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Table of Contents
Important Information About Your
FreeStyle Lite Blood Glucose Monitoring System .................................................................2-3
Important Health-Related Information ..................................................................................... 4
The FreeStyle Lite Meter and FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
The FreeStyle Lite Meter and How It Works ..........................................................................5-6
The FreeStyle Lite Meter Display ............................................................................................7-8
The FreeStyle Lite Test Strip .................................................................................................. 9-10
The FreeStyle Control Solution
The FreeStyle Control Solution ........................................................................................... 10-11
Performing a Control Solution Test.................................................................................... 12-13
Testing Your Blood Glucose
Testing Your Blood Glucose .... ................................................................................................. 14
Performing a Blood Glucose Test ....................................................................................... 15-17
LO and HI Readings ...................................................................................................................18
Meter Set-Up
Using Your Meter’s Lights ..........................................................................................................19
Setting Up Your Meter ................................................................................................................20
Setting the Reminder Alarms .............................................................................................. 20-21
Setting the Sound, Time, Time Format ...................................................................................22
Setting the Date and Date Format ...........................................................................................23
Meter Results
Meter Memory, 7-, 14- and 30-Day Averages ......................................................................... 24
Test Results (Blood Glucose, Control Solution) .....................................................................25
Data Download ............................................................................................................................26
Meter Maintenance
Battery ........................................................................................................................................... 27
Replacing the Battery ............................................................................................................ 27-28
Caring for Your Meter ................................................................................................................ 28
System Troubleshooting
Error Messages ....................................................................................................................... 29-31
Troubleshooting ........................................................................................................................... 32
FreeStyle Lite System Specifications ......................................................................................... 33
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Important Information About Your FreeStyle Lite
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
How the FreeStyle Lite System Should Be Used
The FreeStyle Lite system is intended for use outside the body (in •
other words, in vitro diagnostic use only).
The FreeStyle Lite system is used for measuring blood glucose (also •
known as blood sugar) from samples taken from the forearm, upper
arm, hand, thigh, calf or fingers.
Do use the FreeStyle Lite system for:
Testing blood glucose.•
Testing only with fresh capillary whole blood samples.•
Do not use the FreeStyle Lite system for:
The diagnosis of diabetes.•
Testing on newborns.•
Testing of arterial blood.•
Important: The FreeStyle Lite meter should only be used with
FreeStyle Lite test strips and FreeStyle control solution. Using
other test strips and control solution with this meter can produce
inaccurate results.
The FreeStyle Lite System Uses a Tiny Sample of
0.3µl So You Can Test on a Variety of Locations
The human figure above shows the areas where you can test with the
FreeStyle Lite system. Avoid moles, veins, bones and tendons.
WARNING:
We recommend that you test on your fingers if you are testing
for hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) or if you suffer from
hypoglycaemia unawareness.
Upper arm
Forearm
Hand
Fingertips
Thigh
Calf
Suggested Test
Areas for the Hand
Many Test Sites Available
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Important Health-Related Information
Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low •
results. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration,
consult your physician immediately.
Test results below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) mean low blood glucose •
(hypoglycaemia).
Test results greater than 13.3 mmol/L (240 mg/dL) mean high blood •
glucose (hyperglycaemia).
If you get results below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) or above 13.3 mmol/L •
(240 mg/dL) and do not have symptoms of hypoglycaemia or
hyperglycaemia, repeat the test. If you have symptoms or continue to
get results that fall below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) or above 13.3 mmol/L
(240 mg/dL), follow the treatment advice of your healthcare
professional.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your •
blood glucose test and you have followed all instructions described in
the FreeStyle Lite Owner’s Booklet, call your healthcare professional.
Important Information About Your FreeStyle Lite
Blood Glucose Monitoring System (cont)
WARNING:
The FreeStyle Lite system contains small parts that may be •
dangerous if swallowed.
