Bayer HealthCare Ascensia Elite Blood Glucose Meter MODEL Ascensia Elite User's Guide

THE NEW FACEof Glucometer®Diabetes Care SystemUSERGUIDEFor Use With AscensiaELITE™Blood Glucose Meter

1Learn About the System SECTION 1This booklet is designed to guide you through the operation of the Ascensia ELITE™ System with detailed directions an

2Install / Replace Batteries SECTION 1THE BATTERIES: The Meter uses two (3-volt lithium) batteries. These are furnished with the Meter.WHEN TO REPLACE

3Check the Meter Performance SECTION 1WHEN:When your Meter is new and anytime you want to check thatyour Meter is functioning properly.WHAT TO EXPECT:

Insert the Check Stripfully into the Meter asshown. A beep sounds and afull display* appears.Another beep sounds and theCheck Strip test result is dis

5If the Check Strip testresult is within the rangelisted on the package insertfound inside the Check Strippackage, the Meter isfunctioning properly. I

6Code (Calibrate) the Meter SECTION 2WHY CODE THE METER?To match the Meter to the reactivity of the Test Strip, you mustfirst code (calibrate) the Mete

7MATERIALSREQUIRED:•Ascensia ELITE™ Meter•Ascensia ELITE™ CodeStripCODE THE METER:1Open your new carton ofTest Strips and find theclear plastic packet

83Insert the Code Stripinto the Test Slot (asshown). A beep sounds and afull display appears briefly.Another beep sounds and theFunction Number (for ex

9The Control Test SECTION 2To make sure your Ascensia ELITE™ System is performing properly, a Control Test isperformed using the Ascensia ELITE™ Norma

10MATERIALSREQUIRED:•Ascensia ELITE™Meter•Ascensia ELITE™NormalControl Solution•Ascensia ELITE™TestStrip and Code Strip•DEXTROLOG™DiaryPREPARE FOR TES

IntroductionWhat it is: The Ascensia ELITE™ Diabetes Care System is a blood glucose monitoring system. The system is made up of the Ascensia ELITE™ Me

113Remove the Test Stripfrom packet. Holding theround end, insert the stripfully into the Meter.NOTE: Save the empty foilpacket for use in Step 6.4A b

126Gently squeeze a smalldrop of Control solutiononto the inside of the foilyou saved in Step 3.7Touch and hold the TESTEND of the Test Strip inthe dr

13FOLLOW UP: Record and date all ControlTest results in your DEXTROLOG™ Diary.CAUTION: If the Control Testresult does not fall withinthe stated range,

14MATERIALSREQUIRED:• Ascensia ELITE™Meter• Ascensia ELITE™ TestStrip and Code Strip• MICROLET®AdjustableLancing Device/Lancet- Tissue or cotton ballf

152Wash your hands. Usewarm soapy water. Rinseand dry thoroughly.3Remove foil packets fromcarton and tear off singlepacket.4To open the Test Strippack

165Remove Test Strip frompacket. Holding the roundend, insert the strip fully intothe Meter. NOTE: Be sure to save the foilto use when disposing of th

171Stick your finger with theMICROLET®AdjustableLancing Device and form asmall drop of blood.Perform the Blood Glucose Test SECTION 32Touch and hold th

4If you want to store thetest result, remove the TestStrip from the Meter as shown.The Meter turns off automat-ically and the test result isnow stored

19Perform the Blood Glucose Test (continued)SECTION 3Things to remember:• Never use a Test Strip beyond the printed expiration date (on the foil packe

20Introduction to Memory SECTION 4This section will instruct you on the use of the Ascensia ELITE™ Meter’s memoryfeature. The following questions and

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21Introduction to Memory (continued) SECTION 4Can I delete test results?Yes, you can delete either all of the test results stored in the memory, or a

221Insert the CheckStrip fully into theMeter as shown.NOTE: If your CheckStrip is not available,you can use a newTest Strip for thisprocedure. However

231Insert the Check Strip fullyinto the Meter. Wait 10seconds for the memorysequence to begin.NOTE: You may also use aTest Strip to delete all testres

241A test result may bedeleted at the end of atest during the 3 minutes it isdisplayed. Use a tissue to pullout the Test Strip and quicklyinsert it ba

251To prevent the Controlresults from being includ-ed in the average, you shouldmark each Control Test witha “C.” This must be donebefore performing t

26Things to Remember About the MemorySECTION 4Recall Test Results from the Memory (see page 22)• Low (below 1.1 mmol/L) and high (above 33.3 mmol/L) t

27Things to Remember About the Memory (continued)SECTION 4Mark a Control Test Result (see page 25)1. You should “mark” your Control Test results with

28Care of the Meter and Strips SECTION 51. To help keep the Meter and Test Strips free of oils and othercontaminants, wash hands and dry thoroughly be

29Care of the Meter and Strips (continued)SECTION 5WARNING: Potential Biohazard: Healthcare professionals or persons using this system on multiple pat

30Meter and Test Strip Problems SECTION 6E-1E-2 displayE-4Display goes blank after Test, Code orCheck Strip is insertedinto the Meter.The Function

iTest Slot – provides an opening for inserting strip into the Meter.Icon – shows proper orientation and direction for inserting the Test Strip, Code S

31Meter and Test Strip Problems (continued)SECTION 6Meter fails to startcountdown.Some display seg-ments do not appear.Battery display.1. Blood applie

32Test Result Problems SECTION 6“Lo” display.“Hı” display.1. The blood glucose valuemay be below 1.1 mmol/L. 2. Test Strip not filled completely.3. Tes

33Test Result Problems (continued) SECTION 6IMPORTANT: To have accurate test results, sufficient sample to fill the reaction chamber is needed. The foll

34Service SECTION 7If attempts to correct a problem fail, please call our Diabetes Helpline. We have trained specialists to assist you.Call toll free

35Check List SECTION 71. The Meter serial number is:2. The date and time the problem occurred was:3. I tested with both the Check Strip and withthe

36Limitations of the Procedure SECTION 71. PRESERVATIVES:• Fluoride–Do not use fluoride as a preservative for blood specimens.• Iodoacetic acid–Do not

37Specifications SECTION 7Test Sample: Whole blood glucoseReaction Chamber Sample Volume: 2 µL Measuring Range: 1.1–33.3 mmol/LMeasuring Time: 30 Secon

383Then quickly turn the Meterback over (display is blank),remove and reinsert strip within10 seconds. on is displayed. Immediately pull the strip out

39Supplies SECTION 7When calling or writing for supplies be sure to include the number with thename of the replacement part or accessory item.REPLACEM

40Warranty SECTION 7IMPORTANT: Bayer Corporation (“Bayer”) hasno knowledge of the performance of theAscensia ELITE™ Blood Glucose Meter whenused with

iiIntroduction (continued)What you do:1. Insert the Test Strip into the Test Slot located at the top, center of the Meter.2. Touch the test end (tip)

41Warranty (continued) SECTION 73. Bayer reserves the right to make changesin design of this instrument without obli-gation to incorporate such change

iiiSpecial Feature1. WHAT IS DIFFERENT?The part of the Test Strip that touches the sample. 2. HOW IS IT DIFFERENT?The blood sample is drawn into the T

iv4.IN OTHER WORDS:Think of the Test Strip asa straw used for drink-ing. You put the strawinto the liquid.The liquidis drawn intothe strawat one end..

vContentsSECTION 1 – The Ascensia ELITE™ System• Learn About the System . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1• In

viContents (continued)SECTION 4 – Learn About the Memory Feature• Introduction to Memory . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .