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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    How Your Optium Xceed Diabetes Monitoring System Works Optium Xceed Kit Contents Getting to Know Your Monitor’s Features Setting Up Your Optium Xceed Monitor Buttons to Use Setup Options How to Set the Beeper, Date, Time, & Measurement Units Set Beeper...
  • Page 2 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 2...
  • Page 3 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 3 Doing A Control Solution Test Why Do A Control Solution Test? When Is Doing A Control Solution Test Recommended? Important Information about Control Solution Testing What You Will Need How to Do Control Solution Testing Understanding Your Result Reviewing &...

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Diabetes Monitoring System. Important steps for using the System are inside this guide. Please read it carefully. Your new Optium Xceed Diabetes Monitoring System is an important tool that can help you better manage your diabetes. The System measures both blood glucose (sugar) and blood ß-Ketone.
  • Page 5 Page 5 Call Customer Service in Australia at 1800 801 478, or in New Zealand at 0800 106 100 with any questions you may have about the Optium Xceed Diabetes Monitoring System. If you cannot reach Customer Service, contact your healthcare professional.

  • Page 6: Your Optium Xceed Diabetes

    Customer Service. See page 87. Your Optium Xceed Diabetes Monitoring System Intended Use Your Optium Xceed System: •Is indicated for home (lay user) or professional use in the management of Patients with diabetes. •Is for self testing or healthcare professional use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use).

  • Page 7: How Your Optium Xceed Diabetes Monitoring System Works

    How Your Optium Xceed Diabetes Monitoring System Works When you insert an electrode into your monitor, the Apply Blood message shows on your monitor’s display window.

  • Page 8: Optium Xceed Kit Contents

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 8 Optium Xceed Kit Contents Optium Xceed Monitor Optium Xceed User’s Guide – Contains system information and directions. Carrying Case – Use this to store and carry your monitor and other monitoring supplies. Your kit may also contain:...

  • Page 9: Getting To Know Your Monitor's Features

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 9 Items not included: MediSense Control Solutions Blood Glucose Electrodes and Instructions for Use Blood ß-Ketone Electrodes and Instructions for Use Backlight Display Data Management System Button Window Back Button Getting to Know Your Monitor’s Features Display Window This shows:...
  • Page 10 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 10 Do not use the monitor if the monitor Display Check does not exactly match the picture here (for example, if you see a "3" instead of an "8"). The monitor may show an incorrect result when you use it.
  • Page 11 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 11 Forward Button Back Button Use these buttons to: •Review and select monitor settings •Review results and averages Backlight Button Use this button to: •Turn backlight ON and OFF Battery Compartment This is where the battery is installed.

  • Page 12: Setting Up Your Optium Xceed Monitor

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 12 CHAPTER 2 Questions? Call Setting Up Your Customer Service. Optium Xceed Monitor See page 87. Buttons to Use Mode Button Forward Button Back Button Setup Options Set Beeper If the beeper is set ON, it will beep when: •The calibrator is fully inserted...

  • Page 13: Set Measurement Units

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 13 You may need to re-set the time and date: •After you replace the battery. •When you travel between time zones or when the time zone you are in changes. In "Set Date", you set the year, month, and day.

  • Page 14: How To Set The Beeper, Date, Time, & Measurement Units

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 14 How to Set the Beeper, Date, Time, & Measurement Units To begin, pull the battery tab out. Your monitor should be turned OFF. You will automatically be prompted to set the time and date the first time you press the mode button to turn your monitor on (see Set Time and Set Date...
  • Page 15 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 15 To turn your monitor ON, Press and Hold the button. The beeper ON message shows on the display window. The musical notes flash on and off, and the monitor beeps. To change the beeper setting, Press and Release the button or the button...

  • Page 16: Set Time

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 16 Set Time Hour: The Hour flashes on and off. Press and Release the button to move the hour forward. If you go past the correct hour, Press and Release button to move the hour back.
  • Page 17 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 17 Minutes: The Minutes flash on and off. Press and Release the button to move the minutes forward. If you go past the correct minute, Press and Release button to move the minutes back. Press and Release the button to save the minutes and to move to Set Date.

  • Page 18: Set Date

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 18 Set Date Year: The Year flashes on and off. Press and Release the button to move the year forward. If you go past the correct year, Press and Release the button to move the year back.
  • Page 19 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 19 Month: The Month flashes on and off. Press and Release the button to move the month forward. If you go past the correct month, Press and Release button to move the month back. Press and Release the button to save the month and to move to Set Day.
  • Page 20 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 20 Day: The Day flashes on and off. Press and Release the button to move the day forward. If you go past the correct day, Press and Release the button to move the day back. Press and Release the button to save the day and to move to Set...

