVEN IF BAYER HAS BEEN ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES.
  • Page 48 Bayer Corporation Mishawaka, IN 46544 www.bayercarediabetes.com www.ascensia.com © 1997, 2002 Bayer Corporation 99G39529 Printed in the U.S.A. Rev. 10/02...

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