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mmol
5.9 L
The most important function of your meter
is to measure your blood glucose level. The
®
Glucometer ESPRIT™ system is designed
to make this task as simple as possible. The test
is done in the TESTING MODE using a simple,
integrated step.
The system also provides for those who want
BLOOD GLUCOSE
more detailed information like averages and
MONITORING
other special features. All such options are
SYSTEM
provided in a separate mode called — the
FEATURES MODE. The buttons
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Meter with Test Sensor The most important function of your meter Disc inserted is to measure your blood glucose level. The ® Glucometer ESPRIT™ system is designed to make this task as simple as possible. The test is done in the TESTING MODE using a simple, integrated step. The system also provides for those who want more detailed information like averages and other special features. All such options are provided in a separate mode called — the FEATURES MODE. The buttons on the instru- men
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Programme Meter Parts Testing Materials Number Test Sensor End Latch Battery Capsule Pad (moves left and right) control ranges Test Sensor Carton Test Sensor Disc (Contains ten Test Sensors) Control Microlet™ Device Batteries Solution Slide Display (moves forward and back) Button B Microlet™ or Button A Glucolanz™ Lancet If you have any questions or concerns as CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood glucose (sugar), read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality
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Table of Contents Table of Contents CHAPTER PAGE CHAPTER PAGE Preview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Review Time-Specific Averages . . . . . . . 20 9 1 • Testing Mode Review Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22 10 • Features Mode 11 Erase All Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 Inserting a Test Sensor Disc . . . . . . . . . . 2 2 Enter Programme Number . . . . . . . . . 4 Transfer to a Computer . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 12 Blood Glucose Test . . . . .
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 1 1 Preview – There are two operation modes: The Testing Mode The Features Mode To Turn the Meter On To Turn the Meter On in the Testing Mode: in the Features Mode: Move Slide forward. Move Pad left/hold Button A: then move Allows you to move to Slide forward. the next setting. Button B: Allows you to change the setting. A B A A B Button Button A B The Features Mode is used to: n set time/date n set specific average times n reset meter options The Testing Mode is use
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 2 Inserting a Test Sensor Disc Inserting a Test Sensor Disc 2 Important to know: 3. Before inserting the • Each Test Sensor Disc has ten Test Sensors. disc (bumpy side up), note • Each disc is assigned a Programme Number to the two blue Meter Tabs assure accuracy in test results when the Meter is on the inside of the Meter. set to match that number. Materials Needed: Meter Test Sensor Disc Latch Gently press the disc into 1. Open the Meter by place under the two Meter releasing
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 2 Inserting a Test Sensor Disc Inserting a Test Sensor Disc 2 Latch To Remove the Used 4. Close the Meter and Test Sensor Disc: fasten the End Latch. Open the Meter and lift You may now run ten tests the edge of the used Test before replacing the Test Sensor Disc out from Sensor Disc. under the two blue Tabs and remove from the Meter. 5. After inserting a Test Sensor Disc, set the Programme Number. Move Slide forward to enter Features Mode. The Programme Number flashes in the dis
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 3 Blood Glucose Test Blood Glucose Test 3 Before running a test, be sure: Prepare for the Finger Puncture • The Test Sensor Disc is inserted. See page 1. Materials Needed: • The date and time are set (if you want correct date or Microlet™ Device with Endcap time stored in memory with test result). See page 14. Glucolanz™ Lancet Materials Needed: 1. Remove the endcap. Meter with Test Sensor Disc inserted 2. Insert lancet firmly until the lancet comes to a full stop 1. To enter t
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 3 Blood Glucose Test Blood Glucose Test 3 If you do not wish to Test store a result, then press Sensor Button B before closing the Slide. An X appears on the display. Deleted results appear in the memory, marked with an X. These results are deleted from the average B 3. Hold your fin- Let the entire Blood is auto- of stored test results. ger level with the front edge of the matically drawn drop of blood Test Sensor into the inside of on top. Bring the touch the surface the Test S
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 4 Control Test Control Test 4 WHEN: Anytime you want to check performance of the 2. Squeeze a drop of Do not system (Meter, Test Sensor Disc or your testing control solution onto a fill Test technique). clean surface. Sensor WHY: If the test result is not within range, there may directly be a problem with the Test Sensor or the Meter. from See page 33. bottle. Materials Needed: 3. Bring the Meter in from the side to the drop of control solution. Let the entire front edge of