  • Page 21: Set Time Format

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 21 Choice #1 Set Time Format You have two choices: Choice #1: For the 12-hour format, AM or PM shows. Choice #2: For the 24-hour format, AM or PM does not show. Choice To change the Time Format, Press and Release the button or the button...

  • Page 22: Set Date Format

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 22 Set Date Format You have two choices: Choice #1: For the month- day format, " " shows with the date. Example: "May 25" shows as "5-25". Choice #2: For the day.month format, " "...

  • Page 23: Set Blood Glucose Measurement Units

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 23 Set Blood Glucose Measurement Units Consult your healthcare professional before changing the blood glucose measurement units. For mg/dL or mmol/L: The mg/dL measurement units flash on and off in the upper left corner of the display window. The mmol/L measurement units flash on and off in the upper right corner of the...
  • Page 24 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 24 Press and Release the button to save the measurement units and to return to Set Beeper. Press and Hold the button to turn your monitor off. You have successfully set up your monitor.

  • Page 25: Calibrating Your Optium Xceed Monitor

    Customer Service. Optium Xceed Monitor Service: 815 59 See page 87. Why Calibrate Your Monitor? Your Optium Xceed monitor must be calibrated so that it can recognize the electrode you are using. Calibration ensures that your results are accurate. When to Calibrate Your Monitor •...

  • Page 26: What You Will Need

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 26 What You Will Need • Optium Xceed monitor • For glucose calibration: Blood glucose electrode Blood glucose electrode instructions for use Blood glucose electrode calibrator • For ß-Ketone calibration: Blood ß-Ketone electrode Blood ß-Ketone electrode instructions for use Blood ß-Ketone...
  • Page 27 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 27 IMPORTANT: •Use only the calibrator that is packaged in the box of electrodes you are using. •Do not use electrodes that have expired. Check the expiration date on the electrode foil packet and electrode box.
  • Page 28 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 28 Hold the calibrator with the LOT number (glucose) or calibration CODE (ß-Ketone) facing you. Glucose Insert the calibrator into the electrode port. Push it in until it stops. The Display Check shows on the display window, followed by the time, month, and day.
  • Page 29 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 29 Check that the LOT number or calibration CODE on all these items matches: Display window Electrode calibrator Electrode instructions for use Electrode foil packet When the LOT number or calibration CODE on all these items matches: What It Means: Calibration is complete.
  • Page 30 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 30 IMPORTANT: If the LOT number or calibration CODE still does not match, contact Customer Service. Do not attempt to monitor your blood glucose or blood ß-Ketone. Your monitor may show an incorrect result. Remove the calibrator from the monitor and store it in your monitor’s carrying case.

  • Page 31: How To Recall The Lot Number Or Calibration Code

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 31 How to Recall the LOT Number or Calibration CODE To recall the glucose LOT number, Press and Hold the button. While holding the button, Press and Hold button. The Display Check shows on the display window, then the glucose LOT number shows with the time, month, and...
  • Page 32 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 32 Note: If the LOT number or calibration CODE that shows on your monitor’s display window is not correct: What It Means: Your monitor may not be calibrated for the box of electrodes you are using. What To Do: •Re-calibrate your monitor.

  • Page 33: Monitoring Your Blood Glucose

    Blood Glucose See page 87. What You Will Need •Blood glucose electrode with its instructions for use •Optium Xceed monitor calibrated to match the LOT number of the blood glucose electrode you are using •Lancing device and a new, sterile lancet...

  • Page 34: How To Monitor Your Blood Glucose

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 34 •Do not use a wet, bent, scratched, or damaged electrode. •Do not use the electrode if its foil packet has a puncture or tear in it. •Before you monitor, allow your monitor and electrode to reach the recommended operating range of the electrode.
  • Page 35 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 35 Wash your hands using warm soapy water and dry them completely. Remove the electrode from its foil packet. Note: For pictures that show how to open the blood glucose electrode foil packet, please see the information card in the box of blood glucose electrodes.
  • Page 36 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 36 •Time, month, and day (if set) If date and time are not set, dashes will show instead of numbers. •LOT number for the box of blood glucose electrodes you are using. •Apply Blood message, which tells you that the monitor is ready for you to apply blood to the blood...
  • Page 37 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 37 Obtaining A Blood Drop Use your lancing device to obtain a blood drop. Recommendations for Fingertip sampling Obtaining a Blood Drop •To obtain a sample from an alternative site (forearm, upper arm, or base of the thumb), use an appropriate alternative site lancing device.
  • Page 38 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 38 Lancets and Lancing Device •Lancets are for one-time use only. Use a new lancet each time you monitor. •Discard your used lancet properly. Put it in an empty puncture-resistant container, such as a plastic milk carton or detergent bottle.
  • Page 39 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 39 Status bar Continue to touch the blood drop to the end of the electrode until the monitor begins the test. The monitor begins the test when: •You hear the beeper, if the beeper is ON. •The display window shows the status bar.
  • Page 40 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 40 Important: If the countdown does not start: Correct What It Means: You might not have applied enough blood to the electrode. What to Do: •Apply a second drop of blood to the electrode within 30 seconds of the first drop.
  • Page 41 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 41 Shutting Off Your Monitor Removing the electrode from the electrode port turns off the monitor. You can use the opened foil packet to remove and discard your used electrode. Discard the electrode properly. Note: You may also turn the monitor off by Pressing and Holding the...

