Roche ACCU-CHECK Active Reference Manual
ACCU-CHEK
®
Active
BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM
Reference Manual
Please read this manual carefully and completely before performing
the first measurement. Should you have any questions, please
contact our customer support and service centre. You will find our
address in Chapter 10.4.
The Accu-Chek Softclix finger pricker is intended for patient
self-monitoring by a single person.
It must not be used to collect blood in a multi-patient setting
as it does not incorporate any features to guard against
cross-infection.
On packaging, on the type plate and in the parts of this manual
dealing with your Accu-Chek Active meter you may encounter the
following symbols, shown here with their meaning:
For in vitro diagnostic use
This product fulfils the requirements of Directive
98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices.
Catalogue number
Please consult instructions for use
Caution (refer to accompanying documents).
Please refer to safety-related notes in the manual
accompanying this instrument.
Manufacturer
IVD
REF
0088
Contents
1
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Introduction 8
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1.1 The meter’s main features at a glance 9
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1.2 About this reference manual 12
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2
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Modes 14
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2.1 Test Mode 15
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2.2 Memory Mode 16
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2.3 Set Mode 17
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3
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Initial steps before testing 18
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3.1 After opening the pack 18
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3.2 Basic settings 19
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Turning the meter on in Set Mode 23
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Setting the date and time 27
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Setting the beep tone 31
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3.3 Coding 32
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Inserting the coding chip 35
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4
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Testing blood glucose with your
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Accu-Chek Active meter 36
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4.1 Materials for testing blood glucose 36
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4.2 Preparing for the blood glucose test 37
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4.3 Performing a blood glucose test 38
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In-meter dosing 44
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Plausible results 49
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Implausible results 52
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Out-of-meter dosing 55
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Testing by healthcare professionals 59
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5
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Using Accu-Chek Active as an electronic diary 60
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5.1 Results memory 60
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5.2 Retrieving results 62
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Finding the 7 or 14 day average of glucose results 67
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Clearing (erasing) results from memory 71
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5.3 Downloading data to a PC 74
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6
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Checking Accu-Chek Active 80
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6.1 Quality control testing with control solution 80
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6.2 Preparing for the quality control test 82
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6.3 Quality control test procedure 84
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6.4 Performing a full display check 96
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Contents
7
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Keeping your meter in tip-top condition 98
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7.1 Cleaning your Accu-Chek Active meter 99
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Cleaning and disinfection in the professional
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environment 104
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7.2 Battery life and battery replacement 106
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7.3 Measurement and storage conditions 109
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Summary: All the display messages on your
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Accu-Chek Active meter 112
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8.1 About the display messages 112
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8.2 Messages and symbols 113
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8.3 Troubleshooting 117
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8.4 Possible sources of error 120
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9
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Accu-Chek Softclix 123
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9.1 The Accu-Chek Softclix at a glance 124
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9.2 Selecting the penetration depth of your
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Accu-Chek Softclix finger pricker 126
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9.3 Using the Accu-Chek Softclix finger pricker 128
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Appendix 132
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10.1 Technical data 132
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10.2 System components 134
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10.3 Manufacturer’s warranty and guarantee 136
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10.4 Customer support and service 138
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Parts summary Accu-Chek Active
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Liquid crystal display (LCD)
M(emory) button
S(et) button
Test strip slot with switch
Measurement optics
Test strip guide
Battery compartment
Battery
Coding chip
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Parts summary Accu-Chek Active
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Coding chip slot
Infrared interface
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Your Accu-Chek Active blood glucose meter is a state-of-the art
precision instrument that will enable you to test your blood glucose
simply and with confidence.
Before using your Accu-Chek Active meter or Accu-Chek Softclix
finger pricker for the first time, please refer to the Getting Started
Guide included in this pack. Should you require further information,
please study this reference manual.
This manual may tell you a lot of what you know already, but it will
also introduce many features that will be new to you. At the end of
this introduction you will find a brief summary of your meter’s main
properties and functions. Each of the functions will be described in
more detail later in this manual.
If there are any other points you are unclear about – Chapter 10.4
provides the address and telephone numbers of our customer
support and service centre.
Last update: 2006-11
1 Introduction
씰 Testing in record time: With a testing time of about
5 seconds, your Accu-Chek Active is one of the fastest blood
glucose meters available.
씰 New design: Your new Accu-Chek Active was designed for good
looks, and ergonomic functionality.
씰 Tiny blood sample: Your Accu-Chek Active requires only a tiny
drop of blood – 1 to 2 µL – if you apply the blood drop to the
middle of the test pad. If at any time the drop you apply is too
small, the meter will detect this and issue a warning.
씰 Easy to operate: No need to press buttons when you carry out
the test.
씰 Easy-to-use data analysis function: Accu-Chek Active has a
200-value memory for saving results (together with date and
timestamp) as well as an infrared interface for communicating
with a PC running a suitable analysis program.
1.1 The meter’s main features at a glance
씰 Integrated data evaluation: From the results stored in memory
your meter can calculate the average of your blood glucose
results over the last 7 or 14 days.
씰 Out-of-meter dosing: After activating the test cycle you may
remove the test strip to apply blood (e.g. from an earlobe),
and then insert it again in the meter.
씰 Accurate results: Application of blood to the test strip starts a
colour reaction. The final colour is accurately read (measured
photometrically) by the meter’s optical system and the result
is converted to a blood glucose value.
씰 Dependable coding: Each pack of test strips contains a coding
chip that holds all of the important information that is needed
to evaluate the strips from that particular pack. Whenever you
open a new pack of strips, simply insert the new coding chip in
the coding chip slot.
