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Medisana MediTouch 2 Instruction Manual

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MEDITOUCH 2 CONNECT

Blood glucose monitor

for self-testing
Memory slots
®
MediTouch 2
IVD
98/79 EG
Test reminder
connect
Certified
medical device
Instruction manual
3
Please read carefully!
USB port
Years warranty
Art. 79044
®
Bluetooth 4.0
0483

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  • Page 1: Blood Glucose Monitor

    MEDITOUCH 2 CONNECT Blood glucose monitor for self-testing Memory slots ® MediTouch 2 98/79 EG Test reminder connect Certified medical device Instruction manual Please read carefully! USB port Years warranty Art. 79044 ® Bluetooth 4.0 0483...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    ..........9.1 Display and troubleshooting ......3.1 Items supplied and packaging ......9.2 Cleaning and maintenance ......3.2 Special features of the MEDISANA blood 9.3 Reset the meter ..........® glucose monitor MediTouch 2 connect ..9.4 Technical specifications ........

  • Page 3: Device And Controls

    Device and controls Monitor Display Battery compartment (on the back) > - Button for memory access, to enter values and to look at test results - Button to confirm settings, delete re- sults or to switch on the device (press and hold for appr. 3 seconds).
  • Page 4 Device and controls Test strips, control solution and lancing device Sleeve YYYY-MM Trigger button AST cap Carrier A. Blood sample area Expiration (absorbent slot) date Cap end B. Reaction cell (adjus- C. Grip/holder table) D. Insert in the direction of the arrow E.
  • Page 5 Device and controls Display Time Date (month:day) (hours:minutes) Before Control solution Meals (AC) measurement mode Alarm (before meals After with automatic alarm Meals (PC) after 2 hours to remind you to perform a test arning regarding after meals) a possible diabe- Ketone Bluetooth - ®...

  • Page 6: Explanation Of Symbols

    1 Explanation of symbols The following signs and symbols on items, packaging and in the instruction manual bear important information: NOTE This instruction manual belongs to this These notes give you useful device. It contains important information additional information on the about starting up and operation.
  • Page 7 1 Explanation of symbols In vitro diagnostic medical device (for external use only) This blood glucose monitor corresponds to the requirements of the EU guideline 98/79 for in vitro diagnostic devices. Do not re-use Use by Storage temperature range Contains sufficient for <n> tests <n>...

  • 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 2 Safety information Contraindications • The system is not suitable for diagnosing diabetes for children younger than 12 years. For use on older children ask your doctor. • It is not suitable for diagnosing diabetes or for testing the blood glucose levels of newborn babies.
  • Page 10 2 Safety information • If a fault occurs, do not try to repair the unit yourself. Attempts to do so will void the warranty. Refer all servicing to authorized service personnel. • Always keep the monitor clean and store it in a safe place. Protect the monitor from direct sunlight to prolong its service life.

  • Page 11: Instructions For Your Health

    2 Safety information 2.2 Instructions for your health • Test results below 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L) are an indication of hypoglycemia, meaning the • This blood glucose monitor is intended for blood glucose level is too low. If the reading is actively testing a person’s blood glucose at above 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L), symptoms of home.
  • Page 12 2 Safety information • For additional advice on your health, read the • instruction manual for the test strips carefully. Use a new sterile lancet and a new test strip for every test. • Lancets, test strips and alcohol pads are WARNING disposable.

  • Page 13: Glucose Test Strips

    The expiry date is printed on the ® • Only use these with the MediTouch 2 connect container. monitor. • Store the test strips in a cool, dry place but not •...

  • Page 14: Instructions On How To Use The Control Solution

    ® • Only use with the MediTouch 2 connect cloth before closing it again. test strips. • The control solution may stain your clothing.

  • Page 15: Useful Information

    (Art. 79044) Risk of suffocation! • 1 Medisana lancing device ® • 10 MediTouch 2 blood glucose test strips, (Art. 79038) ® • 10 MediTouch lancets ® • 1 MediTouch 2 connect control solution 4 ml, (Art. 79039)

  • Page 16: Special Features Of The Medisana Blood

    ® together and for their quality to ensure precise blood glucose monitor MediTouch 2 ® test results. Only use MediTouch 2 connect connect approved test strips, lancets and control solution Measuring your blood glucose level regularly can for your blood glucose monitor. Precise test be a great help when dealing with your diabetes.

  • Page 17: Getting Started

    4 Getting Started 4.1 Inserting the batteries CR2032 CR2032 3V x 1 3V x 1 1. Open the battery com- 3. Close the lid of the 2. Insert two batteries as partment on the back battery compartment. shown. The device will side of the device by It will "snap"...
  • Page 18 4 Getting Started WARNING • Do not attempt to recharge these BATTERY SAFETY INFORMATION batteries! • Do not disassemble batteries! There is a danger of explosion! • Remove discharged batteries from the • Do not short circuit! device immediately! There is a danger of explosion! •...

