Atmospheric Humidity; Sources Of Interferences - Accu-Chek Integra Complete Instructions For Use

8.1 Temperature range
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A test can be performed at the limits of the permitted range
(between +5 °C and +10 °C or between +40 °C and +45 °C),
but the result should be interpreted with caution and should not be
used as a basis for making therapeutic decisions. A thermometer
symbol ( ) flashes in the display.
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Tests cannot be performed at temperatures outside the permitted
range (below +5 °C or above +45 °C).
The following message is displayed:
Do not use results obtained at the limits of the permitted tem-
perature range as a basis for making therapeutic decisions.
Your blood glucose test results may be incorrect. Incorrect
results can cause the wrong therapeutic decision to be taken
and so produce adverse health effects.
Never try to speed up warming or cooling of your Accu-Chek
Integra meter artificially (e.g. by placing it on a radiator or in a
refrigerator). Doing so can damage your meter and cause it to
give incorrect results. Incorrect results can cause the wrong
therapeutic decision to be taken and so produce adverse health
effects.
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8.2

Atmospheric humidity

Keep the meter at below 85 % relative humidity.
Sudden changes in temperature cause condensation to form on
or within the meter. If this happens, do not turn the meter on.
Wait until it is thoroughly dry again. Make sure that it returns to
room temperature slowly. Never keep it in a room that is likely
to harbour condensation (e.g. a bathroom).
8.3

Sources of interferences

Strong electromagnetic fields may interfere with the proper
operation of the meter. Do not use this meter close to sources
of strong electromagnetic radiation.
To avoid electrostatic discharge, do not use the meter in a very
dry environment, especially one in which synthetic materials
are present.
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