Lifescan blood glucose monitoring system manual Error Messages, Error Possible Cause What to do

Page 67
Confirmation Dot

Error Messages

The meter gives specific error mes- sages when it detects a problem with its internal functions, the test strip, or the testing procedure. However, improper use may cause an inaccurate

result without producing an error message or a symbol. When error mes- sages appear, note the error number, turn off the meter, then resolve the error by following these instructions:

ERROR

POSSIBLE CAUSE

WHAT TO DO

 

1. Blood was applied to

1. Clean the meter. Repeat the test

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

the wrong side of the

with a new test strip, applying

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

test strip, or

blood to the pink test square.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

2. Not enough blood is

2. Repeat the test with a new test

 

on the test strip, or

strip. Apply a larger drop of blood

 

 

to the pink test square and

 

 

verify that the confirmation

 

 

dot on the back of the test strip

 

 

has turned completely blue.

Pink

Test

Square

MESSAGES

59

Page 66 Page 68
Image 67
Page 66 Page 68
Contents Owner’s Booklet Page Important phone numbers Meter Serial Number Page Checking the System TA B L E O F C O N T E N T SUnderstanding Your Results Solving Problems Page A R N I N G T H E S Y S T E M Quick Reference Holds two AAA alkaline batteries Surestep Blood Glucose MeterBlack Tip Confirmation Dot Surestep Test StripsImportant Test Strip Information Display Symbols Example Test Result Replace the Two AAA Alkaline Batteries HI mg/dL Clean Meter and Test Strip HolderThree Easy Steps to Coding D I N G T H E M E T E RCode the Meter Check the Code NumbersE C K I N G T H E S Y S T E M Surestep Glucose Control SolutionImportant Control Solution Test Information Apply a Small Drop of Control Solution Before Testing, Check the CodeInsert the Test Strip and Read Result Check Confirmation DotSurestep Control Solution Range Getting a Drop of Blood S T I N G Y O U R B L O O DInsert a Lancet Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler Testing Cock the Penlet II Sampler Get a Drop of Blood Testing Remove the Lancet Step-by-Step Test Procedure Before Testing Apply Blood to the Test Strip On the displayTesting Check the Confirmation Dot Too Much BloodNot Enough Blood Example Kahn, R., and Weir, G. Joslin’s Diabetes Mellitus, 13th Color Chart is not a replacement for a Surestep Meter test Optional Color ChartTesting What This Means for You D E R S TA N D I N G Y O U R R E S U LT SOverview Recent Diabetes FindingsComparing Meter Laboratory Results Frequency of TestingExpected Test Results Target Range Glucose Ranges For People Without Your Target After Testing Testing Tips to Ensure AccuracyHealth Conditions Causing Out-of-Range Results Results References Recommendations for Better Diabetes ControlRecalling Results from Meter Memory Using the Meter for the First TimeRecalling All Results in Meter Memory Recalling Your Last Result R I N G F O R Y O U R M E T E R Cleaning the MeterGeneral Care Remove the Test Strip Holder Clean the Test Strip HolderClean the Lens Area and Contact Points Replace the Test Strip Holder Changing the Batteries Remove the Battery Door Remove the Old Batteries Close the Battery DoorInsert New Batteries A N G I N G M E T E R S E T T I N G S Set-Up Mode Display of Last Result Entering Set-Up ModeUnit of Measurement Beep Signals Settings Helpful Messages LV I N G P R O B L E M SFacing up Error Possible Cause What to do Error MessagesConfirmation dot versus Error Possible Cause What to do Error Possible Cause What to do Error Possible Cause What to do E C I F I C AT I O N S Performance CharacteristicsThree-Year Warranty Day Money-Back GuaranteeWarranty Coding the Meter Blood Application A. English 1 800 Español 1 800
Related manuals
Manual 103 pages 12.78 Kb Manual 85 pages 3.35 Kb
Top Page Image Contents