Lifescan Blood Glucose Monitor manual Test strip Check test strip

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Symbol	Possible Cause	What To Do


	The meter detected	1.Repeat test with new
	a problem with the	test strip, and
	test strip.	• Check test strip
		expiration date. Do not
		use expired test strips or
		test strips beyond
		discard date.
		• Apply sample to pink
		test square only.
		• Make sure confir-
		mation dot turns
		completely blue.
		• Wait approximately
		1 min but not more than
		2 min after applying
		sample before inserting
		test strip.
		• Do not alter test strips.
		(continued)

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Contents Hospital Meter Operator’s Guide Page Page 2002, 1997 LifeScan, Inc. All rights reserved Table of Contents Settings and Memory Cleaning and MaintenanceTroubleshooting Preface About this Guide Conventions Used in this Guide 888 353-0800 Canada HelpIntroduction Learning the SureStep Meter IntroductionClosed Opened Display Symbols Meter Memory Result Apply Blood Sample to the Test Strip Meter displays results between 0-500 mg/dL 0-27.8 mmol/L HI Result Error Messages SureStepPro Test Strips Front Back H a p t e r T r o d u c t i o n Precautions T r o d u c t i o n Infection Control Coding the Meter OperationOperation If the code numbers do not match, code the meter Match the code numbersQuality Control Test Glucose Control Solution Operation Performing a Quality Control Test Check the CodeCha pt e r E r a t i o n H a p t e r E r a t i o n Control Solution Results Linearity Test Patient Blood Test Performing a Patient Blood Test Apply blood to the test strip as follows Obtain a drop of bloodSyringe Front Patches or streaks H a p t e r E r a t i o n Patient Results Meter Settings Settings and MemorySettings and Memory Display of Last Result Glucose Units Beep signals on Meter Memory Using the Meter for the First TimeRecalling All Results in Meter Memory Order of test result Recalling Most Recent Result After Testing Settings and Memory General Care Cleaning MaintenanceCleaning Cleaning and MaintenanceCleaning the Outside of the Meter Remove the test strip holder Clean the test strip holderE a n i n g a n d M a i n t e n a n c e Replace the test strip holder Turn on the meter H a p t e r Turn off the meter and turn it over Replacing the BatteriesRemove the old batteries Replace the battery door Turn on the meter to verify powerInsert new batteries Cleaning and Maintenance Troubleshooting Troubleshooting What To Do Error MessagesLow Test strip Check test strip Test strip Obtain a laboratory Result, Area, but Temperature Contact LifeScan for help Electronics Helpful Messages Symbol Meaning What To DoIf symbol is Specifications Hematocrit Range Index Error messages 9 Page Page AW 050-097-03A LifeScan, Inc 11/02

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