Lifescan Blood Glucose Monitor System manual Getting a Drop of Blood, Cock the Penlet II Sampler

Page 26

Getting a Drop of Blood

CAUTION: Use a new, sterile lancet every time you test.

•To avoid contamination never use a lancet that has been used by someone else.

•If you share a Penlet II automatic blood sampler with another person, each person should use a new sterile lancet and a new or properly desinfected cap.

•Do not use lancet if protected disk has been removed or damaged.

•Dispose of the used lancet in an appropri- ate container for sharp objects.

STEP 1

Insert a Lancet in the PENLET II Automatic Blood Sampler.

Remove the PENLET II Cap by pulling it straight off. Insert the lancet into the lancet holder. Hold the lancet firmly, and gently twist and pull off the protective disk. Replace the cap.

STEP 2

Cock the PENLET II Sampler.

Pull out the sliding barrel until it clicks. If

16

Image 26

Contents Owner’s Booklet Page Owner’s Booklet 5.8 Dear PocketScan System Owner Page Important Information Table of Contents Using the Meter Memory Viii Getting Started PocketScan Blood Glucose Meter Test Port PocketScan Test Strips Target AreaImportant Test Strip Information Checking the Display Coding the MeterEnter the Code Mode Match the Code NumbersCode the Meter Checking the System with PocketScan Control Solution Do a control solution test Important Control Solution Test Information Insert Test Strip Apply Control Solution Result Appears in 15 SecondsComparing control solution results At UK 0800 Republic of Ireland 1800Testing Your Blood Cock the Penlet II Sampler Getting a Drop of BloodInsert a Lancet in the Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler Remove the Lancet Wash Your HandsLance Your Finger Step-by-Step Test Procedure Apply Sample Accurate Results in Just 15 SecondsSpecial Messages ExampleUsing the Meter Memory Recall Test Results Exit the Memory Mode Data DownloadingResults References Maintenance BatteriesSymbol appears on the display Display Messages and PROBLEM- Solving Guide Message What IT Means Result. At the end of the count Message What IT Means Message What IT Means Action That Blood Sample was Tests were performed within This period Select the appropriate unit of measurement Probable Cause What to do Automatic Shutoff Two minutes after last user action Test Time 15 secondsCalibration Plasma/Serum Operating RangesSet the Day Changing the DateSet the Year Set the Month Set the Minutes Changing the TimeSet the Hour Exit the Setting Mode Select mmol/L or mg/dLPage Test Page 1998 Visit the LifeScan website at