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  • Page 1 CCU- ® Aviva BLOOD GLUCOSE METER Owner’s Booklet...
  • Page 3 To start testing quickly, you can also refer to the First Time Guide. If you have questions, we’re here to help. Just call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center toll-free at 1-800-858-8072. We offer assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in Spanish and many other languages.
  • Page 4 Your meter is easy to use, plus you can adjust the lancet device for your comfort. Need Help? If you have questions, we’re here to help. Just call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center toll-free at 1-800-858-8072. We offer assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in Spanish and many other languages.
  • Page 5 The meter is for outside the body ( in vitro ) use. It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. • Use only ACCU-CHEK Aviva test strips. Other test strips will give inaccurate results. Health-Related Information •...

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Understanding Control Test Results..................18 Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ..................20 Using the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix Lancet Device ..............20 Inserting a Lancet Drum .....................21 Preparing the Lancet Device for Fingertip Testing ...............23 Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Fingertip ..........25 Changing the Lancet Drum ....................28...
  • Page 7 Meter Setup........................45 Setting the Time and Date ....................46 Setting the Beeper On/Off ....................48 Setting Test Reminders .......................50 Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator ................54 Downloading Your Results to a Computer................57 Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ..............59 Changing the Battery ......................59 Cleaning Your Meter......................60 Maintenance and Testing ....................61 Cleaning Your Lancet Device....................61 Screen Messages and Troubleshooting ................62...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System

    Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System* The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Meter Display – Infrared (IR) Window – Shows results, Used to transfer data Code Key Slot – from the meter to a messages, and Insert code key results stored in computer.
  • Page 9 Golden End – *some items may be sold separately. Insert this end Infrared (IR) Window of the test strip On/Off/Set into the meter. Button Yellow Window – Touch blood drop or control solution here. Test Strip Container Control Solution Top View Test Strip Bottle Comfort Dial with Depth Selection...

  • Page 10: Coding Your Meter

    Coding Your Meter A new code key is inside each new box of test strips. 1. Make sure your meter is 2. Turn the meter over. 3. Remove the old code key turned off. (if there is one in the meter) and throw it away.
  • Page 11 4. Turn the code key over so the code number 5. Leave the code key in the meter until you faces away from you. Push it into the meter open a new box of test strips. Remember to until it stops. change the code key each time you open a new box of test strips.

  • Page 12: Adjusting The Time And Date-First Time Use

    Adjusting the Time and Date—First Time Use Your new meter comes with a preset time and date. You may need to change the time to your time zone. Having the right time and date in your meter is important if you use the meter memory or if you want to download your results to a computer.
  • Page 13 Note: When you install a new battery, the meter automatically prompts you to check the time and date when you turn it on. If it is correct, press and hold to exit the set mode. decrease increase 4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the 5.

  • Page 14: Using Accu-Chek Aviva Test Strips

    Using ACCU-CHEK Aviva Test Strips • Only use ACCU-CHEK Aviva test strips. • Be sure to check the “Use by” date on the test strip container. Do not use the test strips after • Replace the code key and run a control test that date.

  • Page 15: Chapter 2: Control Testing

    About the Control Solutions • Do not use control solution that is past the “Use • Only use ACCU-CHEK Aviva control solutions. by” date. • Your meter automatically recognizes the difference • The control solution can stain clothing. If you spill between a control solution and blood.

  • Page 16: Running A Control Test

    Running a Control Test You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution Level 1 or Level 2. The control level is printed on the bottle label. Note: Most people just test the Level 1 control. If you wish, you can also test a Level 2 control. A set of Level 1 and Level 2 control solutions is available for purchase.
  • Page 17 2. Make sure the code number on 3. Select the control solution you 4. Place the meter on a flat the display matches the code want to test. You will enter the surface, like a table. number on the test strip level later in the test.
  • Page 18 Running a Control Test (continued) 6. Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop forms at the 7. A result appears on the display, along with a tip of the bottle. Touch the drop to the tip of the control bottle symbol and a flashing “L.” Don’t yellow end of the test strip.
  • Page 19 in range example out of range example 9. The control result and “OK” alternate on the 8. Press to set the level in the meter. display if the result is in range. The range is printed on the test strip container label. The control result and “Err”...

