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  • Page 1 CCU- CCU- ® Compact Plus BLOOD GLUCOSE METER Owner’s Booklet...
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system! Congratulations on your decision to take control of your diabetes. We’ve designed your new ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system with comfort, convenience, and control in mind – to help make living with diabetes a little easier.
  • Page 4 If you have questions, we are here to help. Just call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center toll-free at 1-800-858-8072. We offer assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, in many languages. You can also visit www.accu-chek.com for diabetes management tools and product demonstrations, as well as to order product supplies and accessories.

  • Page 5: Before You Start Testing

    ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system. • The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system has been found to be accurate at altitudes up to 10,150 feet. • Refer to your Test Strip and Control Solution Package Inserts for additional health-related information.
  • Page 6 About the meter and test strips ▲ Certain substances can interfere with the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus blood glucose system and cause falsely high results. For example, if you use peritoneal dialysis solutions containing icodextrin (such as Extraneal), or take certain immunoglobulin therapies that contain maltose (such as Octagam ®...
  • Page 7 The system is for outside the body (in vitro) use. It should not be used to diagnose diabetes. • Use only ACCU-CHEK Compact test drums. Other test drums (or test strips) cannot be used. Using other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results.

  • Page 8: Table Of Contents

    Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ......................38 Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus Lancing Device for Fingertip Testing ............38 Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Fingertip .................42 Important Information About Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Palm, Forearm, Upper Arm, Thigh, or Calf (non-fingertip testing) ........................47...
  • Page 9 Product Limitations ..............................82 Specifications ...............................82 Product Safety Information ...........................84 If You Need to Throw Your Meter Away ........................85 ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus Meter Limited 3-Year Warranty ..................86 Non-Warranty Service Policy ..........................87 Warranty and Service Instructions ........................87 Limited License ..............................88 Additional Supplies ...............................91 Information for Professional Caregivers ........................82...

  • Page 10: Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System

    Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus System Test/On/Off Button – Release Button – Display – Slide and release this Slide to release the Shows blood button to turn on the attached lancing sugar results, meter and advance a device.
  • Page 11 Infrared (IR) Window – Used to transfer data from the meter to a computer. Black Cap – Clear Cap – Use this cap for Use this cap for Lancet Test Drum – fingertip testing only. non-fingertip testing only. The bar codes Protective on the label are automatically...

  • Page 12: Meter Setup

    Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator— Select on or off. If you choose on, choose the blood sugar level for the indicator. BEEPER BRIGHTNESS TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS HYPO The blue progress bar helps guide you through the setup process. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 13: Setting The Beeper

    • If an error occurred while testing, even if the beeper is set to “OFF,” it still beeps for an error • To change the selection • To move back and forth in a selection Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 14 The meter turns on and briefly shows all displayed. This means the beeper is on. Press of the display symbols. to change the beeper to “OFF.” Press set your selection. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 15: Setting The Brightness Of The Display

    1. Press to move to the next option. 2. Press to save the chosen setting. The brightness of the display window changes to the setting you have selected. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

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

    Press all of the display symbols. Next, the beeper change the year. Press to set your selection. symbol is displayed with your current selection flashing. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 17 Press to set your military time. Press selection. change the time format. Press to set your selection. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 18: Setting The Test Reminders

    (11:59 p.m. or 23:59) or one minute after midnight (12:01 a.m. or 0:01). • If you have the test reminders turned on, a bell appears on the display during testing. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 19 “OFF” flashing of the display symbols. Next, and the test reminder symbol the beeper symbol is displayed displayed. with your current selection flashing. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 20 Press set the remaining two test to set your selection. to set your selection. reminders, or press until you reach the hypoglycemic indicator level. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 21: Setting The Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator

    Before you set the hypo indicator, talk to your doctor to help you decide what blood sugar level is your hypo level. Your meter is preset to “OFF” for the hypo indicator. Follow the directions if you want to turn it “On.” Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 22 “hypo?” with the “60” symbols. Next, the beeper flashing. Press to select symbol is displayed with your the hypo level of 60, 70, or current selection flashing. 80 mg/dL. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 23 You are here BEEPER BRIGHTNESS TIME / DATE TEST REMINDERS HYPO 4. Slide and release to set your selection and turn off the meter. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 24: Installing The Test Drum

    IS or IS NOT a of the test strip slot. The drum door tab projects test drum in the meter. slightly so you can lift it up. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 25 (see the test drum automatically codes itself, out. shown). and rotates the test drum to the first test strip. Then the meter turns off. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 26 • When a test drum is empty, the dot shows in the test strip count window on the back of the meter. “End” and the test drum symbol flash on the display. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 27 If the “Use By” date is missing or cannot be read, do not use the test strips and call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. • Do not reuse test strips. Once you have put control solution or blood on a test strip, throw it away.

