User manual LIFESCAN ONETOUCH ULTRA

[. . . ] Ultra Owner's Booklet Blood Glucose Monitoring System Important Safety Information To be sure your meter is working properly, EVERY time you turn it on confirm that: All segments are visible in the display check display check Example The unit of measure is correct (mg/dL) The date and time are correct date unit of measure time Example The code number on the meter display matches the code number on the test strip vial Example OneTouch® Ultra® System Owner's Booklet i Read this first Each time you turn on your meter, the unit of measure will appear on the display with the R symbol. You may misunderstand your blood glucose results if your meter is set to the incorrect unit of measure. If your meter is set to the correct unit of measure, "mg/dL" will appear on the display. Do Not change this setting ­ this is the correct unit of measure for the United States. Fig. [. . . ] Your blood glucose test result will appear after the meter counts down from 5 to 1. Blood glucose test results are automatically stored in the meter memory. Dispose of used test strip in a sealed container. Example Plasma-Calibrated Result WARNING: If mg/dL does not appear with the test result, call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862. CAUTION: If you tested at the low end of the operating range (43°F/ 6°C) and your glucose is high (over 180 mg/dL), the reading on your meter may be lower than your actual glucose. In this situation, repeat the test in a warmer environment with a new test strip as soon as possible. Discarding used test strips and lancets It is important to discard the used lancet carefully after each use to avoid unintended lancet stick injuries. Used test strips and lancets may be considered biohazardous waste in your area. Be sure to follow your local regulations for proper disposal. 31 STEP 1 Remove the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Cap from the Sampler. (Optional: Replace the protective disk on the used lancet by placing it on a hard surface and pushing the lancet tip into the disk. ) STEP 2 Eject the Lancet. Push forward on the ejection/cocking control and eject the lancet directly into a container for sharp objects. Replace the OneTouch® UltraSoft® Cap. Special Messages The OneTouch® Ultra® Meter displays results between 20 and 600 mg/dL. If your blood glucose test result is lower than 20 mg/dL, lo will appear on the meter display. This may mean severe hypoglycemia (low blood glucose) that requires immediate treatment according to your healthcare professional's recommendations. Although this message could be due to a test error, it is safer to treat first, and then repeat the test. 32 If your blood glucose test result is above 600 mg/dL, h1 will appear on the meter display. If h1 again appears on the display, call your healthcare professional immediately. When your blood glucose test result is above 240 mg/dL or reads h1, "Ç" will appear on the meter display. This message does not mean that the system detected ketones but that testing with a ketone test strip may be advisable. Consult your healthcare professional about when and how to test for ketones. Example 33 Using the Meter Memory Your OneTouch® Ultra® Meter stores the 150 most recent blood glucose and control solution test results with date and time in its memory. It also provides you with 14- and 30-day averages of your blood glucose test results. If your 14-day and 30-day test result averages are not what you expect, you should not rely on them. Review the test results in memory with these easy steps. STEP 1 Enter the Memory Mode. You may enter the memory mode either with the meter turned off or immediately after completing a test. and the 14-day average will appear with the number of blood glucose tests performed in this period (e. g. [. . . ] The meter will not operate. 57 MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTION Flashing time means the meter has lost power and entered the setting mode. You must reset the time, time format and date. Note to users of OneTouch® Diabetes Management Software: Do Not transfer data from a meter that has experienced a loss of power. Call LifeScan Customer Service at 1 800 227-8862 for more information. The meter has detected that the temperature is below the system operating range. Do Not perform a test until the meter and test strips reach a temperature within the operating range of 43­111°F (6­44°C). [. . . ]