  • Page 19: Setting The Time And Date

    4 Getting Started 4.2 Setting the time and date The correct setting of time and date is especially important, if you intend to use the memory function of the device. 4. The icon appears in the display. The device is now ready for the test with control solution.

  • Page 20: Operating

    5 Operating 5.1 Using the control solution Performing a test with control solution Why do I need to perform a test with control WARNING solution? Before you perform a test with When you perform a test with control solution, control solution, read section 2 on you will find out whether your monitor and test Safety instructions (p.
  • Page 21 5 Operating You need the device, a test strip and the control solution. > > > 3. Place the device on a flat and even surface, e.g. like a table. > 1. Insert a test strip into the 2. Press the - button, until monitor in the direction the symbol...
  • Page 22 5 Operating 97 - 130 mg/dL > > Sample illustration for a target range on the test strips container 8. When a sufficient amount of 5. Press the container so that a 10. In the display, a test result control solution has been ab- tiny droplet forms on the tip of appears.
  • Page 23 5 Operating Evaluating the control test result Cause Remedy The permissible range for the control solution Did the monitor work Repeat the test as describ- reading is indicated on the label of the test strip properly? ed in section 5.1. If pro- container.

  • Page 24: Preparing The Blood Glucose Test

    5 Operating 5.2 Preparing the blood glucose test WARNING Using the lancing device Lancets are intended to be used only once. The lancing device enables you to hygienically Used test strips and lancets are consider- and easily draw a drop of blood for the blood ed hazardous, biological non-biode- glucose test and it is quick and painless.
  • Page 25 5 Operating 1. Wash your hands with soap 3. Replace the protective and warm water. Rinse and cap on the lancing de- dry thoroughly. If needed, vice and tighten by you can also rub the area 2. Open the lancing device by twisting turning it in an anti- of skin you have chosen for the protective cap in a clockwise...
  • Page 26 5 Operating Markings for lancing depths 4. Set the appropriate lancing 5. Set the lancing device by 6. The lancing device is ready depth, as described on the extending it until it clicks to use. Do not lance your pages before. into place.

  • Page 27: Using The Ast Cap

    5 Operating 5.3 Using the AST cap Discuss the readings from an AST It is generally recommended that a blood sample measurement with your doctor, if: for a blood glucose test performed at home is • The glucose results are often taken from the fingertip.
  • Page 28 5 Operating This is how to do it: The blood sample can also be taken Select a part of the body that is soft, from: not too densely covered with hair and not near a bone or a vein. Massage the area gently to prepare the skin and to improve the circulation.

  • Page 29: Determining The Blood Glucose Level

    5 Operating 5.4 Determining the blood glucose level > > 4. Place the lancing de- vice on a finger tip (preferably at the side) 1. Insert a test strip into the monitor in the 3. When the blood drop and press the trigger direction of the arrow.
  • Page 30 5 Operating > 5. Place the drop onto the blood sample area 6. When a sufficient amount of blood has been on the end of the test strip. Pay attention, absorbed by the reaction cell you will hear a that not any blood gets on the top of the beep and in the display "...
  • Page 31 5 Operating If it was not possible to transfer the test 8. The „bt“-symbol flashes after a beep ® and the device tries to establish a  result via Bluetooth , results may be ® Bluetooth -connection to the manually transferred later on to your ®...

  • Page 32: Discarding Used Lancets

    5 Operating 5.5 Discarding used lancets 1. Open the lancing device by 2. Take out the used lancet 3. Move the sliding switch, loca- twisting the protective cap in (without touching it directly) ted on the other side of the a clockwise direction and and stick it into its protective trigger button, which ejects...

  • Page 33: Evaluating A Test Result

    5.4 Determining the blood glucose level 3. If your test result is still not what you think it ® The MediTouch 2 blood glucose test strips should be, consult your doctor immediately. work based on an improved technology (GDH- FAD) for a more exact and specific glucose measurement.
  • Page 34 5 Operating Take your monitor with you to the doctor’s and NOTES test yourself five minutes before or after a trained nurse has taken a blood sample from you. Take • Studies have shown that electromagnetic into account that the technology in the laboratory fields can affect the test results.

  • Page 35: Typical Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Glucose

    5 Operating 5.7 Typical symptoms of high or low Result is lower than 60 mg/dL blood glucose (3,33 mmol/L): In order to better understand your test results, The test result is lower than reference normal you can find some typical symptoms for high range (70 - 130 mg/dL resp.

