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8Steps before testing2Checking the displayYou can check if all of the display elements are properly displayed, by carrying out a full display check.1C

92Steps before testing21Inserting the code chipA code chip is used to give the meter information about the properties of the test strips. This is why

10Changing settings331 2Changing settingsOverviewYou can make changes to the meter settings for the time format, time, date and beep.The meter is deli

113Changing settingsTurning oPress the M and S buttons briefly at the same time.When the final display appears on the display, the modified settings are

12Changing settings324-hour format 12-hour formatThe time format flashes on the display.Press the M button briefly to switch from one format to the othe

133Changing settings24-hour format12-hour format24-hour formatYear12-hour format24-hour format12-hour format24-hour format12-hour formatSetting the ho

14Changing settings3Setting the monthSetting the day24-hour format12-hour format24-hour format12-hour format24-hour format12-hour format24-hour format

153Changing settingsSetting the beepFinal display on the displayBeep is on24-hour format 12-hour formatTurning the beep on or oThe beep symbol appear

16Testing blood glucose4Haende_waschenMulticlix_Softclix_Manual19.10.2011Szene:multiclix_softclix_waschen01.max Frame 000021Read the package insert wh

174Testing blood glucoseTesting blood glucoseTurning the meter on21Take a test strip from the test strip container. Close the test strip container aga

This User’s Manual features three types of warning:WThis symbol indicates a possible risk of injury or of damage to your own health or the health of o

18Testing blood glucose454Following the code number, the test strip symbol and the flashing blood drop symbol appear on the display. You now hear a bee

194Testing blood glucoseApplying bloodWith test strip in the meter2Apply the blood drop to the centre of the green field and then remove your finger fro

20Testing blood glucose4Applying bloodWith test strip outside the meter2 3When the test strip and the flashing blood drop symbols are displayed:Remove

214Testing blood glucose4Gently slide the test strip into the test strip guide in the direction of the arrows until you feel it lock into place.The te

22Testing blood glucose4Notes on blood glucose testingW Incorrect results can cause the wrong therapy recommendation to be made and so produce serious

234Testing blood glucoseMarking test resultsYou can mark test results to describe certain events connected to the test result or particular characteri

24Testing blood glucose41As long as the test result is being displayed on the display, you can mark the test result. Press the S button or M button re

254Testing blood glucoseAs long as the test result is being displayed on the display, you can set a test reminder. Press the S button or M button repe

26Testing blood glucose4Checking your test resultsThe test strip itself allows you to estimate the test result through colour comparison and thus also

274Testing blood glucoseSymbols before, during or after a blood glucose testThe following symbols can appear on the display before, during or after a

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28Testing blood glucose4Evaluating test resultsBlood glucose results are influenced, amongst others, by nutritional choices, medicine taken, state of h

294Testing blood glucoseDid you bend the test strip while sliding it into the meter? noDid you apply the blood drop immediately after it formed? yesDi

30Using the meter as a diary5Using the meter as a diaryThe meter can save up to 500 test results with the time and the date and calculate averages fro

315Using the meter as a diaryPress the M button to retrieve the older test results. Press the S button to retrieve the saved test results in the rever

32Using the meter as a diary5Retrieving averagesThe averages calculated by the meter are calculated for 3 groups of test results and for 4 time period

335Using the meter as a diaryPress the S button to retrieve the averages in the order shown above. Press the M button to retrieve the averages in the

34Using the meter as a diary5The meter calculates the average for a period even when the saved test results cover a shorter period. For example: You o

356Analysing test results on the PCAnalysing test results on the PCThe meter has a built-in USB (Universal Serial Bus) port for transferring saved tes

36Analysing test results on the PC6If the meter is o, it is turned on when it gets connected to the computer.Read the User’s Manual of the software i

376Analysing test results on the PCTo turn the meter o, unplug the USB connector from the meter once the data transfer is complete.For approximately

2Intended useIntended useThe Accu-Chek Active blood glucose meterThe Accu-Chek Active blood glucose meter is intended to be used for quantitative bloo

