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  • Page 1 Ultra Ultra Ultra Blood Glucose Monitoring System Owner’s Booklet...

  • Page 2: Important Safety Information

    Important Safety Information To be sure your meter is working properly, EVERY time you turn it on confirm that: ◗ All segments are visible in the display check ◗ The unit of measure is correct (mg/dL) ◗ The date and time are correct date ◗...
  • Page 3 OneTouch ® Ultra ® System Owner’s Booklet...
  • Page 4 Read this first Each time you turn on your meter, the unit of measure will appear on the display with the R symbol. The unit of measure will also appear under every test result. You may misunderstand your blood glucose results if your meter is set to the incorrect unit of measure.
  • Page 5 (Fig. 2). Unless your doctor has told you to use this unit of measure, Do Not test your blood glucose. Call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 immediately for assistance. Always confirm that the unit of measure is in mg/dL every time you test your blood glucose level.
  • Page 6 • 24-hour customer service by highly trained professionals who are ready to answer your questions about meter operation, self-monitoring and diabetes in general • LifeScan.com offering online access to information about our products and services as well as diabetes care •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents About Your New System The Complete OneTouch ® Ultra ® Blood Glucose Monitoring System OneTouch ® Ultra ® Blood Glucose Meter OneTouch ® Ultra ® Meter Display OneTouch ® Ultra ® Test Strips Before Testing Checking the Meter Display...

  • Page 8: About Your New System

    About Your New System The OneTouch ® Ultra ® System uses the latest blood glucose monitoring technology. It measures the glucose content of a blood sample by means of an electrical current produced in the test strip and measured by the meter. Test results are “plasma-calibrated.”...

  • Page 9: Ultra ® Blood Glucose Monitoring System

    CAUTION: If you cannot test due to a problem with your testing sup- plies, contact your healthcare professional or LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. Failure to test could delay treatment decisions and lead to a serious medical condition.
  • Page 10 American Association of Diabetes Educators, the American Diabetes Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Advanced Medical Technology Association. ® Ultra ® System is intended for Before using any product to CAUTION: test your blood glucose, read...

  • Page 11: Important Information

    Important Information ◗ Dehydration: Severe dehydration resulting from excessive water loss may cause false low results. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately. ◗ Low glucose results: If your test result is lower than 70 mg/dL or is shown as LO, it may mean hypoglycemia (low blood glucose).

  • Page 12: The Complete Onetouch

    Complete OneTouch Monitoring System OneTouch ® Ultra ® Owner’s Booklet Quick Reference Guide OneTouch ® UltraSoft Adjustable Blood Sampler Optional OneTouch UltraClear ® ® Ultra Meter OneTouch OneTouch OneTouch (may be sold separately) ® Carrying Case ® Warranty Registration Card Logbook ®...

  • Page 13: Onetouch Ultra Blood Glucose Meter

    OneTouch ® Ultra Blood Glucose Meter DISPLAY Symbols, simple messages, and test results appear here. M BUTTON Used to enter into: ◗ set-up mode ◗ memory mode DATA PORT Used to download your test results to a computer. ® TEST PORT...

  • Page 14: Onetouch Ultra Meter Display

    OneTouch ® Ultra Meter Display Indicates a control solution test result. BLOOD DROP SYMBOL Tells you when to apply the sample. BATTERY SYMBOL Warns when the battery is low or must be replaced. ® CODE Appears with the code number of the test strips.
  • Page 15 Test results are displayed here. mg/dL This is the unit of measure. Be sure this appears with the symbol before applying sample to the test strip. WARNING: If mg/dL does not appear with symbol, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862.
  • Page 16 OneTouch ® Test Strips The OneTouch ® Ultra blood. Blood is applied in the TOP EDGE of the OneTouch Strip and is automatically drawn into the reaction cell where the reaction takes place. TOP EDGE Apply a drop of blood to the narrow channel here in the top edge of the test strip.

  • Page 17: Important Test Strip Information

    ◗ Do Not bend, cut, or alter a OneTouch ◗ OneTouch ® Ultra ® Test Strips are for single use only. Never reuse a test strip that has had either blood or control solution applied to it. ◗ Apply only OneTouch strip.

  • Page 18: Before Testing

    To check that all display segments are working, with the meter off, press the button and immediately hold the Coding the Meter Code numbers are used to calibrate the OneTouch Ultra Test Strips for accurate results. You must code the meter OneTouch ®...
  • Page 19 STEP 1 Enter the Code Mode. Insert a test strip to turn on the meter. Push it all the way in until it will go no fur- ther. Avoid bending the test strip. The display check will appear. Then the code number is displayed for three seconds.
  • Page 20 Then the symbol will appear with mg/dL, indicating that the OneTouch ® Ultra System is ® ready for testing. WARNING: If mg/dL does not appear with symbol, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862.