  • Page 28: Test Strip Count

    Once you perform a test with a new drum, the number of test strips remaining is displayed when you press to turn the meter off. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 29: Changing The Batteries

    The small compartment. tab attached to the battery cover still shows. Push in the direction of the arrow shown to lock the battery cover in place. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 30 • The battery symbol on the display means the batteries are low and should be changed soon. • If you turn on the meter and the display goes blank, no more tests can be run until the batteries are replaced. Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 31: Chapter 2: Control Testing

    Your test strips were stored in extreme temperatures or humidity. About the Control Solutions • You can use ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue control solution. • Do not use control solution that is past the “Use By” or discard This solution is a blue liquid.

  • Page 32: Running A Control Test

    You need your meter (with a test drum inserted) and control solution. Note: Your meter is designed to recognize the difference between ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue control solution and blood. This control solution is a blue liquid. To make sure the display is working properly, turn off the meter, then press and hold to see the complete display.
  • Page 33 If you 7. Place the cap on the control bottle tightly. are unsure if a surface is clean, wipe it off with a slightly damp cloth or cotton swab. Hold the Chapter 2: Control Testing ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 34 When the test result appears, the bottle symbol is saved with the test result to identify it as a control test. Chapter 2: Control Testing ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 35 ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue control solution ranges This is an example. Refer to the acceptable ranges on your test drum container. 9. Check that the result is within the acceptable range on the test drum container. Use the range – Low or High – that matches the level of control solution you used.
  • Page 36 11. Throw the used test strip away. downward. This helps the test strip release from the meter. Slide and release to turn off the meter and release the test strip. Chapter 2: Control Testing ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 37 • Never try to reuse a test strip that has been released from the meter. • Do not open the test drum compartment when the motor is running. • Use ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue control solution with your ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system or your control test results may be inaccurate.

  • Page 38: Understanding Control Test Results

    Understanding Control Test Results ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue control solution ranges This is an example. Refer to the acceptable ranges on your test drum container. The label on your test drum container shows the acceptable ranges for Low and High control solutions.

  • Page 39: Troubleshooting Checks

    Repeat the control test with a new test strip. If the result still is not If none of the above apply… within the acceptable range, contact the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. ▲...

  • Page 40: Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar

    Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus Lancing Device for Fingertip Testing ▲ Use a new lancet for each fingertip test to avoid infection and get a virtually pain-free test. Remember to use the black cap to do a fingertip test.
  • Page 41 Note: You can refer to the First Time Guide or the Quick Reference Guide for a simple testing summary. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 42 Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus Lancing Device for Fingertip Testing (continued) Notches 4. Snap on the black cap after lining up the notches. 5. Twist the cap to set the lancet depth. Start at The cap snaps easily into place.
  • Page 43 • To reduce the risk of infection, never share your lancing device with anyone. • The black cap is for fingertip testing only. • The clear cap is for non-fingertip testing only. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 44: Running A Blood Sugar Test With Blood From Your Fingertip

    All the sections should be clear and should look exactly like the display as shown. If not, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. 1. Wash your hands with warm 2. Slide and release 4.
  • Page 45 ALL the way down until it fingertip, then press and symbol. stops. The lancing device is release the plunger. now ready for use. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 46 When you have enough blood in the test strip, is displayed. You may pull your finger away when is displayed. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 47 This helps the test strip release from the meter. Slide and release to turn off the meter and release the test strip. Throw the used test strip away. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 48 Snap on the black cap after lining up the notches. 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 49: Important Information About Running A Blood Sugar Test With Blood From Your Palm, Forearm, Upper Arm, Thigh, Or Calf (Non-Fingertip Testing)

    Please read the following section before you try testing from other places. Important: • Talk to your doctor before you begin non-fingertip testing. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 50 If you often do not notice when your blood sugar is low • When basal insulin is most active • After injecting rapid-acting insulin (two hours or less) Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 51: Preparing The Accu-Chek Softclix Plus Lancing Device For Non-Fingertip Testing

    Preparing the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus Lancing Device for Non-Fingertip Testing ▲ Use a new lancet for each non-fingertip test to avoid infection and get a virtually pain-free test. Remember to use the clear cap to do a non-fingertip test. Remember, you can use your lancing device attached to the meter or unattached.
  • Page 52 1. Remove the black cap by 2. Insert a lancet until it clicks. 3. Twist off the lancet’s using your thumb and finger protective cover. to pull on the recessed area. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 53 3 for palm testing. Once you run a successful test, you may want to find the lowest depth setting that provides enough blood with the least amount of pain. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 54: Running A Blood Sugar Test With Blood From A Non-Fingertip Site

    Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from a Non-Fingertip Site You will need your meter with a test drum loaded, the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus lancing device, a lancet, and the clear cap from your kit. Wash your hands with warm soapy water and dry. Dirty hands could affect results.
  • Page 55 ALL the way down until it stops. The lancing device is now ready for use. TIP: Rub the skin prior to lancing to increase blood flow. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 56 Continue to press the clear cap against the site for a few seconds to allow blood to come to the surface. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 57 When you have enough blood in the test strip, displayed. You may pull the meter away from the site when is displayed. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 58 Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from a Non-Fingertip Site (continued) ▲ If mg/dL does not appear with the test result call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. Use of the wrong unit of measure may cause misinterpretation of your actual blood sugar level, and may lead to incorrect treatment.
  • Page 59 Press the plunger to release the lancet into a puncture-proof container. Snap on the clear cap after lining up the notches. 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 60 • Always let the meter release the test strip. If you pull out a used test strip, blood can enter the meter and contaminate it. • Never push any test strip back into the meter or the test drum. These test strips can produce incorrect results. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 61: Recording Your Results

    2. With the test result on the display, and the test strip STILL IN THE METER, press . The appears below the test result. 3. Slide and release to turn off the meter and save the result with the . Example Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 62: Understanding Your Test Results

    The meter is designed to provide a numerical value for blood glucose in the range of 10-600 mg/dL. If you receive a numerical value below 10 mg/dL or over 600 mg/dL and it does not match how you feel, call ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center toll-free at 1-800-858-8072.

  • Page 63: Unusual Test Results

    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 64: Comparing Your Meter Result To A Lab Result

    • If your blood sugar is below 75 mg/dL, your results generally should fall within ±15 mg/dL. • If your blood sugar is equal to or over 75 mg/dL, your results generally should fall within ±20%. Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 65: Chapter 4: Meter Memory And Downloading

    Chapter 4: Meter Memory and Downloading Storing Test Results Your meter automatically stores up to 500 test results which you can view at any time. Once 500 results are in memory, adding a new test result causes the oldest one to be deleted. It is very important to have the correct time and date set in the meter.

  • Page 66: Viewing Test Results

    , or when you reach the most recently saved result again and you press • You can exit memory at any time by pressing . The meter turns off. Chapter 4: Meter Memory and Downloading ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 67: Viewing Your Average, Lowest, And Highest Blood Sugar Test Results

    Viewing Your Average, Lowest, and Highest Blood Sugar Test Results With the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus meter, you can see your 7-, 14-, and 30-day blood sugar test result averages, in that order. You can also see the lowest and highest blood sugar test results for each of those periods.
  • Page 68 • When 500 results are in the memory, adding a new test result causes the oldest one to be deleted. • Control results are not included in the 7-, 14-, and 30-day averages. See Chapter 2,“Running a Control Test.” Chapter 4: Meter Memory and Downloading ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 69: Downloading Your Results

    Downloading Your Results We offer a variety of ways to help you download your test results. For information on ACCU-CHEK software, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. You can transfer your stored test results to track, identify patterns, and print.
  • Page 70 Notes: • If the data did not transfer successfully, try again. If you still have problems, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. • To make the most of the download feature, you must set the year, date, and time on your meter.

  • Page 71: Chapter 5: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Cleaning Your Meter Caring for your ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus meter is easy. If the display or the outside of the meter is dirty, wipe it off with a soft cloth slightly dampened (wring out any excess liquid) with one of these cleaning solutions: water, 10% bleach solution*, 70% alcohol (ethyl alcohol), or 70% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol).
  • Page 72 • Use vinegar or scouring agents to clean the meter because they can harm the display and measurement window. • Spray any cleaning solution directly onto the meter. • Put the meter under water (or any liquid). • Pour liquid into the meter. Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 73: Cleaning Your Lancing Device

    Cleaning Your Lancing Device To clean the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus lancing 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*, 70% alcohol (ethyl alcohol), or 70% rubbing alcohol (isopropyl alcohol) for 10 minutes.

