User manual LIFESCAN ONETOUCH II

[. . . ] ® BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM a company Owner's Booklet Dear ONE TOUCH® II System Owner: Congratulations!You've chosen a very easy-to-use blood glucose monitoring system for home testing. Your ONE TOUCH II System will give you the accurate test results you need, just by following a few simple steps. Everything you need to know about using the ONE TOUCH II System is included in this booklet. [. . . ] For disinfecting information, an additional test strip holder, or a PENLET II Cap, please call LifeScan Customer Services. Your ONE TOUCH II Meter is simple to use and easy to maintain. However, it must be handled carefully and cleaned often to remain in 42 good operating condition. You should follow these rules at all times: Keep the test strip holder and test area clean. The meter's electronics could be damaged by such treatment. If you drop the meter, make sure the test strip holder is still securely in place and check the meter with the check strip before doing a blood glucose test. Avoid exposing the meter or test strips to extremes in temperature or humidity for long periods of time. For example, do not store the meter or test strips in your car. The meter could be permanently damaged if water or other liquids get inside. Sensitive parts could be damaged and cause inaccurate results. Taking the meter apart will invalidate the meter warranty. Doing a Daily Check Look through the small hole in the test strip holder to make sure there is no lint, dirt, or blood blocking any part of the hole. If there is anything blocking the hole, or if the test area has dirt, lint, or blood on it, remove the test strip holder and clean the test area by following the instructions in the next section. Perform a check strip test by following the instructions on page 10. Cleaning the Meter The meter and test strip holder should be cleaned: 43 · At least once each week, · Whenever the test area looks dirty, and · Whenever clean test area appears on the display. Step 1: Remove Test Strip Holder from the Meter. Hold the meter and place your thumbs on the two raised dots on the test strip holder. Remove the test strip holder to expose the test area. Step 2: Clean Test Strip Holder. Wash the test strip holder with soap and water. 44 Clean the underside of the test strip holder and check the small hole for any dirt, blood, or lint. CAUTION: DO NOT GET WATER INSIDE THE METER. The following cleaning agents will damage the meter. DO NOT USE: · Alcohol · Cleansers with ammonia or phenol · Windex® or other glass cleaners · Abrasive cleansers Check the clear, protective coating over the test area to make sure it is not scratched or damaged. Dry completely with a soft cloth or tissue. 45 Dry the test area with a soft, dry tissue or cloth. Hook the bottom of the test strip holder onto the square notch on the meter. Press down on the raised dots of the test strip holder until it snaps firmly into place. Rub the test area with a cotton swab or soft cloth dampened with water to remove all blood, dirt, or lint from the test area. If necessary, a mild liquid dishwashing detergent mixed with water may also be used. Do not apply fullstrength detergent to the test area. Be careful not to scratch the test area. S PA L OO LC D'A 46 Press forward on the base of the test strip holder to be sure it is properly in place. Replacing the Battery The ONE TOUCH ® II Meter comes with a battery already installed. 6-VOLT When the battery must be replaced, use only a Duracell® brand alkaline battery (J-size, 6 volts, part #7K67), commonly available in drug and hardware stores. [. . . ] PENLET® II Automatic Blood Sampler . . . . Performance Characteristics. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Precautions and Limitations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Questions and Answers. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 70 63 63 64 65 17, 24 73 5 68 50, 52 54, 57 54, 58 9, 50, 55, 59, 76, 77 Date Format . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . [. . . ]