User manual TELEFUNKEN DPF 7903

[. . . ] 2011 16:12 Uhr Seite 4 Device and controls           Display  Time (hours:minutes)  Number of test result  Blood glucose reading  Battery symbol (low battery)  Insert test strip  Apply the blood sample or control solution  System error  Date (month:day) Front Test strip  Blood sample area (absorbent slot)  Reaction cell  Grip/holder  Insert in the direction of the arrow  Contact electrode      Back  Explanation of symbols on page 3 79026_MediTouch_GA/GB_mmol_neu_FINAL. 2011 16:12 Uhr Seite 1 1 Explanation of symbols The following signs and symbols on items, packaging and in the instruction manual bear important information: This instruction manual belongs to this device. Non-observance of these instructions can result in serious injury or damage to the device. WARNING These warning notes must be observed to prevent any injury to the user. [. . . ] € You have repeated a test and the results are still lower or higher than you expected. WARNING Before you perform a test with control solution, read section 2 on Safety instructions (p 4 - 9), carefully, especially items 2. 3 Instructions on using the blood glucose test strips (pages 7 - 8) and 2. Unscrew the cap of the container for the solution and wipe the tip with a clean cloth. NOTES • Select the “CtL” setting, to avoid recording the data with the control solution in the memory for blood glucose readings. € If or remain in the display and no other entries are made then the test results will be saved in the memory with or . Press the container so that a tiny droplet forms on the tip of the container. Place the drop onto the blood sample area on the end of the test strip. 2011 16:14 Uhr Seite 16 5 Operating Before you remove the test strip, check whether the result lies within the range indicated on the test strips container. When a sufficient amount of control solution has been absorbed by the reaction cell you will hear a beep. Once you have compared the test reading with the reading indicated on the test strip container, remove the test strip and throw it away. If you are not able to take a blood sample from your finger tip, you can also take one from another part of the body (AST), such as the ball of the hand, lower arm, upper arm, thigh or calf using the lancing device. In this case, exchange the protective cap on the lancing device with the AST cap. After inserting the lancet, put the transparent AST cap on the lancing device instead of the protective cap and tighten. Note that the AST cap is not intended to be used for a blood sample from the finger tip. WARNING In the case of low glucose (hypoglycemia), the blood sample must be drawn from the finger tip, as any changes in the blood glucose level are quicker to detect from a blood sample from the finger than from any other part of the body. The readings from a finger tip blood sample and from another part of the body can lead to the readings which radically differ from one another. Therefore, always consult your doctor before you perform a blood glucose test using a blood sample from another part of the body. Once the monitor and test strips are ready and the area of skin has been cleaned, place the lancing device on a finger tip (preferably at the side) and press the trigger button. Make sure that the blood droplet does not smudge and perform the test as described in 5. 2011 16:14 Uhr Seite 22 5 Operating This is how to do it: The blood sample can also be taken from: Any finger tip can be used from either hand for a blood sample. finger tip (example) Upper arm Lower arm Thigh Ball of the hand Calf 1. [. . . ] € You can also use one of the MediTouch alcohol pads supplied for cleaning or disinfecting the surface of the monitor. € Make sure that dirt, dust, blood, control solution, water or alcohol do not penetrate the test strip slot or get onto the buttons on the inside of the monitor. € Do not store the monitor and the test strips in a vehicle, bathroom or refrigerator. € Remove the battery if you do not intend to use the monitor for one month or longer. [. . . ]