38Checking your meter7Checking your meterYou can check whether the meter provides correct test results. To perform this control test, a glucose contro

397Checking your meter1Read the package insert which comes with the control solutions.Take a test strip from the test strip container. Close the conta

40Checking your meter7When the flashing blood drop is displayed on the display and the beep sounds, you have approx. 90seconds to apply control soluti

417Checking your meterWhile the result of the control test is being displayed:Press the M button briefly once.The symbol for control is displayed (see

42Checking your meter7Sources of inaccurate control testsIf the result of the control test is outside the specified concentration range, repeat the con

437Checking your meterAre the test strip guide and measurement window clean? yesHas the control solution been open for less than 3 months?Once opened,

44Cleaning the meter8Cleaning the meterIf the meter is dirty, it may be necessary to clean it.Cleaning the outsideIf the case of the meter or the disp

458Cleaning the meterCleaning the measurement windowCarefully dab the measurement window and its surrounding area using a lightly moistened cloth or c

46Changing the battery9Changing the batteryWhen the battery symbol appears on the display for the first time, the battery is almost empty. You can perf

479Changing the batteryPress the battery compartment cover closed. It will CLICK into place audibly.Place the battery compartment cover back on again.

3About this User’s ManualAbout this User’s ManualRead this User’s Manual carefully and completely before testing blood glucose for the first time. If y

48Testing blood glucose in more than one patient10Testing blood glucose in more than one patientInformation for healthcare professionalsOnly sta work

4910Testing blood glucose in more than one patientDisinfecting the meterThe following parts of the meter may become contaminated:• the case• the cov

50Test and storage conditions11Temperature• For blood glucose tests and control tests the temperature must be between +8 and +42°C. • If the temper

5111Test and storage conditionsW Avoid sudden changes in light conditions while testing. The flash of a camera, for example, can lead to incorrect test

52Symbols, problems and error messages12Symbols, problems and error messagesIn addition to test results, time and date, other symbols and error messag

5312Symbols, problems and error messagesSymbol Meaning4When an average is displayed (memory): the symbol is preceded by the number of days taken into

54Symbols, problems and error messages12Symbol Meaning• The code chip has not been correctly inserted into the meter. Remove the code chip and re-ins

5512Symbols, problems and error messagesWThe display may indicate that your blood glucose value is very low (possibly a severe hypoglycaemia). The d

56Symbols, problems and error messages12ProblemsProblem Cause and solutionThe meter will not turn on. • The battery is empty or there is no battery i

5712Symbols, problems and error messagesError messagesWhen an error occurs, an error message appears on the display and two beeps sound. Turn the mete

4Getting to know the blood glucose monitoring system1Getting to know the blood glucose monitoring systemThe Accu-Chek Active blood glucose meter and i

58Symbols, problems and error messages12Error message Cause and solution• The code chip cannot be read.Remove the code chip and re-insert it into the

5913Disposing of your meterDisposing of your meterDuring blood glucose testing the meter may come into contact with blood. Used meters therefore carry

60Technical data and system components14Technical data and system componentsTechnical dataMeter typeAccu-Chek Active (Model GU)Catalogue no./Serial no

6114Technical data and system componentsAltitudesea level to 4000 mDimensions 97.8 × 46.8 × 19.1 mmWeight without battery: approx. 46 gwith battery: a

62Technical data and system components14System componentsThe Accu-Chek Active blood glucose monitoring system comprises the following components in ad

63Customer Support and Service Centre15Customer Support and Service CentreInformation service and troubleshooting For questions on how to operate your

64Customer Support and Service Centre15Hong KongRoche Diagnostics (Hong Kong) LimitedLevel 17, Tower 1, Metroplaza223 Hing Fong Road, Kwai ChungNew Te

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51Getting to know the blood glucose monitoring system11. Test strip container12. Test strip13. Control solutions14. Code chip15. BatteryButtons of the

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6Getting to know the blood glucose monitoring system1The main features• Short testing timeThe meter needs only approximately 5 seconds for each test.

72Steps before testingSteps before testingUnpacking the contentsCheck that the contents of the package are complete. You will find a list with the cont