Test Strip Drum Use-By Period - Accu-Chek Compact Plus User Manual

If you insert a partly used test strip drum into the meter, the
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meter cannot calculate the use-by period for that drum. Conse-
quently, the next time you perform a test, the drum symbol and
flashing bottle symbol are displayed to highlight the fact (see
Chapter 2.3.1).
Use only Accu-Chek Compact test strip drums. Other test strips
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cannot be used to perform tests. If you insert a different test strip
drum, error message E22 is displayed (see Chapter 12.2).
Make sure that the drum compartment cover is tightly closed. If it
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is not properly closed, the meter will not turn on when you press
the Test button. All you see is the display check briefly.
You can dispose of used test strip drums with your regular
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household waste.
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Initial steps before testing

2.3.1 Test strip drum use-by period

When you insert a new drum into the meter, the meter starts to count
the number of days the drum is in the meter. Each drum must be used
within a 90-day use-by period.
Once a drum has been in the meter for 90 days, its use-by period has
expired. The next time you turn the meter on to perform a test, the drum
symbol, bottle symbol and clock symbol are displayed to highlight the
fact.
Insert a new test strip drum.
Note
The test strips in this drum cannot be used. You must not use
these test strips as they may produce incorrect results. Incorrect
results can cause the wrong therapeutic decision to be taken and
so produce serious adverse health effects.
Initial steps before testing
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