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Glucose Control Solution

I M P O R T A N T : Please read this information before
using ONETOUCH SURESTEP Glucose Control Solution. Purpose of the Control Solution
Use ONETOUCH SURESTEP Glucose Control Solution to check if the ONETOUCH SURESTEP meter and ONETOUCH SURESTEP test strips are working together properly. A control solution test is performed exactly like a blood test except that control solution is used as a sample instead of your blood.This control solution is a liquid with a known amount of glucose in it. ONETOUCH SURESTEP Glucose Control Solution is NOT for use as a cleaning solution.
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How the Control Solution Works
ONETOUCH SURESTEP Glucose Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose that reacts with chemicals on the ONETOUCH SURESTEP Test Strip. When you apply a drop of control solution to the pink test square on the test strip,glucose in the control solution reacts with chemicals in the test strip to create a blue color.The result displayed on the meter should fall within the expected range printed on the test strip bottle label.A result outside the range printed on the test strip bottle label indicates the system is not performing correctly.
ONETOUCH SURESTEP Test Strips
ONETOUCH SURESTEP Control Range

(Example)

When to Use OneTouch SureStep Glucose Control Solution
When to do a control solution test. Before testing your blood for the first time. Every time you open a new bottle of test strips. If you drop the meter. To check that the meter and test strips are working together properly. If your results do not reflect how you feel. After you clean the meter. If the system is working together properly and you follow the testing steps correctly, you should get results within the expected range. Do not use the system to test your blood until you have received a control solution test result within the expected range printed on the test strip bottle label.

Precautions

Do not swallow or inject the control solution. Do not put the control solution in your eyes. The control solution is for use outside the body (in vitro use). The control solution contains a dye that stains clothing. WAR N I NG: The system contains small parts such as lancets, bottle caps, etc. Keep your system out of the reach of small children because these parts may be dangerous if swallowed.
How to Store and Handle the Control Solution
The control solution is ready to use when you purchase it. Do not store the control solution at temperatures above 86F (30C). Do not refrigerate or freeze. Use the control solution before the expiration date shown on the bottle. The control solution can be used for 3 months after first opening the bottle. Write the discard date (3 months from the date opened) on the bottle when you open it. Throw away the bottle after the discard date. Wipe the bottle tip with a clean tissue that does not contain lotion or perfume. Tightly reseal the bottle after each use.
How to Perform a Control Solution Test What you need:
ONETOUCH SURESTEP Glucose Control Solution (The bottle contains enough control solution for at least 75 tests) A ONETOUCH SURESTEP Meter and Owners Booklet ONETOUCH SURESTEP Test Strips

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Performing the Test:
1. Turn on the meter. Check that the code number on the meter matches the code number on the test strip bottle label. 2. Shake the control solution bottle.Apply one drop to the center of the pink test (Example) square on the front of the test strip. 3. Check the confirmation dot on the back of the test strip to make sure it is completely blue.This shows that you applied enough control solution. If any white patches or streaks appear on the confirmation dot,you did not apply enough control solution for an accurate test. Start the test over with a new test strip. If the white pad on both sides of the pink test square is soaked with control solution, you applied too much control solution. Do not insert a test strip that has too much control solution on it. Start the test over with a new test strip. Refer to the Checking the System section of your ONETOUCH SURESTEP Meter Owners Booklet for detailed instructions.

Green C Button

The ONETOUCH SURESTEP Color Chart is not to be used with control solution tests

Control Solution Range

At room temperature,at least 95% of ONETOUCH SURESTEP Glucose Control Solution results should fall within the expected range printed on the test strip bottle label.
ONETOUCH SURESTEP Test Strips ONETOUCH SURESTEP Control Range
Control solution test results should fall within the printed range on the test strip bottle. If a control solution test result falls outside the range, repeat the control test. Control results that fall outside the range may indicate:
not following all test steps or performing them incorrectly. code number on the meter does not match the code number on the test strip bottle. a dirty meter or test strip holder. control solution is expired, or beyond its discard date, contaminated, or not well mixed.
a problem with the test strip (expired, damaged, etc.). meter malfunction. the control solution test is performed outside of the temperature range 5995F (1535C). applying too much control solution.
If your control solution result falls outside the printed range,first repeat the control solution test with a new test strip.If your second control solution result is also outside the printed range,call LifeScan Customer Services at 2278862.

