Aviva ACCU-CHEK User Manual

BLOOD GLUCOSE METER

Owner’s Booklet

ACCU-CU-CHEKHEK

Aviva

Dear ACCU-CHEK®System Owner,

Thank you for choosing the ACCU-CHEK®Aviva system!

Congratulations on your decision to take control of your diabetes. We’ve designed your new ACCU-CHEK Aviva system with comfort, convenience, and control in mind – to help make living with diabetes a little easier.

This booklet will help you get the most from your ACCU-CHEK Aviva system.

To start testing quickly, you can also refer to the First Time Guide.

If you have questions, we’re here to help. Just call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center toll-free at 1-800-858-8072. We offer assistance 24 hours a day, 365 days a year in Spanish and many other languages. You can also visit www.accu-chek.com for diabetes management tools and product demonstrations.

Thanks again for choosing the ACCU-CHEK Aviva system.

The ACCU-CHEK®Aviva System

Your new ACCU-CHEK Aviva meter and accessories work together to measure the amount of sugar (glucose) in your blood to help you and your doctor control your diabetes. The system includes:

• ACCU-CHEK Aviva meter with battery

• ACCU-CHEK Aviva test strips and code key (may be sold separately)

• ACCU-CHEK Aviva control solution (may be sold separately)

• ACCU-CHEK Multiclix lancet device (with a blue cap for fingertip testing and a clear cap for non-fingertip testing) (may be sold separately)

• ACCU-CHEK Multiclix lancet drum (may be sold separately)

Why Regular Blood Sugar Testing Is Important

Testing your blood sugar regularly can make a big difference in how you manage your diabetes every day. We’ve made it as simple as possible. Your meter is easy to use, plus you can adjust the lancet device for your comfort.

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Important Information About Your New Meter

• Your new meter is designed and approved for testing fresh capillary whole blood samples (for example, blood from your fingertip or forearm.) The meter is for outside the body (

in vitro

) use. It should not be used

to diagnose diabetes.

• Use only ACCU-CHEK Aviva test strips. Other test strips will give inaccurate results.

Health-Related Information

• If you are very dehydrated or urinating frequently, you may get a test result that is lower than what your blood sugar really is. If you think you are dehydrated, call your doctor right away.

• If you have followed the steps in the booklet, but still have symptoms that don’t seem to match your test results—or if you have questions—talk to your doctor.

• Refer to your test strip package insert for additional health-related information.

Contents

Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System ..........................................................................6

The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Meter ................................................................................................6

Coding Your Meter ................................................................................................................8

Adjusting the Time and Date—First Time Use.....................................................................10

Using ACCU-CHEK Aviva Test Strips ....................................................................................12

Chapter 2: Control Testing .....................................................................................................13

Why Run Control Tests ........................................................................................................13

About the Control Solutions.................................................................................................13

Running a Control Test........................................................................................................14

Understanding Control Test Results.....................................................................................18

Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar .....................................................................................20

Using the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix Lancet Device....................................................................20

Inserting a Lancet Drum .....................................................................................................21

Preparing the Lancet Device for Fingertip Testing ...............................................................23

Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Fingertip ................................................25

Changing the Lancet Drum .................................................................................................28

Running a Blood Sugar Test with Blood from Your Palm, Forearm, Upper Arm, Thigh, or Calf ....30

Flagging Test Results..........................................................................................................39

Understanding Your Test Results .........................................................................................40

Comparing Your Meter Result to a Lab Result .....................................................................42

Chapter 4: Meter Memory, Setup, and Downloading .............................................................43

Memory ..............................................................................................................................43

Contents 4

Meter Setup........................................................................................................................45

Setting the Time and Date ..................................................................................................46

Setting the Beeper On/Off...................................................................................................48

Setting Test Reminders.......................................................................................................50

Setting the Hypoglycemic (Hypo) Indicator ..........................................................................54

Downloading Your Results to a Computer............................................................................57

Chapter 5: Maintenance and Troubleshooting ......................................................................59

Changing the Battery ..........................................................................................................59

Cleaning Your Meter............................................................................................................60

Maintenance and Testing ....................................................................................................61

Cleaning Your Lancet Device...............................................................................................61

Screen Messages and Troubleshooting ...............................................................................62

Chapter 6: Technical Information ..........................................................................................66

Product Limitations.............................................................................................................66

Specifications .....................................................................................................................66

Product Safety Information..................................................................................................67

Warranty/Money-back Offer................................................................................................68

Limited License ..................................................................................................................70

Additional Supplies .............................................................................................................72

Information for Healthcare Professionals.............................................................................73

References .........................................................................................................................74

Index ..................................................................................................................................75

Contents

Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System*

The ACCU-CHEK Aviva Meter

Display – Shows results, messages, and results stored in memory.