  • Page 42: Understanding Your Result

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 42 Understanding Your Result "LO" Result What It Means: Your monitor has determined that your blood glucose result is lower than 1.1 mmol/L (20 mg/dL) or there may be a problem with the electrode. What to Do: Monitor your blood glucose again with a new electrode.
  • Page 43 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 43 "HI" Result What It Means: Your monitor has determined that your blood glucose result is higher than 27.8 mmol/L (500 mg/dL) or there may be a problem with the electrode. What to Do: Monitor your blood glucose again with a new electrode.
  • Page 44 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 44 "E-4" Result What It Means: Your blood glucose may be too high to be read by the system, or there may be a problem with the electrode. What to Do: Monitor your blood glucose again with a new electrode.
  • Page 45 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 45 •HI shows on the display window. •You obtain a high blood glucose result, but you do not have symptoms of high blood glucose. •Your monitor displays a result that is unusually high, higher than 16.7 mmol/L (300 mg/dL).

  • Page 46: Monitoring Your Blood Ss-Ketone

    What You Will Need •Blood ß-Ketone electrode with its instructions for use •Optium Xceed monitor calibrated to match the calibration CODE of the blood ß-Ketone electrode you are using •Lancing device and a new,...

  • Page 47: Important Information About Monitoring Your Blood Ss-Ketone

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 47 Important Information about Monitoring Your Blood ß-Ketone •For more detailed information about your blood ß-Ketone electrode, please refer to its instructions for use before monitoring. •Do not use out-of-date electrodes. Check the 70208 expiration date printed on the ß-Ketone Test 2005/03/09...

  • Page 48: How To Monitor Your Blood Ss-Ketone

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 48 •Read the lancing device instructions for use. •The blood ß-Ketone electrode foil packet contains a desiccant tablet (Zeolite - Sodium Calcium Aluminosilicate). Although this material is not considered dangerous the following safety advice should be observed: 1.
  • Page 49 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 49 Wash your hands using warm soapy water and dry them completely. Remove the electrode from its foil packet. Insert the three black lines at the end of the electrode into the electrode port. Push the electrode in until it stops.
  • Page 50 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 50 •Time, month, and day (if set) If date and time are not set, dashes will show instead of numbers. •Calibration CODE for the box of blood ß-Ketone electrodes you are using. •KETONE and Apply Blood message, which tell you that the monitor is ready for you to apply blood to the blood...
  • Page 51 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 51 Obtaining A Blood Drop Use your lancing device to obtain a blood drop. Important: Blood ß-Ketone electrodes have not been evaluated for alternative site monitoring. Use only fingertip blood samples for Fingertip sampling blood ß-Ketone monitoring.
  • Page 52 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 52 Lancets and Lancing Device •Lancets are for one-time use only. Use a new lancet each time you monitor. •Discard your used lancet properly. Put it in an empty puncture-resistant container, such as a plastic milk carton or detergent bottle.
  • Page 53 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 53 •You hear the beeper, if the Status bar beeper is ON. •The display window shows the status bar. •Then the display window shows the countdown. Note: Do not remove the electrode from the monitor or disturb it during the countdown.
  • Page 54 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 54 At the end of the countdown: •If the beeper is ON, listen for the beeper. •The blood ß-Ketone result shows on the display window with the word KETONE. •The result is stored in your monitor’s memory as a blood ß-Ketone result.

