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  • Page 1 Active BLOOD GLUCOSE METER Owner’s Booklet...
  • Page 3 ACCU-CHEK Active system with comfort, convenience, and control in mind – to help make living with diabetes a little easier. This booklet will help you get the most from your ACCU-CHEK Active system. We also invite you to visit www.accu-chek.com to find out about services, tools, and information that can help you manage your diabetes.
  • Page 4 The ACCU-CHEK Active System* Your new ACCU-CHEK Active meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood to help you and your doctor control your diabetes. The system includes: • ACCU-CHEK Active Meter with Battery •...
  • Page 5 Checking your blood sugar can make a big difference in how well you manage your diabetes on a daily basis. We’ve made it as simple and comfortable as possible. ACCU-CHEK meters are easy to use, and you can adjust the ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancet device to make testing more comfortable.

  • Page 6: Before You Start Testing

    • Inspect the container of test strips before using them for the first time. If you see any damage to the container cap or if anything prevents the cap from closing properly, do not use the test strips. Contact the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center. Damaged test strips can cause inaccurate results, which could lead to improper treatment.
  • Page 7 (like blood taken from fingertips or alternative sites) outside the body ( in vitro diagnostic use). It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. • Be sure to use only ACCU-CHEK Active test strips with the meter. Other test strips may produce inaccurate results.
  • Page 8 Health-Related Information • Certain substances can interfere with the ACCU-CHEK Active blood glucose system and cause falsely high results. For example, peritoneal dialysis solutions containing icodextrin (such as Extraneal) or certain immunoglobulin therapies that contain maltose (such as Octagam 5%), cause inaccurate results. For more information, refer to the Test Strip Package Insert, or ask your doctor.
  • Page 9 • If you have followed all the instructions in this booklet and still have symptoms that don’t seem to match your test results – or if you have questions – talk to your doctor. Accu-Chek Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 10: Table Of Contents

    Understanding Control Test Results ..................20 Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ..................22 Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Lancet Device ..............22 Running a Blood Sugar Test ....................24 Applying Blood with Test Strip Inside the Meter ............24 Applying Blood with Test Strip Outside of the Meter ............27 Testing with Blood from Alternative Sites ..............28...
  • Page 11 Screen Messages and Troubleshooting ................42 Chapter 6: Technical Information ..................46 Product Limitations ......................46 Specifications ........................46 Product Safety Information ....................48 Warranty ..........................49 Money-Back Guarantee ......................49 Additional Supplies ......................52 Information for Professional Caregivers ................53 Index ..........................54 Contents ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 12: Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System

    Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System* *Items may be sold separately. Battery Tray – S Button – Display – Slide tray out to Shows blood sugar Press this button change battery. to enter the Set results, messages, and results stored mode, move in memory.
  • Page 13 Cap with Comfort Dial Ejector Depth Selection Arrowheads Protective Cover Plunger Lancet Device Release Button Orange Code Key Test Strip Container Test Strip Lancet (included with test strips) Clear Cap (for alternative site testing)

  • Page 14: Connecting (Or Changing) The Battery

    Connecting (or Changing) the Battery Use your thumb to slide the battery Remove the plastic strip and tray up and out of the meter. throw it away. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 15 • The meter turns off automatically after two minutes of nonuse. When this happens, test results are still saved in memory. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 16: Setting The Beeper, Year, Time, And Date

    Setting the time and date is important if you use the meter’s memory or connect to a computer. With the Press meter off, (MEMORY button) press to change the (SET button). time format (12- or 24-hour). Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 17: Setting The Beeper

    Setting the Beeper The beeper is designed to make the ACCU-CHEK Active meter easier to use, but you can turn it off and not affect your test results in any way. When you first get your meter, the beeper is set to “On” and sounds whenever: •...

  • Page 18: Coding The Meter

    • Don’t force the code key into the meter; it only goes in one way. • If the code number on the display does not match the code number on the test strip container, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. ▲...

  • Page 19: Chapter 2: Control Testing

    • You want to check the performance of the meter and test strips About the Control Solution • Make sure you use only ACCU-CHEK Active • Never use control solution that has expired. control solution. • Always close the control solution bottle tightly.