Right and Left Arrow Buttons –

Press to enter memory, adjust settings, and scroll through results.

Test Strip Slot – Insert test strip here.

Infrared (IR) Window – Used to transfer data from the meter to a computer. (See Chapter 4.)

On/Off/Set Button – Turns the meter on or off and sets options.

Battery Door – Flip open the battery door by pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow.

Code Key Slot – Insert code key into this opening.

Code Key

(for example)

Battery – Insert with (+) symbol facing up.

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Test Strip Container Top View

On/Off/Set

Button

Infrared (IR) Window

Yellow Window –

Touch blood drop or control solution here.

Comfort Dial with Depth Selection

Cap

Lancet Device

Release Button

Plunger

Lancet

Drum

Clear Cap

(for obtaining blood from places

other than your fingertip)

Test Strip

Golden End –

Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.

Control Solution

Bottle

*some items may be sold separately.

Lancet Counter

Depth Indicator

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Coding Your Meter

A new code key is inside each new box of test strips.

1. Make sure your meter is

turned off.

2. Turn the meter over. 3. Remove the old code key (if there is one in the meter) and throw it away.

Change the code key every time you open a new box of test strips!

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Notes:

• Don’t force the code key into the meter — it is made to go in the meter only one way.

• If you see a code “- - -” turn the meter off and reinsert a code key in the meter.

4. Turn the code key over so the code number faces away from you. Push it into the meter until it stops.

5. Leave the code key in the meter until you open a new box of test strips. Remember to change the code key each time you open a new box of test strips.

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Press and release to turn the meter on. The time and date appear on the display. The word “set” and the hour flash. If this is the correct time and date, press and hold to exit the set mode.

2. Press and release or to decrease or increase the hour. Press and hold or to scroll faster.

3. Press and release to set the hour. The minutes flash.

Adjusting the Time and Date—First Time Use

Your new meter comes with a preset time and date. You may need to change the time to your time zone. Having the right time and date in your meter is important if you use the meter memory or if you want to download your results to a computer.

decrease

increase

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4. Repeat steps 2 and 3 to set the

minutes, am/pm, day, month, and year. The flashing field is the one you are changing.

5. Once you set the year, press and hold until the flashing test strip appears.

6. See Chapter 4 “Meter Setup” to set other options.

Note: When you install a new battery, the meter automatically prompts you to check the time and date

when you turn it on. If it is correct, press and

hold to exit the set mode.

decrease

increase

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Using ACCU-CHEK Aviva Test Strips

• Only use ACCU-CHEK Aviva test strips.

• Replace the code key and run a control test every time you open a new box of test strips. (See Chapter 2 “Control Testing.”)

• Keep the test strips in their original container.

• Close the container tightly right after you take a test strip out. This helps keep the test strips dry.

• Use the test strip within three minutes after you take it out of the container.

• Be sure to check the “Use by” date on the test strip container. Do not use the test strips after that date.

• Store the test strip container and your meter in a cool dry place, such as a bedroom.

• Store the test strips at 36 to 90ºF. Do not freeze.

• Do not apply blood or control solution to the test strip before you insert it into the meter.

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Do not store test strips in high heat and moisture areas (bathroom, kitchen, laundry room)! Heat and moisture can damage your test strips.

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Chapter 2: Control Testing

Why Run Control Tests?

Running a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips are working properly to give reliable results. You should run a control test when:

• You open a new box of test strips

• You left the test strip container open

• You want to check the meter and test strips

• Your test strips were stored in extreme temperatures or humidity

• You dropped the meter

• Your test result doesn’t agree with how you feel

• You want to check if you are testing correctly

About the Control Solutions

• Only use ACCU-CHEK Aviva control solutions.

• Your meter automatically recognizes the difference between a control solution and blood.

• Write the date you opened the bottle on the bottle label. The control solution is good for three months from that date or until the “Use by” date on the bottle label, whichever comes first.

• Do not use control solution that is past the “Use by” date.

• The control solution can stain clothing. If you spill it, wash your clothes with soap and water.

• Close the bottle tightly after use.

• Store the bottle at 36 to 90ºF. Do not freeze.