WARNING

Do NOT use your system to test your blood when your control solution results fall outside the printed range. You may get inaccurate blood glucose results. Call LifeScan Customer Services at 2278862 if this occurs.

Chemical Composition

ONETOUCH SURESTEP Glucose Control Solution is a buffered, stabilized, aqueous solution of D-glucose containing glycerol and a dye.The amount of glucose present is sufficient to read within the range printed on the test strip bottle label.

Availability

ONETOUCH SURESTEP Glucose Control Solution and other LifeScan products are available from Authorized LifeScan Distributors and from retail pharmacies. O U R CO M M I T M E N T TO YO U Our goal is to provide you with quality healthcare products and dedicated customer service. If you are not fully satisfied with this product, we offer a no-risk, money-back guarantee. We will refund your purchase within 30 days. Please contact us regarding a refund or with questions about the use of any LifeScan product. or write to: Call toll-free: LifeScan Customer Services U.S.A English 227-Gibraltar Drive Espaol 381-7226 Milpitas, CA 95035 Canada 663-5521

Covered by U.S. patent 5,605,837.

AW 052-233-02A Rev. 8/02

2002 LifeScan Inc,

Printed in U.S.A.

Milpitas, California 95035

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The OneTouch SureStep Hospital Meter is for in vitro diagnostic use for the quantitative measurement of glucose in whole blood samples. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes.
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2006 LifeScan, Inc. All rights reserved. Contents covered by one or more of the following U.S. patents: 5,515,170, 5,526,120, 5,780,304, 5,968,836, 6,335,203, D367,109, and D371,198. Use of the monitoring device included herein and associated test strips is protected under the following U.S. patents: 4,935,346, 5,789,255, and 6,491,870. Purchase of this device does not act to grant a use license under these patents. Such a license is granted only when this device is used with OneTouch Pro Test Strips. No test strip supplier other than LifeScan, Inc. is authorized to grant such a license. The accuracy of results generated with LifeScan meters using test strips manufactured by anyone other than LifeScan has not been evaluated by LifeScan.
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Table of Contents

Preface.v
About this Guide. vi Heres What Youll Find in this Guide. vi Conventions Used in this Guide. vii Help. viii
Chapter 1: Introduction. 1
Learning the OneTouch SureStep Meter. 2 Display Symbols. 4 OneTouch Pro Test Strips. 10 Precautions. 14 Infection Control. 17

Chapter 2: Operation. 19

Coding the Meter. 19 Quality Control Test. 22 Glucose Control Solutions. 23 Performing a Quality Control Test. 25 Control Solution Results. 31
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Linearity Test. 33 Patient Blood Test. 34 Performing a Patient Blood Test. 35 Patient Results. 43
Chapter 3: Settings and Memory. 45
Changing Settings. 45 Meter Memory. 55 Using the Meter for the First Time. 56 Recalling All Results in Meter Memory. 56
Chapter 4: Cleaning and Maintenance. 59
Cleaning. When to Clean the Meter. Cleaning the Outside of the Meter. Cleaning the Test Strip Holder and Lens Area 61 61
Replacing the Batteries. 67
Chapter 5: Troubleshooting. 71
Error Messages. 73 Helpful Messages. 81

Meter Specifications. 83

Cleaning Agents. 85

Index. 87

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Preface

The OneTouch SureStep Hospital Meter is a simple, easy-to-use meter for monitoring blood glucose levels. The OneTouch SureStep Hospital Blood Glucose Monitoring System offers diabetes caregivers and patients off-meter blood dosing of the test strip. This design can help reduce the risk of transmission of bloodborne pathogens between patients, while providing accurate and reliable blood glucose results at the point of care.