  • Page 20: Understanding Control Test Results

    Understanding Control Test Results The label on your test strip container shows the acceptable Range (mg/dL) ranges for both the Level 1 and the Level 2 control solutions. Level 1 25–55 The result you get should be inside this range. Make sure you Level 2 255–345 compare the result to the correct level of control.

  • Page 21: Troubleshooting Checks

    Read Chapter 2 “Control Testing” and test again. If you still have 6. Did you follow the testing steps? problems, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. 7. Did you choose the correct control solution level,...

  • Page 22: Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar

    Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar Using the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix Lancet Device Notes: a new lancet for every test. With the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix lancet device, you simply change the lancet with a twist. • Testing with blood from places other than your fingertip •...

  • Page 23: Inserting A Lancet Drum

    Inserting a Lancet Drum You must first load the drum into the lancet device to get it ready for use. 1. Remove the cap by pulling it straight off. It 2. Before you insert a drum, be sure that the is not a twist cap.
  • Page 24 Inserting a Lancet Drum (continued) 3. Slide the cap on until it stops by aligning the 4. You are now ready to use the first lancet. The lancet counter on the plunger shows five white notch on the cap with the notch on the device. bars, meaning you have five new lancets remaining.

  • Page 25: Preparing The Lancet Device For Fingertip Testing

    Preparing the Lancet Device for Fingertip Testing ▲ Use a new lancet for each fingerstick to avoid infection and get a virtually pain-free test. 1. Make sure the blue cap is on the lancet device. 2. Adjust the depth by turning the Comfort Dial. The Do not use the clear cap to do a fingerstick test.
  • Page 26 Preparing the Lancet Device for Fingertip Testing (continued) 3. Press the plunger in as far as it will go, like a pen. 4. The release button turns yellow. Do not press the release button while pressing the plunger. Set the lancet device aside until later in the test.

  • Page 27: Running A Blood Sugar Test With Blood From Your Fingertip

    Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Fingertip Before you run your first blood test, set up your meter correctly and run a control test. You need the meter, a test strip, and a lancet device with a drum loaded to run a blood test. 1.
  • Page 28 Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Fingertip (continued) Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Fingertip (continued) Note: The meter turns itself off five seconds after the test strip is removed. Yellow release button 7. When you see flash, you 5.
  • Page 29 Note: Do not twist the plunger when the release button is yellow or when the lancet counter shows no white bars. This may damage the device. 8. Your result appears on the 9. For virtually pain-free testing, 10. The lancet counter display.

  • Page 30: Changing The Lancet Drum

    Changing the Lancet Drum When you have used the sixth and last lancet, you should change the drum. 1. Take the blue cap off the lancet device by 2. Hold the drum between your thumb and index pulling it straight off. It is not a twist cap. The finger and pull it straight out of the lancet easiest way to do this is to place your thumb to device.
  • Page 31 Note: A used drum cannot be reinserted into the lancet device. In rare instances, if a used drum is dropped on a hard surface the lancets may protrude slightly from the drum. If you drop a drum, always pick it up at the red-striped end. 3.

  • Page 32: Running A Blood Sugar Test With Blood From Your Palm, Forearm, Upper Arm, Thigh, Or Calf

    Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Palm, Forearm, Upper Arm, Thigh, or Calf (non-fingertip testing) You have the option of testing other places on your body besides the fingertip. You can test the palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh, or calf. While fingertip blood can be tested at any time during the day, there are times when testing from another site is not ideal—usually when your blood sugar is rapidly changing.
  • Page 33 ▲ Do not change your treatment because of just one result. NEVER ignore symptoms of high or low blood sugar. If your blood sugar doesn’t match how you feel, do a fingertip test to confirm your result. If the fingertip result still doesn’t match how you feel, call your doctor. Non-fingertip testing may be done: •...
  • Page 34 Running a Blood Sugar Test (non-fingertip) (continued) You need the meter, a test strip, a lancet device with a drum loaded, and the clear cap in your kit. 1. Remove the blue cap from the lancet device 2. Put the clear cap on by lining up the notched by pulling it straight off.
  • Page 35 Note: Once you run a successful test, you may want to find the lowest depth setting that provides enough blood with the least amount of pain. 3. Dial the depth setting to 4. Press the plunger in as far 5. Put a test strip into the meter 5 1/2 for forearm, upper arm, as it will go, like a pen.
  • Page 36 Running a Blood Sugar Test (non-fingertip) (continued) 6. Make sure the code number on the display 7. When the blood drop flashes, obtain a drop from matches the code number on the test strip the site. container. If you miss seeing the code number, remove the test strip and reinsert it into the meter.
  • Page 37 TIP: Rub the skin prior to lancing to increase blood flow. Yellow release button 8. Press the opening of the clear cap firmly against 9. Keep steady pressure on the area and press the a fleshy area on the non-fingertip site. Press the yellow release button.
  • Page 38 Running a Blood Sugar Test (non-fingertip) (continued) 10. Touch the drop to the tip of the yellow window of 11. When you see flash, you have enough blood in the test strip. Do not put blood on top of the the test strip.
  • Page 39 12. Your result appears on the display. If you want 13. For virtually pain-free testing, we recommend to flag your test result for a special event, leave that you advance to a new, sterile lancet after the test strip in the meter. (See “Flagging Test each test.
  • Page 40 If you continue to have difficulty we can also 14. The lancet counter decreases by one offer you, free of charge, our ACCU-CHEK white bar. For safety reasons, once you Softclix lancet device. Because the ACCU-CHEK...

  • Page 41: Flagging Test Results

    Flagging Test Results You might want to flag an event such as exercise or a non-fingertip result. If you wish, you can “flag” your test result with an asterisk ( ) to mark a special result. When you review your results in memory, this “flag” can help you remember what was different about the result.

  • Page 42: Understanding Your Test Results

    Understanding Your Test Results The ACCU-CHEK Aviva test strips are whole-blood referenced and have been calibrated to deliver plasma-like values for easier comparison to lab results. The normal fasting blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is 74 – 106 mg/dL.

  • Page 43: Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Sugar

    Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar Being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood sugar can help you understand your test results and decide what to do if they seem unusual. Here are the most common symptoms: High blood sugar (hyperglycemia): fatigue, increased appetite or thirst, frequent urination, blurred vision, headache, general aching, or vomiting.

  • Page 44: Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result

    Comparing Your Meter Result to a Lab Result A common question is how the blood sugar results on your meter compare to the lab results. Your blood sugar can change quickly, especially after eating, taking medication, or exercising. If you test yourself in the morning, then go to the doctor’s office for a blood sugar test, your results will probably not match, even if you are fasting.

  • Page 45: Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup, And Downloading

    Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup, and Downloading Memory Storing Test Results Your meter automatically stores up to 500 test results with the time and date of the test. You can review them at any time. Test results are stored from the newest to the oldest, so it is very important to have the correct time and date set in the meter.

  • Page 46: Viewing Test Results

    Viewing Test Results 1. Press either to enter memory. Your most recent result appears. 2. Press to view previous results in order. 3. OR, press to look at your 7, 14, or 30 day averages, in that order. You see an “n” with a number in the upper left corner of the display.

  • Page 47: Meter Setup

    Meter Setup Using the Set Mode By using the set mode, you can personalize your meter to suit your lifestyle. Here are the features you can customize— Time and Date—set the time and date Beeper—select on or off Test reminders—select 1-4 times a day for a reminder to test Hypoglycemic (Hypo) indicator—select on or off.

  • Page 48: Setting The Time And Date

    You are here TIME / DATE BEEPER TEST REMINDERS HYPO (hrs, min, am/pm, (on/off) (A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4) (off, on, level) month, day, year) Setting the Time and Date decrease increase 1. Press to turn the 2. To enter the set mode, 3.
  • Page 49 Note: You can press and hold to scroll faster. decrease increase 5. Repeat steps 3 and 4 to set the minutes, am/pm, 6. If you want to set up more options, press and day, month, and year. The flashing field is the one release .

