OneTouch ULTRA2 - MANUAL 2 User Manual
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- Page 1 Blood Glucose Monitoring System USER GUIDE Replaces Owner’s Booklet AW 06650201A Rev. date: 07/2009...
- Page 2 OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips. No test strip supplier other © 2009 LifeScan, Inc. than LifeScan is authorized to grant such a license. The accuracy of results generated with LifeScan meters using test strips manufactured by anyone Trademarks owned by Johnson & Johnson other than LifeScan has not been evaluated by LifeScan.
- Page 3 Before you begin Before using this product to test your blood glucose, carefully read this User Guide and the inserts that come with the OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips and OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution. Take note of warnings and cautions throughout this User Guide, which are identified with .
- Page 4 Getting to know your system The OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System INCLUDED WITH YOUR KIT: a. OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter (batteries included) b. Lancing Device If another type of lancing device was included, see the separate instructions that came with that lancing device. c.
- Page 5 Getting to know your system METER TEST STRIP Test port Display Insert test strip here to Edge to turn meter on for testing apply sample Confirmation window mmol/L is the pre-set unit of measure Indicates selection available Contact bars using up or down button Insert into test port Up and down buttons Select or change information...
- Page 6 Turning your meter on To perform a test, insert a test strip as far as it will go. The meter will briefly perform system checks, then the display will turn on. With the meter turned off, press and hold for two seconds ...
- Page 7 Setting up your meter Setting the meter language, date and time You can change many of the settings that came pre-set with your meter. Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter battery, you should check and update these settings. Make sure you complete steps 1 through 8 below to ensure your desired settings are saved. ...
- Page 8 Set the date In the DATE SET UP screen, press to change the first value and press Press to change the second value and press Press to change the year and press Set the time format Press to select the time format you prefer—AM/PM or 24 HR, and press ...
- Page 9 Turning the flags/comments feature off or on Your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter allows you to attach optional notes to any blood glucose test result. See Section 4 Attaching flags or comments to your results for the types of meal flags and comments you can attach to a result, and the reasons for using this feature. This feature can be turned on or off.
- Page 10 Insert a test strip to turn on the meter Remove a test strip from its vial. With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test strip anywhere on its surface. Do Not bend, cut or modify the test strips in any way. Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.
- Page 11 Testing your blood glucose Testing with a fingertip sample Preparing for a test Have these things ready when you test: OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips Lancing device Sterile lancets NOTE: • Use only OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips. •...
- Page 12 CAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection: • Never share a lancet or a lancing device with anyone. • Always use a new, sterile lancet each time you test—lancets are for single use only. • Always keep your meter and lancing device clean (see Caring for your system in Section 7). Getting a blood sample from the fingertip Before testing, wash your hands thoroughly with warm, soapy water.
- Page 13 Insert a test strip to turn the meter on Insert a test strip into the test strip port as shown, with the three contact bars facing you. If the code on the meter does not match the code on the test strip vial, see Coding your meter in Section 2. When the APPLY BLOOD screen appears on the display, you can apply your blood sample.
- Page 14 Applying blood and reading results Once you have a blood sample and your meter shows the APPLY BLOOD screen, you are ready to obtain a blood glucose result. If your meter does not show the APPLY BLOOD screen, remove the unused test strip and re-start the test process. See Getting a blood sample from the fingertip in Section 3.
- Page 15 Read your result on the meter Your blood glucose level appears on the display, along with the unit of measure, and the date and time of the test. Blood glucose results are automatically stored in the meter’s memory. WARNING: If mmol/L does not appear with the test result, contact the OneTouch® Customer Care Line at 1 800 663-5521.
- Page 16 Interpreting unexpected test results Refer to the following cautions whenever your test results are lower or higher than what you expect. CAUTION: Low glucose results • If your test result is lower than 4.0 mmol/L or is shown as LOW GLUCOSE, it may mean hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). Treat this condition immediately, according to your healthcare professional’s recommendations.
- Page 17 CAUTION: Do Not test on your forearm or palm when: • You think your blood glucose is rapidly falling, such as within two hours of exercise or a rapid-acting insulin injection or insulin pump bolus. Testing with a fingertip sample may identify hypoglycemia or an insulin reaction sooner than testing with a forearm or palm sample.
- Page 18 Lance your forearm or palm • Firmly press and hold the lancing device against your forearm or palm for a few seconds. • Wait until the skin surface under the clear cap changes color (as blood collects beneath the skin). This tells you there is enough blood flow for a good sample. Forearm or Palm •...
- Page 19 Attaching flags or comments to your results Attaching flags or comments to your results Your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter allows you to attach optional notes to any blood glucose test result. There are two kinds of notes and different reasons to apply them. Note type Recommendation Benefit...
- Page 20 Add or change a comment The down arrow at the bottom right corner of the result screen will flash after you enter a meal flag for a new result to remind you to consider entering a comment. To add or change a comment: ...
- Page 21 Reviewing past results and averages Reviewing past results and averages If you have just completed a test, press to get to the MAIN MENU screen. If your meter is off, press and hold to turn it on. From the MAIN MENU screen you can choose: •...
- Page 22 The meter will display each of your 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages. The top of the display shows which type of average you are looking at. For each of the 7-, 14-, and 30-day periods leading up to the current date, the meter will display the number of results obtained (NUM) and the average of those results (AVG).
- Page 23 Control solution testing When to test with control solution OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose and is used to check that the meter and the test strips are working properly. • Do a control solution test: NOTE: –...
- Page 24 Prepare and apply control solution Shake the control solution vial before each test. Remove the cap and squeeze the vial to discard the first drop. Then wipe the tip with a clean tissue or cloth. Hold the vial upside down and gently squeeze a hanging drop.
- Page 25 Caring for your system Replacing the batteries Your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter uses two 3.0 Volt CR 2032 lithium batteries (or equivalent). Replacement batteries can be found in most stores where batteries are sold. Your meter comes with two batteries already installed– one that powers the meter only and one that powers the backlight.
- Page 26 Caring for your system Your OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Blood Glucose Monitoring System does not need any special maintenance. Storing your system Store your meter, test strips, control solution and other items in your carrying case after each use. Store each item in a cool, dry place below 30°C, but Do Not refrigerate.
- Page 27 Troubleshooting and detailed information about your system Troubleshooting The OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter displays messages when there are problems with the test strip, with the meter, or when your blood glucose levels are higher than 33.3 mmol/L or lower than 1.1 mmol/L. Messages do not appear in all cases when a problem has occurred.
- Page 28 Message What it means What to do One of the following may apply: You may have high glucose and have If you tested in a cool environment, repeat tested in an environment near the low end the test in a warmer environment with a of the system’s operating temperature new test strip;...
- Page 29 Message What it means What to do No result in memory, such as the first time use You can still perform a blood glucose test and of the meter get an accurate result. Contact the OneTouch® Customer Care Line at 1 800 663-5521 to report this occurrence, unless this is your first your meter was unable to recall this result.
- Page 30 CAN/CSA C22.2 61010-1:04, UL 61010-1:04, IEC 61010-1 and IEC 61010-2-101. Guarantee LifeScan guarantees that the OneTouch® Ultra® 2 Meter will be free of defects in material and workmanship for three years, valid from the date of purchase. The guarantee extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable.