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  • Page 1 Owner’s Booklet...
  • Page 3 ACCU-CHEK Compact 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 Compact meter. 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 Checking your blood sugar can make a big difference in how well you can 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 5 (like blood taken from fingertips or forearm) outside the body ( in vitro diagnostic use). It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. • Be sure to use only ACCU-CHEK Compact test drums with the meter. Other test strips may produce inaccurate results.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    Running a Control Test.......................14 Understanding Control Test Results....................17 Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ..................19 Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Lancet Device ..............19 Running a Blood Sugar Test.......................21 Testing with Blood from Alternative Sites...................23 Proper Testing Conditions ......................27 Recording Your Results ......................28 Storing Your Supplies.........................28...
  • Page 7 Screen Messages and Troubleshooting ..................37 Chapter 6: Technical Information ..................43 Product Limitations........................43 Specifications ..........................43 Product Safety Information ......................44 Warranty ...........................45 Money-Back Guarantee ......................46 Additional Supplies ........................48 Information for Professional Caregivers ..................49 Index ............................50 Contents ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 8: Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System

    Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System The ACCU-CHEK Compact System* *Items may be sold separately. MEM Button – Display Cover – Press this button to (Removable) review values in memory. SET Button – Press this button to set the Battery Cover –...
  • Page 9 Infrared (IR) Interface Test Strip – Touch drop Window – Used to of blood or control transfer data from the solution here at the meter to a computer. black notch on the front end of the test strip. Test Drum – Bar code Clear Cap on label is read by the (for alternative site...

  • Page 10: Installing The Test Drum

    4. Slide the new test drum onto the plastic post inside the compartment. It can only be inserted in one direction. 5. Close the compartment door until it snaps. (See Notes on following page.) Chapter 1: Understanding Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 11 “End”, and the test drum symbol flash on the display. • Store your test drum and meter in a cool, dry place – between 36-86°F (2-30°C). Do not freeze. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 12: Installing (Or Changing) The Batteries

    3 seconds, no • The meter turns off automatically after five minutes of nonuse. When this more tests can be run. happens, test results are still saved in memory. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 13: Setting The Beeper, Year, Time, And Date

    7. Repeat Step 6 until the minutes, month, and day are set. (See Notes on following page.) 8. When the time and date are set and ON (or OFF) appears again, press to turn off the meter. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 14 Notes: • The beeper is designed to make the ACCU-CHEK Compact 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 15: Chapter 2: Control Testing

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

  • Page 16: Running A Control Test

    Running a Control Test For control testing, you’ll need your meter (with a test drum inserted), a bottle of ACCU-CHEK Compact control solution, and a napkin or paper towel. 1. With a test drum inserted, press 2. The time, date, and test strip appear on the display.
  • Page 17 8. Dispose of the used test strip in a proper waste container. on, the meter will beep when the test (See Notes on following page.) begins. Chapter 1: Your New Meter Chapter 2: Control Testing ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 18 • Do not bend the test strip. • Use only ACCU-CHEK Compact control solution with your ACCU-CHEK Compact system or your test results may be inaccurate. • Never try to reuse a test strip that has been released from the meter.

  • Page 19: Understanding Control Test Results

    321–431 Example When a control test result is within the acceptable range, your test drum and meter are working properly. Chapter 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 2: Control Testing ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 20 6. If none of the above apply... Repeat the control test with a new test strip. If the 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 21: Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar

    Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Lancet Device With the ACCU-CHEK Compact meter, you have a choice of 6 test sites. To test using an alternative site instead of your fingertip, see Testing with Blood from Alternative Sites.
  • Page 22 Try different settings to find the one that’s right for you. • 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 23: Running A Blood Sugar Test

    The blood is drawn into the test strip automatically. Do not bend the test strip. Chapter 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 24 11. Slide out the ejector to discharge the lancet into a puncture-proof container. For more information about your test results, see Understanding Your Test Results. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 25: Testing With Blood From Alternative Sites

    Testing with Blood from Alternative Sites With the ACCU-CHEK Compact 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 26 • If your blood sugar result does not match how you feel, do a fingertip test to confirm your result. If the fingertip result still does not match how you feel, call your doctor. • Do not change your treatment based on just one result. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 27 Don’t be afraid to apply pressure to the area with the lancet device to get a good blood drop. Chapter 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 28 8. Slide out the ejector to discharge the lancet into a puncture-proof container. For more information about your test results, see Understanding Your Test Results. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 29: Proper Testing Conditions

    • 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 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 30: Recording Your Results

    The fasting adult blood glucose range for a nondiabetic is between 74 mg/dL and less than 106 mg/dL. Two hours after meals, the blood glucose level for a nondiabetic is less than 140 mg/dL. Your doctor will determine the range that is best for you. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 31 2. Repeat a blood sugar test (refer to Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ). 3. If your blood sugar results still don’t reflect the way you feel call your doctor immediately. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 32: Chapter 4: Using Your Meter's Memory

    Chapter 4: Using Your Meter’s Memory Storing Test Results Your meter automatically stores up to 100 test results, and you can review them at any time. If you’ve set the time and date on the meter (see Setting the Beeper, Year, Time, and Date ), this information is stored and displayed with your test results.

