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Accu-Chek Compact User Manual

Accu-Chek Compact User Manual

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  • Page 2 Important Tips • Store full test drum in the original vial with See page 25. the cap tightly sealed until ready to use. Once removed from the vial, test drum can be used for 90 days or until the use-by date printed on the vial label, whichever comes first.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Getting Started ......13 About your Accu-Chek Compact ™ System ..14 About your Meter.

  • Page 4: Welcome

    Welcome Thank you for selecting the Accu-Chek Compact ™ meter. Other Information ......71 The key benefits of this meter over other blood glucose Memory .

  • Page 5: Where To Find Help

    Before you begin testing, please read this manual thoroughly. It provides all the information you need to use the Accu-Chek Compact ™ meter. Remember to return the enclosed warranty card. This ensures that you receive any updates on your Accu-Chek Compact ™ meter.

  • Page 6: About This Manual

    About This Manual This manual is set up into the following sections: Section Title Content Page Getting Started Learn the system’s parts and features, install batteries, install test drum, and set beeper/time/date Control Testing Run control tests and understand results Blood Sugar Testing Run blood sugar test and understand results Other Information...
  • Page 7 • Some pages in this manual have a single column that • Any text that appears in the light teal shaded box with may contain text, and/or pictures: any of these symbols is important information that should be read carefully: Warning! This symbol warns of a situation that may pose a risk to your health...
  • Page 8 • Other pages in this manual have three columns: This column shows what the meter displays AFTER the This column has pictures This column tells you action is completed and/or may give details about the action. or introductory information what action to perform. about the section.

  • Page 9: Getting Started

    2. Install batteries 3. Install test drum 4. Run controls The results that appear on the meter display throughout this manual are for illustration purposes only. You may expect to see different results on your own Accu-Chek Compact ™ meter.

  • Page 10: About Your Accu-Chek Compact System

    About Your Accu-Chek Compact ™ System About Your Meter Front of Meter Display – Shows blood sugar results, messages, and results stored in memory. TEST Button – Press this button to perform a test, to eject a test strip at the end of a test, or to turn the meter off.
  • Page 11 Right Side of Meter Release Button – Slide this button toward the display window to open the test drum compartment. Back of Meter Battery Cover – Slide cover off to replace batteries. View Window – Displays the number of strips remaining.

  • Page 12: About The Test Drum

    The Accu-Chek Compact ™ meter does not use individual Test Drum – Barcode on label is read by the meter test strips. The Accu-Chek Compact ™ test strips are so coding is not necessary. contained in a test drum. Each test drum holds 17 test strips.

  • Page 13: Changing The Batteries

    Changing the Batteries Your meter is shipped with two 1.5 volt (AAA) alkaline batteries that need to be installed before testing. Battery life will vary depending on usage, so always keep spares on hand. The meter saves battery power by automatically turning off after five minutes of nonuse.
  • Page 14 Changing the Batteries 1. If the meter is on, press The battery cover is on a hinge. TEST button to turn it off. With the meter turned off, slide the battery cover to unlock and then open the battery compart- ment on the back of the meter.

  • Page 15: Installing The Test Drum

    Installing the Test Drum General Information Handle the test drums with care! Once you remove a test drum from its vial, you have 90 days to use up all the test strips. Do not open the test drum compartment until all of the strips have been used.
  • Page 16 Installing the Test Drum 1. If the meter is on, press Wait for the motor to stop before TEST button to you open the meter. turn it off. With the meter turned off, slide the release button toward the display to open the test drum compartment.
  • Page 17 Installing the Test Drum 4. Close the test drum The meter automatically moves compartment in the the test drum to the correct direction of the arrow. position and reads the code on the test drum. A dot appears in the view window on the back of the meter.

  • Page 18: Removing The Test Drum

    Removing the Test Drum 1. Slide the release button toward the display win- dow to open the test drum compartment. Hold the meter upright. The empty test drum drops out.

  • Page 19: Setting The Beeper, Year, Time, And Date

    General Information batteries, the date will be reset to 01.01.2000, and the time to 00:00 hours. Setting the time and date is an The Accu-Chek Compact ™ meter allows you to set the optional feature. If you do not set the time and date, beeper, year, time, and date.
  • Page 20 Setting the Beeper, Year, Time, and Date 1. If the meter is on, press After the SET button is pressed, TEST button to the meter turns on without turn it off. With the advancing a test strip from the meter turned off, press test drum.
  • Page 21 Setting the Beeper, Year, Time, and Date 5. Press the SET button until 12h appears. 6. Press MEM to change The 24-hour time format is also between the 12-hour known as military time. and 24-hour time format. 7. Press the SET button. The hour field flashes.
  • Page 22 Setting the Beeper, Year, Time, and Date 10. Press the MEM button At this point, the AM or to select the correct PM designation will appear. minutes. 11. Press the SET button. The month field flashes. This occurs if in the 12- hour format;...
  • Page 23 Setting the Beeper, Year, Time, and Date 14. Press the MEM button to select the correct day. The current settings are saved 15. Press the TEST automatically. button to turn the meter off. You may leave this setting mode at any time by pressing the TEST button to turn the meter off.

