
UltraUltraUltraBlood GlucoseMonitoring SystemOwner’s BookletDCO_06405104B_OTU_Uni_OBC_US 3/8/06 12:48 PM Page 2
2Before using any product totest your blood glucose, readall instructions and practice the test. Do allquality control checks as directed and consultw
3◗Dehydration:Severe dehydration resulting from excessive water loss may cause false lowresults. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydrat
4The Complete OneTouch®Ultra®Blood GlucoseMonitoring SystemOneTouch®Ultra®MeterOwner’s BookletQuick Reference GuideOneTouch®UltraSoft®Adjustable Blood
5OneTouch®Ultra®Blood Glucose MeterDISPLAYSymbols, simplemessages, and testresults appear here. M BUTTONUsed to enter into:◗ set-up mode◗ memory modeD
6BLOOD DROP SYMBOLTells you when to apply thesample.CODEAppears with the code numberof the test strips. Check yourcode every time you test.CTLIndicate
7TEST RESULTAREATest results aredisplayed here.MONTHDAYHOURMINUTESAM/PM SYMBOLAM/PM Displayed when set to 12-hour time format.Note: mmol/L and . (deci
8OneTouch®Ultra®Test StripsThe OneTouch®Ultra®System measures the amount of glucose in wholeblood. Blood is applied in the TOP EDGE of the OneTouch®Ul
9◗Store test strip vials in a cool, dry place below 86˚F (30˚C). Keep away fromdirect sunlight and heat. Do Not refrigerate.◗Store test strips in thei
10Each time you turn on the OneTouch®Ultra®Meter either by inserting a test strip or pressing the button, all segments of thedisplay will appear brie
11STEP 1Enter theCode Mode.Insert a test stripto turn on themeter. Push it allthe way in until it will go no fur-ther. Avoidbending the test strip. Th
Important Safety InformationTo be sure your meter is working properly, EVERY time you turn it onconfirm that:◗ All segments are visible in the display
12STEP 3Code the Meter.Immediately press the button, while thecode number is displayed on meter to select thecorrect code. Each time you press and re
13Note: Refer to additional information in the OneTouch®Ultra®ControlSolution Package.When you should do a control solution test:◗To practice the test
14Before you begin:◗Use only OneTouch®Ultra®Control Solution.◗Check the expiration date on the control solution vial. Record the discard date (date op
15Then the code number will appear,followed by the R symbol andmg/dL. Be sure the meter and teststrip codes match. If they do not,code the meter corre
1616STEP 2Mark this test as a control solution test.➧Press and release the buttonso Ë appears on the display. Note: Mark all control solution tes
17To ensure an accurate control solution test, shake the vial, discard thefirst drop and wipe the dispenser tip before you begin.The control solution
18If the results are not within the control range printed on the test stripvial, the meter and strips may not be working properly. Repeat the control
19Control solution out-of-range results may be due to:◗Incorrect unit of measure.◗Error in performing the test.◗Failure to shake the control solution
20Testing Your BloodRead this section and the test strip package insert carefullybefore testing. Make sure you have all items needed to test.◗OneTouch
21Preparing the OneTouch®UltraSoft®AdjustableBlood Sampler (Sampler)CAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection:◗Never share a lancet or the Sampler wi
iOneTouch®Ultra®SystemOwner’s BookletDCO_06405104B_OTU_Uni_OB_US 3/8/06 12:17 PM Page i
22STEP 1Insert a Lancet.Turn the OneTouch®UltraSoft®Cap counter-clockwise to remove it. Insert the lancet into the lancet holderand push down firmly u
23STEP 3Wash Your Hands andthe Puncture Site.To reduce the chance ofinfection, use warm, soapywater. Rinse and dry thoroughly.STEP 2Cock the Sampler.S
The OneTouch®Ultra®System requires a very small blood drop to per-form a test. You may obtain it from a fingertip or forearm. (Seepage 25 for informat
25Forearm Blood SamplingThe forearm has fewer nerve endings than the fingertip so you may findthat obtaining a blood sample from the forearm may be mu
STEP 3Massage the Area.To increase blood flow to the puncture site,massage the area gently. For individuals whoexperience difficulty in getting suffic
27If bruising occurs, you may choose to lance a fingertip instead. If you arehaving difficulty obtaining blood from the forearm, call LifeScanCustomer
28Insert This EndStep-by-Step Test ProcedureSTEP 1Insert Test Strip.Insert a test strip, contact bars end firstand facing up, into the test port. Push
29STEP 2Apply Sample.Obtain a round drop of blood using theSampler. The blood sample must beat least 1 µL in volume ( actualsize) to fill the confirma
Hold the blooddrop to the topedge of the teststrip until theconfirmationwindow is fullbefore themeter beginsto count down. If the confirmation window
31STEP 3Accurate Results in Just 5 Seconds.Your blood glucose test result will appearafter the meter counts down from 5to 1.Blood glucose test results
iiEach time you turn on your meter, the unit of measure will appear onthe display with the Rsymbol. The unit of measure will also appearunder every te
STEP 1Remove the OneTouch®UltraSoft®Capfrom the Sampler.Twist the OneTouch®UltraSoft®Cap counter-clockwise. (Optional: Replace the protective diskon t
33If your blood glucose test result isabove 600 mg/dL, h1 will appearon the meter display. This maymean severe hyperglycemia(high blood glucose). Yous
34Using the Meter MemoryYour OneTouch®Ultra®Meter stores the 150 most recent blood glucose andcontrol solution test results with date and time in its
