ASCENSIA BREEZE (01) PDF Document

WARNING: Never open the meter with the meter handle pulled out.

Open Meter

Step 1. Hold the meter with the display screen down. Open the meter by pressing down on the back edge of the open latch and then pulling up.

Step 2. Open the new 10-test disc package. Check the expiration date on the disc.

Step 3. Insert a new 10-test disc with the yellow arrow (bumpy side) up. The arrow may point in any direction.

Close Meter

Step 4. Close the meter and snap it shut. Keep the meter flat.

Helpful Hint: The meter must be kept flat when closing. If the meter is not kept flat, the disc may move and become damaged and you may waste test strips.

Your ASCENSIA BREEZE Meter will automatically count down the number of test strips you have left.

To see this count when the meter is off, press the On/Off button.

Note: This count is reset to 10 every time you open the meter. To keep an accurate count, open the meter only when all 10 of the test strips have been used in the 10-test disc.

Your meter will also tell you when you need to insert a new 10-test disc by showing you a picture of a disc being inserted into the meter.

Step 1. Wash your hands well with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Note: For testing sites other than fingertips, see page 11.

Step 2. Remove the endcap from the ASCENSIA Microlet Adjustable Lancing Device. (See ASCENSIA Microlet Device package insert for complete instructions.)

Step 3. Insert lancet firmly until it comes to a full stop. This will “cock” the device.

Step 4. Twist off lancet cap and replace the endcap.

Push out Test Strip

Caution: Your meter is designed to push out one test strip at a time. Do not attempt to push out a new test strip with one already showing.

Step 5. Your ASCENSIA BREEZE Meter was designed with a special, easy-to-use “Pull and Push” design. Here’s how it works: Hold the meter comfortably in one hand. Firmly grasp the Meter Handle with the other hand (shown here). Now, just “Pull and Push” – “Pull” the handle out until it stops and “Push” it back in until it stops again.

Note: This will automatically turn your meter on if it is not already on. For regular, everyday use you don’t have to worry about turning it on – just “Pull and Push.”

Note: The release button is UP, a test strip is pushed out and a flashing blood drop appears on the screen. The meter is now ready to run a blood glucose test.

Step 6. Stick your finger and form a small round drop of blood.

Test

Step 7. Your test strip is like a straw; it sips in a sample of blood. Move the entire front edge of the test strip to touch the edge of the blood drop. The blood is automatically pulled into the test strip and fills the test strip. Hold the test strip in place until the meter beeps, and three dashes appear on the screen, then move it away. By doing this, you will make sure the test strip is completely filled.

Step 8. While the meter calculates your blood glucose level, you will see a sequence of dashes on the screen. After 30 seconds, your test result will appear on the screen.

Step 9. To release the used test strip, hold the meter with the test strip pointing down over a waste container. Press the release button. Make sure the heel of your hand is not against the meter handle. Note: If you block the meter handle with your hand, the test strip may not release properly.

Step 10. Press the On/Off button to turn the meter off. If you forget to turn your meter off, the meter will turn off automatically after three minutes. This will save battery power.

Caution: If your glucose result is below 50 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L), above 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L) or if the meter shows “HI” or “LO,” test again. If your glucose level is still below 50 mg/dL (2.8 mmol/L), above 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L), or if the meter again shows “HI” or “LO,” it may indicate a potentially serious medical condition.

If this is the case: We recommend you consult your physician or healthcare professional immediately.

Caution: Any changes in medication based on blood glucose results with your ASCENSIA BREEZE meter without the advice of a physician or healthcare professional is not recommended.

For best results:

Blood is pulled IN the test strip not dropped ON.

Do not allow blood to run down into the meter.

Do not add more blood after the meter beeps.

Blood samples for glucose testing may be taken from sites other than your fingertips. Multiple site testing using blood from the forearm, palm, abdomen or thigh may give glucose results that significantly differ from fingertip blood. Differences occur when blood glucose levels are changing rapidly, such as after a meal, after insulin and with exercise.