Peritoneal dialysis solutions containing Icodextrin or compounds •
of Galactose ≥ 0.7 mmol/L (≥ 13 mg/dL), Maltose ≥ 0.6 mmol/L
(≥ 20 mg/dL) or Lactose ≥ 0.3 mmol/L (≥ 10 mg/dL) cause the
FreeStyle Lite blood glucose monitoring system to overestimate
blood glucose test results.
Caution: Please read all the instructions provided in this O wn e r’s
Booklet and practice the testing procedures before using the
FreeStyle Lite system. Blood glucose monitoring should be done
with the guidance of a healthcare professional.
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The FreeStyle Lite Meter and How It Works
Display Screen
Displays your test results and other important information.
m (Mode) Button
Move to different mode settings.•
Scrolls backward.•
Silences a reminder alarm.•
Sample Areas (dark-coloured half-circles on Test Strip)
Apply blood or control solution to one Sample Area only.
Insert strip into the meter printed side up (see image to the
right).
Light Button
Controls the display backlight and test light.
c (Configure) Button
Marks a control solution test.•
Scrolls forward.•
Displays clock.•
Silences a reminder alarm.•
Test Strip Port
Insert the Top end of a new FreeStyle
Lite test strip here. The meter powers
on when you insert the test strip.
Bottom
FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
Sample Area
To p
System Check Screen
This screen always appears when the meter is turned on
so that you can make sure the display is working properly.
Do not use the meter if the system check screen does not
match the example here. Please call Customer Care.
Data Port
Download test results. Requires a
compatible data management system.
For more information, please go to our
website or call Customer Care.
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The FreeStyle Lite Meter Display
Control Solution Test Result Symbol
Shows that you have marked a test result as a
control solution test.
Test Result Area
Displays test results.
Message Area
Displays date, time and number of tests.
Battery Symbol
Appears when you should replace
your meter battery.
Blood Drop and
Test Strip Symbols
These symbols work together in
an animation to tell you when
the meter is ready for you to
apply blood or control solution.
Thermometer Symbol
Appears if your meter
is out of the operating
temperature range.
Sound Level
Symbols
Indicates high,
low or off sound
volume.
mg/dL or mmol/L
Either mg/dL or mmol/L will
display, indicating the unit of
measurement setting of
your meter.
The unit of measurement setting
of your FreeStyle Lite meter is
preset and cannot be changed.
Day Average Symbol
Shows the average
value of glucose read-
ings from the last 7, 14
or 30 days.
P Symbol
Indicates PM in 12-hour format
only (for example 4:00 p.m.)
Memory Mode Symbol
Shows you test results stored in the
meter memory.
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WARNING:
The cap or vial contains drying agents that may be harmful if
inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.
Important: The FreeStyle Lite meter should only be used with FreeStyle
Lite test strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce
inaccurate results.
Important Test Strip Information
The FreeStyle Lite system has an operating range of 4° to 40° C •
(40° to 104° F).
Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place between 4° to 30° C •
(40° and 86° F).
Use test strips only within the system operating temperature range.•
Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.•
Store your test strips in their original vial only; never transfer them •
to another vial or any other container.
Never store individual test strips outside the vial.•
After removing a FreeStyle Lite test strip from the vial, immediately •
close the vial cap tightly.
With clean, dry hands you may touch the test strip anywhere when •
removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter.
The FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
Apply blood or control solution to only
one Test Strip Sample Area per test.
Important: Use only one sample area of the test strip per
test. Do not apply blood to both sample areas. Test strips
may be used only once. Discard used test strips. You can
continue to fill the test strip for up to 60 seconds. Be sure
to reapply the sample to the same sample area.
Test Strip
Sample Area
Do not use test strips beyond the expiry date. This may cause •
inaccurate results.
Do not bend, cut or alter FreeStyle Lite test strips.•
Note: For further information, refer to the FreeStyle Lite test strip
package insert.
The FreeStyle Control Solution
FreeStyle control solution is a red liquid that contains
a fixed amount of glucose that is used to:
Practise testing without having to use your own •
blood.
Ensure that your meter and test strips are working •
together properly.
