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Medisana MediTouch Instruction Manual

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Blood glucose monitor

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Instruction Manual
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Art. 79026

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  • Page 1: Blood Glucose Monitor

    Blood glucose monitor MediTouch Instruction Manual Please read carefully. Art. 79026...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..........24 monitor MediTouch ....10 5.3.1 Performing a blood glucose...

  • Page 3: Device And Controls

    Device and controls Monitor and lancing device Battery compartment (on the back) Monitor Display Test strip -Button for switching on and entering/selecting Insertion slot for test strips -Button for confirming/selecting Lancing device clamp Lancing device Slider switch for ejecting lancet (on the back) Trigger button Protective cap (can be removed with...
  • Page 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 Back Test strip Blood sample area (absorbent slot) Reaction cell Grip/holder Insert in the direction...

  • Page 5: Explanation Of Symbols

    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 NOTE device. It contains important information These notes give you useful about starting up and operation. Read additional information on the the instruction manual thoroughly.
  • Page 6 1 Explanation of symbols In vitro diagnostic medical device (for Contains sufficient for <n> tests external use only) <n> This blood glucose monitor corresponds Control solution to the requirements of the EU guidelines 98/79 for in vitro diagnostic devices and bears the CE marking (conformance label) CE 0483.
  • Page 7 1 Explanation of symbols before meals (AC) after meals (PC) Morning, from 4:00 am to 10:00 am Midday, from 10:00 am to 04:00 pm Evening, from 04:00 pm to 10:00 pm Night: from 10:00 pm to 04:00 am Hypoglycemia (low glucose) 1.1 - 3.3 mmol/L (20 - 60 mg/dL)

  • Page 8: Safety Information

    2 Safety Information IMPORTANT INFORMATION! RETAIN FOR FUTURE USE! Read the instruction manual carefully before using this device, especially the safety instructions, and keep the instruction manual for future use. Should you give this device to another person, it is vital that you also pass on these instructions for use.

  • Page 9: Instructions For Your Health

    2 Safety Information • This device measures in mmol/L. • If a fault occurs, do not try to repair the unit yourself. • The unit is only to be used for the specific purpose described Attempts to do so will void the warranty. Refer all servicing in this instruction manual.
  • Page 10 2 Safety Information • Only use fresh, capillary whole blood from the finger tips • from dehydration or a lack of water, consult your doctor for the test. immediately. • You may only adapt the procedure for using products at •...

  • Page 11: Instructions On How To Use The Blood Glucose Test Strips

    2.3 Instructions for using the blood glucose WARNING test strips Risk of infection • Only use these with the MediTouch monitor. (continued from page 6) • Store the test strips in their original container. • To avoid contamination, only touch the test strips with •...

  • Page 12: The Control Solution

    • Do not put any excess control solution back in the container. • Only use MediTouch control solution. • Close the container carefully after every use. • Only use with the MediTouch test strips.

  • Page 13: Useful Information

    In case of doubt, do not use and purchased is a top quality product from MEDISANA. contact your supplier or your service centre. In order to achieve the desired effect with your MEDISANA MediTouch blood glucose monitor in the long term, we The following parts are included: recommend that you read the following information on its •...

  • Page 14: Special Features Of The

    These parts are specially designed to be used together and for their quality to ensure precise test results. Only use MediTouch approved test strips, lancets and control solution for your blood glucose monitor. Precise test results can only be ensured when the monitor is used 3.2 Special features of the MEDISANA...

  • Page 15: Getting Started

    4 Getting started 4.1 Inserting the When changing the battery, the memory retains the battery contents. However, you might have to reset the time and date afterwards. The monitor runs on a 3 V CR2032 lithium battery. One battery usually lasts for WARNING approx.

  • Page 16: Setting The Time And Date (Initial Settings)

    4 Getting started 4.2 Setting the time WARNING and date BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION (initial setting) (continued from page 11) If you want to use the • Insert the batteries correctly, observing the memory you must set the polarity! time and date first. •...
  • Page 17 4 Getting started 2. The last two digits of the year 3. Repeat step 2, to enter the date flash in the display. and time. The area flashes for the Press , to enter the year and setting being made at the time. press , to confirm.

  • Page 18: Operating

    5 Operating Using the control • You are practising the test procedure. solution 5.1.2 Performing a test with 5.1.1 Why do I need to perform a control solution. test with control solution? When you perform a test with control solution, you will find out whether WARNING your monitor and test strips work properly and deliver exact readings.
  • Page 19 5 Operating 3. Place the monitor on a level surface, such as a table. 4. 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.
  • Page 20 5 Operating Before you remove the test strip, check whether the result lies within the range indicated on the test strips container. 8. When a sufficient amount of control solution has been absorbed 10. Once you have compared the by the reaction cell you will hear a test reading with the reading beep.

  • Page 21: Evaluating The Test Result

    5 Operating 5.1.3 Evaluating the control test Cause Remedy result Has the test strip been lying around Repeat the test with a test strip that has open for a long time? been stored correctly. The permissible range for the control solution reading is indicated on the Was the test strip container The test strips are damp.

  • Page 22: Test

    5 Operating Preparing a blood 5.2.2 Inserting the lancets glucose test into the lancing device WARNING 5.2.1 Using the lancing device Before using the lancing device you Never use a lancet or a lancing need to insert a lancet. device that belongs to another The lancing device enables you to person.
  • Page 23 5 Operating 1. Wash your hands with soap and 2. Open the lancing device by 3. Twist off the protective cap of warm water. Rinse and dry twisting the cap in a clockwise the lancet carefully, retain to aid thoroughly. If you are out or direction and then remove it.
  • Page 24 5 Operating Markings for lancing depths 4. Replace the cap on the lancing 5. Set the appropriate lancing depth, 6. Set the lancing device by device and tighten by turning it as described on p.18. extending it until it clicks into in an anti-clockwise direction place.