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Running a Control Test

You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution Level 1 or Level 2. The control level is printed on the bottle label.

1. Put a test strip into the

meter in the direction of the arrow. The meter turns on.

Note: Most people just test the Level 1 control. If you

wish, you can also test a Level 2 control. A set of Level 1 and Level 2 control solutions is available for purchase. Your meter automatically recognizes the difference between a control solution and blood. The control solution results are not displayed in memory.

Chapter 2: Control Testing

2. Make sure the code number on

the display matches the code number on the test strip container. If you miss seeing the code number, take the test strip out and reinsert it into the meter.

3. Select the control solution you want to test. You will enter the level later in the test.

4. Place the meter on a flat surface, like a table.

5. Remove the control bottle cap and wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue.

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Running a Control Test (continued)

6. Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop forms at the tip of the bottle. Touch the drop to the tip of the yellow end of the test strip. Do not put control solution on top of the test strip. When you see

flash, you have enough control solution in the test strip. Wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue, then cap the bottle tightly.

7. A result appears on the display, along with a control bottle symbol and a flashing “L.” Don’t remove the test strip yet. Press once to mark it as a Level 1. If you tested the Level 2 control, press a second time.

Chapter 2: Control Testing

8. Press to set the level in the meter.

9. The control result and “OK” alternate on the

display if the result is in range. The range is printed on the test strip container label. The control result and “Err” alternate on the display if the result is out of range. Remove the test strip and throw it away.

in range example

out of range example

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Understanding Control Test Results

Example

The label on your test strip container shows the acceptable ranges for both the Level 1 and the Level 2 control solutions. The result you get should be inside this range. Make sure you compare the result to the correct level of control.

When the control result is inside the range on the test strip container, your test strips and your meter are working properly.

Range (mg/dL) Level 1 25–55 Level 2 255–345

(This is an example. Refer to the ranges on your test strip container.)

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If your control result is not inside the acceptable range (printed on your test strip container), here are some things you can do to solve the problem:

Troubleshooting Checks

Are the test strips or control solution past the “Use by” date?

Did you wipe the tip of the control solution bottle with a tissue before and after use?

Were the test strip container and control solution bottle closed tightly?

Was the test strip out of the container for more than three minutes?

Were your test strips and control solution stored in a cool, dry place?

Did you follow the testing steps?

Did you choose the correct control solution level, either 1 or 2, when you ran the test?

Does the code number on the meter display match the code number on the test strip container?

9. If you are still unsure of the problem…

Action

If either is past the “Use by” date, throw it away. If the control solution was opened more than three months ago, throw it away.

Wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue. Repeat the control test with a new test strip and a fresh drop of control solution.

If you think either may have been uncapped for some time, replace the test strips or control solution.

Repeat the control test with a new test strip.

Repeat the control test with properly stored test strips or control solutions.

Read Chapter 2 “Control Testing” and test again. If you still have problems, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072.

If you chose the wrong control solution level, you can still compare the control result to the range printed on the test strip container.

If they don’t match, insert the correct code key in the meter and test again.

Repeat the control test with a new test strip. If you still have problems, call the ACCU-CHEK Customer Care Service Center at 1-800-858-8072.

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Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar

Using the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix Lancet Device

Notes:

• Testing with blood from places other than your fingertip requires the clear cap. This is explained later in the chapter.

• The best depth setting is the lowest number that lets you get enough blood for a test. Try different settings to find the one that’s right for you. For virtually pain-free testing, always use

a new lancet for every test. With the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix lancet device, you simply change the lancet with a twist.

• To reduce the risk of infection, never share your lancet device with anyone.

The clear cap is for testing other sites on the body, not the fingertip.

The blue cap is for fingerstick testing only.

A new drum has a blue ring that does not move.

A used drum has two visible red stripes and the blue ring can rotate on the white drum. You cannot insert a used drum into the lancet device.

Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar

Inserting a Lancet Drum

You must first load the drum into the lancet device to get it ready for use.

1. Remove the cap by pulling it straight off. It

is not a twist cap. The easiest way to do this is to place your thumb to the side of the notch as seen in the illustration.

2. Before you insert a drum, be sure that the release button is not yellow. Insert a new drum, blue ring first, until it stops. It clicks into place.

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3. Slide the cap on until it stops by aligning the

notch on the cap with the notch on the device.

4. You are now ready to use the first lancet. The lancet counter on the plunger shows five white bars, meaning you have five new lancets remaining.

Inserting a Lancet Drum (continued)

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