Introduction - Accu-Chek Performa Connect User Manual

The Accu‑Chek Performa Connect System
The Accu‑Chek Performa Connect blood glucose monitoring system is intended to quantitatively measure
glucose in fresh capillary blood from the finger, palm, forearm, or upper arm as an aid in monitoring the
effectiveness of glucose control.
Healthcare professionals can use capillary and venous blood with the Accu‑Chek Performa Connect meters.
The Accu‑Chek Performa test strips with the Accu‑Chek Performa Connect meters are intended for in vitro
diagnostic use by healthcare professionals in clinical settings and by people with diabetes at home.
The system is not for use in diagnosis or screening of diabetes mellitus, nor for testing neonate cord blood
samples. Venous blood testing is limited to healthcare professional use only.
For use only with the Accu‑Chek Performa test strips and control solutions
Suitable for self‑testing
The system includes:
Accu‑Chek Performa Connect meter with batteries, Accu‑Chek Performa test strips*, and Accu‑Chek
Performa control solutions*.
*Some items may not be included in the kit. They are a separate purchase.
w WARNING
• Choking hazard. Small parts. Keep away from children under the age of 3 years.
• Any object coming into contact with human blood is a potential source of infection (see: Clinical
and Laboratory Standards Institute: Protection of Laboratory Workers from Occupationally Acquired
Infections; Approved Guideline – Third Edition; CLSI document M29‑A3, 2005).
Why Regular Blood Glucose Testing Is Important
Testing your blood glucose regularly can make a big difference in how you manage your diabetes every day.
We have made it as simple as possible.

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