Coaguchek XS Getting Started

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CoaguChek®XS

System

INSTALLING BATTERIES & SETUP

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GETTING STARTED

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SETTING DATE AND TIME

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PREPARING FOR A TEST

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TESTING

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Open the battery compartment o

n the back of the meter.

Insert 4 AAA batteries a

ccording to the diagram inside the battery compartment.

. Open Compartment 2. Insert Batteries

1. Start Setup 2. Set Date 3. Set Time 4. Check Display

• CoaguChek XS Meter

• Container of test strips

• Test strip code chip

• ACCU-CHEK

Softclix lancet

device and white lancet

The code number on the test strip container and the code chip must match.

Each box of test strips comes with a matching code chip. Every time you open a new box of test strips, you must replace the code chip.

Make sure the meter is off.

With the code number facing up, insert the code chip into the code chip slot until it snaps into place.

Pull off the cap of the lancet device. Insert a new white lancet. Twist off the lancet’s protective cap. Put the cap back on the lancet device. Line up the notches for the cap to fit.

Before continuing, review these tips for getting a good blood drop.

Increasing the blood flow in your finger will help you get a good drop of blood:

• Warm your hand. Hold it under your arm, use a hand warmer, and/or wash with warm water.

• Let your arm hang by your side.

• Massage your finger from its base.

Use these techniques until your fingertip has good color.

To set the date and time, you’ll use these buttons: to change a setting or (SET) to accept a setting.

If the meter is not already in Setup mode, press .

The date format flashes in the upper right corner.

Press . The hour flashes.

to change the hour then .

to change the minutes

then .

Turn the meter off

Press and hold the ON-OFF button .

Make sure all the letters, numbers, and symbols on the display appear correctly.

See The Meter’s Display section in the User Manual to see the full display.

Release .

Turn the meter off

Wash your hands in warm, soapy water.

Make sure your fingertip is thoroughly dry.

Take a test strip out of the container.

Close the container tightly.

You have 10 minutes to use a test strip once you remove it from the container.

1. Wash Hands 2. Get Ready

Press . The year flashes.

to change the year then .

to change the month

then .

to change the day then .

The time format flashes in the upper left corner.

Follow these steps to get started using the meter:

1. Watch the CoaguChek XS System Training DVD. It will help you get comfortable with the CoaguChek XS Meter and the testing p

rocedure.

2. Read the ACCU-CHEK

Softclix lancet device package insert.

3. With this CoaguChek XS System Getting Started guide by the meter, follow the steps to perform your first test.

Then, as necessary, refer to the User Manual or Package Insert:

The CoaguChek XS System User Manual is a comprehensive guide to the meter and test strips. It is designed to provide answers to y

our questions about the meter’s operation and use. Also, see the

test strip package insert for more information.

Right after you insert the batteries, you’ll need to set the d

ate and time.

he date and time settings are important. Each time you run a test, the meter compares its date with the test strip’s expiration date. If the test strip is expired, the meter displays an error m

essage and prevents you from running a test.

Whenever you put batteries in the meter, it automatically goes to Setup mode (where you set the date and time). You can also go t

o Setup mode at any time by pressing the SET button ( ).

Getting Started

1. Gather Items 2. Match Code 3. Insert Code Chip 4. Prepare Lancet Device

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Slide the test strip into the test strip guide in the d

irection of the arrows until

it stops.

The meter turns on.

he code number of the inserted

code chip flashes on the display.

Confirm that the number displayed matches the n

umber on the test strip

container, then press .

If the numbers are different, first make sure that the correct code c

hip is inserted. If the numbers still don’t match, c all the Roche Diagnostics Technical Service C

enter at 1-800-428-4674.

An hourglass appears as the m

eter warms up. When the meter is warmed up, a flashing test strip and blood drop appear and the m

eter begins a countdown.

ou have 120 seconds to run

the test.

Set the penetration depth to 5.

Press the plunger. A yellow d

ot appears in the release

button.

assage your finger until you see increased color in your fingertip.

Keeping your hand down, p

ress the tip of the lancet device firmly against the side of your fingertip. Press the r

elease button.

Gently squeeze from the base of the finger to develop a hanging d

rop of blood.

fter sticking your fingertip, you have 15 seconds to apply the blood to the side of the t

est strip.

3. Insert Test Strip 4. Match Code 5. Collect Sample 6. Get a Good Blood Drop

ind the target area on the test strip. Dose the test strip from the side.

t’s important to hold the blood drop to the test strip until you hear a beep.

ou’ll see the hourglass when the blood test begins. Then, pull your finger away from the t

est strip.

Remember to apply only one drop of blood—don’t add m

ore. Do not touch or remove the test strip when a test is in progress.

The result appears in about 1 minute.

ecord the result on the

CoaguChek XS System Prothrombin Time Self-Testing L

og Book.

Call your doctor with the test result.

ote: If during testing the meter displays an error message, refer to the Error Messages section of the User Manual for what to do next.

emove the lancet from the lancet device. Place the used test strip and lancet in a puncturep

roof container with a lid.

Turn the meter off.

If the meter is dirty, wipe it clean w

ith a lint-free tissue and an approved cleaning solution. Note: See Cleaning the Meter in the User Manual for more information.

. Apply Sample Until

Meter Beeps

. Record Result 9. Clean Up

If you have questions, call Roche Diagnostics Technical Service Center at 1-800-428-4674, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year.

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