35STEP 2Recall Test Results.The most recent test result with date andtime will appear. Press and release the button and the next most recent testresul
36Downloading Test Results to a Personal ComputerTransferring test results with date and time from the meter memory toyour personal computer requires
37STEP 3Transfer Data.Follow the instructions in theOneTouch®Diabetes ManagementSoftware User’s Manual to initiate the datatransfer command. O will ap
38Comparing Meter andLaboratory ResultsOneTouch®Ultra®Meter test results and laboratory test results are bothexpressed in plasma-equivalent units. How
39While at the lab:◗Make sure that the meter test and the lab test are performed within 15 minutes of each other.◗Wash your hands before obtaining a b
40Meter Set-up• Start with the meter off.• Press and continue to hold the buttonuntil ONLY the time appears on the bottomright of the display.• Relea
41Press and release the button to move tothe next step.Press and release the button to changeto the desired minutes.Press and release the butto
iiiIf your meter is set to the other unit of meas-ure, “mmol/L” will appear on the display. Thetest result will include a decimal point (Fig.2). Unles
42Press and release the button to changeto the desired year.Press and release the button to move tothe next step.Press and release the button to ch
43Press and release the button to changeto the desired month.Press and release the button to move tothe next step.Press and release the button to c
44Press and release the button until mg/dLappears on the display. Press and release the button to save your entry, save your changes, and shut theme
45Note: The 14- and 30-day averages in the meter memory are calculated from results obtained during the 14 and 30 calendar days preceding the current
46Caring for Your OneTouch®Ultra®SystemMeterYour OneTouch®Ultra®Meter does not require special maintenance orcleaning. Take care to avoid getting dirt
47BatteryYour OneTouch®Ultra®Meter comes with a pre-installed 3.0 V (#2032 orequivalent) lithium battery. The battery will provide you with enoughpowe
48When the symbol appears on thedisplay by itself, it means that the batterywill not provide enough power for a test.You must change the battery.To r
49Note: Replacing the battery does not affect previous test results stored inmemory. However, the time and date settings may need to be updated.Always
50Display Messages andProblem-Solving GuideFollowing is a summary of all display messages. These messages help toidentify certain problems but do not
51MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTIONThis is the code numberstored in the meter.Make sure that this code num-ber matches the code numberon the vial of the te
ivDear OneTouch®Ultra®System Owner:You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoring systems available. Thisbooklet has important information y
52A blood glucose test resultin mg/dL.None required.WARNING: If mg/dLdoes not appear withthe test result, callLifeScan CustomerService at 1 800 227-88
53Treat this conditionimmediately accord-ing to your health-care professional’srecommendations.Although this messagecould be due to a testerror, it is
54MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTIONA control solution testresult stored in thememory.None required.There is no test resultstored in this place in thememory
55MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTIONDo Not use the meter.Call LifeScan Customer Service at1 800 227-8862 for a replacement meter.Error message could because
561. You may have high glu-cose and have tested in anenvironment near the lowend of the system’s oper-ating temperature range(43–111°F / 6–44°C).2. Th
574. If the error messageappears again, callLifeScan CustomerService at 1 800 227- 8862.4. There may be a problemwith the meter.Error 4 continuedError
58Repeat the test after the meterand test strips have reached atemperature within the oper-ating range.The meter has detected thatthe temperature is a
59If the meter does not display a message after inserting a test strip:If the test does not start after applying the sample:POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DOI
60SpecificationsResult Range: 20 to 600 mg/dLCalibration: Plasma-equivalentSample: Fresh capillary whole bloodSample Size: Minimum 1 microliterTest Ti
61GuaranteeThe makers guarantee that the OneTouch®Ultra®Metershall be free of defects in material and workmanship for aperiod of three years. This gua
vUsing the Meter Memory 34Downloading Test Results to a Personal Computer36Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results38Meter Set-up 40Caring for Your OneT
62IndexAverages, 14- and 30-Day . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34, 45, 54Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . .
63Low Glucose . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3, 32M Button . . . . . . . . .
Glucose Ranges for People Without Diabetes, mg/dLYour Target Ranges, mg/dL Before breakfastBefore lunch or dinner1 hourafter meals2 hoursafter mealsBe
© LifeScan, Inc. 2005 Milpitas, CA 95035 02/2006The system described herein is covered by one or more of thefollowing U.S. patents: 6,045,567, 6,1
viAbout Your New SystemThe OneTouch®Ultra®System uses the latest blood glucosemonitoring technology. It measures the glucose content of ablood sample
1The OneTouch®Ultra®Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists ofthe OneTouch®Ultra®Blood Glucose Meter, OneTouch®Ultra®TestStrips (may be sold separate
Komentarze do niniejszej Instrukcji