  • Page 21: Checking The System With Control Solution

    Why you should do a control solution test: ◗ OneTouch ® Ultra ® Control Solution is used to check that the meter and the test strips are working together as a system and that you are performing the test correctly.

  • Page 22: Before You Begin

    Store control solution tightly closed at temperatures below 86˚F (30˚C). Do Not refrigerate. WARNING: ◗ Do Not swallow control solution; it is not for human consumption. ◗ Do Not apply control solution to the skin or eyes as it may cause irritation. Ultra ® Control Solution.
  • Page 23 The meter will turn on and the display check will appear briefly. WARNING: If mg/dL does not appear with the R symbol, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800-227-8862. ➧ Then the code number will appear, followed by the .
  • Page 24 STEP 2 Mark this test as a control solution test. Press and release the Ë appears on the display. Note: Mark all control solution tests with Ë to distinguish them from blood glucose tests in the meter memory. Marked control solution tests will not be included in your averages.
  • Page 25 STEP 3 Apply control solution to the test strip. To ensure an accurate control solution test, shake the vial, discard the first drop and wipe the dispenser tip before you begin. TOP EDGE Touch and hold a drop of control solution where the narrow channel meets the TOP EDGE of the test strip.
  • Page 26 Repeat the control solution test. CAUTION: The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for OneTouch Solution only. It is not a CONTROL RANGE recommended range for your blood glucose level. ® Ultra ® Control...
  • Page 27 CAUTION: If you continue to get control solution test results that fall outside of the range printed on the vial, the system may not be working properly. Do Not use the meter. Call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862.

  • Page 28: Testing Your Blood

    Read this section and the test strip package insert carefully before testing. Make sure you have all items needed to test. ◗ OneTouch ◗ OneTouch ◗ Lancing Device ◗ Sterile Lancets with protective disks ® Ultra ® Meter ® Ultra ® Test Strips...

  • Page 29: Preparing The Onetouch ® Ultrasoft

    ◗ Make sure to wash the puncture site with soap and water before testing. ® UltraSoft Ejection/Cocking Control Release Button Lancet Point Protective ® Ultra ® Meter and Sampler clean. ® Adjustable OneTouch UltraClear Lancet with (For Forearm Protective Disk...
  • Page 30 STEP 1 Insert a Lancet. Turn the OneTouch ® UltraSoft ® Cap counter- clockwise to remove it. Insert the lancet into the lancet holder and push down firmly until it is fully seated. Do Not twist the lancet. Twist the protec- tive disk until it separates from the lancet.
  • Page 31 STEP 2 Cock the Sampler. Slide the ejection/cocking control back until it clicks. If it does not click, the Sampler may have been cocked when the lancet was inserted. The Sampler is now ready for use. STEP 3 Wash Your Hands and the Puncture Site.

  • Page 32: Fingertip Blood Sampling

    Fingertip Blood Sampling The OneTouch ® Ultra form a test. You may obtain it from a fingertip or forearm. (See page 25 for information on obtaining a blood sample from the forearm.) Choose a different puncture site each time you test. Repeated punctures in the same spot may cause soreness and calluses.

  • Page 33: Forearm Blood Sampling

    Forearm Blood Sampling The forearm has fewer nerve endings than the fingertip so you may find that obtaining a blood sample from the forearm may be much less painful than using the fingertip. The technique for forearm sampling is different from fingertip sampling. Also there are differences between forearm samples and fingertip samples that you should understand.
  • Page 34 STEP 3 Massage the Area. To increase blood flow to the puncture site, massage the area gently. For individuals who experience difficulty in getting sufficient blood for a test, rubbing the area more vigorously or applying heat briefly may be helpful.
  • Page 35 If bruising occurs, you may choose to lance a fingertip instead. If you are having difficulty obtaining blood from the forearm, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. Important information about forearm testing ◗ Under certain conditions, blood glucose test results obtained using samples taken from your forearm may differ significantly from fingertip samples.

  • Page 36: Step-By-Step Test Procedure

    WARNING: If mg/dL does not appear with the symbol, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227- Insert This End 8862. Use of the wrong unit of measure may cause you to misinterpret your blood glucose level, and may lead to incorrect treatment.
  • Page 37 STEP 2 Apply Sample. Obtain a round drop of blood using the Sampler. The blood sample must be at least 1 µL in volume ( actual size) to fill the confirmation window. When the symbol appears on the display, touch and hold the drop of blood to the narrow channel in the top edge of the test strip.
  • Page 38 Do Not add more blood to the test strip; discard the test strip and retest. If you have trouble filling the test strip, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 for assistance.