  • Page 20: Running A Control Test

    Running a Control Test For control testing, you’ll need your meter, a test strip, a bottle of ACCU-CHEK Active control solution, and a Arrowheads napkin or paper towel. Take a new test strip from the container. Make sure the yellow color in the round window on the back of the strip matches the yellow color above “0 mg/dL”...
  • Page 21 If you do not have high level control solution, you may purchase control solutions separately at your pharmacy, or by calling the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center, 1-800-858-8072. The low level solution has a blue cap. The high level solution has a red cap.

  • Page 22: Understanding Control Test Results

    Example has a red cap. When a control test result is within the acceptable range, your test strips and meter are working properly. Example Chapter 2: Control Testing ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 23: Troubleshooting Checks

    Repeat the control test with a new test strip. If the 6. If none of the above apply… result still isn’t within the acceptable range, contact the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. Chapter 2: Control Testing ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 24: Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar

    Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Lancet Device With the ACCU-CHEK Active meter, you have a choice in test sites. To test using an alternative site instead of your fingertip, see Chapter 3, “Testing with Blood from Alternative Sites.”...
  • Page 25 Try different settings to find the one that’s right for you. • To maximize testing comfort, always use a new lancet for every test. • To reduce the risk of infection, never share your lancet device with anyone. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 26: Running A Blood Sugar Test

    Make sure the code on the meter matches the Do not bend the test strip. code on the test strip container. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 27 • If the test has begun and you still need to add more blood throw the test strip away and start over. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 28 Slide out the ejector to discharge the lancet into an appropriate container for sharp objects. For more information about your test results, see Chapter 3,” Understanding Your Test Results.” ▲ Example Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 29: Applying Blood With Test Strip Outside Of The Meter

    Slide out the ejector to discharge the lancet into an appropriate container for sharp objects. For more information about your test results, see Chapter 3, “Understanding Your Test Results.” Do not bend the test strip. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 30: Testing With Blood From Alternative Sites

    Testing with Blood from Alternative Sites With the ACCU-CHEK Active system, you have the option to use blood from an alternative site (palm, forearm, upper arm, thigh, or calf) in addition to blood taken from your fingertip. Although blood from your fingertip may be tested at any time, there are times when testing from alternative sites is not ideal.
  • Page 31 • If you often don’t notice when you are hypoglycemic • During peak action time of short-acting or rapid-acting insulin analogues. • Up to two hours after injecting a short-acting or a rapid-acting insulin analogue. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 32 Don’t be afraid to apply a lot of pressure to the area with the lancet device to get a good blood drop. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 33 Slide out the ejector to discharge the lancet into an appropriate container for sharp objects. For more information about your test results, see Chapter 3, “Understanding Your Test Results.” Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 34: Recording Your Results

    • Humidity must be below 85% so that moisture doesn’t condense on or inside the meter. If it does, let the meter return to room temperature and thoroughly dry before turning it on. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 35: Using Your Test Strips

    Two hours after meals, the blood glucose range for an adult without diabetes is less than 140 mg/dL. For people with diabetes: Please consult your doctor for the blood glucose range appropriate for you. Measuring Range of System: 10–600 mg/dL Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 36: Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Sugar

    Note: Always follow your doctor’s instructions. For example, if your doctor has advised you to immediately treat a low blood sugar result (such as by eating something), then do that first. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 37: Chapter 4: Using Your Meter's Memory

    Chapter 4: Using Your Meter’s Memory Storing Test Results Your meter automatically stores up to 200 test results, and you can review them at any time. If you’ve set the time and date on the meter (see Chapter 1, “Setting the Beeper, Year, Time, and Date”), this information is stored and displayed with your test results.

  • Page 38: Viewing Trend Information

    Viewing Trend Information The ACCU-CHEK Active meter displays 7- and 14-day blood sugar averages. The time and date must be set to use this feature. With the meter off, press and release Press at the same time to display the 7-day average.

  • Page 39: Downloading Your Meter To A Computer Or Pda

    To download your results, you’ll need: • ACCU-CHEK infrared cable (catalog no. 3183408) • ACCU-CHEK Compass software (catalog no. 3134008) To order, contact the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. Chapter 4: Using Your Meter’s Memory ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 40: Transferring Data

    Point the two IR windows toward each other. They should be no more than 4 inches (10 cm) apart. Press until “PC” flashes and release to turn on the meter. Chapter 4: Using Your Meter’s Memory ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 41 The software program may turn off your meter automatically when the transfer is complete. Notes: • If the data did not transfer successfully, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center. • To make the most of the download feature, you must set the year, date, and time in your meter.

