Sanofi-aventis BG STAR Owner's Manual page 17

the Handle: Pull the arming handle out until it clicks. You may have already armed the
Arm
handle accidentally while inserting the lancet; this is OK. The lancing device is now ready for
use.
[2] Insert a BGStar Test Strip: Insert a new BGStar Test Strip into the strip port of the meter.
Make sure you insert the test strip, with the contact bars facing up, into the test strip port. The
meter will be activated when the test strip is fully inserted.
Note: If you do not start the test within 5 minutes, the meter will be deactivated. To reactivate
your meter, take out the unused BGStar Test Strip and reinsert it into the meter.
Meter Ready for Test: The meter now displays the droplet symbol and the word "Fill". The
BGStar System is now ready for you to apply blood. You do not need to set a calibration code for
this meter.
[3] Lancing: To ensure accurate results, wash hands with warm, soapy water and dry before
every glucose test. For details on possible test sites, refer to chapter 3.
For instructions on how to test on your palm or forearm, please refer to chapter 9.
Note: Keep your hand warm or gently massage the site you are lancing to stimulate blood flow.
Lance Test Site: Press the lancing device against the site to be lanced. Press the release button.
Obtain Blood Drop: When testing on a finger tip, wipe away the first blood drop that appears
using a clean tissue or paper towel. Squeeze from the base of your finger up towards the tip, until
a second small blood drop forms.
Application number: 184338
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Date of revision: August 18, 2011
s-a Version 2.1 dated August 26, 2011