  • Page 39: Discarding Used Test Strips And Lancets

    WARNING: If mg/dL does not appear with the test result, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. CAUTION: If you tested at the low end of the operating range (43°F/ 6°C) and your glucose is high (over 180 mg/dL), the reading on your meter may be lower than your actual glucose.

  • Page 40: Special Messages

    Replace the OneTouch Special Messages The OneTouch ® Ultra between 20 and 600 mg/dL. If your blood glucose test result is lower than 20 mg/dL, lo will appear on the meter display. This may mean severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) that requires immediate treatment according to your healthcare professional’s recommen-...
  • Page 41 If your blood glucose test result is above 600 mg/dL, h1 will appear on the meter display. This may mean severe hyperglycemia (high blood glucose). You should recheck your blood glucose level. If h1 again appears on the display, call your healthcare professional immediately.

  • Page 42: Using The Meter Memory

    Using the Meter Memory Your OneTouch ® Ultra ® Meter stores the 150 most recent blood glucose and control solution test results with date and time in its memory. It also provides you with 14- and 30-day averages of your blood glucose test results. If your 14-day and 30-day test result averages are not what you expect, you should not rely on them.
  • Page 43 STEP 2 Recall Test Results. The most recent test result with date and time will appear. Press and release the button and the next most recent test result will appear. The meter will recall up to your last 150 test results in order from the most recent to the oldest.

  • Page 44: Downloading Test Results To A Personal Computer

    Diabetes Management Software is available separately.) Note to users of OneTouch transfer data from a meter that has experienced a loss of power. Call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 for more information. STEP 1 Install OneTouch Follow the instructions provided in the OneTouch Software User’s Manual.
  • Page 45 To learn more about OneTouch or to obtain a OneTouch Data Management Line at 1 800 382-7226 or visit us at www.LifeScan.com. will appear on button will also turn ® Diabetes Management Software ® Interface Cable separately, call LifeScan...

  • Page 46: Comparing Meter And Laboratory Results

    Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results OneTouch ® Ultra ® Meter test results and laboratory test results are both expressed in plasma-equivalent units. However, your meter result may differ somewhat from your laboratory result due to normal variation. Meter results can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect laboratory results in the same way.
  • Page 47 While at the lab: ◗ Make sure that the meter test and the lab test are performed within 15 minutes of each other. ◗ Wash your hands before obtaining a blood sample. ◗ Use only fresh capillary blood obtained from the fingertip. You may still have a variation from the laboratory result because blood glucose levels can change significantly over short periods, especially if you have recently eaten, exercised, taken medication, or experienced stress.

  • Page 48: Meter Set-Up

    Meter Set-up You may need to update the meter settings when you first receive your meter or when you replace the battery. Follow these instructions. If you need assistance, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. Time Meter on STEP 1 Enter the meter set-up.
  • Page 49 Flashing indicates setting can be changed If you use the 12-hour format, the AM or PM will change each time you reach 12:00. Be sure the AM/PM setting is correct when you set the hour. STEP 2 Set the hour. Press and release the the hour.
  • Page 50 STEP 4 Set the AM/PM or 24-hour time format. Press and release the between AM/PM and 24-hour formats. Press and release the the next step. STEP 5 Set the year. Press and release the to the desired year. Press and release the the next step.
  • Page 51 STEP 6 Set the month. Press and release the to the desired month. Press and release the the next step. STEP 7 Set the day. Press and release the to the desired day. Press and release the Continue to the next page. button to change button to move to button to change...
  • Page 52 If your meter has shut off after setting the day, you have completed the meter set-up and saved your changes. If either mg/dL or mmol/L is flashing on the display, continue below. W W A A R R N N I I N N G G : : T T h h e e m m g g / / d d L L u u n n i i t t o o f f m m e e a a s s u u r r e e i i s s t t h h e e s s t t a a n n d d a a r r d d i i n n t t h h e e U U n n i i t t e e d d S S t t a a t t e e s s .
  • Page 53 Note: The 14- and 30-day averages in the meter memory are calculated from results obtained during the 14 and 30 calendar days preceding the current date and time settings. When the date and time are changed, the averages may change. If your 14-day and 30-day test averages are not what you expect, do not rely on them.

