Accu-Chek Inform II Quick Reference Guide Oct 2012

Table of Contents Important... 4 General Information... 6 ACCU-CHEK Inform II Meter...10 How to Perform Patient Testing...13 How to Perform Control Testing...21 Storing Test Strip Lot Information...32 Troubleshooting...37

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Important Safety Information WARNING: Protection against infection • Refer to the operator's manual for the proper cleaning and disinfection instructions for this system. • For multiple patient use, the meter should be cleaned and disinfected between each patient use following standard precautions and the cleaning and disinfecting procedures found in the ACCU-CHEK Inform II Operator's Manual. • Use gloves. Wear a new pair of clean gloves for testing each patient. • Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before putting on a new pair of gloves and performing the next patient test. • Use an auto-disabling single-use lancing device for each patient. 4

Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information WARNING: Protection against infection (continued) • Do not dispose of the battery pack with normal domestic waste. As a component of the ACCU-CHEK Inform II system it must be deemed as potentially biohazardous. Treat it accordingly.

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General Information • Refer to the ACCU-CHEK Inform II System Operator’s Manual and package inserts for detailed ­information. Be sure to read the “Important Safety Instructions and Additional Information” section in the manual before operating the system.

For technical assistance please contact ACCU-CHEK Customer Care at 1-800-440-3638 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

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General Information

Meters can be configured according to your institution’s needs, and features, such as requiring an operator ID, may or may not be used. If so configured, the ACCU-CHEK Inform II system may not allow patient testing when controls have not been run (QC Lockout). Note on the use of “base unit” Unless otherwise specified, the term “base unit” refers to both the ACCU‑CHEK Inform II Base Unit and the ACCU-CHEK Inform II Base Unit Light. 7

General Information

Your system is ready to use when it has been charged in the base unit.

General Information QC Lockout occurs when • patient testing is attempted and controls have not been run in the time ­interval or frequency designated by your institution. • controls have been run but the control values were not in range. Error messages appear to alert you to a condition that needs attention. Take the action suggested on screen , to resolve the problem, touch and proceed with testing.

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General Information Reagents

• ACCU-CHEK Inform II Test Strips • ACCU-CHEK Inform II Control Solutions* • ACCU-CHEK Linearity Kit* (if required by your facility guidelines) *Available for purchase separately

Critical Values Obtain laboratory backup for the following blood glucose levels: Greater than

________ mg/dL

Less than

________ mg/dL 9

General Information

You need the following reagents to perform patient tests and glucose control tests:

ACCU-CHEK Inform II Meter Test Strip Port

Touchscreen

On/Off Button

Meter, Front View 10

ACCU-CHEK Inform II Meter Meter, Back View Barcode Scanner Window

Battery Pack

Infrared Window

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ACCU-CHEK Inform II Meter

Reset Button

ACCU-CHEK Inform II Meter The base unit: • Charges the meter battery pack. • Communicates with a data management system, if available.

Base Unit

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Note: Prior to testing, ask patient to wash hands with soap and water, then let dry. If patient is unable to wash hands, wipe with alcohol, then let dry. 1. Press the On/Off button power on the meter.

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2. Once the Power Up screen to proceed appears, touch to the Operator ID screen, or wait 5 seconds and the meter automatically proceeds to the Operator ID screen. 3. Enter or barcode scan operator to display ID, then touch the Main Menu screen. 13

Patient Testing

How to Perform Patient Testing

How to Perform Patient Testing

4. Touch Patient Test to display the Patient ID screen.

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5. Enter or barcode scan patient ID, then touch . You are prompted to confirm the test strip lot.

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Patient Testing

How to Perform Patient Testing

How to Perform Patient Testing 6. Verify the test strip lot. • If correct, touch . You are prompted to insert the test strip. to select • If incorrect, touch a different test strip lot number.

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7. Slide the test strip into the test strip port as far as it will go in the direction indicated by the arrows on the test strip.

8. Wait until the flashing drop appears in the screen before applying the blood.

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Patient Testing

How to Perform Patient Testing

How to Perform Patient Testing 9. Apply the drop of blood to the front edge (yellow dosing area) of the test strip. Do not apply the blood to the top of the strip. Blood is pulled into the test strip by capillary action.

The meter beeps, and an hourglass appears while the meter completes the test. 18

10. When the test is completed, the result is displayed. Touch to enter the desired comments. to return to the Main Touch Menu.

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Patient Testing

How to Perform Patient Testing

How to Perform Patient Testing 11. Remove the test strip and dispose of it in accordance with applicable regulations and directives for disposal of potentially infectious samples and materials. 12. Clean and disinfect between each patient use following standard precautions and the cleaning and disinfecting procedures found in the ACCUCHEK Inform II Operator's Manual.

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How to Perform Control Testing Glucose control tests should be run in the following circumstances: • Before using the meter for the patient testing the first time Control Testing

• At the glucose control intervals established by your facility, if established • When using a new test strip vial for the first time • When using a new test strip lot for the first time (and as a result a new test strip code) • If a test strip vial was left open

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