Lifescan SureStep blood glucose monitoring system User Manual

Owner’s Booklet

The SURESTEP®System is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). It should be used only for testing purposes and only with fresh whole blood samples. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes.

Welcome to LifeScan Congratulations! You’ve chosen a product

made by LifeScan, a leading company in providing products to help you manage your diabetes. SURESTEP

blood glucose monitoring products are widely available without a prescription.

Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in controlling your diabetes. A recent study 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 SURESTEP

System can

help you and your healthcare professional

monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes.

Everything you need to know about using the SURESTEP System is included in this booklet. A free instructional videotape is also available by calling LifeScan Customer Services. If you have any questions, please feel free to call the toll-free numbers to speak with our Customer Services Department.

Remember to complete and mail the Warranty Registration Card. A complimen-

tary gift is sent when we receive your Warranty Registration Card.

Important phone numbers:

Meter Serial Number _______________

LifeScan Customer Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week): USA English 1 800 227-8862 Español 1 800 381-7226

Healthcare professional ________________________ Pharmacist _________________________ Diabetes educator _____________________________ Other ______________________________

CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood glucose (blood sugar), read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare professional. These recommendations apply to all blood glucose monitoring systems and are supported by the American Association of Diabetes Educators, the American Diabetes Association, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, and the Health Industry Manufacturers Association.

IMPORTANT: If you have followed the tips to ensure accuracy and your blood glucose results are still out-of-range, call your healthcare professional.

The SURESTEP battery door, batteries, PENLET

System contains many small parts: test strip holder,

II Cap, lancets, control solution vial, test strips, test strip bottle cap, etc. Keep the system out of the reach of small children because these parts may be dangerous if swallowed.

If using a 10% bleach solution to disinfect the meter, be sure to completely remove any bleach from the meter and test strip holder with a cloth dampened with water. Bleach will react with the test strips and cause inaccurate results.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

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LEARNING THE SYSTEM 1

SURESTEP®Blood Glucose Meter 3

SURESTEP®Test Strips 4

Display Symbols 6

CODING THE METER

Three Easy Steps to Coding 10

CHECKING THE SYSTEM

SURESTEP®Glucose Control Solution 12

Control Solution Test 12

Control Solution Range 17

TESTING YOUR BLOOD

Getting a Drop of Blood 18

Step-by-Step Test Procedure 24

Optional Color Chart 32

LifeScan Customer Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week):

USA English 1 800 227-8862 Español 1 800 381-7226

UNDERSTANDING YOUR RESULTS Overview 34

Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 35 Expected Test Results (Target Range) 36 Testing Tips to Ensure Accuracy 38 Health Conditions Causing

Out-of-Range Results 39

Recommendations for Better

Diabetes Control 41

RECALLING RESULTS FROM METER MEMORY Using the Meter for the First Time 42

Recalling All Results in Meter Memory 43 Recalling Your Last Result 44

CARING FOR YOUR METER

General Care 45 Cleaning the Meter 45 Changing the Batteries 49

LifeScan Customer Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week):

USA English 1 800 227-8862 Español 1 800 381-7226

CHANGING METER SETTINGS 52 (Set-Up Mode) Entering Set-Up Mode 53

Display of Last Result 53 Unit of Measurement (mg/dL or mmol/L) 54 Beep Signals 55

SOLVING PROBLEMS

Helpful Messages 57 Error Messages 59

SPECIFICATIONS

Performance Characteristics 64 Guarantee and Warranty 65

QUICK REFERENCE GUIDE 67

LifeScan Customer Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week):

USA English 1 800 227-8862 Español 1 800 381-7226

LEARNING THE SYSTEM

LEARNING

The SURESTEP®Blood Glucose Monitoring System is the next advance in the self-monitoring of blood glucose. The SURESTEP System is for people with diabetes who need to check the level of sugar (glucose) in their blood. A drop of blood is taken from the finger and placed on a SURESTEP

Test Strip, which is then inserted into the SURESTEP

Blood Glucose Meter. The meter measures the blood glucose level and displays the result on average in 30 seconds. The system

is calibrated to give a plasma value,

the measurement used by most clinical laboratories. Easy-to-under-

stand symbols guide you through the test procedure and help you if any problems arise.