  • Page 54: Caring For Your Onetouch

    Ultra cleaning. Take care to avoid getting dirt, dust, blood, control solution, or liquids inside the meter through the test port or data port. LifeScan recommends that you store the meter in its carrying case after each use. A cloth dampened with water and mild detergent can be used to wipe down the outside of the meter.

  • Page 55: Battery

    Battery Your OneTouch ® Ultra equivalent) lithium battery. The battery will provide you with enough power to perform about 1,000 tests. When replacing the battery, use only a 3.0 V (#2032 or equivalent) lithium battery. The meter will alert you when the power is getting low by displaying two...
  • Page 56 To replace the battery, make sure that the meter is turned off. Turn the meter over and locate the battery compartment. RENATA MADE SWISS ABC123ABC Blood Glucose Meter AW 060-2 AW 06 0-213-02 13-02A symbol appears on the STEP 1 Open the Battery Compartment.
  • Page 57 40–45. Also, be sure to confirm the unit of measure is mg/dL. WARNING: The mg/dL unit of measure is the standard in the United States. If mg/dL does not appear, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. Note: Replacing the battery does not affect previous test results stored in memory.

  • Page 58: Display Messages And Problem-Solving Guide

    In the event of a problem, refer to the information under ACTION. Assistance is available from LifeScan Customer Service 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862.
  • Page 59 You may now apply the blood sample. WARNING: If mg/dL does not appear with the symbol, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 for assistance. You may now apply the control solution.
  • Page 60 ACTION None required. WARNING: If mg/dL does not appear with the test result, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 for assistance. Follow the instructions of your healthcare professional regarding ketone testing.
  • Page 61 MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS You may have a very high blood glucose level, exceeding 600 mg/dL. You may have a very low blood glucose level, lower than 20 mg/dL. A blood glucose test result stored in the memory. ACTION You should retest your glucose level and if appears again, call your healthcare professional...
  • Page 62 MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS A control solution test result stored in the memory. There is no test result stored in this place in the memory. Average of results from the √ last 14 days ( means that 64 tests were per- formed within the period).
  • Page 63 ACTION Do Not use the meter. Call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 for a replacement meter. Repeat the test with a new test strip. Refer to pages 8–9 for test strip...
  • Page 64 (See pages 8–9 for test strip information.) If the error message appears again, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. 3. If you applied the blood incorrectly, review pages 29–30 on...
  • Page 65 É symbol appears É ACTION 4. If the error message appears again, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227- 8862. Repeat the test with a new test strip. Refer to pages 29–30 for infor- mation on sample appli- cation.
  • Page 66 ACTION You must reset the time, time format and date. See Meter Set-up, pages 40–45. Confirm that your meter is set in mg/dL. If not, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. Note to users of OneTouch Diabetes Management...
  • Page 67 Insert the test strip correctly with the contact bars end first and facing up. Push it in until it will go no further. Call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. WHAT TO DO Repeat the test with a new test strip...

  • Page 68: Specifications

    Specifications Result Range: 20 to 600 mg/dL Calibration: Plasma-equivalent Sample: Fresh capillary whole blood Sample Size: Minimum 1 microliter Test Time: 5 seconds Assay Method: Glucose oxidase biosensor Power Source: One replaceable 3.0 V (#2032 or equivalent) lithium battery Battery Life: About 1,000 tests (about one year at three tests per day) Glucose Units: mg/dL Memory: 150 blood glucose and control solution tests Automatic Shutoff: Two minutes after last user action...

  • Page 69: Guarantee

    This guarantee is valid from the date of purchase. The guarantee extends only to the original purchaser and is not transferable. PRODUCT SAFETY INFORMATION The OneTouch ® Ultra ® standard: UL (Underwriters Laboratories Standard) UL 60601-1 ◗ Internally powered equipment. Battery operated with one replaceable 3.0 V lithium battery.

  • Page 70: Index

    Control Solution, OneTouch ® Ultra ® ........13 Control Solution, Out-of-range results .

  • Page 71: Onetouch ® Ultrasoft ® Adjustable Blood Sampler

    Ultra ® Blood Glucose Meter ....... . . 5 OneTouch ®...
  • Page 72 Source: Krall, L.P., and Beaser, R.S.: Joslin Diabetes Manual. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989), p. 138. Meter Serial No. ___________________ Important phone numbers: LifeScan Customer Service (24 hours a day, 7 days a week): English 1 800 227-8862 ___________ ______________ Healthcare Professional...
  • Page 73 Ultra ® Test Strips. No test strip supplier other than LifeScan is authorized to grant such a license. The accuracy of results generated with LifeScan meters using test strips manufactured by anyone other than LifeScan has not been evaluated by LifeScan.

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