  • Page 42: Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning Your Meter Caring for your ACCU-CHEK Active meter is easy. If the display or the outside of the meter is dirty, wipe it off with a slightly damp cloth. Only use water to dampen the cloth.

  • Page 43: Maintenance And Testing

    Cleaning Your Lancet Device To clean the ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancet device, use a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft cloth. DO NOT place the entire device under water. At least once a week, disinfect the cap after cleaning by placing it in 10% bleach solution* or alcohol (isopropyl) for 5 minutes.

  • Page 44: Screen Messages And Troubleshooting

    Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. If you have any concerns, please call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. The meter won’t turn on or the display is blank.
  • Page 45 Change the battery soon. The wrong code key is in the meter. Put in the orange code key that came with the container of test strips you are using. Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 46 Clean the test strip guide (see Chapter 5, “Cleaning Your Meter”) and repeat the test with a new test strip. Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 47 The meter is defective. Call the you get a result with a temperature icon, ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service it could be inaccurate. Do not artificially Center at 1-800-858-8072. heat or cool the meter. Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 48: Chapter 6: Technical Information

    Specifications Display 96-segment LCD Automatic power-off After 2 minutes Power supply One 2032 or equivalent lithium battery Meter type ACCU-CHEK Active Meter Measuring range 10-600 mg/dL Sample size 1µL Measuring time Approximately 5 seconds System operating conditions Refer to the test strip package insert...
  • Page 49 4.6 x 1.7 x 0.9 inches (118 x 44 x 23 mm) Weight 57 g (without battery) Construction Hand-held Lancet device depths 0.80, 0.95, 1.10, 1.25, 1.40, 1.55, 1.70, 1.85, 2.00, 2.15, 2.30 mm Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 50: Product Safety Information

    Consumers should use appropriate caution if they find a need to dispose their used meter. We suggest that you also remove the battery before disposing. Directive 2002/96/EC (Directive on waste electrical and electronic equipment (WEEE). 29 CFR 1910.1030 – Bloodborne pathogens. Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 51: Money-Back Guarantee

    ACCU-CHEK Active Limited 3-Year Warranty Roche Diagnostics warrants to the original purchaser of the meter that your ACCU-CHEK Active 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 Active meter or equivalent product free of charge.

  • Page 52: Warranty And Service Instructions

    Warranty and Service Instructions All requests for return of ACCU-CHEK Active meters under the above warranty or service policy must be made to the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center by calling 1-800-858-8072. You will be mailed a return authorization label, which must be affixed to your carton for shipping the system to Roche Diagnostics. Cartons received without this label will be returned to you at your expense.

  • Page 53: Patent Information

    If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the restricted license, you may return, to the place of purchase, the unused ACCU-CHEK Active system (or ACCU-CHEK Active meter, if you only purchased a meter) for a full refund. If you have any questions, please call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072.

  • Page 54: Additional Supplies

    1. Stedman, TL Stedman’s Medical Dictionary , 27th Edition, 1999, p. 2082. 2. American Diabetes Association, “Clinical Practice Recommendation Guidelines 2003.” Diabetes Care , Vol. 26, Supplement 1, pg. S22. Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 55: Information For Professional Caregivers

    • Studies show that AST results immediately before a meal and near bedtime are more similar to fingertip results. • NEVER ignore symptoms that may be due to low or high blood glucose. Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 56: Index

    23, 30 logging results, 32 blurred vision, 34 diary, 32 low blood sugar, 34 code key, 16 error messages, 42 – 45 computer, connecting your expiration date, 17, 21 meter to, 37 Index ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 57 33 rapid heartbeat, 34 test results, unusual, 34 results, control test, test strips, understanding, 20 – 21 ACCU-CHEK Active, 11, 18, 24, 52 results, logging, 32 thirst, increased, 34 results, test, understanding, 33 time and date, setting, 14, 39 Index...
  • Page 58 Notes Index ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 60 ACCU-CHEK Active ® ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072 www.accu-chek.com ©2007 Roche Diagnostics. All rights reserved. Roche Diagnostics 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK ACTIVE, SOFTCLIX, and ACCU-CHEK COMPASS are trademarks of Roche. 03503143004-0507...

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