SURESTEP Test Strips are the only test strips that have been specifically designed, developed, and tested for use with the SURESTEP Meter to ensure consistent quality and accuracy. For reliable results and to maintain the manufacturer’s complete service, support, and warranty, use only SURESTEP Test Strips made by LifeScan.

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LEARNING

QUICK

REFERENCE

BEFORE TESTING:

See inside for instructions on

proper blood application

and coding the meter.

*IMPORTANT: Read detailed instructions in your

SureStep®Owner’s Booklet before doing a test.

Lancets Inside Tray

Extra Space for Diabetes Supplies

and Syringes

SURESTEP®Blood Glucose Meter

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Toll-free customer service: UNITED STATES:

English

1 800 227-8862

Español

1 800 381-7226

CANADA:

1 800 663-5521

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BLOOD GLUCOSE METER

Front

DISPLAY

Shows your test results and symbols that guide you through the test.

LENS AREA

Contains the meter optics that read the glucose level. Test strip holder covers the lens area.

Back

C BUTTON (Green)

Codes the meter, changes the meter settings, and scrolls through the memory.

POWER BUTTON (Blue)

Turns the meter on and off.

CONTACT POINTS

Sense the position and orientation of the SURESTEP®Test Strip.

TEST STRIP HOLDER

Closed

Opened

Cover

LEARNING

SERIAL NUMBER

(Example)

BATTERY COMPARTMENT

Holds two AAA alkaline batteries.

Test Strip

Insertion

Point

Base

The cover protects the lens area

and the base holds the SURESTEP Test Strip.

SURESTEP®Test Strips

When blood is applied to the pink test square, it is absorbed and a chemical reaction takes place. A

LEARNING

blue color forms in the confirmation

dot on the back of the test strip and is read by the meter to determine the blood glucose level; the darker the color, the higher the blood glucose level.

White Tip is inserted

into the meter. The side where you apply blood must be face up when you insert the test strip.

Pink Test Square is

where you apply a drop of blood.

White Pad absorbs the

excess blood that may extend beyond the pink test square. not apply blood directly onto the white pad.

White Tip

Pink Test Square

FRONT

White Pad

BACK

Black Tip

Confirmation Dot

Black Tip helps the

meter detect that the strip has been inserted properly.

Confirmation Dot on the

back of the test strip is where you check to confirm proper blood application. When it turns completely blue, enough blood has been applied for an accurate test.

IMPORTANT TEST STRIP INFORMATION

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Contact with air, moisture, and light can cause false results. Keep test strips sealed in the original moisture-resistant, light-protected package and store in a cool, dry place not above 86° F (30° C). Do not refrigerate, place in direct heat or sunlight, or leave bottle open.

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DO NOT use SURESTEP®Test Strips beyond the expiration date.

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If using test strips from a bottle, write the discard date on the bottle label. Discard unused test strips 4 months after first opening the bottle.

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DO NOT use SURESTEP Test Strips that are bent, torn, cut, or changed in any way.

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Before testing, the confirmation dot should be off-white. DO NOT use test strip if confirmation dot is darker than the color of an unused test strip shown on the Color Chart included with the test strip package.

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

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Replace the test strip bottle cap immediately after removing a test strip and close the cap tightly.

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Never transfer test strips to a new bottle or any other container.

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DO NOT use bleach, or products containing bleach, with the test strips.

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For reliable results, use only SURESTEP Test Strips made by LifeScan.

LEARNING

Display Symbols

The SURESTEP®Blood Glucose Meter uses symbols to guide you

LEARNING

through a test and to help you determine if something is wrong with your test strip or meter. To check that all display symbols are working, press and hold down the power button. All of these symbols should appear. Call LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862 if any segments are missing.

Meter Memory Result. Your

SURESTEP

Meter stores up to 10

blood glucose or control solution test results in its memory. Every time you turn the meter on, it will automatically recall and display your last (most recent) result.

Code Number. The number on the

display must match the code number on your SURESTEP

Test Strip package. It must be checked every time you use a new package of test strips and changed if the code number is different.

LEARNING

(Example)

Apply Blood Sample to Pink Test Square.

LEARNING

Push the Test Strip, Pink Side Up, Firmly into the Test Strip Holder Until It Stops.

If you fail to completely insert the test strip, the test may start. However, you may receive an inaccurate low result.

Meter Is Reading Your Result.

The result appears, on average, in 30 seconds. The clock may flash longer at cooler temperatures or shorter at warmer temperatures.