  • Page 24: Control Testing

    Why should I run a Control Test? Gathering Supplies There are a number of factors that can affect the ability of your Accu-Chek Compact meter and strips to give a Note: The Accu-Chek Compact ™ Care Kit is packaged correct reading.

  • Page 25: Running A Control Test

    (in the display be repeated. segment test). If a segment is missing, please do not run any more blood tests. Call Accu-Chek Customer Care at 1-800-858-8072. 3. Wait for the test strip to advance from the meter. The flashing hand sym-...
  • Page 26 Running a Control Test 4. Press the SET button. CTRL is displayed and will be stored in memory along with the result so it is flagged as a control test result in memory. Be sure to press the SET button before running a control.
  • Page 27 Running a Control Test 6. Hold the meter so the test strip points down- ward at a slight angle. 7. Gently touch and hold The test starts as soon as the the droplet to the front test strip has the correct amount edge of the test strip on of solution.
  • Page 28 Do not open the test drum compartment when the meter and release the motor is running. used test strip. The Accu-Chek Compact ™ meter turns off automatically after five minutes of nonuse. After a blood sugar result has been displayed, the meter turns off automatically after 60 seconds.

  • Page 29: Understanding Your Control Results

    If the result is not within the acceptable range: Understanding Your Control Results • Check the expiration date of the test drum and control Both the Accu-Chek Compact ™ test drum vial label solutions. If the test drum or control solutions are and the control value insert indicate the acceptable expired, dispose of them promptly.

  • Page 30: Blood Sugar Testing

    Blood Sugar Testing Gathering Supplies Testing Conditions To obtain reliable blood sugar results, ensure the follow- To begin testing, you will need the following items: ing conditions are met: • Accu-Chek Compact ™ Meter Temperature range • Accu-Chek Compact ™...

  • Page 31: Getting A Good Drop Of Blood

    Getting a Good Drop of Blood 1. Prepare lancet device. Follow manufacturer’s instructions. Do not reuse disposable lancets. 2. Wash hands in warm, If you use an alcohol wipe to soapy water. Rinse and clean your finger, make sure dry completely. Warm finger is completely dry before fingers to increase proceeding.

  • Page 32: Running A Blood Test

    Running a Blood Test 1. Open the display cover and gather your supplies. On the display, you will see 2. Press the TEST “ ”, followed by the display button. segment test and then the date line. You have five min- utes in which to perform the test.
  • Page 33 Running a Blood Test 4. Use the lancet device to obtain a small drop of blood resting on the side of your finger. 5. Hold the meter so the test strip points down- ward at a slight angle. 6. Gently touch and hold Do not bend the test strip the black notch on the or an error message will be...
  • Page 34 Do not open the test drum compartment when the straight up and down, motor is running. press the TEST button to turn the The Accu-Chek Compact ™ meter turns off meter off and release automatically after five minutes of nonuse. After a the test strip.

  • Page 35: Understanding Your Test Results

    Understanding Your Test Results What’s Normal? The normal fasting adult blood sugar range for a non- diabetic is 70 - 105 mg/dL . One or two hours after meals, normal blood sugar levels should be less than 140 mg/dL . Your doctor will determine the range that is appropriate for you.
  • Page 36 IF... AND... THEN... your blood sugar result does not reflect the run a control test with your control solutions (see page seems unusually high way you feel, check the 42, Control Testing ). If the control result is within the or low, following: acceptable range, review the proper testing procedure...
  • Page 37 IF... AND... THEN... you get a low blood sugar symptoms are absent, run a control test with your control solutions (see page result or LO is displayed 42, Control Testing ). If the control result is within the (blood sugar result is lower acceptable range, review the proper testing procedure than the low end of the and repeat your blood sugar test.

  • Page 38: Other Information

    Other Information Memory Storing Results The Accu-Chek Compact ™ meter stores up to 100 results with date and time. When the meter has 100 results in the memory, the oldest result will be deleted automati- cally and the next test result is stored as the first result.

  • Page 39: Reviewing Stored Results

    (in the display segment test). If a segment is missing, please do not run any more blood tests. Call Accu-Chek Customer Care at 1-800-858-8072. Wait for the most recent result and MEMO to be displayed at EXAMPLE the bottom of the screen.
  • Page 40 Memory 4. Press the MEM button You can hold down the to scroll forward to the buttons to scroll through your “newest” result again. results more quickly. EXAMPLE 5. Press the TEST button to turn the meter off.

  • Page 41: Mean Value, Highest Value, Lowest Value

    Memory Average (Mean) Value, Highest Value, Lowest Value 1. Open the display cover. Your meter can display the highest and lowest blood sugar results and the aver- age of current test results. Statistics are based on the results stored for the last seven days, as long as they were saved with date and time.
  • Page 42 Memory Wait for the most recent result and MEMO to be displayed. EXAMPLE 3. Press the MEM and SET The average result and the letter buttons at the same “A” are displayed. time. EXAMPLE 4. Press the MEM button The highest measured result is by itself.

