ASCENIA BREEZE User Guide Rev Jan 2007

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Table of Contents

Introduction

Introduction A Look at Your Meter Explanation of Display Symbols Testing Materials Everyday Use Inserting a 10-Test Disc Running a Blood Glucose Test

marking a deleted blood test understanding your test results alternative site testing

Running a Control Test

marking a control test

Beyond Everyday Use Recalling Test Results

viewing your averages clearing stored test results

Setup Function

setting the time setting the date setting the buzzer level setting the time format setting the date format

Transferring Results to a Computer Cleaning Your Meter Replacing the Battery www.ascensia.co.uk

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Table of Contents

Technical Information

Specifications Performance Evaluations Solving Problems Solving Problems Troubleshooting and Error Codes Customer Service Replacement Items Symbols Used Warranty Information

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The Ascensia BREEZE ® Blood Glucose Monitoring System (meter, test strips and controls) is intended for self-testing by persons with diabetes and by healthcare professionals, to monitor the level of glucose in whole blood. The BREEZE System is specific for glucose and has been referenced to plasma/serum glucose.

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Introduction

Introduction: Thank you for choosing the Ascensia® Breeze ® Blood Glucose Monitoring System! We are proud to be your partner in helping you manage your diabetes. We understand that people who regularly check their blood glucose levels want a meter that is simple, straightforward and easy to use. As you use your Breeze System, you will appreciate the: • “no coding” of the test strips; • small sample volume; • fast reading time; • convenience of a 10-test disc; • simple “Pull and Push” step to begin testing; • user-friendly design. This ease of use comes with the added bonus of the reliability that you count on from Bayer. This user guide shows you how to use your Breeze System. It will answer any questions you might have and guide you through the testing process. It is here to help you! This user guide is divided into color-coded sections to help you easily find the information you need. See the Table of Contents for a complete list of topics. CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood glucose (sugar), read all instructions carefully and practice the test. www.ascensia.co.uk



A Look at Your Breeze

Meter:

Release Button Press to release and discard the used test strip. Screen This is where your test results will be displayed.

Data Port (side of meter) Insert cable here to allow communication between the meter and a personal computer.

Battery Holder (side of meter) Holds one CR2032 lithium battery (included). On/Off Button Used to manually turn the meter on or off, check the number of strips and check the date/time.

Tab to Open Button Door Button Door Open to expose meter buttons. Meter Handle Use this handle to push out a test strip and automatically turn on the meter.

Top End of Meter



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Release Button Test Strip Slot

Button Door Open On/Off Button Used to manually turn the meter on or off, check the number of strips, and check the date/time. Memory Button Used to view your blood glucose results stored in memory and to view your test result averages. Setup Button Used to enter the Setup mode and easily change the time, date or other features.

Up/ Down Buttons Used to display additional results or options. Accept Button Used to accept changes made in the Setup mode. Tab to Open Button Door NOTE: Simply place the easy reference sticker on the Button Door as shown. See the sheet of stickers provided in your meter package and select the language of your choice.

Open Latch Press in and pull up on the base to open the meter.

Back (Base) of Meter

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Explanation of Display Symbols: A full display, as shown here, indicates that all elements in the display are working properly. To view the full display, press and hold the On/Off button ( ) or pull the meter handle all the way out. Compare your meter to the display shown here before you run each test. If there is a difference, please see “Trouble­shooting and Error Codes” on page 41. Here is what each display element means: Test result and error codes are displayed here The number of test strips left in the disc Additional results and options are available by pressing the and buttons.



The units of measure (mmol/L or mg/dL) for your blood glucose result

Where the time, date, and AM/PM are displayed; also the type of average

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Here is what each display element means: Apply blood to the test strip

Temperature is too high or too low Battery is low or dead (when displayed during testing)

Insert a new test disc

The result is not to be included in the averages The volume of the buzzer

The result is a control test

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TesTIng maTerIals: Ascensia® Breeze™ 10-Test Disc (Disc contains ten test strips) (Included in this kit)

Ascensia® Breeze™ Normal Control (Contact Customer Service for free-of-charge Control)

Ascensia® MICrOLeT ® Adjustable Lancing Device and Lancet (Included in this kit)

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everyday use

InserTIng a 10-TesT dIsC: WARNING: Never open the meter with the meter handle pulled out.