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 4 Control Test Enter Features Mode 5 The Features Mode 5. Point the Meter down To Turn the Meter On (over waste container) and in the Features Mode: move Slide back all the way to the end. The Test Move Slide forward. Sensor is released to Button A: be discarded. Allows you to move to the next setting. Button B: Allows you to change Button Button the setting. A B Anytime you enter the Features Mode, the following information is always displayed automatically and in this orde
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 6 Set Time and Date Set Time and Date 6 To set the time and date, follow these directions. 3. Press and release Button A — the minute flashes. Press Button B 1. Move Slide forward to enter to make a change. Features Mode. 2. Press and release Button A (average displays if test results are in memory). If no blood glucose test results are in memory, the number of remain- ing Test Sensors flashes. If the number of Test Sensors is 4. Press and release Button A — not correct, pres
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 7 Reset Time-Specific Averages Reset Time-Specific Averages 7 The Meter calculates four time-specific averages 5. Press and release identified as A 1, A2, A3, and A4 . These times are Button A. The hour flashes. preset for meal times but may be changed to meet your schedule. To be included in the average, the testing time must occur within one hour before or after the specific set time. The preset times are: Then press Button B to A 1 6 : 00 A 3 1 8 : 00 change the hour. A 2 1 2
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 8 Reset Basic Features (optional) Reset Basic Features (optional) 8 The basic features are preset but may be reset to BEEPER SETTING: fit your needs: 4. Press Button B to (beeper n from beeper on to beeper off. make the change and off) n from mmol/L to mg/dL blood glucose units. press Button A again to n from a 24 hour to a 12 hour (am/pm) time clock. move to the next feature. n from Celsius (C) to Fahrenheit (F) temperature units. PROCEDURE: OPTIONAL SETTINGS: 1. Move Slide for
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 9 Review Time-Specific Averages Review Time-Specific Averages 9 TIME-SPECIFIC AVERAGES 4. Press Button B again and the A 2 average The average of all blood glucose results and the time-specific mmol averages are based on a two-week testing period. A minimum displays. Continue to press L of three tests must be run within a two-week period to give an Button B after each two average. For example: if three tests are run within two weeks (successive) displays to for A 1 and A 4 time per
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 10 Review Test Results Erase All Test Results 11 TEST RESULTS ERASE ALL TEST RESULTS 1. Move Slide forward to You can erase all test enter Features Mode. results stored in the Meter if you press and hold both A and B Buttons while reviewing stored test results (#3/Chapter 10 ). 2. Press and hold Button However, you must press the buttons before the beep A (average displays). mmol signals the last test result. L Press and hold both Buttons until “000” appears (about 5 seco
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 12 Transfer to a Computer Meter Maintenance 13 • Your Meter can transfer test results to a computer EXTERIOR CLEANING PROCEDURE where results can be electronically summarized in a The exterior of the Meter can be cleaned using a logbook report, graph or chart. moist (not wet) lint-free tissue with a mild detergent or ] • To make use of this feature, you need special soft- disinfecting solution. Wipe dry with lint-free tissue ware and a connecting cable. after cleaning. ] • For m
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 13 Meter Maintenance Meter Maintenance 13 BATTERY REPLACEMENT 4. Insert two new lithium batteries (CR2016) into the 1. Locate the Battery Battery Capsule with the Capsule. + side on top. Push down gently to lock them into place. 2. Using a fingernail, 5. Replace the Battery thin coin or similar object, Capsule. pry the capsule loose and lift from Meter. IMPORTANT: Remember to reset date and time before running another test. See page 14 for directions. 3. Push through the
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 14 Problem Solving / Error Codes Problem Solving / Error Codes 14 CODE CAUSE / SOLUTION CODE CAUSE / SOLUTION Battery life has ended. Meter has detected an error; n Replace batteries (two lithium accurate results not possible: batteries — size CR2016). See n Test Sensor Guide is wet. Clean directions — page 26. inside of Meter (page 25). Be sure inside is dry before reuse. possible n Blood applied before Meter is Temperature: causes ready. Repeat test, making sure — too cold
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CHAPTER CHAPTER 14 Problem Solving / Warning Codes Problem Solving / Warning Codes 14 CODE CAUSE / SOLUTION CODE CAUSE / SOLUTION Test Result is below 0.6 mmol/L. Temperature is too low (between 0° and 10° C) and could affect test n Meter has detected an error. mmol L results. Repeat the test and make sure Test Sensor is filled. n Test within operating temperature range (10° to 40° C). Test Result is above 33.3 mmol/L. n Repeat the test. If still high, mmol L Temperature is too high contact yo
