Introduction - Accu-Chek Guide User Manual

Introduction

The Accu-Chek Guide System
The Accu-Chek Guide test strips with the
Accu-Chek Guide meter are intended to
quantitatively measure glucose in fresh
capillary whole blood from the finger, palm,
forearm, and upper arm as an aid in
monitoring the effectiveness of glucose
control.
The Accu-Chek Guide test strips with the
Accu-Chek Guide meter are intended for
in vitro diagnostic self-testing by people
with diabetes.
The Accu-Chek Guide test strips with the
Accu-Chek Guide meter are intended for
in vitro diagnostic use by healthcare
professionals in clinical settings. Venous,
arterial, and neonatal blood testing is
limited to healthcare professional use.
This system is not for use in diagnosis of
diabetes mellitus, nor for testing neonate
cord blood samples.
Suitable for self-testing
The system includes: Accu-Chek Guide
meter with batteries, Accu-Chek Guide test
strips*, and Accu-Chek Guide control
solutions*.
* Some items may not be included in the
kit. They are a separate purchase.
w WARNING
• Choking hazard. Small
parts. Keep away from
children under the age of
3 years.
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• Keep new and used batteries away
from children. Ingestion or
insertion into the body may cause
chemical burns, perforation of soft
tissues, and death. Severe burns
may occur within 2 hours of
swallowing. If you think a battery
might have been swallowed or
placed inside any part of the body,
seek medical attention
immediately.
• If the battery compartment does
not close securely, stop using the
product and keep it away from
children. Contact Roche.
• Any object coming into contact
with human blood is a potential
source of infection (see: Clinical
and Laboratory Standards Institute:
Protection of Laboratory Workers
from Occupationally Acquired
Infections; Approved Guideline –
Fourth Edition; CLSI document
M29-A4, May 2014).
w WARNING – KEEP BATTERIES
OUT OF REACH OF CHILDREN
• In Australia: If you suspect your
child has swallowed or inserted a
button battery, immediately call
the Australian 24-hour Poisons
Information Centre on 13 11 26 for
fast, expert advice.
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