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About this Guide The OneTouch SureStep Hospital Meter Operators Guide provides detailed instructions on using and maintaining the OneTouch SureStep Hospital Meter. Although operating the meter is straightforward, it is important that you read the information presented in this manual, as well as the OneTouch Pro Test Strip package insert.
Heres What Youll Find in this Guide
Chapter 1, Introduction, provides you with an overview of the meter and its display symbols, as well as general information about OneTouch Pro Test Strips. Chapter 2, Operation, includes instructions for coding the meter and performing a quality control test and a patient test. Chapter 3, Settings and Memory, provides information on the various meter settings and how you can change them. Also
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included in this chapter is information on meter memory. Chapter 4, Care and Maintenance, instructs you on how to clean the meter and change the batteries. Chapter 5, Troubleshooting, lists the error codes that may appear during operation and offers possible solutions to correct a problem.

Remove the test strip and dispose of it. Record the result.

Control Solution Results

When the control test result falls within the control range, the meter has passed the QC check and can be used to test patient blood. If the result falls outside the expected range, repeat the test. Results that fall outside the expected range may indicate:

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procedural error control solution is expired, contaminated, beyond its discard date, or inadequately mixed code number in meter does not match code number on test strip bottle dirty meter or test strip holder problem with test strip (expired, damaged, etc) control solution testing temperature outside the range of 1830C (6486F) too much or too little control solution applied to test strip testing control solutions at high altitude without applying correction factors (read the OneTouch Pro Glucose Control Solutions package insert for more information)

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If the control result falls outside the expected range, repeat the test. The system may not be functioning properly. Do not use the system to test patient blood glucose levels unless the control solution result falls within the expected range. If you have problems using the meter to test the control solutions, or if the meter malfunctions, call the LifeScan Healthcare Professional Line at 524-7226.
Linearity Test A Linearity Solution kit is available from LifeScan. The kit contains five levels of glucose solution used to check the linearity of the system.
Refer to your institutions policy for establishing the linearity of a test method. Run a linearity solution test as you would a control solution test. Follow the instructions under Performing a Quality Control Test

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on page 25, testing the linearity levels in replicates as specified by your institutions policy. Compare the linearity results with the linearity target values printed on the OneTouch Pro Test Strip bottle, or with your institutions established ranges. Linearity solution results can be affected at altitudes of 2000 feet (610 meters) or greater. Read the OneTouch Pro Linearity Test Kit package insert for more information.

Patient Blood Test LifeScan recommends that only certified operators perform blood glucose testing using the OneTouch SureStep Hospital Meter. Follow your institutions policies for in-service training to become a certified operator.

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Performing a Patient Blood Test
Turn on the meter. Check the display and make sure that all symbol segments appear (see Display Symbols on page 4). Check the Code. When you turn on the meter, the last result appears (if this option is selected), followed by the code number. If the code on the meter does not match the code on the test strip bottle, press the C button until the codes match.

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Obtain a drop of blood. Obtain capillary blood by puncturing the finger or heel using a lancing device. The puncture site should be cleaned and thoroughly dried before obtaining the sample. Follow your institutions policy and procedure guidelines for blood collection. Apply blood to the center of the pink test square as follows:

Finger Stick

Carefully touch the center of the pink test square to the drop of blood on the patients finger. The test area will quickly absorb the blood.

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Heel Stick

Carefully touch the center of the pink square to the drop of blood on the heel.

Syringe

Touch the tip of the syringe to the center of the pink test square. Gently apply pressure to the plunger. As the blood emerges from the tip of the syringe, it is absorbed by the test square.