We recommend the following:

Step 1. Use a fingertip sample for testing blood glucose whenever you will be participating in risky activities such as before driving a car or operating machinery.

Step 2. If you have hypoglycemic unawareness (you do not recognize the symptoms of or cannot tell when you have low blood sugar) Multiple Site Testing is not recommended. Please consult with your Healthcare Professional if you have low blood glucose levels.

Step 3. Select a soft, fleshy area of skin that is free from hair and visible veins for Multiple Site Sampling.

Step 4. Consult your Healthcare Professional to determine if Multiple Site Testing is right for you.

Step 5. Use Multiple sampling sites for blood glucose tests only when it is more than 2 hours after a meal, more than two hours after taking medication, or more than two hours after exercise.

Marking a test result as a deleted blood test excludes it from the 14-day average. You must mark the result immediately after the test is performed while the result is still displayed on the screen. To do this, follow these steps:

Step 1. Open the Button Door.

Step 2. Press the Memory Button to mark as deleted.

Step 3. The “Delete” marker looks like this: X

Step 4. Press OK to accept.

Step 5. Press the On/Off Button to turn your meter off.

Note: Look on the bottom flap of the box of ASCENSIA AUTODISC Test Strips to find the control range.

Control Range Example:

Push out Test Strip

Step 1. Hold the meter comfortably in one hand. Firmly grasp the Meter Handle with the other hand (shown here). Now, just “Pull and Push” – “Pull” the handle out until it stops and “Push” it back in until it stops again.

Note: The release button is UP, a test strip is pushed out and a flashing blood drop appears on the screen. The meter is now ready to run a control test.

Step 2. Squeeze a small drop of control solution onto a nonabsorbent surface (such as a clean piece of wax paper). Do not apply control solution to the test strip directly from the bottle. Note: The control solution contains a red dye and may stain.

Test

Step 3. Move the entire front edge of the test strip to touch the edge of the drop of control solution. The control solution is automatically pulled into the test strip. Important: Hold the test strip in place until the meter beeps, and three dashes appear on the screen, then move it away. By doing so, you will make sure the test strip is completely filled.

Step 4. While the meter calculates your Control result, you will see a sequence of dashes on the screen. After 30 seconds, your Control test result will appear on the screen. Compare this Control test result with the range printed on the bottom flap of the test strip carton.

Note: You will want to “mark” your Control test now so that it will not be included in your 14-day average. (See next page.)

Marking a test result as a control test excludes it from the 14-day average. You must mark the result immediately after the test is performed while the result is still displayed on the screen. To do this, follow these steps:

Step 5. Open the Button Door.

Press the Memory Button to mark as a control. The “Control” marker looks like this: Checkmark symbol.

Press OK to accept.

Step 6. To release the used test strip, hold the meter with the test strip pointing down over a waste container. Press the release button. Make sure the heel of your hand is not against the meter handle. Note: If you block the meter handle with your hand, the test strip may not release properly.

Step 7. Press the On/Off Button to turn your meter off.

Your ASCENSIA BREEZE Meter can store up to 100 test results in its memory. This makes it easy to see your earlier blood glucose test results. To view those results:

Step 1. Open the Button Door.

Step 2. Press the Memory Button. The meter will now show you the most recent test result.

Step 3. Press the Up/Down Buttons to see all of your stored results.

Helpful Hint: Your meter can store up to 100 test results. If there are no stored test results in memory, the meter will tell you this by showing three dashes. When the memory is full, the meter will remember the newest result and discard the oldest.

Your ASCENSIA BREEZE Meter also keeps a 14-day average of your blood glucose results for you (14 d A). To see this average, simply follow these steps.

Step 1. Open the Button Door and press the Memory Button. The meter will show you your last result.

Step 2. Press the Memory Button again to see your blood glucose average for the last 14 days. You may press the Memory Button again to review your stored test results. Note: If there are no results in memory, the meter will show you three dashes.

To clear the results from the meter, follow these few steps:

Step 1. Open the Button Door.

Step 2. Press the Memory Button.

Step 3. Press the Memory Button again and hold the Memory Button.

Step 4. While holding the Memory Button, press and hold the Accept (OK) Button.

Step 5. Hold both buttons together until all three dashes are continuously lit (for about 3 seconds).

If you change your mind and do not want to clear results, simply let go of the buttons before all three dashes have been lit.

Helpful Hint: You may press the On/Off Button at any time during setup to turn the meter off. Just remember to press the Accept (OK) button first to store your changes!

Setting the Time

Step 1. Open the Button Door.

Step 2. Press the Set-Up Button.

Step 3. Press the Up or Down Buttons to change the hour. Press Accept (OK) to accept and move on.

Step 4. Press the Up or Down Buttons to change the minutes. Press Accept (OK) to accept and move on.

Step 5. Press the Up or Down Buttons to select AM or PM. Press Accept (OK) to accept and move on.

Note: If you have just set the time, skip ahead to step 4.

Step 1. Open the Button Door.

Step 2. Press the Set-Up Button.

Step 3. Press OK until you see the “day” icon flashing.

Step 4. Press the Up or Down Buttons to change the day. Press OK to accept and move on.

Step 5. Press the Up or Down Buttons to change the month. Press OK to accept and move on.

Step 6. Press the Up or Down Buttons to change the year. Press OK to accept and move on.

Here are the three different buzzer levels: high, low, off.

Note: If you have just set the date, skip ahead to step 4.

Step 1. Open the Button Door.

Step 2. Press the Set-Up Button.

Step 3. Press OK until you see the “buzzer” icon.

Step 4. Press the Up or Down Buttons to change the buzzer level. Press OK to accept and move on.

Important: Test results are shown in either mg/dL or mmol/L. The mg/dL results do not include a decimal point. The mmol/L results will always include a decimal point.

Example: 95 mg/dL or 5.3 mmol/L

Your ASCENSIA BREEZE Meter comes with the units-of-measure preset to mg/dL. However, you may change the units-of-measure if you wish.

Note: If you have just set the buzzer level, skip ahead to step 4.

Step 1. Open the Button Door.

Step 2. Press the Set-Up Button.

Step 3. Press OK until you see a “unit-of-measure” icon.

Step 4. Press the Up or Down Buttons to choose units-of-measure. Press OK to accept and move on.

Your ASCENSIA BREEZE Meter will let you choose either a 12-hour (12 H) or a 24-hour time setup (24 H).

Note: If you have just set the units-of-measure, skip ahead to step 4.

Step 1. Open the Button Door.

Step 2. Press the Set-Up Button.

Step 3. Press OK until you see the “time format” icon.

Step 4. Press the Up or Down Buttons to set 12- or 24-hour clock. Press OK to accept and move on.

Your ASCENSIA BREEZE Meter will let you set the day and month option on your meter. You can choose to set it as “month/day” (m/d) or as “day/month” (d/m).

Note: If you just set the time format, skip ahead to step 4.

Step 1. Open the Button Door.

Step 2. Press the Set-Up Button.

Step 3. Press OK until you see the “date format” icon.

Step 4. Press the Up or Down Buttons to set the date format. Press OK to accept.

What It Means: Test result is below 10 mg/dL (0.6 mmol/L).

What You Do: Repeat test and make sure test strip is completely filled. If LO appears again, contact your physician or healthcare professional (HCP).

What It Means: Test result is above 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L).

What You Do: Wash your hands and test site. Repeat the test. If HI appears again, contact your physician or (HCP).

What It Means: You have not pushed the meter handle all the way in.

What You Do: Push the meter handle in until it clicks. You must push the handle all the way in and see the flashing blood drop before you touch the strip to the blood drop.

What It Means: The 10-test disc is out of test strips.

