Lifescan Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System manual Important Control Solution Test Information

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IMPORTANT CONTROL SOLUTION TEST INFORMATION

■Use only OneTouch® Normal Control Solution.

■Check the expiration date of the control solution. Do not use if expired.

■Record the discard date on the control solution vial. Discard the vial three months after first opening.

■The OneTouch® Normal Control Range printed on the test strip vial is for OneTouch® Normal Control Solution only. It is not a recommended range for your blood glucose level.

■Store the control solution at room temperature below 86°F (30°C). Do not refrigerate.

■Control solution should not be used as a cleaning solution for the meter.

Warning

■For external use only. Do not swallow or inject control solution or put control solution drops into your eyes.

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Contents Basic Page Page Important The OneTouch Basic System kit contains Table of Contents Testing Your Blood Page Page Introduction Precautions Limitations Infection Control Getting Started OneTouch Basic Blood GlucoseComplete OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Monitoring System OneTouch Basic Blood Glucose Meter Basic MeterTest Strip HOLDER. The test strip OneTouch Basic, Profile, OneTouch II Test Strips Test StripImportant Test Strip Information OneTouch Normal Control Solution To practice the test procedure,Setting Meter Code Before TestingCode the OneTouch Basic Meter in these three easy steps Press the On/Off Button Match the Code NumbersChecking the System Code the MeterChecking with the Check Strip How to do a check strip test Page Example Checking with Control Solution Control solution test tips Do a control solution testSpot with the tip of the vial Important Control Solution Test Information How to do a control solution test Press On/Off Button. Insert Test StripSpot facing up Test strip in allApply Control Solution Control range You are ready to test your bloodControl solution results Meter malfunction Extremes in testing temperatures Testing Your Blood Abbreviated Test ProcedureDetailed Test Procedure TestGetting a Drop of Blood While the lancet is in the OneTouch Penlet Plus Sampler, twist off the proAdjust the puncture depth setting Cock the OneTouch Penlet Plus SamplerWash Your Hands Lance Your FingerRemove the Lancet Required blood volume. Proceed withYour blood glucose test Clockwise Always use caution when removing How to Test Your Blood Remove a test Strip from the vialReplace the vial Cap immediately Do not touch Test spot on Test strip. The testApply Blood Sample Be sure that you Touch only the tipDrop Blood to the testAfter the result is displayed Accurate Results SecondsResults will appear without time Date. See Special Messages Checking the Amount of Blood on the Test Strip Remove the test If the following messageStrip from Back Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results Take your meter with you to the labComparing the results ExamplePage Using the Meter Memory Entering the Memory ModeRecalling Test Results Setting Meter Options Entering and Using Set-Up ModeIf you want to change an option setting, use the C button Clock option is set to and when it is set to Clock Time and DateSetting the Time Setting the Date Beep Prompts Or press the M button to move to the next optionLanguage Time Format Date FormatUnit of Measure Decimal SeparatorExiting the Set-Up Mode Itself off after two minutes of no activitySolving Problems Test Procedure MessagesSolution test Button108 mg/dL Mmol/L100 mg/dL 80 mg/dL58 mg/dL Alternating with 58 mg/dLHi mg/dL Alternating withError Messages When this symbol is flashing, the batteries are too low BattryMeter was used in very bright light Test New test strip Test strip was not inserted Test strip moved duringCorrectly New test strip 800 Error3 retest Not enough blood retest If appearing when you turn Was turned onYour meter on, your meter’s Test area may be dirtyRepeat the test with a Last test failed after the countdown started Message when the meter Meter requires a testStrip vial to operate Has not yet been codedKeep the test strip holder and test area clean see Taking Care Your MeterDoing a Daily Check Cleaning the MeterAppears on the display Remove the Test Strip Holder from the Meter Clean the Test Strip Holder Wash only the test strip holder withMay also be used. Do not apply full Careful not to scratch the test areaReplace the Test Strip Holder Replacing the Batteries Batteries should last aboutTo replace the batteries Door Remove the battery compartmentAgainst a hard surface References Remove the batteries and reinsert them as illustratedSpecifications Dimensions 4.3 2.6 Weight 4.1 ounces with batteriesAlkaline batteries 15-35CDay Money-Back Guarantee Guarantee WarrantyThree-Year Warranty Page Index OneTouch Penlet Plus Adjustable Blood Page Page Page USA