A control solution test should be performed when you
question your results and want to confirm that your monitor and test
strips are working properly.
For information on how to obtain control solution, call Customer
Care.
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Important Control Solution Information
FreeStyle control solution is good for three months after opening
the bottle or until the expiry date printed on the label, whichever
comes first.
Important: Count forward three months from the date you open a new
bottle of control solution. This is your discard date. Write this date on
the side of the control solution bottle.
Example: You open the control solution on January 15th. Count
forward three months to April 15th. This is the discard date that you
record on the bottle.
Use only FreeStyle control solution with your FreeStyle Lite system.•
Replace the cap on the control solution bottle immediately after •
using.
Do not use control solution after the expiry date.•
Do not add water or any liquid to control solution.•
Control solution tests are specified to be accurate only when used •
between 15° to 40° C (59° to 104° F).
Control solution test results should fall within the appropriate range •
printed on the test strip vial label.
Important: The control solution range is a target range for control
solution only. It is not a target range for your blood glucose level.
If control solution results are out of this range, repeat the test.•
If your control solution test results continue to fall outside of the •
appropriate range printed on the test strip vial, do not use the
FreeStyle Lite system to test your blood glucose. Contact Customer
Care.
Caution: Results from FreeStyle control solution tests do not
reflect your blood glucose level.
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Performing a Control Solution Test
Insert the top of the test strip into your meter
until it stops. This will switch on the meter.
System Check Screen
When the meter switches on, this screen
will appear so that you can make sure the
display is working properly.
Wait for the meter to display the blood drop
and test strip symbols.
Gently touch only the Sample Area of the test
strip to the control solution.
Important: Do not apply control solution to both
Test Strip Sample Areas.
If the sound prompt is on, your meter will beep when the test strip
is full. A short line then moves clockwise around the display screen
while the sample is processing.
System Check
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The result will appear on the display screen and if the sound is on,
your meter will beep twice. To mark the result as a control solution
result, press and hold the “c” button for two seconds until the control
solution symbol ( ) appears at the top left of the display screen.
If you have marked a blood glucose test as a control solution test by
mistake, you can unmark it by pressing and holding the “c” button
again for two seconds.
Compare your control solution test result to the
appropriate range printed on your test strip vial
label. Your control solution results should fall
within the appropriate range printed on the side
of your test strip vial.
Out of range test results may be caused by:
Expired or bad control solution.•
Expired or bad test strip.•
Error in performing test.•
Watered-down control solution.•
Meter malfunction.•
Control solution test done outside 15° to 40° C (59° to 104° F).•
To turn the meter off, remove the test strip.
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Testing Your Blood Glucose
Important: To ensure accurate results, wash your
hands and test site (for example, your forearm) with
soap and water. Make sure there is no cream or lotion
on the test site. Thoroughly dry your hands and test
site.
With the FreeStyle Lite meter, you can test your blood glucose on •
your forearm, fingers, upper arm, hand, thigh or calf.
Testing with the FreeStyle Lite meter requires a very small sample •
size, 0.3 microlitre of blood; about the size of pinhead
(example:•).
Times when you may be checking for low blood glucose include:
When you are feeling symptoms such as weakness, sweating, •
nervousness, headache or confusion.
When you have delayed a meal after taking insulin.•
When your healthcare professional advises you to do so.•
WARNING:
We recommend that you test on your fingers if you are testing
for hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose) or if you suffer from
hypoglycaemia unawareness.
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Prepare Your Meter
Insert a FreeStyle Lite test strip into the meter
until it stops. e meter will switch on.
Note: If you do not start the test within two minutes, the meter will
turn o. To restart your meter, take out the unused FreeStyle Lite test
strip and reinsert it into the meter.
System Check Screen
When the meter switches on, this screen will
appear so that you can make sure the display is
working properly.
e blood drop and test strip symbols will appear
on the display screen. Your meter is now ready to
apply the blood sample.
Important: The FreeStyle Lite meter should only be used with
FreeStyle Lite test strips. Using other test strips with this meter can
produce inaccurate results.
