Lifescan Blood Glucose Monitor System User Manual

Owner’s Booklet

COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Owner’s Booklet

COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Times of Day

Glucose Ranges for

People Without

Diabetes (mmol/L)

Your Target Ranges

(mmol/L)

Before breakfast

Before lunch or dinner

1 hour after meals

2 hours after meals

Between 2 and 4 AM

Source: Krall, L.P., and Beaser, R.S.: Joslin Diabetes Manual.

Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989), 138.

Important Phone Numbers: Meter Serial No.

LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone number:

UK: 0800 121200, Republic of Ireland: 1800 535676

_________________________ _______________________ Healthcare Professional Pharmacist

_________________________ _______________________ Diabetes Specialist Nurse Other

3.9-5.8

3.9-6.1

Less than 8.9

Less than 6.7

Greater than 3.9

_________________

Dear PocketScan™ System Owner:

You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoring systems available today. Your PocketScan System will provide you with the accurate and fast blood glucose test results you need for better management of your diabetes. You just need to follow a few simple steps.

This owner’s booklet contains everything you need to know about using the PocketScan System. Read it carefully and thoroughly before you begin testing.

Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in controlling your diabetes. A long-term study of diabetes showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of complications by up to 60%.* The results you get with the PocketScan System can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes.

A Warranty Registration Card is included with your PocketScan System. Please complete it and post it to us.

* American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and

Complications Trial (1993).

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The PocketScan™ System is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). It should be used only for testing glucose (sugar) and only with fresh capillary whole blood samples. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for the testing of newborns.

CAUTION:

Before using any product to test your blood sugar (blood glucose), read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare professional.

Important Information

• Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false

low results. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately.

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Test results below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) mean low blood glucose (hypoglycemia). Test results greater than 13.3 mmol/L (240 mg/dL) mean high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). 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, first 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 results AND you have followed all instructions described in the PocketScan™ Owner’s Booklet, call your healthcare professional.

• A red blood cell count (Haematocrit) that is very high (above

55%) or very low (below 30%) can cause false results.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

The Complete PocketScan™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System

PocketScan™ Blood Glucose Meter

PocketScan™ Test Strips 4

BEFORE TESTING

Checking the Display 6

Coding the Meter 6

Checking the System with PocketScan™ Control Solution 9

TESTING YOUR BLOOD 15

Getting a Drop of Blood 16

Step-by-Step Test Procedure 18

Special Messages 20

USING THE METER MEMORY 21

COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS 24

CARING FOR YOUR METER

Maintenance 26

Batteries 26

DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE 28

SPECIFICATIONS 37

CHANGING METER SETTINGS

Changing the Date 38

Changing the Time 40

Changing the Unit of Measurement

GUARANTEE 42

TEST SUMMARY 43

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The Complete PocketScan™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System

GETTING

The PocketScan Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists of three main products: the PocketScan™ Blood Glucose Meter, PocketScan™ Test Strips, and PocketScan™ Control Solution. These products have been designed, tested, and proven to work together as a system to produce accurate blood glucose test results. Use only PocketScan Test Strips and PocketScan Control Solution with the PocketScan Blood Glucose Meter.

Your PocketScan™ System includes:

• PocketScan™ Meter

• PocketScan™ Test Strips

• PocketScan™ Control Solution

• Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler

• Sterile Lancets

• Owner’s Booklet

• Sporty Carrying Case

• Quick Reference Guide

• Warranty Registration Card

• Record Book

• Two 1.5 V #357 silver oxide batteries

(pre-installed).

STARTED

PocketScan™Blood Glucose Meter

DISPLAY

Your test results are displayed here. The large, easy-to-read display is where you read the symbols and simple messages that guide you through the test.

M BUTTON

The M (Mode) button is used to set up the meter, enter the memory mode, and turn the meter on and off.

TEST PORT

The test port is where you insert the PocketScan™ Test Strip for testing. The meter will turn on automatically when you insert a test strip.

C BUTTON

The C (Change) button is used to change the date and time, code number, and unit of measurement, as well as to indicate control solution tests and to review test results while in the memory mode.

PocketScan™Test Strips

The PocketScan™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood. Blood is applied to the target area of the PocketScan Test Strip. The test strip automatically draws the required quantity of blood into the reaction cell in which the reaction takes place.

The PocketScan Test Strip consists of the following parts:

Target Area

This is where you apply a small drop of blood. The required amount of blood is then automatically drawn into the reaction cell.

Contact Bars

This end of the test strip is inserted into the meter.

Important Test Strip Information

• Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place below 30°C (86°F).

Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not refrigerate.

• Store your test strips in their original vial only; do not transfer

them to a new bottle or any other container.

• After removing a PocketScan™ Test Strip from the vial,

replace the vial cap and close it tightly.

• You may touch the test strip anywhere on its surface when

removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter.

• Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the package.

• Write the discard date on the vial label when you open it.

Discard PocketScan Test Strips and the vial three months after first opening.

• Apply only PocketScan™ Control Solution or a blood sample

to the target area. Applying other substances to the target area will cause inaccurate results.

• Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date printed on the

package since they may cause inaccurate results.

• Do not bend, cut, or alter a PocketScan Test Strip in any way.

WARNING: Keep the test strip vial away from children; the cap is a choking hazard. Also, the cap contains a pouch filled with drying agents that may be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.

BEFORE TESTING

Checking the Display

Each time you insert a test strip into the PocketScan™ Meter or turn the meter on, all segments of the display will appear briefly. This tells you that the system is performing several self-checks and allows you to confirm that all display segments are working properly.

Coding the Meter

Code numbers are used to calibrate the PocketScan™ Test Strips with the PocketScan Meter for accurate results. You must code the meter before using it for the first time and then every time you change to another vial of PocketScan Test Strips. Check that the code number on the meter display matches the code number on the test strip vial.

CAUTION:

If the code numbers do not match, test results may be inaccurate.

STEP 1

Enter the Code Mode.

Start with the meter turned off. Insert a PocketScan™ Test Strip to turn on the meter. All segments of the display will appear followed by the date and time. Next, the code number will appear on the display for three seconds.

STEP 2

Match the Code Numbers.

Compare the code number on the meter display with the code number on the test strip vial. If the two code numbers match, you may begin testing. If they do not match, follow Step 3. When you first use the meter, three dashes (---) will appear, showing that there is no code stored in the memory.

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