Test Result.

The meter displays results between 0–500 mg/dL (0–27.8 mmol/L).

(Example)

HI mg/dL.

In virtually all cases above 500 mg/dL (27.8 mmol/L), the meter reads “.

(Example)

When proper procedures are followed, a reading of “ ” means very high blood glucose (severe hyperglycemia). In extremely rare circumstances, the meter will read “ ” instead of “ ” above 500 mg/dL (27.8 mmol/L). Compare the color of the test strip confirmation dot with the Color Chart on the test strip package (see pages 32–33).

Clean Meter and Test Strip Holder.

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Replace the Two AAA Alkaline Batteries.

LEARNING

CODING THE METER

Code numbers are used to calibrate the SURESTEP the SURESTEP results.

You must code the meter

before using

Test Strip with

Meter for accurate

it for the first time. You must check the code every time you change to another package of test strips. Check that the code number

CODING

on the display matches the code number on the test strip package.

Caution: If the code numbers do not match, you may get inaccurate results.

Three Easy Steps to Coding

Step 1: Turn on the Meter.

Press the blue power button. The result from your last blood glucose or control solution test will appear.

(Example)

Next, the meter code will appear for a few seconds.

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Step 2: Check the Code Numbers.

Step 3: Code the Meter.

The code number on the test strip package will range from 1 to 21. If the number on the display matches the code number on the SURESTEP Test Strip package, begin testing. If the two code numbers do not match, follow Step 3 to code the meter.

(Example)

After the

CODE

symbol appears, press the green C button. Continue pressing until the code number on the display

matches the code number on the test strip package.

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The code is now set for the package of test strips you are using. The meter will retain this code until you change it.

C Button

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CODING

CHECKING THE SYSTEM

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The SURESTEP®System does not require a check strip. The meter performs an automatic check every time you turn it on.

SURESTEP

Glucose Control Solution

Control solution is used instead of blood to tell you that the SURESTEP Glucose Meter and SURESTEP

Blood

Test Strips are working together properly. The control solution contains a known amount of glucose that reacts with a SURESTEP Test Strip.

CHECKING

SURESTEP Glucose

Control Solution

Control Solution Test

Do a control solution test:

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Before testing with the SURESTEP Blood Glucose Meter for the first time.

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Every time you open a new package of test strips.

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Whenever you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working properly.

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When your results do not reflect how you feel.

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If you drop the meter.

IMPORTANT CONTROL SOLUTION TEST INFORMATION

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Use only SURESTEP®Glucose Control Solution.

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Check the expiration date. Write the discard date on the vial. Do not use if expired. Discard the vial 3 months after first opening it.

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The control range printed on the test strip bottle is for SURESTEP Glucose Control Solution only. It is NOT a recommended range for

your blood glucose level.

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Do not store the glucose control solution at room temperatures above 86° F (30° C). Do not refrigerate or freeze.

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If a control solution test falls outside of the control range, do not use the meter to test your blood until you get a control solution test result within the range. Call LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862 if you need assistance.

Warnings

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Control solution is NOT TO BE USED as a cleaning solution.

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DO NOT swallow or inject control solution or put it in your eyes.

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Control solution contains a dye that stains clothing.

CHECKING

Follow the test procedure, using

SURESTEP

Glucose Control

Solution instead of blood.

Before Testing, Check the Code.

After turning the meter on, the last result appears, followed by the

CODE

symbol and number. If the code on the meter does not match the code on the test strip package, press the green C button until the codes match.

C Button

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Step 1: Apply a Small Drop of Control Solution.

After shaking the control solution vial, apply one drop of control solution to the pink test square.

Note: Applying too much control solution may cause out-of-range results and dirty the meter.

CHECKING

(Example)

Step 2: Check Confirmation Dot.

Check to see that the confirmation dot on the back of the test strip has turned completely blue to ensure you have applied enough control solution.

Step 3: Insert the Test Strip and Read Result.

Within two minutes after applying control solution, insert the test strip firmly into the test strip holder, pink side up, until it comes to a complete stop.

CHECKING

The control solution result appears, on average, in 30 seconds.

(Example)

Compare the control solution test result with the control range printed on the SURESTEP

Test

Strip package.

SURESTEP Control Range

Note: Do not use the Color Chart to verify control solution tests.

CHECKING

(Example)

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