Bayer HealthCare Ascensia Elite XL User Manual

THE NEW FACEof Glucometer®Diabetes Care SystemUSERGUIDEFor Use WithAscensiaELITE™XLBlood Glucose MeterNeed Help with Reimbursement?Call Our Bayer Care

SECTION3 Check Strip Test6Check your Meter when new or any time after use,to make sure that electronics are working properly.HOW:1. Remove the Check S

SECTIONCode the Meter 47Code the Meter whenever a new box of Test Stripsis opened.* This will match the Meter to the TestStrip reactivity.HOW:You will

SECTION5 Control Test8Prepare for the Test:1. To open the Test Strip foil packet,carefully peel the foil back until the Test Strip is completely expos

SECTIONControl Test 59Take the Test:5. Squeeze a small drop of ControlSolution onto the inside of thefoil packet you saved.6. Touch and hold the TEST

SECTION5 Control Test10If you did not mark your control or want to delete thetest result, do one of the following options beforeremoving the strip. Re

SECTIONBlood Glucose Test 611What does blood glucose monitoring do for me?Blood glucose levels change during the day due to medication,exercise, diet,

SECTION6 Blood Glucose Test12You need a Meter and Test Strip.Take the Test:1. After washing your hands withwarm soapy water and dryingthoroughly, open

SECTIONBlood Glucose Test 613Note: Multiple Site TestingConsult with your healthcare professional prior to testing from a siteother than your fingertip

SECTION6 Blood Glucose Test14Test Results:After 29 seconds, your test result isdisplayed. Do not remove strip untilresults are displayed.Record the t

SECTIONImportant to Remember 715DON’T FORGET—when using the Meter:• Insert the Check Strip, Code Strip or Test Strip with a firmmotion until it comes

2 The MeteriiTest endMeterendTest StripIconButtonDisplayTest slot

SECTION7 Important to Remember16DON’T FORGET—when using the Meter (cont.):• When the Meter memory is full and a new test result isentered, the oldest

How to recall test results:1.Press the button to turn Meter on. After a full display and year, thecurrent date and time are displayed. The 14-day aver

SECTION9 Data Management18• Use WinGlucofacts™XL Diabetes ManagementSoftware.• Your Meter can transfer test results to a computer whereresults can be

19SECTIONMeter and Test Strip Care 10• Wash hands and dry thoroughlybefore testing to keep the Meterand Test Strips free of oils and othercontaminants

SECTION10 Warning: Potential Biohazard20Healthcare professionals or persons using this system on multiplepatients should be aware of the following and

SECTIONMeter and Test Strip Problems 11MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTIONSee the possible solutions listed and if you need further assistance,contact Bayer Custom

SECTION11 Meter and Test Strip Problems22MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTIONMeter fails to startcountdown.1. Blood appliedwrong; see page12.2. Test Stripinsertedin

SECTIONMeter and Test Strip Problems 1123MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTION“Lo” display.CAUTION:Glucose levelsbelow 50 mg/dL(2.8 mmol/L) may indicate apotentially

SECTION11 Meter and Test Strip Problems24MESSAGE CAUSE SOLUTIONBlood glucose orControl Test resultsare inconsistent, orControl Test resultsare not wit

SECTIONService 12251-800-348-8100IMPORTANT:• Speak to a Customer Service Representative before returningyour Meter for any reason. He/she will give y

Testing Materials 2iii• Ascensia ELITE™ Test Strip –use for blood or control testing.Insert into Meter before drawingin blood or control sample.• Asce

SECTION12 Service26Check List1. The Meter serial number is: ___________________2. The date and time the problem occurred was: ___________________3. I

SECTIONLimitations of the Procedure 13271. PRESERVATIVES:• Fluoride – Do not use fluoride as a preservative for blood specimens.• Iodoacetic acid – Do

SECTION14 Specifications28Test Sample: Whole bloodTest Result: Plasma/serum glucoseReaction ChamberSample Volume: 2 ␮LMeasuring Range: 20–600 mg/dL(1.1

SECTIONSupplies 1529When calling or writing for supplies be sure to include the number with the name of the replacement part or accessory item.REPLACE

SECTION15 Supplies30ACCESSORY ITEMSProductCodeNumber Item3870A Ascensia ELITE™ Test Strips – 50’s(Medicare patient use only)3871A Ascensia ELITE™ Test

SECTIONWarranty 1631Manufacturer’s Warranty: Bayer Corporation (“Bayer”) warrants tothe original purchaser that this instrument will be free from defe

SECTION16 Warranty32BAYER MAKES NO OTHER EXPRESS WARRANTY FOR THIS PRODUCT.THE OPTION OF REPLACEMENT, DESCRIBED ABOVE, IS BAYER’S ONLYOBLIGATION UNDER

iv• Two-step testing process:1. Insert Test Strip in Meter2. Touch TEST END to blood• Test results are displayed in 30seconds.• Meter turns on when in

1What do I do first?If needed, install batteries and set the time—test the Meterelectronics with a Check Strip—code the Meter to matchAscensia ELITETes

2 Important Information2• The Ascensia ELITE™XLBlood Glucose Meter has beendesigned for use with Ascensia ELITE™ Test Strips. The perfor-mance charact

User Guide Contents 23SECTION PAGESet Up For Testing1 Install Batteries 42 Set the Alarm, Time and Units 53 Check Strip Test 64 Code the Meter 75 Cont

SECTION1 Install Batteries41. Press firmly on “open” arrowand slide forward in the direc-tion of the arrow. The lidreleases.2. Place new batteries into

SECTIONSet the Alarm, Time and Units 25Some Meter options may need to be resetwhen the Meter is new and when batteriesare changed. The options may be