  • Page 25: Using The Ast Cap

    5 Operating 5.2.3 Using the AST cap It is generally recommended that a WARNING blood sample for a blood glucose test performed at home is taken from the In the case of low glucose finger tip. If you are not able to take a (hypoglycemia), the blood blood sample from your finger tip, you sample must be drawn from...
  • Page 26 5 Operating This is how to do it: The blood sample can Any finger tip can be used 1. Select a part of the body that is also be taken from: from either hand for a blood soft, not too densely covered with sample.

  • Page 27: Using The Alcohol Pads

    Wait a few seconds until the The alcohol pads are for The starter pack of your alcohol has completely evaporated external use only. MediTouch blood glucose from the skin to avoid causing incorrect Avoid contact with eyes, lips monitor contains 5 alcohol readings.

  • Page 28: Determining The Blood Glucose

    5 Operating Determining the blood glucose level 5.3.1 Performing a blood glucose test WARNING Before performing a blood glucose test and before using the lancing device and blood glucose test strips, make sure you read section 2 on the safety instructions carefully (p.
  • Page 29 5 Operating 5. Place the drop onto the blood 3. When the blood drop symbol 7. When a sufficient amount of flashes in the display, take a drop sample area on the end of the test blood has been absorbed by the strip.
  • Page 30 5 Operating WARNING Never change the prescribed dose of medicine or treatment on your own initiative on the basis of one test result from a blood glucose test. Always consult your doctor. 8. Open the lancing device by 9. Dispose of the lancet with cap twisting the cap in a clockwise carefully to avoid harming and direction and then remove it.

  • Page 31: Evaluating A Test Result

    3. If your test result is still not what you think it should be, consult your doctor immediately. The MediTouch blood glucose test strips work based on plasma and are calibrated to easily compare with laboratory test results. The normal average blood glucose reading of an adult without diabetes is between 3.9 and 6.7 mmol/L...

  • Page 32: Comparing Your Test Results

    5 Operating 5.3.4 Comparing your test results To ensure the accuracy and precision of such important with a laboratory result information, read the instructions included with the blood glucose test strips. The question of how you can compare the blood glucose level of the monitor with tests performed in the laboratory is frequently asked.

  • Page 33: Memory

    • Average values: Using the blood glucose readings from the previous 7, 14, 30, 60 and 90 days, the MediTouch monitor calculates the average value taken from the latest (360) to the first (001) test result and all those results AC (before a meal) and PC (after a meal) from the past 30 days.

  • Page 34: Accessing And Deleting

    6 Memory 6.2 Accessing and deleting test results You can access test results anytime without having to insert a test strip. Test results which are under certain criteria are marked with the appropriate symbol. When accessing saved test results, you can select according to these criteria by choosing the appropriate symbol: before meals...
  • Page 35 6 Memory 4. To delete the test results, press for 3 seconds and “dEL” appears in the display. 5. Press , to view the next entry saved. 7. Press , to access the average 6. If no other button is pressed, the value which was saved with 8.

  • Page 36: Miscellaneous

    6 Memory / 7 Miscellaneous 7 Miscellaneous 7.1 Display and troubleshooting Display The monitor automatically checks its own system when you switch it on and shows you any irregularities in the display. To ensure that the display is working properly, switch on the monitor . Press and hold down for approx.
  • Page 37 7 Miscellaneous Error display On no account should you change your medication due to a measure- ment, which may be incorrect. If in doubt, consult your service centre or your doctor. Cause Damp/used test strips Low battery Remedy Replace with a new test strip. Replace with a new battery.
  • Page 38 7 Miscellaneous System error Test result is higher than Test result is between First replace the battery. If error 33.3 mmol/L. 3.3 and 1.1 mmol/L. 001 appears again, get in touch Repeat the test. If the result does The symbol for hypoglycemia with the service centre.
  • Page 39 7 Miscellaneous Test result is lower than Ht / Lt appears. Temperature is too high or too low, not within the 1.1 mmol/L required range of 10 °C - 40 °C (50 °F - 104 °F). Repeat the test. If the result does not The user is warned about a potentially incorrect test result if the test change, consult your doctor.

  • Page 40: Cleaning And Maintenance

    • Store the monitor in the zip bag provided after every use. Monitor • Do not store the monitor and the test strips in a vehicle, Your MediTouch blood glucose monitor is a high-precision bathroom or refrigerator. instrument. Handle with care to avoid damaging the •...

  • Page 41: Technical Specifications

    7 Miscellaneous 7.3 Technical specifications Name and model MEDISANA MediTouch blood glucose monitor Measuring methods Electrochemical biosensor technology Measuring range 1.1 - 33.3 mmol/L Measuring time approx. 5 seconds Memory 360 test results with time and date Calibration Plasma Operating conditions Temperature 10°C –...

  • Page 42: Medisana Meditouch

    This product must not be disposed of together electromagnetic compatibility. with domestic waste. Enquire at MEDISANA for details on this measurement data. All users are obliged to hand in all electrical or electronic devices, regardless of whether or not they contain toxic substances, at a municipal...

  • Page 43: Warranty

    The following warranty terms apply: 1. The warranty period for MEDISANA products is three MEDISANA AG years from date of purchase. In case of a warranty claim, Jagenbergstraße 19 · 41468 NEUSS · GERMANY...
  • Page 46 MEDISANA AG Jagenbergstraße 19 41468 NEUSS GERMANY E-Mail: info@medisana.de Internet: www.medisana.de 79026 01/2012...

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