  • Page 50: Setting The Beeper On/Off

    You are here TIME / DATE BEEPER TEST REMINDERS HYPO (hrs, min, am/pm, (on/off) (A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4) (off, on, level) month, day, year) Setting the Beeper On/Off Your new meter has the beeper preset to “On.” You can set the beeper to “OFF,”...
  • Page 51 2. To enter the set mode, 3. Press and release 5. If you want to set up 4. Press press and hold repeatedly until more options, press and select “On” or “OFF.” about four seconds. you reach the display release .

  • Page 52: Setting Test Reminders

    You are here TIME / DATE BEEPER TEST REMINDERS HYPO (hrs, min, am/pm, (on/off) (A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4) (off, on, level) month, day, year) Setting Test Reminders Test reminders are a handy way to remind you to test. You can set 1 to 4 reminders per day. The meter beeps at the time you set, again two minutes later, and two minutes after that unless you insert a test strip or press any button.
  • Page 53 2. To enter the set mode, press 1. Press to turn the meter on. 3. Press and release repeatedly and hold for about four The flashing test strip symbol until you reach the display with appears. seconds. “Set” flashes on the the beeper symbol, “OFF,”...
  • Page 54 Setting Test Reminders (continued) 7. The minutes flash. Press and 4. Press and release 6. Press and release to select “On” or “OFF.” Press to select the hour. Press and release to select and release to set your release to set the hour. 00, 15, 30, or 45.
  • Page 55 10. The next test reminder “A-2” 8. Press and release to set 9. Press to switch between am and pm. Press and and “set” flash on the display minutes. Am or pm flashes on the display. release to set am or pm. with “OFF”...

  • Page 56: Setting The Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator

    You are here TIME / DATE BEEPER TEST REMINDERS HYPO (hrs, min, am/pm, (on/off) (A-1, A-2, A-3, A-4) (off, on, level) month, day, year) Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator You can set the meter to let you know when your result indicates a possible low blood sugar (hypoglycemia). You can also select what blood sugar level you want this indicator to have (60 to 80 mg/dL).
  • Page 57 2. To enter the set mode, press 1. Press to turn the meter on. 3. Press and release and hold for about four The flashing test strip symbol repeatedly until you reach the appears. seconds. “Set” flashes on the display with “OFF” and the display.
  • Page 58 Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator (continued) 4. Press and release 5. If you select the hypo 6. Press and release 7. Press and hold to switch indicator “On,” “set,” to select until you see the between “On” and and “hypo?” flash. the level between 60 flashing test strip “OFF.”...

  • Page 59: Downloading Your Results To A Computer

    Downloading Your Results to a Computer We offer a variety of software to help you download your results. Infrared (IR) For information on ACCU-CHEK software, call the ACCU-CHEK Window Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. You can transfer your stored results to a computer to track, identify patterns, and print.
  • Page 60 8. The software program may shut off your meter automatically when the data transfer is complete. Notes: • If the data did not transfer successfully, try again. If you still have problems, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072.

  • Page 61: Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Changing the Battery Notes: 1. Open the battery door on the back of the meter by pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow and • The meter uses one 3-volt pulling the door up. Remove the old battery. lithium battery, type CR 2032.

  • Page 62: Cleaning Your Meter

    Cleaning Your Meter Caring for your ACCU-CHEK Aviva meter is easy - just keep it free of dust. If you need to clean it, follow these guidelines carefully to help you get the best performance possible: Do Not • Make sure the meter is turned off •...

  • Page 63: Maintenance And Testing

    Cleaning Your Lancet Device To clean the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix lancet device, use a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft cloth. DO NOT place the entire device under water. DO NOT use bleach. At least once a week, disinfect the cap after cleaning by placing it in 70% rubbing alcohol for 10 minutes.

  • Page 64: Screen Messages And Troubleshooting

    Screen Messages and Troubleshooting ▲ Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. The meter won’t turn on or the Battery power is display is blank.
  • Page 65 Result may be lower than the The meter is ready for you to measuring range of the system. insert a test strip. See Chapter 3 “Understanding Your Test Results.” This test result was flagged. See The meter is ready for a drop of Chapter 3 “Flagging Test Results”...
  • Page 66 1-800-858-8072. strip and reinsert it, or replace it if damaged. If the message reappears, The temperature is above or call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care below the proper range for the Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. meter (43-111°F). Move to an area between 43 and 111°F,...
  • Page 67 See Chapter 4 has started. Discard the test strip “Setting the Time and Date.” and repeat the test. Note: If you see any other error screen, please call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. Chapter 5: Technical Information...

  • Page 68: Chapter 6: Technical Information

    2 Minutes Power supply One 3-volt lithium battery (type CR 2032) Protection class Meter type The ACCU-CHEK Aviva meter is suitable for continuous operation Blood volume Refer to the test strip package insert Measuring range Refer to the test strip package insert...

  • Page 69: Product Safety Information

    0.80, 0.95, 1.10, 1.25, 1.40, 1.55, 1.70, 1.85, 2.00, 2.15, 2.30 mm Product Safety Information Explanation of Symbols CAUTION 3-volt battery The ACCU-CHEK Aviva meter This product fulfills Store at Store at has been listed by Underwriter’s the requirements of...

  • Page 70: Warranty/Money-Back Offer

    ACCU-CHEK Aviva Limited 3-Year Warranty Roche Diagnostics warrants to the original purchaser of the meter that your ACCU-CHEK Aviva meter will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 3 years from the date of purchase. If, during this 3-year period, the meter does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, Roche Diagnostics will replace it with a new ACCU-CHEK Aviva meter or equivalent product free of charge.

  • Page 71: Warranty And Service Instructions

    Warranty and Service Instructions All requests for return of ACCU-CHEK Aviva meters under the above warranty or service policy must be made to ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center. You will be mailed a return authorization label, which must be affixed to your carton for shipping the system to Roche Diagnostics.

  • Page 72: Limited License

    ACCU-CHEK Aviva system with any test strips or code keys other than ACCU-CHEK Aviva test strips or code keys. Patent Information Aspects of the ACCU-CHEK Aviva system, including the meter, code key, and test strips, and their use are covered by one or more of the following U.S. Patents: 5,352,351; 4,999,582; 5,438,271; 5,366,609; 6,645,368; 4,891,319;...
  • Page 73 The ACCU-CHEK Multiclix device and its use are protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 4,924,879; 6,419,661; and Re. 35,803. A license to use the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix device is only granted when ACCU-CHEK Multiclix lancet drums are used with the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix device.

  • Page 74: Additional Supplies

    ACCU-CHEK Aviva 50 ct Health Network test strips Cat. No. 04528948001 ACCU-CHEK Aviva 50 ct Mailorder test strips Cat. No. 04528654001 ACCU-CHEK Aviva Starter test strips and level one control Cat. No. 04527364001 Control Solutions ACCU-CHEK Aviva 2 level control solutions Cat.

  • Page 75: Information For Healthcare Professionals

    Information for Healthcare Professionals ▲ Healthcare Professionals: Follow the infection control procedures appropriate for your facility. Decisions about whether to recommend alternative site testing (AST) should take into account the motivation and knowledge level of the patient and his or her ability to understand the considerations relative to diabetes and AST.

  • Page 76: References

    References 1. Stedman,Thomas Lathrop. Stedman’s Medical Dictionary, 27th Edition, 1999, pg. 2082. 2. American Diabetes Association, “Clinical Practice Recommendations 2003.” Diabetes Care, Vol 26, Supplement 1, pg. S22. Chapter 6: Technical Information...

  • Page 77: Index

    70 – 71 test results, unusual, 40 meter to, 57 low blood sugar, 41 test strips, control solution, 13 ACCU-CHEK Aviva, 7, 12 maintenance, meter, 59 control test results, thirst, increased, 41 memory, meter, 43 understanding, 18 time and date, setting, 46...
  • Page 78 troubleshooting, 62 – 65 use by, 12, 13 warranty, 68 – 69 Index...
  • Page 80 ©2005 Roche Diagnostics. All rights reserved. 04447344002-0105 Assembled and distributed in the USA by Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN. Roche Diagnostics 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK AVIVA, and ACCU-CHEK MULTICLIX are trademarks of a Member of the Roche Group. Made in U.S.A.

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