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Aviva Connect This file may not print or view at 100%. Blood Glucose Monitoring System Die lines and color breaks do not print. “Holding Area” text, box and rules do not print. User’s Manual for Single Patient Use Only Roche USA –52195 V4/1 –...
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Contents This file may not print or view at 100%. Important Safety Information ....................3 Die lines and color breaks do not print. Chapter 1: Your New System ....................9 “Holding Area” text, box and rules do not print. Chapter 2: Control Tests ......................19 Chapter 3: The ACCU‑CHEK FastClix Lancing Device .............25 Roche USA –52195 Chapter 4: Blood Glucose Tests .....................29...
The ACCU‑CHEK Aviva Plus test strips are for use with the ACCU‑CHEK Aviva Connect blood glucose meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip.
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Important Safety Information Need Help? For questions, contact the ACCU‑CHEK Customer Care Service Center toll‑free at 1‑800‑858‑8072. Hours of operation are Monday through Friday between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m. eastern standard time (EST). We offer assistance in many languages. You can also visit accu‑chek.com for diabetes management tools and product demonstrations.
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Important Safety Information WARNING • During normal testing, any blood glucose meter or lancing device may come in contact with blood. All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and can potentially transmit infectious diseases from bloodborne pathogens, even after you have performed cleaning and disinfecting. •...
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Important Safety Information NOTE • Perform a control test when you open a new test strip box or if you think that a test result is incorrect. Performing a control test lets you know that the meter and test strips are working properly. •...
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• The meter, test strips, and control solution are only for use outside the body (in vitro). Do not eat the test strips. Do not swallow or inject the control solution or use the control solution for any purpose other than testing the ACCU‑CHEK Aviva Connect system. NOTE •...
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Your New System The ACCU‑CHEK Aviva Connect Meter Front View Back View Side View 6. Battery Drawer 1. Back Button Pull out to replace batteries. Returns to a previous display or field. 7. Micro USB Port 2. Up Arrow and Down Arrow Button...
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Your New System (for example) Test Strip 8. Test Strip Container* 12. Batteries 9. Insert this end into meter. 13. USB Cable* Connects the meter to a PC. 10. Yellow Window Touch blood drop or control solution here. *Some items may not be included in the kit. They are a separate purchase.
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Your New System The ACCU‑CHEK FastClix Lancing Device 1. Cap 6. Release button For fingertip testing. Press to prime and prick. 2. Comfort Dial with Depth 7. Lancet Drum Selection Contains 6 lancets. Select penetration depth. 3. Penetration Depth Indicator Points to depth setting.
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Your New System Button Functions Here are the functions of the back, arrow, and Power/Set/OK buttons on the meter. These functions are used throughout this manual. See the chapter Meter Settings for specific instructions on setting up the meter. Button Function Return to the previous display.
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Your New System Meter Menus Title of display or menu Menu options Scroll down Scroll up Display Description There are more menu options listed beneath the last option. Press on the meter to view the options. There are more menu options listed above the first option. Press on the meter to view the options.
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Your New System Display Description Highlighted option (Test) Press to enter the Test menu. Highlighted field (Hour) Press to increase or decrease the hour. Press to set the hour and move to the minutes field. 52195_AvivaConnect_FDA.indb 14 5/1/14 7:23 AM...
Your New System Icons Here is a list of the icons on the display. Icon Description Above target range After meal Bedtime Before meal Below target range Blood glucose test Checkmark Control bottle Control test not OK Control test OK Error Fasting 52195_AvivaConnect_FDA.indb 15...
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Your New System Icon Description Flight mode Help Low battery My data No comment Other Overall Selected setting Settings Temperature warning Warning Within target range 52195_AvivaConnect_FDA.indb 16 5/1/14 7:23 AM...
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Your New System Set the Language The meter prompts you to choose a language the first time you turn it on. Turn the meter on by briefly Press to highlight the language. Press to set the pressing . Language appears. language and return to Main Menu.
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Chapter 2: Control Tests Control Tests When to Perform a Control Test Performing a control test lets you know the meter and test strips are working properly. You should perform a control test when: • you open a new test strip box. •...
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Control Tests Performing a Control Test You need the meter, a test strip, and control solution Level 1 or Level 2. Check the Use By date on the test strip container. Do not use test strips past the Use By date. Insert the test strip into the The meter turns on.
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Control Tests Select the control solution to Remove the bottle cap. Wipe the test. You will enter the level later tip of the bottle with a tissue. in the test. Squeeze the bottle until a tiny drop forms at the tip. Touch the drop to the front Analyzing appears when there edge of the yellow window of...
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Control Tests Control Result and the control If any other action is taken at bottle icon appear. this time, the control result is saved with no control level. Press to select the control level you tested. If you do not select a level, the control level is saved as –...
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Control Tests Wipe the tip of the bottle with a Remove and discard the used tissue. Cap the bottle tightly. test strip. NOTE • Most people just test the Level 1 control. If you wish, you can also test a Level 2 control. A set of Level 1 and Level 2 control solutions is available for purchase.
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Control Tests Understanding Out‑of‑Range Control Results WARNING The control range applies only to a control result. It only indicates that the test strips and meter are working properly. Do not use a control result to interpret blood glucose results. If the control result is out of range, do not use the meter until you solve the problem. Check this list to help solve the problem.
