Coaguchek XS System Getting Started

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CoaguChek

System

This is a CLIA waived system.

SETTING DATE AND TIME

1. Start Setup

To set the date and time, you'll use

these buttons:

to change a setting

to accept a setting.

If the meter is not already in Setup

mode, press

The date format flashes in the upper

right corner.

PREPARING FOR A TEST

1. Gather Items

• CoaguChek XS Meter

• Container of test strips

• Test strip code chip

• CoaguChek lancet

TESTING

3. Match Code

Confirm that the number displayed

matches the number on the test strip

container, then press

If the numbers are different, first make

sure that the correct code chip is inserted.

If you are using the correct code chip

but the numbers don't match, see the

User Manual.

An hourglass appears as the meter warms

up. A flashing test strip and blood drop

appear when ready for a sample.

You have 120 seconds to apply blood to

the test strip.

6. Record Result

Record the result.

Getting Started

2. Set Date

Press

. The year flashes.

to change the year then

to change the month then

to change the day then

The time format flashes in the upper

left corner.

2. Match Code

The code number on the test strip

container and the code chip must

match.

Each box of test strips comes with a

matching code chip. Every time you open

a new box of test strips, you must replace

the code chip.

Before continuing, review these

tips for getting a good blood drop.

Increasing the blood flow in the finger

will help you get a good drop of blood,

so keep in mind these tips:

• Warm the hand. Have the patient

hold it under his or her arm, use a

hand warmer, and/or wash with

warm water.

• Have the patient let that arm hang

by his or her side.

• Massage the finger from its base.

Use these techniques until the fingertip

has good color.

4. Collect Sample

Twist the protective cap off the

CoaguChek lancet.

Massage the finger until you see

increased color in the fingertip.

Keeping the hand down, press the

tip of the lancet firmly against the

side of the fingertip. Press the blue

trigger button.

Gently squeeze from the base of the

finger to develop a hanging drop of blood.

7. Clean Up

Place the used test strip and lancet in

an approved container.

Turn the meter off

If the meter is dirty, wipe it clean with a

CoaguWipe

Bleach Towel.

GETTING STARTED

Follow these steps to get started using the meter:

1. Watch the CoaguChek XS System Video. It will help you get comfortable

with the CoaguChek XS Meter and the testing procedure.

2. With this CoaguChek XS System Getting Started guide by the meter, follow

the steps to perform your first test.

Then, as necessary, refer to the User Manual:

The CoaguChek XS System User Manual is a comprehensive guide to the

meter and test strips. It is designed to provide answers to your questions

about the meter's operation and use.

INSTALLING BATTERIES & SETUP

1. Open Compartment

Open the battery compartment on the

back of the meter.

Right after you insert the batteries, you'll need to set the date and time.

The date and time settings are important. Each time you run a test, the meter

compares its date with the test strip's expiration date. If the test strip is expired,

the meter displays an error message and prevents you from running a test.

Whenever you put batteries in the meter, it automatically goes to Setup mode

(where you set the date and time). You can also go to Setup mode at any time by

pressing the SET button

3. Set Time

Press

. The hour flashes.

to change the hour then

to change the minutes then

Turn the meter off

3. Insert Code Chip

Make sure the meter is off.

With the code number facing up,

insert the code chip into the code chip

slot until it snaps into place.

1. Get Ready

Take a test strip out of the container.

Close the container tightly.

Do not open a vial of test strips or touch a

test strip with wet hands or gloves. This

may damage the test strips.You have 10

minutes to use a test strip once you

remove it from the container.

5. Apply Sample

Find the target area on the test strip.

You can dose from the side or top.

See the User Manual for more

information.

Within 15 seconds of sticking the

fingertip, apply the blood to the target

area on the test strip.

Hold the blood drop to the test strip until

you hear a beep. The flashing blood drop

symbol will disappear.

Note: If during testing the meter displays an

error message, refer to the Error Messages

section of the User Manual for an explanation

and steps on how to proceed.

2. Insert Batteries

Insert 4 AAA batteries according to

the diagram inside the battery

compartment.

4. Check the Display

Press and hold the ON-OFF button

Make sure all the letters, numbers,

and symbols on the display appear

correctly.

Release

Turn the meter off

4. Wash Hands

Have the patient wash his or her

hands in warm, soapy water. Or, clean

the fingertip with an alcohol wipe.

Make sure the fingertip is thoroughly dry.

2. Insert Test Strip

Slide the test strip into the test strip

guide in the direction of the arrows

until it stops.

The meter turns on.

The code number of the inserted code

chip flashes on the display.

Do not add more blood to the test

strip. Do not touch the test strip.

The result appears in about 1 minute.

COAGUCHEK and COAGUWIPE are

trademarks of Roche.