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Avoid applying too much blood when using a syringe, or you may get an inaccurate result.
Alternatively, dispense the blood from the syringe into a test tube, then apply blood to the test square using a narrow-bore pipette.

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Pipette

Touch the blood emerging from the tip of a narrow-bore pipette to the center of the pink test square.
Check the white pad on the front of the test strip and the confirmation dot on the back of the test strip. If the white pad Right Wrong becomes completely saturated, you have applied too much blood for an accurate result. Repeat the application with a new test strip. FRONT

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The confirmation dot should be completely blue. If white patches or streaks are visible, you have not applied enough blood for an accurate result. Repeat the application with a new test strip.

Green C button

Blue power button
In the set-up mode, the current setting for each of the changeable features is automatically displayed in sequence. Each setting flashes on the display until you press the blue power button to advance to the next

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setting. While it flashes, the setting may be changed by pressing the green C button. To move quickly through the features, press the blue power button repeatedly or press and hold it to scroll through the settings. The meter will continue to use these settings until they are manually changed.
Date and Time The meter has an internal clock that records the time and date of each test you perform. You will need to change the settings for daylight savings time and every time the batteries are replaced.
Hour Enter the set-up mode as described on page 46. The display shows the time with the hour flashing. Press and release the green C button to advance 1 hour.
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Minutes With the correct hour displayed, press the blue power button and minutes will flash. Press and release the green C button to advance 1 minute. Year With the correct minutes displayed, press the blue power button and the year will flash. Press and release the green C button to advance 1 year. Month With the correct year displayed, press the blue power button and the month will flash (month/day format is the default). Press and release the green C button to advance 1 month.

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Day With the correct month displayed, press the blue power button and the day will flash. Press and release the green C button to advance 1 day. With the correct day displayed, press the blue power button and the display of the last result setting will appear.
When the time and date are changed, the calculated values for the 14-day and 30-day averages may change. These averages are calculated from the results obtained during the 14 or 30 days preceding the current time and date settings.
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Display of Last Result The meter is pre-set to automatically display the last test result when you turn on the meter. If you wish to turn this option off, enter set-up mode. Press the blue power button to advance to this setting. Press the green C button to turn this feature off.

Display of last result on
Display of last result off
Glucose Units The meter is pre-set to display test results in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL). You may select to display results in millimoles per liter (mmol/L). The mmol/L results are displayed with a decimal point; the mg/dL results are not. To change the units, enter set-up mode. Press the blue power button to advance to

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the glucose units setting. Press the green C button to change to mmol/L.

Milligrams per deciliter

Millimoles per liter
Beep Signals The meter uses beeping tones to indicate various steps in the testing procedure. These tones do not indicate that the procedures are being performed correctly. The meter can detect some but not all errors in the test procedure.
A single short beep signals each step in the testing procedure. A single long beep accompanies error messages, a HI result, and certain mistakes made while performing the test procedure.
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A three-tone beep sounds when the meter displays a test result. To turn off the beep signals, enter the set-up mode. Press the blue power button to advance to the beep signal setting. The meter will sound a three-tone beep and flash the On symbol. Press the green C button to turn off the beep signals.

Beep signals on

Beep signals off
A three-tone beep sounds when OFF is first displayed. Then it will flash silently.

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14- and 30-day Test Averages The meter is pre-set to display an average blood glucose value for a 14-day period and a 30-day period. If the meter is used to test multiple patients, you may wish to turn off this feature. Enter the set-up mode, then press the blue power button to advance to the 14-day average setting. Press the green C button to turn off 14- and 30-day averages.

14/30-day averages on

14/30-day averages off
Date and Time Format The meter is pre-set to display the time in the 12-hour AM/PM format. The 24-hour format is also available. To change to the 24-hour format, enter the set-up mode. Press the blue power button to advance to
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the time format setting. Press the green C button to change to the 24-hour format.

12-hour AM/PM format

24-hour format
Press the blue power button to move to the date format setting. The meter displays the date in the month/day format. To change the format to day/month, press the green C button.