  • Page 36: Memory

    6 Memory 6.1 Saving the test results 6.2 Accessing and deleting test results Your monitor can save up to 480 test results, in- You can access test results anytime without cluding the time and date. You can access the having to insert a test strip. Test results which readings at any time.
  • Page 37 6 Memory 2. To delete a test result, simulta- > neously press and hold for 3 seconds. “dEL” appears 1. Press and hold for 2 se- in the display. conds to access the display 3. Presss to delete the result. mode for single values in The display shows "OK".

  • Page 38: Integration In Vitadock Online

    4. You will find a detailed instruction on the website, how to install and use the software. ® You may transfer data from your MediTouch 2 connect device to your computer in switched- on or -off state of the device.
  • Page 39 ® 7 Integration in VitaDock online > > > 1. Connect the monitor to your 2. The transfer of your 3. After successful transfer, personal computer with the measured values to the "OK" appears in the display ® USB-cable. The VitaDock app resp.

  • Page 40: Data Transfer To Vitadock+ App Via Bluetooth

    ® ® 8 Data transfer to VitaDock+ app via Bluetooth ® After each measurement the device automatically tries to send the test results via Bluetooth to your iOS- or Android mobile device. If this transfer is not successful, you may transfer multiple test results later on manually - therefore check chapter 8.1 Manual data transfer of measured results to ®...

  • Page 41: To Vitadock+ App

    Bluetooth is activated on your mobile device and follow these steps: > 5. When „OK“ appears, the transfer has been ® 1. Switch on the MediTouch 2 3. As soon as „bt“ flashes, successfully completed. connect device by pressing and the device searches for ®...

  • Page 42: Miscellaneous

    9 Miscellaneous 9.1 Display and troubleshooting Display The monitor automatically checks its own system when you switch it on and shows you any irregu- larities in the display. To ensure that the display is working properly, switch on the monitor. Press and hold down the -button for approx.
  • Page 43 9 Miscellaneous Cause Damp / used Low batteries Memory Error System error test strip Remedy Replace with a Replace with First replace the First replace the new test strip. new batteries. batteries. If error batteries. If error The device will 005 appears again, 001 appears again, not delete earlier...
  • Page 44 9 Miscellaneous Test result is lower than Test result is higher than Test result is higher than 20 mg/dL (1,1 mmol/L) 250 mg/dL (13,8 mmol/L) 630 mg/dL (35,0 mmol/L) Repeat the test. If the result Repeat the test. If the result Repeat the test.
  • Page 45 9 Miscellaneous Blood sample or control "Ht" / "Lt" appears. Ambient tempe- solution quantity is not rature is too high or too low, not within enough. the required range of 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). The user is warned about Repeat the test with a new a potentially incorrect test result if the test proceeds.
  • Page 46 9 Miscellaneous ® ® Bluetooth Transfer error during Bluetooth Transfer error during upload of upload of a single test result multiple test results If it was not possible to transfer the test Check the connection between your meter ® result after a measurement via Bluetooth , and the mobile device first.

  • Page 47: Cleaning And Maintenance

    9 Miscellaneous 9.2 Cleaning and maintenance • Make sure that dirt, dust, blood, control so- lution, water or alcohol do not penetrate the Monitor ® test strip slot or get onto the buttons on the in- Your MediTouch 2 connect blood glucose side of the monitor.

  • Page 48: Reset The Meter

    9 Miscellaneous 9.4 Technical specifications 9.3 Reset the meter Name and model: MEDISANA blood gluco- ® se monitor MediTouch 2 connect Measuring method: electrochemical biosensor technology Measuring range: 20 - 630 mg/dL Measuring time: approx. 5 seconds Memory: 480 test results with time...

  • Page 49: Accessories

    Further information and the country-specific 9.5 Accessories service addresses can be found at: Enquire at your local supplier or service centre. www.medisana.com/meditouch2connect ® • 100 MediTouch 2 lancets Art. nr. 79001 0483 ® • 1 MediTouch 2 lancing device Art. nr. 79002 ®...

  • Page 50: Disposal

    9 Miscellaneous 9.6 Disposal This product must not be disposed of together with domestic waste. All users are obliged to hand in all electrical or electronic devices, regardless of whether or not they contain toxic subs- tances, at a municipal or commercial collection point so that they can be disposed of in an en- vironmentally acceptable manner.

  • Page 51: Warranty

    The following warranty terms apply: during transport to the service centre. 1. The warranty period for MEDISANA products is three years from date of purchase. In case d. Accessory parts which are subject to nor-...

  • Page 52: Service Address

    10 Warranty 10.2 Service address You can find out which is your responsible service centre from your supplier Further information and the country-specific service addresses can be found at: www.medisana.com/meditouch2connect...
  • Page 56 MEDISANA AG Jagenbergstraße 19 41468 NEUSS Germany eMail: info@medisana.de Internet: www.medisana.com 79044GB V1.2 04/2015...

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