  • Page 74: Display 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 will not turn on or the display is blank.
  • Page 75 7, 14, or 30 days blood to be applied. is displayed with an “n” and a number. The “n” and number tell how many blood sugar results were used to calculate the average. Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 76 Insert two new batteries. Blood sugar is lower than the measuring range of the system (10 mg/dL). See Chapter 3, “Symptoms of High or Low Blood Sugar.” Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 77 50 °F and 104 °F, look exactly like the display as wait 30 minutes or more shown. If not, call the ACCU-CHEK and repeat the test. Do not Customer Care Service Center at artificially heat or cool the 1-800-858-8072.
  • Page 78 The hypo warning is turned on and shows the level selected. applied to the test strip for the test to start. Repeat the test with a new test strip and larger drop of blood. Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 79 You should run a control test to verify that the test drum is useable. See Chapter 2, “Why Run Control Tests?” Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 80 There is no test drum in the meter, or the bar code on the drum is damaged or missing. Make sure your test drum has two bar codes on it. Insert a new test drum. Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 81 See Chapter 5, “Cleaning Your Meter.” • There is moisture in the meter. Slide and release to turn off the meter. Let the meter dry at room temperature. Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 82 The 90-day use-by period is no longer calculated for this test drum. Perform a control test. While using this test drum, the drum symbol continues to flash. Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 83 Hold the meter straight up and down and let the test strip drop out, or take it out manually even if it takes a small amount of force. Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 84: 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 Organic Light Emitting Diode (OLED) display Automatic power-off After 60 seconds / 5 minutes (depending on testing status) Power supply AAA alkaline batteries (do not use rechargeable) Battery life...
  • Page 85 Interference from other electrically driven equipment is not to be anticipated. Performance Analysis The performance data for the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system (ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus meter with ACCU-CHEK Compact test strips) were obtained using capillary blood from diabetic patients (method comparison, accuracy), venous blood (repeatability) and control solution (reproducibility).

  • Page 86: Product Safety Information

    CAUTION! Please refer to safety-related notes in the manual accompanying this instrument. AAA batteries The ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus meter has been listed by Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc., in accordance with UL 3101-1 and CAN/CSA C22.2 No. 1010-1. Chapter 6: Technical Information...

  • Page 87: If You Need To Throw Your Meter Away

    We suggest that you also remove the batteries 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 88: Accu-Chek Compact Plus Meter Limited 3-Year Warranty

    NOT eligible for this money-back offer. Consumers affected by this exclusion may instead request a different ACCU-CHEK meter/system. The refund will be limited to the amount paid by you net of any rebates. You must have a copy of the dated itemized purchase receipt and the original packaging to obtain this refund.

  • Page 89: Non-Warranty Service Policy

    Warranty and Service Instructions All requests for return of ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus 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 90: Limited License

    Customers experiencing difficulties should review Maintenance and Troubleshooting in this booklet. Further inquiries should be directed to the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. Be sure to fill out and mail the warranty card that comes with the ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system. Limited License ▲...
  • Page 91 If you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the restricted license, you may return, at the place of purchase, the unused ACCU-CHEK Compact Plus system for a full refund. If you have any questions, please call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072.

  • Page 92: Patent Information

    If you have any questions, please call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072. Except where prohibited by statute, all warranties covering the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus lancing device are voided by use of the ACCU-CHEK Softclix Plus lancing device with any lancets other than ACCU-CHEK Softclix lancets. Patent Information This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S.

  • Page 93: Additional Supplies

    Additional Supplies The following supplies and accessories are available from authorized diabetes healthcare centers, pharmacies, or medical/surgical supply dealers: Test Drums ACCU-CHEK Compact Test Drums (51 count) ACCU-CHEK Compact Test Drums (102 count) Control Solutions ACCU-CHEK Compact Blue Control Solution...

  • Page 94: Information For Professional Caregivers

    If your patient is used to making treatment decisions based upon fingerstick readings, he or she should consider the delay, or lag-time, affecting the reading obtained from an alternative site. *Data on file Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...

  • Page 95: References

    42, 52 depth, lancet, 41 blurred vision, 60 lancet depth, 41 control solution, 29 display check, 71 lancing device, 38, 49 error messages, 72-81 limited license, 88 Index Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 96 14 professional caregivers, 92 tingling, 60 rapid heartbeat, 60 trembling, 60 results, logging, 59, 63 troubleshooting, 72-81 screens, meter, 72-81 warranty, 86 supplies, 91 sweating, 60 symbols, 84 Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 97 Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 98 Chapter 6: Technical Information ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center 1-800-858-8072...
  • Page 100 Made in Ireland Roche Diagnostics 9115 Hague Road Indianapolis, IN 46256 www.accu-chek.com ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK COMPACT, and SOFTCLIX are trademarks of Roche. All other product names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. ©2008 Roche Diagnostics. All rights reserved. 05104661001-0108...

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