  • Page 55: Understanding Your Result

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 55 Understanding Your Result Blood ß-Ketone is expected to be lower than 0.6 mmol/L. Blood ß-Ketone may be higher when a person is ill, is fasting, exercises vigorously, or if blood glucose levels are not controlled.
  • Page 56 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 56 When: •Blood ß-Ketone result remains high or becomes higher than 1.5 mmol/L: What It Means: You may be at risk of developing diabetic ketoacidosis (DKA). What to Do: Contact your healthcare professional immediately. "HI"...
  • Page 57 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 57 "E-4" Result What It Means: There may be a problem with the electrode. What to Do: Monitor your blood ß-Ketone again with a new electrode. If E-4 shows on the display window again, contact your healthcare professional immediately.

  • Page 58: Doing A Control Solution Test

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 58 CHAPTER 6 Questions? Call Doing A Control Customer Service. Solution Test See page 87. Why Do A Control Solution Test? The control solution test tells you that your monitor and electrodes are working correctly.
  • Page 59 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 59 solutions, read the control solution instructions for use. •MediSense Control Solutions may be used for glucose or ketone control solution testing. •Do not use the control solution if the expiration date has passed. Check the expiration date printed on the control solution bottle.

  • Page 60: What You Will Need

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 60 What You Will Need •Optium Xceed monitor calibrated to match the LOT number (glucose) or calibration CODE (ß-Ketone) of the electrode you are using •Blood glucose or blood ß-Ketone electrode and its instructions for use •MediSense Control Solutions...
  • Page 61 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 61 Remove the electrode from its foil packet. Note: For pictures that show how to open the blood glucose electrode foil packet, please see the information card in the box of blood glucose electrodes. Insert the three black lines at the end of the electrode into the electrode port.
  • Page 62 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 62 Push the electrode in until it stops. The monitor turns on automatically. These items show on the display window, one after the other: •Display Check – Remember to make sure that all items in the picture here show on the display window.
  • Page 63 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 63 •LOT number (glucose) or calibration CODE (ß-Ketone) for the box of electrodes you are using. •Apply Blood message, which tells you that the monitor is ready for you to apply control solution to the electrode. Note: If you are a doing a ß-Ketone control solution test, KETONE will show on the...
  • Page 64 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 64 Applying Control Solution to the Electrode Turn the control solution bottle upside down three to four times to mix the solution. Remove the cap. Apply a drop of control solution to the electrode in Glucose the area shown here.
  • Page 65 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 65 Note: Do not remove the electrode from the monitor or disturb it during the countdown. Important: If the countdown does not start: What It Means: You might not have applied enough control solution to the electrode.
  • Page 66 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 66 Note: If you are doing a ß-Ketone control solution test, KETONE will also show with the result. •The result is stored in your monitor’s memory as a control result. Shutting Off Your Monitor Removing the electrode from the electrode port turns off the monitor.

  • Page 67: Understanding Your Result

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 67 Understanding Your Result Compare the control result to the "Expected Results for Use with MediSense Control Solutions" range printed on: •The blood glucose electrode instructions for use, for glucose control solution testing. •The blood ß-Ketone electrode instructions for use and foil packet, for ß-Ketone control solution testing.

  • Page 68: Reviewing & Using Your Results

    Your Results See page 87. What Can Your Monitor Show You? Memory Your Optium Xceed monitor has a memory that stores up to 450 events. This is a combination of control results, your personal blood glucose and blood ß-Ketone results, and other monitor information.

  • Page 69: How To See Results In Memory

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 69 Important: •To review blood glucose averages, you must set the date and time before monitoring. •If you do not mark control solution tests, this may affect your glucose averages. •Blood glucose averages do not include blood ß-Ketone results, glucose control results, ß-Ketone control results, or...
  • Page 70 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 70 Press and Release button. •The Display Check shows on the display window. •Then your most recent result shows with its units on the monitor’s display window, along with the time, month, and day that you got the result.
  • Page 71 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 71 Glucose control A control solution result in solution result Memory shows with a control bottle, as long as in Memory you marked the test as a control solution test. ß-Ketone control solution result in Memory To review previous results, Press and Release the...

  • Page 72: How To See Averages

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 72 When you reach the last result in Memory, the display window shows three dashes. To return to a result you previously reviewed, Press and Release the button once per result. How to See Averages Important: •Results that show as LO during blood glucose...
  • Page 73 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 73 While in Memory, Press and Release the button at any time to see the 7-Day average of your blood glucose results. Note: n means how many tests were performed within the 7-, 14-, or 30-Day average period. Press and Release the button once to see the 14-Day average of your...

  • Page 74: Transferring Your Results To A Computer

    Otherwise, the monitor turns off after 30 seconds. Transferring Your Results to a Computer The results in your Optium Xceed monitor's memory, along with the time and date of the reading, can be transferred to a computer with the use of...