Open Meter 1. Turn the meter over so the display screen is facing down. Open the meter by pressing in on the back edge of the open latch and then pulling up on the base.

Open Test Disc Package 2. Open a new 10-test disc package. Check the expiry date on the disc.

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Insert Disc 3. Insert a new 10-test disc (with the bumpy side up), aligning the 5 notches in the disc with the tabs on the meter.

Close Meter 4. Close the meter and snap it shut. Keep the meter flat when closing it.

Helpful Hint: The meter must be kept flat when closing. If the meter is not kept flat, the disc may move and become damaged and you may waste test strips.

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Counting the Number of Strips Left Your Breeze Meter will automatically count down the number of test strips you have left. The number is shown with your test result. To see the count when the meter is off, press the button. NOTE: This count is reset to 10 every time you open the meter. To keep an accurate count, open the meter only when all 10 of the test strips have been used in the 10-test disc. Your meter will also tell you when you need to insert a new 10-test disc. It will do this by showing a picture of a disc being inserted into the meter.

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runnIng a blood gluCose TesT: 1. Wash your hands well with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. NOTE: For testing sites other than fingertips, see page 19.

Prepare Lancing Device 2. Remove the endcap from the MICrOLeT Adjustable Lancing Device. (See MICrOLeT Device package insert for complete instructions.)

3. Loosen the cap on a lancet by rotating it ¼ turn (do not remove).

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Then insert the lancet firmly until it comes to a full stop. This will “prime” the device.

4. Twist off the lancet cap and replace the endcap.

Push Out Test Strip 5. Your Breeze Meter uses a special, easy-to-use “Pull and Push” design. Here’s how it works: Hold the meter comfortably in one hand. Firmly grasp the meter handle with the other hand (shown here). Now, just “Pull and Push”-“Pull” the handle out until it stops and “Push” it back in until it stops again. Helpful Hint: There is no need to turn the meter on- just “Pull and Push.” www.ascensia.co.uk



NOTE: After the meter handle is pushed in, the release button is UP, a test strip is pushed out, and a series of “apply blood” prompts appears. The meter is now ready to run a blood glucose test.

CAUTION: • Your meter is designed to push out one test strip at a time. Do not attempt to push out a new test strip with one already showing. • Discard any test strip that has been removed from the meter. Never re-insert a test strip into the meter. 6. Prick your finger and form a small round drop of blood.



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Test 7. Your test strip is like a straw-it sips in a sample of blood. Move the entire front edge of the test strip until it touches the edge of the blood drop. The blood is automatically pulled into the test strip and fills the test strip.

Hold the test strip in place until the meter beeps, then move the meter away.

For best results: • Blood is pulled IN the test strip, not dropped ON. • Do not allow blood to run down into the meter. • Do not add more blood to the test strip after the meter beeps.

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8. After the beep, the display counts down from “5” to “1.”

Your test result then appears on the screen. Helpful Hint: The number displayed in the upper left corner is the number of test strips remaining in your 10-test disc. IMPORTANT: If you want to mark this result as a deleted blood test, you must do that now, while the result is still being displayed. See “Marking a Deleted Blood Test” on page 17.



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9. To release the used test strip, hold the meter with the test strip pointing down over a waste container. Press the release button. Be sure the heel of your hand is not against the meter handle. NOTE: If you block the meter handle with your hand, the test strip may not release properly. 10. Press the

button to turn the meter off.

NOTE: If you forget to turn your meter off, it will turn off automatically after three minutes. This will save battery power.

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PRECAUTIONS: • Test your blood again if your glucose result is below 2.8 mmol/L, above 13.9 mmol/L or if the meter shows “LO” or “HI.” If your glucose level is still below 2.8 mmol/L, above 13.9 mmol/L, or if the meter again shows “LO” or “HI,” it may indicate a potentially serious medical condition. If this is the case: Consult your physician or healthcare professional immediately. • Do not change your medication based on blood glucose results with your BREEZE Meter without the advice of a physician or healthcare professional. • Your meter has been preset and locked to display results in mmol/L (millimoles of glucose per liter). Test results in mmol/L will always include a decimal point. In some countries, the meters are preset to display results in mg/dL (milligrams of glucose per deciliter). Test results in mg/dL will never include a decimal point. Example: or If your test result is displayed in the wrong unit of measure (mg/dL), call Customer Service (see the bottom of the page).

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