What You Do: Insert a new 10-test disc.

What It Means: The meter will mark a test result with a thermometer and an X if the meter is too cold or too hot when the test is performed. The result will not be included in any averages calculated.

What You Do: Test only when the meter temperature is between 50°F and 104°F (10°C and 40°C).

What It Means: Low Battery icon flashes if battery power is low.

What You Do: Replace battery within 20 readings or one week.

What It Means: Battery life has ended.

What You Do: Replace the battery.

What It Means: Meter cannot perform automatic calibration, and you must enter the Program Number manually.

What You Do: Check test strip disc or carton for Program Number (P#). Use the Up or Down Buttons to select the correct number and press OK to accept.

What It Means: Temperature is either too hot or too cold.

What You Do: Allow the meter to reach room temperature.

What It Means: Test strip removed during the test, or release button pressed during the test.

What You Do: Take care to not press release button or remove test strip during test. Release used test strip and repeat test (see page 8).

What It Means: The meter is open when the meter handle is pulled.

What You Do: Close meter and push handle in.

What It Means: Meter has detected an error; accurate test result not possible.

What You Do:

You may have applied blood too early to the test strip. Repeat test and wait until you see the flashing blood drop to apply blood.

There might also be moisture on the test strip guide. Clean meter if needed and dry thoroughly (see page 27). Repeat test.

What It Means: Meter has detected an error; accurate test result not possible.

What You Do:

Test strip is not completely filled. Release used test strip and repeat test. See page 8, or

10-test disc may have been damaged due to intense heat or moisture exposure. Replace 10-test disc, using a new box if necessary.

What It Means: There was a problem filling the test strip completely full.

What You Do: Review page 8, and repeat test.

What It Means: Your Blood Glucose Level is very high or meter error.

What You Do: Turn meter off, then on using the On/Off Button. Retest. If error appears again, call your physician or healthcare professional (HCP). Your blood glucose may be above 1500 mg/dL (83.3 mmol/L). If the problem is with the meter and cannot be corrected, contact your Bayer Customer Service Department (see page 45).

What It Means: Meter Malfunction

What You Do: Turn meter off, then on using the On/Off Button. Then retest. If error remains, contact your Bayer Customer Service Department (see page 45).

What It Means:

1. You may have accidentally pressed the On/Off Button.

2. Meter will turn off after 3 minutes without use or 15 minutes of no use while waiting for you to apply blood or control solution. This is a normal expected action that saves battery life.

What You Do:

1. Press the On/Off Button.

2. Press the On/Off Button.

What It Means:

1. Battery life has ended.

2. Battery holder is loose or battery is installed + side down.

What You Do:

1. Replace Battery (see page 28).

2. Check the battery and the battery holder to be sure they are tightly in place and correctly installed (see page 28). If display is still blank, replace battery (CR2025).

What It Means:

1. Not enough blood.

2. The inside of your meter may be dirty, or foil from the 10-test disc may be lodged in the front of the meter.

What You Do:

1. Discard used test strip. Retest using a round drop of blood.

2. Clean inside of meter (see page 27). Retest.

What It Means:

• Control solution is past expiration date or is past the 6-month open use-life date.
• 10-test disc is past expiration date.
• Deteriorated test strip due to heat or exposure to moisture.
• Control solution not at room temperature.
• Not enough control solution drawn into test strip.

What You Do: Run another control test. If still out of range, retest with a new 10-test disc and control solution with an acceptable expiration date and open use-life date. If still out of range, contact your Bayer Customer Service Department (see page 45).

What It Means: Your meter may be dirty.

What You Do: Clean meter (see page 27). If you continue to experience difficulty, contact your Bayer Customer Service Department (see page 45).

What It Means: This may affect the way you see your results.

What You Do: If there is a difference in your meter’s display and the one shown on page v, contact your Bayer Customer Service Department (see page 45).

What It Means: Invalid test result.

What You Do: Discard strip and retest.