Using The Accu-Chek Performa System - Accu-Chek Performa Owner's Booklet

Using the Accu-Chek Performa System

• Use only Accu-Chek Performa test strips.
• Use the test strip immediately after removing it from the test strip container.
• Do not apply blood or control solution to the test strip before you insert it into the meter.
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• Close the test strip container tightly immediately after removing a test strip to protect the test strips from
humidity.
• Store the unused test strips in their original test strip container with the cap closed.
• Check the use by date on the test strip container. Do not use the test strips after that date.
• Store the test strip container and meter in a cool, dry place such as a bedroom.
• Refer to the test strip package insert for test strip storage and system operating conditions.
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Do not store test strips in high heat and moisture areas (bathroom or kitchen)! Heat and moisture can
damage test strips.
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The code chips that come with Accu-Chek Performa test strips are changing from white to black. Once
you receive a black code chip, insert it into the meter. You do not need to change the black code chip
again, even if new test strip boxes contain different colored code chips or different code numbers.
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