Accu-Chek
Accu‑Chek Blood Glucose Meters
Accu-Chek Performa Overview of testing, cleaning and troubleshooting
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Overview of testing, cleaning and troubleshooting
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3. Ensure code # displayed matches code # on test strip container.
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2. Insert strip (in direction of arrows); meter turns on.
1. Insert strip (in direction of arrows); meter turns on.
2. Ensure code # displayed matches code # on test strip container.
flashes when enough blood is applied.
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8. Result appears on display in 5 seconds.
3. Use control solution Level 1 or 2.
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6. Touch drop to front edge (not top) of yellow window.
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1. Disinfect patient’s finger.*
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To perform a GLUCOSE test:
flashes when enough solution is applied.
8. Wipe bottle tip with tissue; re-cap bottle tightly.
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9. Result appears on display. Press once to mark it as Level 1 or twice to mark it as Level 2.
appears. 9. Remove and discard test strip.
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5. Lance finger* and squeeze gently.
10. Press 4. Put meter on flat surface.
* See your Accu-Chek Performa System Owner’s Booklet for instructions on obtaining a blood sample from alternative sites (forearm, upper arm, calf or thigh).
5. Remove bottle cap; wipe tip with tissue.
To clean meter: 1. Be sure meter is off.
4. Gently wipe meter surface.
2. Dampen a soft cloth with: • 70% isopropyl alcohol or • Mild dishwashing liquid and water or • 10% fresh bleach solution
5. • DO NOT get moisture in code chip or test strip slots. • DO NOT spray cleaning solution on meter. • DO NOT pour liquid into meter. • DO NOT immerse meter in any liquid.
3. Squeeze excess liquid from cloth.
6. Squeeze bottle and touch drop to front edge (not top) of yellow window.
to set the level.
a. Result/OK alternate on display if result is in range. b. Result/Err alternate on display if result is out of range.**
11. Remove and discard test strip.
** See your Accu-Chek Performa System Owner’s Booklet for steps to take if result is out of range.
Troubleshoot common error messages:
! Never make treatment decisions based on an error message. ▲ ! ▲ | | |
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• Meter not coded or code chip not inserted.
What to do:
Display
• Turn off meter and recode it.
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• Discard strip and repeat test.
• Turn meter off and on, or remove battery for a few seconds and reinsert it. • Perform a glucose or control test.†
• Incorrect code chip.
• Turn meter off and insert new code chip.†
• Temperature is above/below proper range (6°C – 44°C).
• Move to area in proper range. • Wait 5 minutes; repeat test. • Do not heat/cool meter.
• Battery is almost out of power.
• Change battery.
• Time/date settings may be incorrect.
• Check time/date settings; adjust if necessary.
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• Insufficient blood (or control solution) after test starts.
• Discard strip and repeat test.
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• Discard strip and repeat test.
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• Test error.
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• Blood (or control solution) was applied too early.
• Electronic error. • Used strip was removed and reinserted.
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• Ensure code chip # matches code # on strip container. • Ensure time/date setting is correct.
• Remove strip and reinsert, or replace if damaged.†
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• Test strip has expired.
• Test strip is damaged.
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What to do:
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• Before month end, insert code chip from new box of strips.
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• Test strips will expire at end of current month.
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Likely cause:
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Likely cause:
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If problem persists, contact Roche Diagnostics at (XXX) XXX-XXXX.
For more details, consult the Owner’s Booklet for the Accu-Chek Performa System. ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK PERFORMA and LIVE LIFE THE WAY YOU WANT are trademarks of Roche. © 2006 Roche Diagnostics. All rights reserved. 334-34144MM-1206
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