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
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System Check
Blood Drop and
Test Strip Symbols
Obtain a Blood Sample
Select a test site. ere are dierences in testing on ngers versus
other alternative sites.
Use your lancing device to obtain a blood sample. Refer to the
Lancing Device Insert for detailed instructions on how to use
the FreeStyle lancing device.
Filling the FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
with Blood
Make sure that the FreeStyle Lite test strip a.
is in the meter and the meter is switched
on. (If the meter is off, take out the test
strip and reinsert it into the meter.) You
are now ready to apply the blood sample.
Bring the FreeStyle Lite test strip to theb.
blood sample at a slight angle.
The FreeStyle Lite test strip acts like ac.
sponge and pulls the blood into the strip
through the sample area.
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WARNING: If you are testing for hypoglycaemia (low blood
glucose), or if you suffer from hypoglycaemia unawareness, we
recommend that you test on your fingers.
Test Strip Sample Area
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Do not press the FreeStyle Lite test strip against the test site.•
Do not scrape the blood onto the FreeStyle Lite test strip.•
Do not apply blood to the flat side of the FreeStyle Lite •
test strip.
Do not apply blood to the FreeStyle Lite test strip when the •
FreeStyle Lite test strip is out of the meter.
Do not put blood or foreign objects into the FreeStyle Lite •
test strip port.
Waiting for Result
Do not pull the • FreeStyle Lite test strip away
until you hear one beep or see the short line
moving clockwise on your meter screen. This
means you have enough blood and the meter
is reading your glucose.
If after five seconds your meter does not show a short line moving •
around the display screen, the sample may be too small. You may
add blood to the same sample area of the test strip with which you
started for up to 60 seconds from the time of the first application.
T• he test result is complete when your blood
glucose test result is shown on the display
screen and you will hear two beeps.
O• n average, your reading will display in 5
seconds. The time that the meter takes depends
on your blood glucose level. The higher your
glucose level, the longer it takes to get a result.
Potential Bruising
It is possible you may experience bruising at the test site. If bruising
does occur, you may choose to lance another test site.
LO and HI Readings
Important: Low or high blood glucose readings can indicate a potentially
serious medical condition. The FreeStyle Lite meter displays results from
1.1 to 27.8 mmol/L (20 to 500 mg/dL).
If your test result is lower than 1.1 mmol/L (20 mg/dL), LO will
appear on the meter display screen. This reading indicates severe
hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose).
LO Reading with Symptoms
If you have a LO reading and have symptoms
such as weakness, sweating, nervousness,
headache or confusion, then follow your doctor’s
recommendation to treat hypoglycaemia.
LO Reading without Symptoms
If you get a LO reading, but have no symptoms of low blood glucose,
then retest with a new test strip on your fingers. If you still get a LO
reading, follow your doctor’s recommendation to treat hypoglycaemia.
If your test is above 27.8 mmol/L (500 mg/dL), HI will appear on
the display screen. This indicates severe hyperglycaemia (high blood
glucose).
HI Reading with Symptoms
If you feel symptoms such as fatigue, thirst, excess
urination or blurry vision, then follow your
doctor’s recommendation to treat hyperglycaemia.
HI Reading without Symptoms
If you get a HI reading, but have no symptoms of high blood glucose,
then retest with a new test strip. If you still get a HI reading, follow
your doctor’s recommendation to treat hyperglycaemia.
LO Reading
HI Reading
Equivalent to
102 mg/dL
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Using Your Meter’s Lights
Depending on what mode your meter is in, pressing the light button
( ) turns on either the display backlight or the test light.
Using the Display Backlight
Pressing the light button switches on the display
backlight in all modes except when applying a
sample. When applying a sample, the light button
turns the test light on.
e display backlight goes out when you press the light button ( )
again or when the meter is inactive for 10 seconds.
Using the Test Light
Pressing the light button while the blood drop and
test strip symbols appear on the display screen
switches on the test light
e test light goes out:
When you press the light button again.•
When the meter receives the correct amount of blood for a test (the •
FreeStyle Lite test strip is lled).