1.1 The meter’s main features at a glance
씰 Easy-to-read display: Numbers and messages are clearly
presented on a spacious display screen. Clear symbols give you
additional easy-to-follow instructions.
씰 Intelligent power supply: Accu-Chek Active shuts off automati-
cally after 1–2 minutes of non-use. Naturally, all of your results
and other data remain safe in memory. Also, you receive a
warning when the battery has only enough power for about
another 50 tests.
This manual will help you get to know your new Accu-Chek Active
meter step by step. It will provide you with all the information you
need to operate, troubleshoot, clean and care for your meter. It is
important to remember that, in order to keep your meter in tip-top
condition, you need to comply with the care instructions in addition
to following the correct operating procedures. Accu-Chek Active is
a precision instrument. Dirt or the wrong cleaning agent can impair
its function.
Please read carefully all text in this manual that is preceded by the
following symbols:
This warns of a situation that may pose a risk to your health
(e.g. as a result of you calculating the wrong insulin dose).
1.2 About this reference manual
This symbol indicates that your meter is at risk of being
damaged.
This symbol highlights important information that will help you
get the most out of your meter.
We recommend that you start by familiarizing yourself with all of
the elements of your Accu-Chek Active shown on pages 4–7 of this
manual. Practise all of the operations described in this manual, and
also practise testing. That way you can feel confident in testing
whenever you need.
As you will have gathered, your Accu-Chek Active meter can do
much more than just measure blood glucose. It offers a number
of additional functions, which fall into three groups. “Mode” refers
to a group of functions that you can call upon. You select a mode
simply by turning on the meter or by the way in which you turn it on.
Detailed information on the various ways of turning on your meter
and the options available in each mode is provided later
in this manual.
2 Modes
This is the main mode in which you will use your Accu-Chek Active
meter and is used exclusively for testing your blood glucose.
By inserting a test strip in the test strip guide, you automatically
enter this mode.
2.1 Test Mode
Memory Mode provides you with various functions to help you
evaluate your results. To enter this mode, turn on your Accu-Chek
Active meter by pressing the M(emory) button.
씰 You can retrieve up to 200 results.
씰 Your Accu-Chek Active meter can calculate the average of your
glucose results over the last 7 or 14 days.
씰 You can download your results to a PC from the meter’s memory
(Accu-Chek Compass software available separately).
씰 You can erase the most recent result.
2.2 Memory Mode
To enter Set Mode, turn on your Accu-Chek Active
meter by pressing the S(et) button.
씰 You can choose the format in which you wish the date and time
to be displayed.
씰 You can enter the date and time (required once only).
씰 You can enable and disable the beep tone.
2.3 Set Mode
3.1 After opening the pack
Accu-Chek Active is sold complete with one lithium battery already
inserted. A plastic film protects the battery against becoming
drained prematurely. Before using the meter, remove the film
covering the battery.
씰 The film is visible at the top of your Accu-Chek Active meter,
projecting from the battery compartment. Simply pull the film
directly away from the top of the meter.
씰 This will open the battery compartment. Then you can remove
the protective film.
씰 Slide the battery compartment back into the meter and press
gently inwards until it clicks into place.
3 Initial steps before testing
When you turn on your Accu-Chek Active meter for the first time,
it has the following settings (which you can change):
씰 Display format for the date: day.month/DD.MM
(or alternatively month.day/MM-DD)
씰 Display format for the time: 24h (or alternatively 12h)
씰 Year: year of manufacture
씰 Date: 0.0 (or alternatively 0-0)
씰 Time: 0:00 (or alternatively 0:00 a.m.)
씰 Beep tone: on
3.2 Basic settings
Accu-Chek Active comes in 2 versions.
When you first turn on your Accu-Chek Active, please be sure to
check that the meter is set to display mmol/L (for millimoles per
litre) above the large numerals in the display (
888
). Ask your doctor
if you do not know which is the right unit for you. If this is not
displayed, please contact the Accu-Chek Customer Careline free on
0800 701000 (UK) or 1 800 709600 (Ireland) for a replacement
meter.
3.2 Basic settings
If you see the correct unit, please enter the date and time as
described. Only then can your results be properly saved
in “memory” with the correct date and timestamp.
3.2 Basic settings
Turning the meter on in Set Mode
You use only the M and S buttons on the front of your Accu-Chek
Active to enter the desired settings.
씰 Briefly press the S button (for less than 3 seconds). Accu-Chek
Active is now turned on and in Set Mode.
In the display you see the following:
씰 the current time display format (24h/12h)
씰 flashing: the current time, or 0:00 (a.m.) when you turn on the
meter for the first time
씰 flashing: the current date, or 0.0 (0-0) when you turn on the
meter for the first time
3.2 Basic settings
The way in which the date and time are displayed from here on
depend on the chosen display format.
씰 If you wish to change the time display format, press the M
button now. This allows you to choose between 24h and 12h
display format.
씰 When you see the desired format, press the S button once to
proceed to the date and time settings.
3.2 Basic settings
Setting the date and time
The procedure for setting the date and time is essentially the same
for all units of time (day, hour, etc.):
씰 Use the S button to select the unit of time you wish to change.
The unit will flash, indicating that it is ready to be changed.
씰 Use the M button to modify the unit of time selected.
씰 Pressing the M button once will increment the value of the unit
by one (one hour, one minute, etc.). Settings where there are
only two options (time format, beep tone) are simply toggled
backwards and forwards when you press the M button.
씰 Keeping the M button depressed enables you to fast-scroll the
value forward.
3.2 Basic settings
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