Month/Day format

Day/Month format

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Exiting Set-up Mode You may exit set-up mode at any time by pressing the blue power button and holding it down to turn off the meter.
Meter Memory The OneTouch SureStep Hospital Meter is pre-set to automatically display the last test result when the meter is turned on. The meter stores the 150 most recent blood glucose and control solution test results with date and time in its memory. When the memory is full, the oldest test result is dropped as the newest is added.
The meter also provides you with a 14- and a 30-day average of the blood glucose test results. Results marked as control solution test results (CtL) are not included in the averages (see step 7 on page 30 for information on marking a result as a control).
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Using the Meter for the First Time
Each time you turn on the meter, check that all symbol segments appear on the display (see Display Symbols on page 4). The first time you turn on the meter, the following symbols appear briefly, showing that there is no test result in the memory.
This symbol will also appear after turning on the meter when the previous test ended in an error and the meter did not display a result.
Recalling All Results in Meter Memory
To access the meter memory, press the blue power button and hold for 5 seconds. When the display flashes, release the power button. The 14-day average appears. The

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average is calculated from the blood glucose results obtained over the last 14 days. Press and release the green C button to display the 30-day average. Results marked as control solution results will not be included in the averages.

14-day average (Example)

30-day average (Example)
A HI result will be included in the 14- and 30-day averages as 500 mg/dL (27.8 mmol/L). Press the green C button again to display the most recent test result, first with the date, then with the time. Each time the green C button is pressed, the next most recent test result appears (with alternating
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date and time) up to the last 150 test results. A control result is marked with CtL. The date and time are not stored with control solution results.
Most recent test result (Example is a blood result)
Next most recent test result (Example is a control result)
If a previous test resulted in an error condition, the error will be stored in memory.

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CHAPTER 4

Cleaning and Maintenance
General Care To keep the meter in good operating condition, you must keep it clean and handle it with care. Follow these simple rules:
Keep the test strip holder and lens area clean. Keep the meter dry and avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature and humidity. Do not take apart the meter. If you drop the meter, inspect it for obvious damage. Press and hold down the blue power button and make sure that all symbol segments appear (see Display Symbols on
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page 4). Perform a control solution test prior to running a patient blood test.
Cleaning Proper cleaning is important to keep the meter in good condition and is essential for accurate results as well as for infection control measures.

When to Clean the Meter

As defined by your institutions infection control policies. If dirt, blood, or lint is present. When an error message appears and the troubleshooting solution indicates cleaning the meter.

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Cleaning the Outside of the Meter
Clean the outside of the meter with a cloth moistened with a 10% bleach solution. Follow with a cloth moistened with water to remove residual bleach. Dry the meter thoroughly.
Do not get water inside the meter. Never immerse the meter or hold it under running water because it will damage the meter.
Do not use cleaning agents that contain hydrogen peroxide.

Cleaning the Test Strip Holder and Lens Area
Clean the test strip holder (cover and base), lens area, and contact points. Use a 10% bleach solution followed by water. Dry thoroughly. (A 10% bleach solution is 1 part bleach [5.25% sodium hypochlorite] in 9 parts water.)
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Do not use alcohol, glass cleaners, or any cleansers containing abrasives, phenol, hydrogen peroxide, or ammonia to clean the test strip holder or lens area because it will damage the meter parts. Hydrogen peroxide may lead to an error message or an inaccurate, high result.
Remove the test strip holder. Press down on the top of the test strip holder and slide it away from the meter.

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Clean the test strip holder.

inside cover

base (clean both sides)
Remove debris by wiping the test strip holder (cover and base) with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with a 10% bleach solution. Be sure to thoroughly wipe the gray area on the inside cover. Clean both sides of the base.
Follow with a cotton swab or cloth moistened with water to remove residual bleach.
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Thoroughly dry the test strip holder with a soft cloth or lint-free tissue.
Bleach residue left on the test strip holder may lead to an error message or an inaccurate high result.
Clean the lens area and contact points. Using a cotton swab or a cloth moistened with a 10% bleach solution, wipe the lens area and contact points.

Contact points Lens area

Wipe this area even if it doesnt appear to be dirty. Use a swab or cloth moistened with water to remove residual bleach. Dry with a soft, dry cloth or lint-free tissue. Be careful

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not to scratch the lens area or get water inside the meter.
Replace the test strip holder. Slide the closed test strip holder into the meter. Push the holder until it clicks into place. Make sure the test strip holder is firmly in place and does not extend beyond the meter.

Turn on the meter.

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If the following symbol appears after cleaning, check to see if the test strip holder was inserted correctly. The test strip holder may be blocking the meter optics.
This message may also indicate that there is bleach residue on the inside of the test strip holder cover. If necessary, wipe with a cloth moistened with water to remove any residue, then dry completely.
Perform a quality control test to verify that the result is within the expected range.

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Replacing the Batteries The OneTouch SureStep Hospital Meter comes with two AAA alkaline batteries installed. When this symbol appears, the batteries are low and should be replaced as soon as possible.
If the symbol is flashing, the batteries are dead and should be replaced immediately. The meter cannot perform a test when the symbol is flashing. Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Low batteries, dead batteries, and battery removal will not affect the test results stored in memory. However, the current date and time will be lost and must be reset when you change the batteries. See Date and
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Time on page 47 for information on setting the current date and time.
Turn off the meter and turn it over. Remove the battery door. Squeeze the tab and lift up.
Remove the old batteries. Gently tap the meter on the palm of your hand. Never tap the meter on a hard surface.

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Insert new batteries. Insert two new AAA alkaline batteries, matching the + end of each battery with the + signs inside the meter. The battery life depends on how quickly the meter is powered off after each test. Under optimal conditions you can expect approximately 1000 tests.
Replace the battery door. Insert the two hinges into the slots and press down until the tab catches.
Turn on the meter to verify power.
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CHAPTER 5

Troubleshooting
The OneTouch SureStep Hospital Meter displays prompts and error messages to indicate the system has detected a problem with its internal function, the test strip, or the testing procedure. These messages help in resolving some common problems that may occur during testing. However, the meter cannot detect all problems. When the meter does detect a problem, it may not produce an error message every time the problem occurs. In some situations, improper use may cause an inaccurate result without producing an error message.

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While resolving an error message using the Troubleshooting section, keep in mind the following: If patient symptoms indicate the need for treatment, provide appropriate medical care before you continue with troubleshooting. If you repeatedly get any error message or you are otherwise unable to obtain a meter result, perform a laboratory test. Take appropriate steps to monitor the patient and provide medical care while awaiting the lab result. After any test, you can compare the test strip confirmation dot to the Color Chart on the test strip bottle. If the comparison indicates that the glucose level is very high or very low, perform a laboratory test. Take appropriate steps to monitor the patient and provide medical care while awaiting the lab result.
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Do not use the Color Chart as a replacement for a meter result. If you need help resolving an error or you encounter any other problem with the system, contact the LifeScan Healthcare Professional Line at 524-7226 (USA) or 353-0800 (Canada).

Error Messages

Symbol Possible Cause What To Do
The meter detected 1.Repeat test with new test strip, and a problem with the color of the test Apply blood to pink strip. test square only. Make sure confirmation dot turns completely blue. Insert test strip within 2 min of applying blood. 2.Check that sample hematocrit is within range: adult, 2560%; neonatal, 2565%. (continued) LifeScan Healthcare Professional Line: 524-7226 T r o u b l e s h o o t i n g 73
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Symbol

Possible Cause

What To Do

(continued)
The meter detected 3.If you continue to get any error message, a problem with the obtain a laboratory color of the test result, and strip. Compare color of test strip confirmation dot to Color Chart on test strip bottle to see if glucose level is very high or very low. Take appropriate steps to monitor patient and provide medical care while awaiting laboratory result. 4.Clean meter and repeat test with new test strip. 5.Contact LifeScan for help.