Aer 60 seconds of no activity.•
When a FreeStyle Lite test strip is removed from the meter.•
If you use either the backlight or the test light during the test mode,
the backlight lights again to show you the test results aer the
measurement is complete.
Meter Set-Up
•
To Enter Setup Mode
Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted).
Press and firmly hold the “m” button until the
display screen appears.
To Exit at Any Time •
Press and hold the “m” button until the meter turns off.
To Move Through the Screens •
Press the “m” button to move through all the setup screens such
as reminder alarms, sound level, time, date and so on.
To Change Settings Within the Screen•
Press the “c” (configure) button.
Setting the Reminder Alarms
You may set up any or all of the reminder alarms (1-4).
Note: A reminder alarm will never sound during a test.
To set a reminder alarm or multiple reminder alarms, please follow
these steps.
Start with the meter off. Press the “1. m” button
and hold until the display appears with
01234. You are now in the reminder alarm
setting mode and the “0” is blinking.
To move to the first reminder alarm press the “2. c”
button once. You are now ready to set reminder
alarm 1 (“1” is blinking).
Select reminder
alarm
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Press the “3. m” button to move to the hour setting.
With the hour blinking, press the “c” button
until the correct hour appears.
Press the “4. m” button to move to the minute
setting. With the minute blinking, press the “c”
button until the correct minute appears.
Press the “5. m” button to move to the reminder
alarm volume setting. Default setting is off.
Press the “c” button to select the desired volume
setting: low, high or off.
Press the “6. m” button to finalise your alarm
setting. This will bring you back to the reminder
alarm setting mode.
If you wish to set multiple reminder alarms press
“c” to move to reminder alarm 2. Repeat.
Note: To save your reminder alarm settings and exit set up mode,
press and hold the “m” button until the meter turns off. Press the “m”
button when “0” is blinking to move to the next set-up screen without
setting any reminder alarms.
Select reminder
alarm
Select reminder
alarm volume
Select minute
Select hour
Setting the Time
With the hour blinking, press the “1. c” button until
the correct hour appears. If using the 12-hour
time format, the “P” displays for “PM” times.
Press the “2. m” button to move to the minute
setting.
With the m3. inute blinking, press the “c” button
until the correct minute appears.
Press the “4. m” button to move to “Setting the
Time Format.”
Setting the Time Format
1. With the hour mode blinking, press the “c”
button to move between the 12-hour and
24-hour format. The time automatically
updates to the format selected.
2. Press the “m” button to move to “Setting the
Date.”
There are three sound volume options to let you know when the test
strip is full, when the reading is done and when an error occurs:
Press the 1. “c” button until the desired sound level appears
Press the 2. “m” button to move to “Setting the Time.”
Setting the Sound
There are three (3) sound volume options:
Off Low High
Minute
Hour
Time Format
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Setting the Date and Date Format
With the month blinking, press the “1. c” button
until the correct month appears.
Press the “2. m” button to move to the day setting.
With the day blinking, press the “3. c” button until
the correct day appears.
Press the “4. m” button to move to “Date Format.”
With the date blinking, press the5. “c” button
to select month-day or day-month format.
The date automatically updates to the format
selected.
Press the “6. m” button to move to the year setting.
With the year blinking, press the “7. c” button
until the correct year appears.
You have completed Meter Set-Up.
To move to “Setting the User Reminder Alarms” press the •
“m” button.
To exit press and hold the “• m” button.
Day
Ye a r
Month
Meter Results
Meter Memory
To En t e r•
Start with the meter o (no test strip inserted). Press the “m” button
and release; the rst memory screen to appear will be your 7-day
average.
To Exit•
Press and hold the “m” button until the meter turns off.
7-, 14-, 30- Day Average
The first memory display screen you see is your 7-day average. This
includes all the readings from the last 7 days starting from the current
date and time shown on the meter. (Control solution, LO, and HI
readings are not included in the average.)
