OneTouch UltraMini, User Manual

Page 1: ...AW 06720301A Rev date 07 2010 USER GUIDE Blood Glucose Monitoring System ...

Page 2: ... jurisdiction outside Canada A license for use in Canada is granted only when the device is used with OneTouch Ultra Test Strips No test strip supplier other than LifeScan 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 OneTouch Customer Care Line Monday Frid...

Page 3: ...d for the quantitative measurement of glucose sugar in fresh capillary whole blood The OneTouch UltraMini System is intended for self testing outside the body invitro diagnostic use by people with diabetes at home and by healthcare professionals in a clinical setting as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for testing newbor...

Page 4: ...Customer Care Line 1 800 663 5521 Available separately e Blue OneTouch Ultra Test Strips f OneTouch Ultra Control Solution g Clear Cap for AST testing Ask for control solution where you buy your test strips or call the OneTouch Customer Care Line at 1 800 663 5521 e f g WARNING Keep the meter and testing supplies away from young children Small items such as the battery door battery test strips lan...

Page 5: ...is the pre set unit of measure Up and down buttons Turns the meter on or off Select or change information Test port Insert test strip here to turn meter on for testing TEST STRIP Actual test strip is blue Edge to apply sample Confirmation window Contact bars Insert into test port ...

Page 6: ...play should appear briefly on the start up test screen to tell you that the meter is working properly To check that all display segments are working as soon as the start up test screen appears press and hold to keep the start up test screen display on Release to proceed to the next step If the meter does not power on try changing the meter battery See Replacingthebattery in Section 6 Turning your ...

Page 7: ...pdated simply wait five seconds The meter display will automatically advance to the next setting Set the hour With the hour flashing on the display press and release or to go forward or backward one hour To move faster hold the or buttons down When the correct hour appears on the display wait five seconds Your entry will be saved and you will move to the next setting The minutes will now start fla...

Page 8: ...g Set the month Press or to change the month When you have the correct month on the display wait five seconds to move to the next setting The day will now start flashing Set the day Press or to change the day When you have the correct day on the display wait five seconds to move to the next screen Your time and date settings will be displayed for five seconds After the five seconds the settings wi...

Page 9: ...efore you test Testing must be done within the operating temperature range 6 44 C For the most accurate results try to test as close to room temperature 20 25 C as you can CAUTION The test strip vial contains drying agents that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation CAUTION If you cannot test due to a problem with your testing supplies contact your healthcare prof...

Page 10: ...esults turn it off Remove a test strip from its vial With clean dry hands you may touch the test strip anywhere on its surface Do Not bend cut or modify the test strips in any way Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial Hold the meter as shown and insert the test strip into the test port Make sure the three contact bars are facing you Push the test strip in as far as it wil...

Page 11: ... use only Keep your meter and lancing device clean See Caringforyour system in Section 6 NOTE If you do not have a lancing device please refer to the instructions that came with your lancing device Theblue orblack capandclearcaparealsousedfordepthadjustment Getting a blood sample Overview of the Lancing Device Cockingcontrol Blue or black cap for fingertip sampling Sterile lancet Lancet point Prot...

Page 12: ...e Shallower punctures work for children and most adults Deeper punctures work well for people with thick or callused skin Twist the blue or black cap until the correct setting appears NOTE A shallower puncture may be less painful Try a shallower setting first and increase the depth until you find the one deep enough to get a large enough drop of blood approximate size Cock the lancing device Slide...

Page 13: ...cate an insulin reaction Choosing the right sampling site at the right time The OneTouch UltraMini Meter allows you to sample blood from your fingertip forearm or palm Forearm and palm sampling is also referred to as alternate site testing AST At times results obtained at the forearm or palm may be different from a fingertip measurement Talk to your healthcare professional before you begin using y...

Page 14: ...se button while continuing to apply pressure Keep holding the lancing device against your skin until a round drop of blood forms under the cap Remember Consult with your healthcare professional before using your forearm or palm for testing Choose a different puncture site each time you test Repeated punctures in the same spot may cause soreness and calluses If bruising occurs at an alternate site ...

Page 15: ...pplying a drop of blood from your forearm or palm keep your palm or forearm steady and bring the top edge of the test strip to the drop of blood with your other hand Fingertip Palm Forearm When sampling blood from your forearm or palm make sure the drop of blood is large enough approximate size before you release pressure and remove the lancing device Remove the lancing device Carefully lift the l...

Page 16: ...not fill the confirmation window completely See Understandingerrorandothermessages in Section 7 Discard the test strip and re start the test process NOTE Do Not smear or scrape the drop of blood with the test strip Do Not apply more blood to the test strip after you have moved the drop of blood away Do Not move the test strip in the meter during a test Apply the sample Line up the test strip with ...