  • Page 43: Transferring Data

    The blood sugar results stored in your meter can be downloaded to a computer. This way you can track long-term trends in your blood sugar values. To download stored blood sugar results to a computer, you need an Accu-Chek ™ infrared cable (not included) and: •...
  • Page 44 3. Locate the infrared (IR) interface window on the top side of the Accu- Chek Compact ™ meter. (See pages 16-17.) 4. Locate the IR window on the infrared cable. 5. Position the infrared...
  • Page 45 Transferring Data 7. With the meter turned The meter turns on without OFF, press the SET and advancing a test strip from MEM buttons at the the test drum and displays same time and release. two arrows. Two arrows flash on the display while the meter automatically downloads all stored blood sugar results to your computer.

  • Page 46: Caring For Your Meter

    If the meter is dropped, perform a control check with Accu-Chek Compact ™ Control Solutions before doing a blood sugar test to ensure proper operation. The Accu-Chek Compact ™ carrying case protects your meter, keeps it free from dust, and stores supplies.

  • Page 47: Cleaning The Meter And Optics

    Caring For Your Meter Cleaning the meter and optics If the outside of your meter or the display are dirty, wipe Do not use cleaning agents that contain acetic them off with a slightly dampened cloth. If blood has acid (vinegar) or scouring agents because they can entered the test strip guide or if the message “OFF”...
  • Page 48 3. Replace the cover by The cover must be snapped down completely first setting it on top or the strip won’t advance properly. of the optics window. Snap down one side of the cover first and then snap down the other side.

  • Page 49: Troubleshooting Guide

    Insert new batteries. b. Ambient temperature is too low. b. Move somewhere warmer and repeat test. c. Display is damaged. c. Call Accu-Chek Customer Care d. Meter is defective. d. Call Accu-Chek Customer Care Meter will not turn on.
  • Page 50 DISPLAY CAUSE ACTION Insufficient battery power – no Insert two new batteries (type AAA). further tests can be performed. The meter shuts off after three seconds. Clock has stopped. The meter was exposed to tem- Always store the meter above +14° F (-10° C). Clock is slow after peratures below +14°...
  • Page 51 The test drum in the meter is Insert a new test drum. If the message is still displayed, empty. call Accu-Chek Customer Care A dot appears in the view window on the back of the meter.
  • Page 52 ” flashes in the meter is lost or unusable. Make sure there is a test drum loaded in the meter. If not, call Accu-Chek Customer Care at 1-800-858-8072. The 90-day use-by counter will no longer be valid. Run a control test.
  • Page 53 DISPLAY CAUSE ACTION a. A test error has occurred. a. Repeat the test. b. There is electromagnetic b. Move away from possible sources of interference. interference. Such electromagnetic fields can occur in the open near transmitters (CB radio, radio, television) in the household near electrical equipment (microwave ovens, poorly suppressed electrical equipment), and particularly near mobile phones.
  • Page 54 DISPLAY CAUSE ACTION a. The test strip was touched a. Turn the meter off, then back on again. Repeat the against the blood drop too test. Wait until the hand symbol has appeared in the soon. display before touching the test strip against the blood drop or control solution drop.
  • Page 55 Make sure the two IR transmission windows are do not appear. correct. correctly positioned. d. A computer software error d. Read the manual for the download software and occurred. check that it is correctly installed. The meter is defective. Call Accu-Chek Customer Care at 1-800-858-8072.

  • Page 56: Product Limitations

    With batteries and test drum: 89/336 EEC on electromagnetic compatibility. conditions +36° F to +86° F The Accu-Chek (+2° C to +30° C) Compact meter has been Relative humidity Less than 85% relative humidity Listed by Underwriter’s operating range Laboratories Inc. ®...

  • Page 57: Additional Supplies

    ™ Test Drums ™ repair the meter or replace it with a new Accu-Chek Compact meter or equivalent product free of charge. The warranty of the Cat. No. 3038106 repaired or replacement meter will expire on the date of the...

  • Page 58: Non-Warranty Service Policy

    Cartons received without this label will be returned to you do not agree to the terms and conditions of the restricted license, at your expense. Customers experiencing difficulties should you may return, to the place of purchase, the unused Accu-Chek review the Troubleshooting Guide section found on page Compact ™...

  • Page 59: References

    References 1. Tietz, N.W., Textbook of Clinical Chemistry , p. 2190 (1994). 2. American Diabetes Association Position Statement, Diabetes Care , Vol. 19 (Suppl. 1), p. S4 (1996). Patent Information This product may be covered by one or more of the following U.S.
  • Page 60 ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK COMPACT, ACCU-CHEK CUSTOMER CARE, CHEMSTRIP, and SOFTCLIX are trademarks of a member of the Roche Group. ©2001 Roche Diagnostics. All rights reserved. 052705400-0601 Roche Logo Prints: PMS Distributed in the U.S.A. by: Roche Diagnostics Corporation 9115 Hague Road...

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