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Accu-Chek Performa Quick Start Manual

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• This Quick Start Guide does not replace the
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User's Manual for your Accu-Chek Performa
blood glucose meter. The User's Manual
contains important handling instructions and
Start Here
additional information.
• The lancing device is intended for personal
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use only.
Quick Start Guide
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Power/Set Button
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Display
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Right Arrow and Left Arrow Buttons
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Test Strip Slot
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Battery Door
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Infrared (IR) Window
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Setting up the Lancing Device
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Release Button
1 Lancet Drum = 6 Lancets
Penetration
depth
Cap
Number
of lancets
remaining
Advance to next lancet
Familiarize yourself with the
Get the lancet drum from the
NOTE
Remove the cap by pulling it
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Accu-Chek FastClix lancing
pocket in the carry case.
straight off. Do not twist the cap.
Each lancet drum contains 6 sterile
device.
lancets.
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When ready to test...
Insert the lancet drum, white end
NOTE
Replace the cap on the lancing
Adjust the lancet depth to a
Using the lancing device: By
first, into the lancing device. Push
device. Make sure the notch on the
comfortable penetration level. Start
pressing the release button, the
Do not remove the lancet drum
the lancet drum all the way in until
cap lines up with the notch on the
at 2. For tougher skin, dial to a
lancing device primes and pricks
until all 6 lancets are used since
it clicks firmly into place.
the drum cannot be reused once it
lancing device.
higher number.
with 1 click.
has been removed from the
lancing device.
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
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You must not insert the lancet
drum into the lancing device and
simultaneously press the release
button or hold the lancing device
with the release button resting
on a surface such as a table top.
This could release a lancet and
inadvertently cause injury.
Wash and dry your hands before
Check the use by date on the test
Remove a test strip from the test
Insert the test strip into the meter
you perform a blood glucose test.
strip container. Do not use test
strip container. Close the cap
in the direction of the arrows until
strips past the use by date.
tightly.
the meter beeps.
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Hold the lancing device firmly
Touch the end of the test strip to
The test result appears on the
The meter beeps and flashes
against the edge of your fingertip
the blood drop. Do not put blood on
when there is enough blood in the
display after 5 seconds.
and press the release button to
top of the test strip.
test strip.
prick your finger.
Error Messages
If any of the error messages below appear on the display at any time,
E-9 The battery is almost out of power. Change the battery now. If the
refer immediately to the User's Manual, Chapter 5, Display and Error
message reappears after the battery has been replaced, remove the
Messages.
battery again, press any meter button, then reinsert the battery.
E-1 The test strip may be damaged or not properly inserted. Remove and
E-10 The time and date settings may be incorrect. Make sure the time
reinsert the test strip, or replace it if damaged.
and date are correct and adjust, if necessary.
E-3 Your blood glucose may be extremely high or a meter or a test strip
error has occurred. If your test result matches how you feel, contact your
healthcare professional immediately. If your test result does not match
how you feel, repeat the blood glucose test. See the User's Manual,
Chapter 2, Unusual Blood Glucose Results. If the second test result does
not match how you feel, perform a control test with the control solution
and a new test strip. If the control result is within the acceptable range,
A flashing blood drop symbol
review the proper testing procedure and repeat the blood glucose test
appears.
with a new test strip. If the E-3 code still appears for your blood glucose
test, your blood glucose result may be extremely high and above the
system's reading range. Contact your healthcare professional
immediately. If the control result is not within the acceptable range, see
the User's Manual, Chapter 4, Understanding Out-of-Range Control
Results.
Before you finish...
E-4 Not enough blood or control solution was drawn into the test strip for
measurement or was applied after the test had started. Discard the test
NOTE
strip and repeat the blood glucose or control test.
Contact Roche if the error message continues.
E-6 Blood or control solution was applied to the test strip before the
flashing drop symbol appeared on the display. Discard the test strip and
or
repeat the blood glucose or control test.
LAST UPDATE: 2013-04
E-7 An electronic error occurred, or in rare cases, a used test strip was
removed and reinserted. Turn the meter off and on, or take the battery
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out for 20 seconds and reinsert it. Perform a blood glucose or control
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test.
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E-8 The temperature is above or below the proper range for the system.
Prepare the lancing device for the
Refer to the test strip package insert for system operating conditions.
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next test. Slide the lever over and
Move to an area with the appropriate conditions, wait 5 minutes, and
back once to advance to the next
repeat the blood glucose or control test. Do not artificially heat or cool
ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK PERFORMA, and FASTCLIX are
lancet. The window shows the
the meter.
trademarks of Roche.
number of lancets remaining.
© 2013 Roche Diagnostics
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Summary of Contents for Accu-Chek Performa

  • Page 1 You must not insert the lancet E-1 The test strip may be damaged or not properly inserted. Remove and E-10 The time and date settings may be incorrect. Make sure the time User’s Manual for your Accu-Chek Performa depth drum into the lancing device and reinsert the test strip, or replace it if damaged.
  • Page 2 Botões de direção para a direita e para a esquerda até todas as 6 lancetas terem sido E-8 A temperatura está acima ou abaixo do intervalo correto para o ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK PERFORMA, and FASTCLIX are picar o dedo. for suficiente.