Page 17: ... measure and the date and time of the test Blood glucose results are automatically stored in the meter s memory CAUTION If you test at the low end of the operating range 6 44 C and your glucose is high over 10 0 mmol L the reading on your meter may be lower than your actual glucose In this situation repeat the test in a warmer environment with a new test strip as soon as possible WARNING Ifmmol Ld...

Page 18: ...cted glucose results If you continue to get unexpected results check your system with control solution See Section 5 Control solution testing If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose results and you have followed all instructions in this User Guide call your healthcare professional Never ignore symptoms or make significant changes to your diabetes control pr...

Page 19: ...d release to turn it on After the start up test screen your most recent test result will appear on the display M also appears to indicate memory mode If you have just completed a test leave the test strip in the meter and press to enter the memory mode Your most recent blood glucose test result appears along with M Press to move to the previous result stored in the meter Then press or to move forw...

Page 20: ...NG To avoid a possible shock Do Not insert a test strip when the meter is connected to a computer with the OneTouch Interface Cable Downloading results to a computer You can use your meter with OneTouch Diabetes Management Software DMS for storing your records and to help you spot patterns for planning meals exercise and medication OneTouch DMS puts information downloaded from the meter into chart...

Page 21: ...rol solution test symbol CtL appears in the upper right corner of the display You must mark the test before you apply control solution Once you have completed the test you cannot change the marking The meter is now ready to perform a control solution test If you decide not to do a control solution test press again to remove CtL from the display CAUTION Do Not swallow control solution it is not for...

Page 22: ... solution range printed on the test strip vial Each vial of test strips may have a different control solution range If the results you get are not within this range the meter and test strips may not be working properly Repeat the control solution test Out of range results may be due to not following the instructions detailed in steps 1 5 expired or contaminated control solution expired or damaged ...

Page 23: ...de of the meter display to indicate low battery When there is enough power for a minimum of 100 more tests the battery icon will appear After each test and when reviewing past results the battery icon will now flash to remind you to change the battery as soon as possible When the battery icon is flashing by itself on the display you cannot perform a test You must install a new battery before using...

Page 24: ...rectly installed with the side up If the meter still does not power on call the OneTouch Customer Care Line at 1 800 663 5521 Check the time and date After replacing the battery turn the meter on by pressing and holding the button for five seconds to access the set up mode The start up test screen will be briefly displayed then the date and time will appear in the top right corner of the display C...

Page 25: ...intenance Storing your system Store your meter test strips and control solution in your carrying case after each use Store each item in a cool dry place below 30 C but Do Not refrigerate Keep all items away from direct sunlight and heat Tightly close the cap on the test strip vial and or control solution vial immediately after use to avoid contamination or damage Store test strips only in their or...

Page 26: ...ay cleaning solution on the meter or immerse it in any liquid Cleaning your lancing device and clear cap To clean these items wipe them with a soft cloth dampened with water and mild detergent Do Not immerse the lancing device in any liquid To disinfect these items prepare a solution of one part household bleach to ten parts water Wipe the lancing device with a soft cloth dampened with this soluti...

Page 27: ... this message could be due to a test error it is safer to treat first and then do another test You may have a very high blood glucose level severe hyperglycemia over 33 3 mmol L Re check your glucose level If the result is HI again obtain and follow instructions from your healthcare professional without delay The meter has detected that the temperature is above the system operating range Do Not pe...

Page 28: ...the OneTouch Customer Care Line at 1 800 663 5521 Error message could be caused either by a used test strip or a problem with the meter Repeat the test with a new test strip see Section 3 Testing your blood glucose If this message continues to appear contact the OneTouch Customer Care Line at 1 800 663 5521 Error message indicates that the blood or control solution sample was applied before the me...

Page 29: ...f the system s operating temperature range 6 44 C or There may be a problem with the test strip For example it may have been damaged or moved during testing or The sample was improperly applied or There may be a problem with the meter If you tested in a cool environment repeat the test in a warmer environment with a new test strip see Section 3 Testing your blood glucose If this error message appe...

Page 30: ... you get a high glucose result i e greater than 10 0 mmol L In this situation repeat the test in a warmer environment with a new test strip as soon as possible For accuracy and precision data and for important information on limitations see the insert that comes with your test strips To maximize your chances of an accurate comparison between meter and laboratory results follow a few basic guidelin...

Page 31: ...3 V m as specified in IEC 61000 4 3 Degree of protection rating Minimum of IP2X This meter complies with CISPR 11 2003 Class B Radiated Only Emissions of the energy used are low and are not likely to cause interference in nearby electronic equipment C US CAN CSA C22 2 61010 1 04 UL 61010 1 04 IEC 61010 1 and IEC 61010 2 101 Guarantee LifeScan guarantees that the OneTouch UltraMini Meter will be fr...