  • Page 33: Viewing Trend Information

    Viewing Trend Information With the ACCU-CHEK Compact meter, you can see your highest, lowest, and average blood sugar results for the last seven days (if you’ve set the date and time on the meter). 1. With the meter off, press MEM.

  • Page 34: Downloading Your Meter To A Computer Or Pda

    • ACCU-CHEK Compass software (catalog no. 3134008) • ACCU-CHEK Pocket Compass software (catalog no. 3266184) To order, contact the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care sevice center at 1-800-858-8072 or visit www.accu-chek.com for a product demonstration and to place an order online. Chapter 4: Using Your Meter’s Memory...
  • Page 35 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 36: Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting Attaching the Nose Cover ▲ The nose cover of the ACCU-CHEK Compact meter must always be attached when running a blood sugar test or a control test. 4. Put the nose cover back on by snapping How to Remove and Attach the Nose Cover down one side at a time.

  • Page 37: Cleaning Your Meter

    Cleaning Your Meter Caring for your ACCU-CHEK Compact meter is easy. If the display or the outside of the meter is dirty, wipe it off with a slightly damp cloth or cotton swab. You may use water, 10% bleach, 70% alcohol (ethyl alcohol) or 70% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol).

  • Page 38: 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 70% alcohol (ethyl alcohol) or 70% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) for 10 minutes.

  • Page 39: 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 40 (50-104°F). Results are displayed (10 mg/dL). See Symptoms of at temperatures within 41 and 113°F. High or Low Blood Sugar. Chapter 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 41 A test error has occurred. Repeat the test. If occurs again, please contact the ACCU- CHEK Customer Care service center at 1-800-858-8072. Chapter 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 42 There is no test drum in the test drum. meter, or the bar code on the drum is damaged. Insert a new test drum. Chapter 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 43 The drum symbol will flash until you install a new drum.) Chapter 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 44 Repeat the test with a new strip. • The test strips are too old. Insert a new test drum and repeat the test. Chapter 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 45: Chapter 6: Technical Information

    Chapter 6: Technical Information Product Limitations Please read the literature packaged with your test drum to find the latest information on product specifications and limitations. Specifications Display Digital LCD with symbols Automatic power-off After 60 seconds / 5 minutes (depending on testing status) Power supply AAA alkaline batteries (do not use rechargeable) Battery life...

  • Page 46: Product Safety Information

    Inc.‚ in accordance with UL in vitro diagnostic for medical devices. manual accompanying 3101-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 medical devices. this instrument. No. 1010-1. Chapter 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 47 Roche Diagnostics will replace it with a new ACCU-CHEK Compact meter or equivalent product free of charge. The warranty of the replacement meter will expire on the date of the original warranty expiration or ninety (90) days after the shipment of a replacement system, whichever period is longer.

  • Page 48: Warranty

    Warranty and Service Instructions All requests for return of ACCU-CHEK Compact 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.
  • Page 49 READ CAREFULLY THE LIMITATIONS RECITED BELOW. The ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancet device and its use are protected by U.S. Patent Nos. 4,924,879 and Re. 35,803. A license to use the ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancet device is only granted when ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancets are used as a part of the ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancet device.

  • Page 50: Additional Supplies

    ACCU-CHEK Compact Test Drums (51 count) ACCU-CHEK Compact Test Drums (102 count) Control Solutions* ACCU-CHEK Compact Control Solution *ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue control solution may not be available in all countries. Lancets ACCU-CHEK Softclix Lancet Device ACCU-CHEK Softclix Lancets (100/box) ACCU-CHEK Softclix Lancets (200/box)

  • Page 51: 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 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 52: Index

    29 high blood sugar, 29 date, expiration, 13, 18 blood sugar, testing, 21 – 23 hyperglycemia, 29 Chapter 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 53 28 urination, frequent, 29 meter screens, 37 – 42 supplies, 48 vision, blurred, 29 meter, ACCU-CHEK sweating, 29 Compact, 2, 6 – 7 warranty, 45 symbols, 44 numbness, 29 water loss, 3 technical information, product limitations, 43 www.accu-chek.com, 1 43 –...
  • Page 54 Notes Chapter 1: Your New Meter ACCU-CHEK Customer Service Center 1-800-858-8072 Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 56 ©2005 Roche Diagnostics. All rights reserved. Assembled for and distributed in the U.S.A. by Roche Diagnostics, Indianapolis, IN Made in Ireland Roche Diagnostics 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK COMPACT, SOFTCLIX, ACCU-CHEK COMPASS, and ACCU-CHEK POCKET COMPASS are trademarks of Roche. 03503097005-0605...

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