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- Page 1 Blood glucose monitor for self-testing ® MediTouch 2 Instruction Manual Please read carefully! Art. 79030 EXACT 0483 MDD 93/42/EWG...
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
3 Useful information ..........8.5 MEDISANA MediTouch 2 accessories ... 3.1 Items supplied and packaging ......8.6 Disposal ............3.2 Special features of the MEDISANA 9 Warranty ............® blood glucose monitor MediTouch 2 ..... 9.1 Warranty and repair terms ....... -
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 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 Date (month:day) AM (before noon) Time PM (after noon) (hours:minutes) Before Control solution Meals (AC) measurement mode After Alarm (before Meals (PC) meals with automatic alarm after 2 hours Warning regarding to remind you to a possible diabe- Ketone perform a test tical ketoacidosis.
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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>...
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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.
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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.
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Page 13: Glucose Test Strips
2 Safety information • Do not use test strips which have already 2.3 Instructions for using the blood exceeded the expiry date, as this can distort glucose test strips the test result. The expiry date is printed on the ® •... -
Page 14: Instructions On How To Use The Control Solution
• To ensure the control solution does not get ® contaminated, wipe away the remaining • Only use MEDISANA MediTouch 2 control solution on the tip of the container with a clean solution. ® cloth before closing it again. -
Page 15: Useful Information
The blood glucose monitor MediTouch 2 that • 1 Instruction manual you have purchased is a top quality product from • 1 Quick reference guide MEDISANA. In order to achieve the desired • 1 Teststrips manual ® effect with your MEDISANA MediTouch 2 blood •... - Page 16 ® Your MediTouch 2 blood glucose monitor from MEDISANA consists of five main parts: the blood glucose monitor, the lancing device, the lancets, the test strips and the control solution.
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Page 17: Getting Started
4 Getting Started 4.1 Inserting the batteries 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" into its place. emit a short beep after sliding the lid in the correct insertion. - 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! •...
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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. > > 1. After insertion of the batteries 3. Repeat step 2, to enter the 4. -
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. > > > > 1. Insert a test strip into the 2. Press the - button, until 3. Place the device on a flat and monitor in the direction the symbol (control solution even surface, e.g.
- 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 tiny droplet forms on the tip of control solution has been ab- 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.
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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.
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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 The blood sample This is how to do it: 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.
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Page 29: Determining The Blood Glucose Level
5 Operating 5.4 Determining the blood glucose level > > 1. Insert a test strip into the monitor in the 3. When the blood drop 4. Place the lancing de- direction of the arrow. The symbol symbol flashes in vice on a finger tip appears automatically. - 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 "...
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Page 31: 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 32: Evaluating A Test Result
5 Operating 5.6 Evaluating a test result Unusual test results If your test result is not what you expected, pro- WARNING ceed as follows: Never change the prescribed dose of 1. Perform a control test, see section 5.1 Using medicine or treatment on your own initia- the control solution tive on the basis of one test result from a 2. - Page 33 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.
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Page 34: 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 The test result is lower than reference normal range (70 - 130 mg/dL). In order to better understand your test results, you can find some typical symptoms for high Possible symptoms may be: and low blood glucose herewith. -
Page 35: Memory
6 Memory 6.1 Saving the test results • Average values: Your monitor can save up to 480 test results, in- Using the blood glucose readings from the cluding the time and date. You can access the previous 7, 14, 30 and 90 days, the readings at any time. - Page 36 6 Memory 3. To delete a test result, simulta- > neously press and hold for 3 seconds. “dEL” appears > 1. Press to display the 30- 2. Press to access the in the display. day-average of the values display mode for single 4.
- Page 37 6 Memory / 7 Integration in VitaDock online If the following display appears during memory ® MEDISANA MediTouch 2 features an inte- recall process, the device has no test results gration option for transferring your measured in memory so far. Perform a blood glucose test values through the USB cable to the VitaDock first, so that the device can save a test result.
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Page 38: Integration In Vitadock Online
® 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 39: Miscellaneous
8 Miscellaneous 8.1 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 40 8 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 41 8 Miscellaneous Test result is higher than Test result is lower than Test result is higher than 630 mg/dL 20 mg/dL 250 mg/dL Repeat the test. If the result Repeat the test. If the result Repeat the test. If the result does not change, consult your does not change, consult does not change, consult your...
- Page 42 8 Miscellaneous "Ht" / "Lt" appears. Ambient temperature is Blood sample or control solution quantity too high or too low, not within the required is not enough. range of 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). The user is warned about a potentially Repeat the test with a new test strip and incorrect test result if the test proceeds.
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Page 43: Cleaning And Maintenance
8 Miscellaneous 8.2 Cleaning and maintenance • Do not expose the monitor to extreme tempe- ratures. Monitor ® • Store the monitor in the zip bag provided after Your MediTouch 2 blood glucose monitor is a each use. high-precision instrument. Handle with care to •... -
Page 44: Reset The Meter
8 Miscellaneous 8.3 Reset the meter 8.4 Technical specifications Name and model: MEDISANA blood gluco- ® se monitor MediTouch 2 Measuring method: electrochemical biosensor technology Measuring range: 20 - 630 mg/dL Measuring time: approx. 5 seconds Memory: 480 test results with time... -
Page 45: Medisana Meditouch 2 Accessories
Do not dispose of old batteries with your house- standard for electromagnetic compatibility. hold waste, but at a battery collection station at a Enquire at MEDISANA for details on this recycling site or in a shop. measurement data. The monitor is certified in accordance with the... -
Page 46: 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 47: Service Address
9 Warranty 9.2 Service address You can find out which is your responsible service centre from your supplier or at www.meditouch.eu... - Page 50 MEDISANA AG Jagenbergstraße 19 41468 NEUSS Germany eMail: info@medisana.de Internet: www.medisana.com 79030GB V1.4 11/2014...