Chapter 3: The ACCU‑CHEK FastClix Lancing Device The ACCU‑CHEK FastClix Lancing Device Using the ACCU‑CHEK FastClix Lancing Device • Remember that the opening where the lancet comes out is not in the center of the cap. • Remove the cap by pulling it straight off. Do not twist the cap. •...
The ACCU-CHEK FastClix Lancing Device Inserting a Lancet Drum You must first load the lancet drum into the lancing device to get it ready for use. Remove the cap. Slide the cap on until it stops by You are now ready to use the aligning the notch on the cap first lancet.
The ACCU‑CHEK FastClix Lancing Device Using the ACCU‑CHEK FastClix Lancing Device Obtain a blood drop. See the chapter Blood Glucose Tests. Adjust the lancet depth by turning the comfort dial. Advance to the next lancet by sliding the lever forward and back all the way.
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The ACCU-CHEK FastClix Lancing Device Changing the Lancet Drum When you have used the sixth and last lancet, change the lancet drum. Remove the cap. Hold the lancet drum between A red stripe is visible on the your thumb and index finger and white part, indicating that the pull it straight out.
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Chapter 4: Blood Glucose Tests Blood Glucose Tests WARNING • The meter and lancing device should never be used by more than one person. Do not share the meter and lancing device with anyone, including family members, due to the risk of infection from bloodborne pathogens.
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Blood Glucose Tests Using the ACCU‑CHEK Aviva Connect System • Use only ACCU‑CHEK Aviva Plus 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 inserting it into the meter. If you applied blood or control solution before inserting the test strip into the meter, retest with a new test strip.
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Blood Glucose Tests WARNING To prevent inaccurate results: • DO NOT expose test strips to heat, moisture, or humidity. Temperatures outside the required range, as well as moisture and humidity, can damage the test strips and lead to inaccurate results. •...
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Blood Glucose Tests Check the Use By date on the Wash your hands with warm Adjust the comfort dial. soapy water and dry thoroughly. test strip container. Dirty or wet hands could affect Do not use test strips past the test results.
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Blood Glucose Tests Place the lancing device firmly Gently squeeze your finger to against the side of your fingertip. assist the blood flow. This helps you get a blood drop. Press the release button all the way down to prick your finger. Touch the end of the test strip to Analyzing appears when there the blood drop.
Blood Glucose Tests See the chapter Meter Settings The test result appears at the top of the display . If Last for details on Last Result. Result is on, the previous result To add a comment to the test appears at the bottom of the result, press display Add Comment appears.
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Blood Glucose Tests Here is a list of icons that can be added to a blood glucose result. Icon Description Before meal After meal Fasting Bedtime Other No entry 1. You do not want to add a comment. 2. You want to remove a comment for the current blood glucose result.
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Blood Glucose Tests If you see either of these results: Blood glucose may be lower than the measurement range of the system. See Unusual Blood Glucose Results in this chapter. Blood glucose may be higher than the measurement range of the system.
Blood Glucose Tests Unusual Blood Glucose Results If your blood glucose result does not match how you feel, follow these steps: 1. Perform a control test. See the chapter Control Tests. 2. Repeat the blood glucose test. If your blood glucose result still does not match how you feel, follow your healthcare professional’s instructions or call your healthcare professional immediately.
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Blood Glucose Tests Symptoms of Low or High Blood Glucose WARNING The meter is designed to provide a numerical value for blood glucose in the range of 20–600 mg/dL. If you receive a numerical value below 20 mg/dL or above 600 mg/dL and it does not match how you feel, contact the ACCU‑CHEK Customer Care Service Center toll‑free at 1‑800‑858‑8072.
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Meter Settings Overview You can adjust the following settings in the meter for your personal preferences. Refer to the sections later in this chapter for details and how to set the options. Setting Options Function Time/Date Time / Date Set the time and date. Beeper On / Off Select On or Off.
Meter Settings Last Result On / Off Select whether the previous blood glucose result (within the past 24 hours) appears with the current blood glucose result On – the previous blood glucose result appears with the current blood glucose result. Off – only the current blood glucose result appears. Language Select the language for the meter.
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Meter Settings Time/Date (Main Menu > Settings > Time/Date) Time/Date is highlighted. Press Turn the meter on by briefly Press to adjust each pressing . From Main Menu, field. Press to set and move press to highlight Settings. to the next field. Press Press to save and return to...
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Meter Settings Beeper (Main Menu > Settings > Beeper) The beeper prompts you: • when a test strip is inserted. • to apply blood or control solution to the test strip. • when enough blood or control solution is drawn into the test strip. •...
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Meter Settings to highlight On Turn the meter on by briefly Press to highlight Press pressing . From Main Menu, Beeper. Press or Off. Press to move press to highlight Settings. the option. Press to set the Press option and return to Settings. 52195_AvivaConnect_FDA.indb 43 5/1/14 7:23 AM...
Meter Settings USB Default (Main Menu > Settings > USB Default) The USB Default option determines how the data in the meter is handled whenever you plug the USB cable into the meter and a PC. Your default option remains the same until you change it. There are 2 options to display and analyze results on a PC.
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