The “c” button allows you to scroll forward to the 14- and 30-day
averages. Continue to press the “c” button to view stored test results.
Your most recent result will display first.
The “m” button allows you to scroll backward.
7davg: Example:
7davg = your 7-day average
n = indicates the number of results
included in your average
Equivalent to
123 mg/dL
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Test Results
The meter stores the last 400 test readings with time and date. You
may scroll through all of the readings by pressing and holding the “c”
button. The first reading you see is the most recent result.
Temperature: A result with a thermometer
symbol indicates that the reading was taken
outside of the meter’s specified operating
temperature range and may not be accurate.
This value is included in your 7-, 14- and 30-day
averages.
LO Reading: A LO reading (under 1.1 mmol/L [20 mg/dL]) is
included in the memory as LO.
HI Reading: A HI reading (over 27.8 mmol/L [500 mg/dL]) is
included in the memory as HI.
Blood Glucose Test
A result without a control solution symbol ( )
indicates that it is a blood glucose reading. The
date and time of the test will appear on the
bottom of the screen.
Control Solution Test
A value with ( ) indicates that you have marked
this reading as a control solution test. The date
and time of the control solution reading will
appear on the bottom of the screen.
Data Download
The “PC” symbol displays when a data cable
is inserted in the meter data port. You cannot
perform a test while the data cable is in the
meter data port.
The meter will display “PC” until the data cable
is removed from the data port.
(Requires a compatible data management system.)
For more information, please go to our website or call Customer Care.
Equivalent to
127 mg/dL
Equivalent to
85 mg/dL
Equivalent to
138 mg/dL
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Meter Maintenance
Battery
Your FreeStyle Lite meter comes with one preinstalled, #2032,
3 volt, lithium battery. The battery provides enough power for the
meter to perform about 500 tests. If your battery runs low, the battery
symbol ( ) appears on every display screen until you change the
battery. When the battery runs low, the display backlight and test light
may not switch on.
Important: When this symbol appears, or when the backlight and test
light begin to dim, you should replace the battery immediately.
To avoid losing the time and date settings, replace the battery within •
one minute of removing the old battery.
If you take more than one minute to replace the battery, you may •
need to reset the time and date to get the correct 7-, 14- and 30-day
averages. If the time and date settings are lost, the time and date
displays flash 00:00 and 00-00 until they are reset.
Removing the battery does not affect the meter’s memory log or •
previously-stored user settings (such as date and time format).
Even if you lose your time and date settings – you can perform a •
blood glucose test and results will not be affected.
Replacing the Battery
Turn the meter over. Press in the battery
door clip to open. Swing the battery door up
to open and then off the meter.
To remove the battery, push the battery
downward to release the battery.
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Install the battery with the positive (+) sign up
toward you.
To close, angle the battery door back onto the
meter and swing down until it snaps into place.
Note: Batteries need to be properly disposed of. For
this purpose, some shops selling batteries provide
battery collection boxes on their premises.
Caring for Your Meter
Avoid getting dirt, dust, blood, control solution, water or any other
liquid in the meter’s test strip and data ports.
Clean the outside of the meter using a cloth dampened with one of the
following:
Mild detergent/mild soap and water.•
70% isopropyl alcohol.•
A mix of one part household bleach, nine parts water.•
Important: Never immerse the meter in water or any other liquid.
2
3
Replacing the Battery (cont)
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System Troubleshooting
Error Messages
Error 1
Possible Causes
Sample is too small.•
Problem with the FreeStyle Lite test strip.•
Problem with the meter.•
Very low blood glucose (less than 1.1 mmol/L •
[20 mg/dL]).
What You Should Do
If you have symptoms such as weakness, sweating, nervousness, 1.
headache or confusion, follow your doctor’s recommendation for
treating hypoglycaemia.
Conduct a control solution test using a new FreeStyle Lite test strip. 2.
If the results of the control solution test are within the appropriate
range printed on the side of your test strip vial, retest using blood
and a new FreeStyle Lite test strip.
If the retest using control solution does not work or the error 3.
persists, call Customer Care.
