User manual ABBOTT FREESTYLE LITE

[. . . ] Consult instructions for use Temperature limitation Manufactured by Caution Batch code European Authorised Representative in vitro diagnostic medical device CE mark reg. The FreeStyle Lite System is intended for use outside the body (in other words, in vitro diagnostic use only). ⷠThe FreeStyle Lite System is used for measuring blood glucose (also known as blood sugar) from samples taken from the forearm, upper arm, hand, thigh, calf or fingers. Important: The FreeStyle Lite Meter should only be used with FreeStyle Lite Test Strips and FreeStyle Control Solution. [. . . ] Out of range test results may be caused by: · To turn the meter off, remove the test strip. There are differences in testing on fingers versus other alternative sites. Refer to the Lancing Device insert for detailed instructions on how to use the FreeStyle Lancing Device. WARNING: If you are testing for hypoglycaemia (low blood glucose), or if you suffer from hypoglycaemia unawareness, we recommend that you test on your fingers. Note: If you do not start the test within two minutes, the meter will turn off. To restart your meter, take out the unused FreeStyle Lite Test Strip and reinsert it into the meter. When the meter switches on, this screen will appear so that you can make sure the display is working properly. (If the meter is off, take out the test strip and reinsert it into the meter. Important: The FreeStyle Lite Meter should only be used with FreeStyle Lite Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results. The FreeStyle Lite Test Strip acts like a sponge and pulls the blood into the strip through the sample area. ⷠDo not scrape the blood onto the FreeStyle Lite Test Strip. ⷠDo not apply blood to the flat side of the FreeStyle Lite Test Strip. ⷠDo not apply blood to the FreeStyle Lite Test Strip when the FreeStyle Lite Test Strip is out of the meter. ⷠDo not put blood or foreign objects into the FreeStyle Lite Test Strip port. Important: Low or high blood glucose readings can indicate a potentially serious medical condition. Do not pull the FreeStyle Lite Test Strip away until you hear one beep or see the short line moving clockwise on your meter screen. This means you have enough blood and the meter is reading your glucose. If you have a LO reading and have symptoms such as weakness, sweating, nervousness, headache or confusion, then follow your doctor's recommendation to treat hypoglycaemia. If after five seconds your meter does not show a short line moving around the display screen, the sample may be too small. You may add blood to the same sample area of the test strip with which you started for up to 60 seconds from the time of the first application. ⷠThe test result is complete when your blood glucose test result is shown on the display screen and you will hear two beeps. [. . . ] Avoid getting dirt, dust, blood, control solution, water or any other liquid in the meter's test strip and data ports. Clean the outside of the meter using a cloth dampened with one of the following: · To remove the battery, push the battery downward to release the battery. If you have symptoms such as thirst, fatigue, excess urination or blurry vision, follow your doctor's recommendation for treating hyperglycaemia. Conduct a control solution test using a new FreeStyle Lite Test Strip. [. . . ]