Table of Contents
Introduction
Section A
System Components
Assure
®
Platinum Meter ............................................................................... 1
Assure
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Platinum Meter Display Screen...................................................... 2
Assure
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Platinum Meter Specifications ....................................................... 3
Assure
®
Platinum Test Strips ....................................................................... 4
Assure
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Dose Control Solutions .................................................................. 7
Section B
Meter Operation and Set-Up
Meter Set-Up ............................................................................................... 9
Blood Glucose Testing ................................................................................11
Obtaining a Drop of Blood ....................................................................11
Performing a Blood Glucose Test .........................................................12
Performing a Control Solution Test ......................................................14
Meter Memory ...........................................................................................16
Inserting or Replacing the Battery .............................................................18
Cleaning and Disinfecting ..........................................................................19
Guidelines for Cleaning and Disinfecting the Assure Platinum ............19
Cleaning and Disinfecting Procedures................................................. 20
F-Tag 880
(Infection Control Requirements for Blood Glucose Monitoring)
...........21
Cleaning and Disinfecting FAQ .............................................................21
Troubleshooting ......................................................................................... 22
Performance Characteristics for Consumers .............................................27
Performance Characteristics for Healthcare Professionals ........................27
Section C
In-Service Guide
In-Service Training ..................................................................................... 29
Competency Checklist .............................................................................. 30
Instructor Training Record ..........................................................................31
Nurse In-Service Training Record ............................................................. 32
Self-Test ..................................................................................................... 33
Meter Tracking Form ................................................................................. 36
Field Inspection Report ............................................................................. 37
Quality Control Record .............................................................................. 38
QA/QC Protocols Competency Checklist .................................................. 39
Section D
Addendums
Product Ordering ........................................................................................41
Warranty .....................................................................................................41
Returns .......................................................................................................41
Sample Policy and Procedures .................................................................. 42
Policy: Infection Control ....................................................................... 43
Policy: Performing a Blood Glucose Test
with the Assure Platinum Meter .......................................................... 46
Policy: Quality Control Testing on Assure Platinum Meter .................. 48
Policy: Maintaining the Assure Platinum Meter ...................................51