  • Page 75: Customer Service

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 75 CHAPTER 8 Questions? Call Understanding & Customer Service. Troubleshooting See page 87. Error Messages There are times when error messages may show on your monitor’s display window. In the next few pages, we describe the error messages that may show on your monitor’s display window, what they...
  • Page 76 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 76 What It What You Message Means Need to Do Monitor error. • Turn the monitor off, then repeat previous monitoring steps. • If the error message appears again, contact Customer Service. There may be •...
  • Page 77 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 77 Message What It What You Means Need to Do Blood glucose • Monitor again with a new result may be electrode. too high to be • If the error read by the message system.
  • Page 78 Customer Service. Electrode error. • Monitor again using an Electrode is electrode damaged, used, designed for or the monitor use with Optium Xceed. does not recognize it. • If the error message appears again, contact Customer Service.
  • Page 79 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 79 Message What It What You Means Need to Do Monitor error. • Remove electrode, turn monitor off, and try to monitor again. • If the error message appears again, contact Customer Service. • Remove Monitor error.

  • Page 80: Your Monitor's Specifications & Limitations

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 80 CHAPTER 9 Questions? Call Your Monitor’s Customer Service. Specifications See page 87. & Limitations Size Length 7.47 cm Width 5.33 cm Bottom 4.32 cm Thickness 1.63 cm Weight 42 grams Power Source One CR 2032 Lithium (coin cell) battery Battery Life Approximately 1,000 tests...
  • Page 81 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 81 Storage Temperature Monitor: –25º to 55ºC Electrodes: See electrode instructions for use. Control Solution: See control solution instructions for use. Blood Glucose See blood glucose electrode Assay Range instructions for use. Blood ß-Ketone See blood ß-Ketone electrode Assay Range instructions for use.
  • Page 82 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 82 Data port Monitor Operating Range Temperature: 10º to 50ºC Relative Humidity: 10% to 90%, non-condensing System Operating Range Temperature: The system operating range is the operating range of the electrode you are using. See “Limitations of Procedure”...

  • Page 83: Important Information About Using Blood

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 83 Important Information about Using Blood Samples from the Forearm, Upper Arm, or Base of the Thumb: •Contact your healthcare professional before you begin using any one of these alternative sites to test your blood glucose.
  • Page 84 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 84 •Do not use blood samples from alternative sites when: 1.You think your blood glucose is low or is changing rapidly, 2.You have been diagnosed with hypoglycemic unawareness, 3.The results from alternative sites do not match the way you feel, 4.It is within two hours of eating a meal, taking...

  • Page 85: Caring For Your Monitor

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 85 CHAPTER 10 Questions? Call Caring For Your Customer Service. Monitor See page 87. Cleaning Your Monitor Store your monitor in its carrying case. If the surface of your monitor gets dirty, you may clean it. Use a damp cloth and mild soap.

  • Page 86: Replacing Your Monitor's Battery

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 86 Replacing Your Monitor’s Battery When your monitor needs its batteries replaced, the display window shows one of two things: This means the battery is low. You may still use your monitor and the results will be accurate.
  • Page 87 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 87 How to Replace Your Monitor’s Battery Gently push the battery cover in and up with your thumb. Lift the battery cover out of the monitor. Pull on the plastic tab sticking out of the monitor to remove the old battery.
  • Page 88 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 88 Insert a new CR 2032 Lithium (coin cell) battery with the plus sign (+) facing up. Place the notches on the battery cover into the appropriate molded areas. Gently push the battery cover in and down until you hear a click.
  • Page 89 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 89 Press and Hold the button to turn your monitor on. If your monitor does not turn on, review the battery installation steps and reinstall the battery. Check the date and time on your monitor. You may automatically be prompted to reset the time and date when you first press the...

  • Page 90: Support & Guarantee

    Abbott Laboratories, MediSense Products is committed to providing you with support. Call us with any questions you may have about your Optium Xceed monitor: In Australia, 1800 801 478, in New Zealand, 0800 106 100. Outside Australia and New Zealand,...
  • Page 91 133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 91 Guarantee The MediSense Customer Service team is available to answer any questions you may have about getting the best out of your MediSense monitor. The team is highly experienced at providing advice and troubleshooting problems. Part of the MediSense commitment to customer care is the lifetime warranty on every MediSense monitor.

  • Page 92: References

    133-221 Manual,G3b,Aus 3/17/05 11:15 AM Page 92 References 1. Directive 1999/45/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council of 31 May 1999 concerning the approximation of the laws, regulations and administrative provisions of the Member States relating to the classification, packaging and labelling of dangerous preparations.

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