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Medisana MediTouch 2 Instruction Manual

Blood glucose monitor for self-testing
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Blood glucose monitor

for self-testing
®
MediTouch 2
Instruction Manual
Please read carefully!
GB
Art. 79034
EXACT
0483
MDD 93/42/EWG

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  • Page 1: Blood Glucose Monitor

    Blood glucose monitor for self-testing ® MediTouch 2 Instruction Manual Please read carefully! Art. 79034 EXACT 0483 MDD 93/42/EWG...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    8.3 Reset the meter 2.4 Instructions on how to use the control ..........solution ............8.4 Technical specifications ........® 8.5 MEDISANA MediTouch 2 accessories 3 Useful information ............3.1 Items supplied and packaging ......8.6 Disposal ............9 Warranty 3.2 Special features of the MEDISANA...

  • 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.
  • 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.

  • 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 test result. The expiry date is printed on the • Only use these with the MediTouch 2 monitor. container. • Store the test strips in their original container. • To avoid contamination, only touch the test •...

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

    ® cloth before closing it again. • Only use with the MediTouch 2 test strips. • The control solution may stain your clothing. • Write the opening date on the label of the Rinse the soiled clothing with water and container.

  • Page 15: Useful Information

    (Art. 79034) ® Risk of suffocation! • 1 MediTouch 2 lancing device ® • 10 MediTouch 2 blood glucose test strips, (Art. 79038) ® • 10 MediTouch 2 lancets ® • 1 MediTouch 2 control solution 4 ml,...
  • Page 16 MediTouch 2 ® test results. Only use MediTouch 2 approved Measuring your blood glucose level regularly can test strips, lancets and control solution for your be a great help when dealing with your diabetes.

  • 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! •...

  • 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. mmol/L > > 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. mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L > > > > 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...
  • Page 22 5 Operating mmol/L mmol/L 5.4 - 7.2 mmol/L > > Sample illustration for a target range on the test strips container mmol/L 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 mmol/L mmol/L > > mmol/L 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 mmol/L > mmol/L 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: 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

    5.4 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 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.

  • Page 34: Typical Symptoms Of High Or Low Blood Glucose

    5 Operating 5.7 Typical symptoms of high or low Result is lower than 3.3 mmol/L: blood glucose The test result is lower than reference normal range (3.9 - 7.2 mmol/L). 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

    7, 14, 30 and 90 days, the readings at any time. If the memory is full and ® MediTouch 2 monitor calculates the you want to add a new test result, the oldest test average value taken from the latest (480) result will be deleted automatically.
  • 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: Integration In Vitadock Online

    4. You will find a detailed instruction on the mmol/L website, how to install and use the software. ® You may transfer data from your MediTouch 2 device to your computer in switched-on or -off state of the device.
  • Page 38 ® 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 ...
  • Page 40 8 Miscellaneous mmol/L 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 mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L mmol/L Test result is lower than Test result is higher than Test result is higher than 1.1 mmol/L 14.0 mmol/L 33.3 mmol/L Repeat the test. If the result Repeat the test. If the result Repeat the test. If the result does not change, consult does not change, consult your does not change, consult your...
  • Page 42 8 Miscellaneous mmol/L Blood sample or control solution quantity "Ht" / "Lt" appears. Ambient temperature is is not enough. too high or too low, not within the required range of 10°C - 40°C (50°F - 104°F). Repeat the test with a new test strip and The user is warned about a potentially sufficient sample quantity.

  • Page 43: Cleaning And Maintenance

    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 • Do not store the monitor and the test strips in avoid damaging the electronics and prevent de- a vehicle, bathroom or refrigerator.

  • 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: 1.1 - 35.0 mmol/L Measuring time: approx. 5 seconds Memory: 480 test results with time...

  • Page 45: Medisana Meditouch 2 Accessories

    30 g without ® • 1 MediTouch 2 control solution Art.-Nr. 79039 batteries ® • 50 MediTouch 2 test strips Art.-Nr. 79038 Article number: 79034 8.6 Disposal EAN number: 40 15588 79034 8 This product must not be disposed of 0483 together with domestic waste.

  • 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 79034GB V1.4 09/2013...

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