Result is greater than 500 mg/dL (27.8 mmol/L).
See HI Result on page 8 for more information.
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Meter Specifications

The performance of the system has been evaluated under the conditions listed below. See the OneTouch Pro Test Strip package insert for accuracy and precision data.
power supply: result range: two AAA alkaline batteries 0500 mg/dL (027.8 mmol/L) Higher results are displayed as HI. liquid crystal 150 test results whole blood plasma equivalent
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display: memory: sample type: calibration:
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hematocrit range: weight: dimensions:
2560%; neonatal 2565% 3.8 oz (with batteries) length width height 3.5 in (8.9 cm) 2.4 in (6.1 cm) 0.8 in (2.0 cm)
operating temperature: operating humidity: altitude:
1830C (6486F) 30%70% relative humidity (noncondensing) up to 10,000 ft (3048 m) [For more information, read the OneTouch Pro Test Strip package insert.]
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Cleaning Agents The following compounds can be used to clean the exterior of the meter. Follow the instructions for use on the products packaging.
Refer to Chapter 4, Cleaning and Maintenance, for cleaning precautions and detailed information on cleaning the meter and test strip holder. water 10% bleach 70% isopropyl alcohol 12.5% ammonia 10% Bacdown 30% Cavicide Cidex (glutaraldehyde) Cidex Plus Progard
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Softgard Hibiclens 22% Lysol Sanicloth Staphene 5.5% WEX-Cide Product names may be trademarks of their respective owners.
Hydrogen peroxide based cleaners are contraindicated for use in cleaning the OneTouch SureStep Hospital Meter due to potential interference to the enzymatic reaction of a quality control or blood glucose test.
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Numerics 14/30-day averages 49, 53 A applying blood 3639 blood, symbol 6 control solution 2627 B battery compartment 3 replacing 6769 symbol 10 beep signals 5152 blood application 3639 C C button 2 in set-up mode 4647
changing batteries 6769 cleaning agents 8586 contact points 64 error message 66 lens area 64 meter 6066 test strip holder 6164 code number 5, 2122 checking 2122, 35 coding meter 1922 Color Chart 13, 16, 43 for high results 8 confirmation dot 10, 12 checking 2728, 3940 contact points 2 cleaning 64

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control solution 23 applying 2627 at high altitudes 25 marking result 3031 result 29, 3133 D data port 2 date and time 4749 date/time format 5354 display symbols 410 display, meter 2 displaying last result 50 E error messages 9, 7380 G glucose control solution See control solution glucose units 5051 H hematocrit range 84 high result 8, 43 in 14/30-day averages 57 I infection control 17 L lens area 2 cleaning 64 linearity test 3334 M marking control result 3031 memory 5, 5558 recalling results 5658 meter care 5960 cleaning 6066 description 2 memory 5, 5558 replacing batteries 6769 settings 4554 specifications 8384 symbols 410 O out-of-range control result 3133 P patient test 34 performing 3542 result 4243 power button 2 in set-up mode 46, 47
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precautions 14 Q quality control test 22 marking result 3031 performing 2531 result 29 R result 7 control solution 29, 3133 high 8, 43, 57 patient 4243 recalling 5658 recording 31, 42 S setting 14/30-day averages 53 beep signals 5152 date and time 4749 date/time format 5354 display of last result 50 glucose units 5051 set-up mode 4647 exiting 55 symbols, display 410
T test results 7 control solution 29 linearity 34 patient 4243 test square 10, 11 test strip holder 3 cleaning 6164 removing 62 replacing 65 test strips 1014 Color Chart 13, 16 inserting 6 U units, glucose 5051

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