Error 2
Possible Causes
Problem with the FreeStyle Lite test strip.•
Problem with the meter.•
Very high glucose (above 27.8 mmol/L •
[500 mg/dL]).
HIGH control solution applied when temperature •
is too cold. (This applies only to control solution
that is labelled as HIGH.)
What You Should Do
If you have symptoms such as thirst, fatigue, excess urination or 1.
blurry vision, follow your doctor’s recommendation for treating
hyperglycaemia.
Conduct a control solution test using a new FreeStyle Lite test strip. 2.
If the results of the control solution test are within the appropriate
range printed on the side of your test strip vial, retest using blood
and a new FreeStyle Lite test strip.
If the retest using control solution does not work or the error 3.
persists, call Customer Care.
Error 3
Possible Causes
Incorrect test procedure. For example, putting •
blood on the test strip before inserting the test
strip into the meter or applying blood before the
Blood Drop and Test Strip symbols display.
Problem with the FreeStyle Lite test strip.•
Problem with the meter.•
What You Should Do
Be sure you see the Blood Drop and Test Strip symbols on the 1.
display screen before you apply blood or control solution.
Conduct a control solution test using a new FreeStyle Lite test strip. 2.
If the results of the control solution test are within the appropriate
range printed on the side of your test strip vial, retest using blood
and a new FreeStyle Lite test strip.
If the retest using control solution does not work or the error 3.
persists, call Customer Care.
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Error 4
Possible Causes
Problem with FreeStyle Lite test strip.•
Problem with the meter.•
What You Should Do
Conduct a control solution test using a new test strip. If the results 1.
of the control solution test are within the appropriate range printed
on the side of your test strip vial, retest using blood and a new
FreeStyle Lite test strip.
If the retest using control solution does not work or the error 2.
persists, call Customer Care.
Meter does not enter the test mode after inserting a test strip.
Probable Cause What to Do
The battery is dead. Replace the battery (and reset the date and time,
if necessary.)
The battery is installed
incorrectly or there is no
battery in the meter.
Check that the battery is installed correctly with
the positive (+) sign facing upward, towards you.
Test strip inserted upside
down, wrong-end in, or
incompletely inserted into
the meter.
Insert the FreeStyle Lite test strip with the
printed side up and the top of the strip in the
meter.
Defective meter or test strips. Call Customer Care.
Blood or foreign objects put
into the test strip port.
Call Customer Care.
Test does not start after applying the blood sample.
Probable Cause What to Do
Blood sample too small. You may add blood to the same sample area
of the FreeStyle Lite test strip from which you
started for up to 60 seconds from the time of
the first application. If necessary, repeat the test
using a new FreeStyle Lite test strip and a larger
blood sample.
Defective test strip. Repeat the test with a new FreeStyle Lite test
strip
Sample applied after meter
times out (two minutes) and
turns off.
Repeat the test using a new test strip. Wait until
you see the blood and test strip symbols on
the display screen before you apply the blood
sample.
Defective meter or test strips. Call Customer Care.
Troubleshooting
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FreeStyle Lite System Specifications
Assay Method Coulometric electrochemical sensor
Automatic Shuto Two minutes aer last user action
Battery Life 500 tests
Calibration Plasma equivalent
Haematocrit 15% to 65%
Measurement Units Either mg/dL or mmol/L
Meter Storage Temp. -20° to 60° C (-4° to 140° F)
Memory 400 blood glucose and control solution
tests with date and time
Operating Relative
Humidity
5% to 90% (non-condensing)
Operating Temperature 4° to 40° C (40° to 104° F)
Power Source One #2032, 3 volt, lithium battery,
replaceable
Result Range 1.1 to 27.8 mmol/L (20 to 500 mg/dL)
Sample Whole blood, capillary
Sample Size 0.3 microlitre (300 nanolitres)
Size 4.0 cm x 7.4 cm x 1.7 cm
Test Time Average of 5 seconds
Weight 39.7g (1.4 oz.) including battery
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