lifescan fasttake user guide

C O M P A C T B L O O D G L U C O S E M O N I T O R I N G S Y S T E M

Owner’s Booklet

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COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

FastTake

Owner’s Booklet

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TEST SUMMARY

This summary is intended only for quickreference and not as a substitute for theOneTouch® FastTake® Owner’s Booklet.Please read the entire booklet before youbegin testing.

1. Insert test strip. Meter turns onautomatically.

2. Apply sample. Touch a small drop of blood (1.5 microlitres) to the TOP WHITE EDGE of the test strip.

3. Hold the blood drop to the TOP WHITEEDGE of the test strip until blood hascompletely filled the confirmationwindow.

4. Accurate results in just 15 seconds.

(Example)

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Dear OneTouch® FastTake® System Owner:

You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoringsystems available today. Inside this booklet is everything youmust know about using the OneTouch® FastTake® System. Read it carefully and thoroughly before you begin testing.

Your OneTouch® FastTake® System provides you with accurate,plasma-calibrated test results. This feature makes it easier for youand your doctor to compare your meter results with laboratoryresults. If you’ve been using a blood glucose meter that doesn’tgive plasma-calibrated test results, you may notice that yourresults with the OneTouch® FastTake® System will be about 12%higher.

Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetescontrol. A long-term study showed that keeping blood glucoselevels close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetescomplications by up to 60%.* The results you get with theOneTouch® FastTake® System can help you and your healthcareprofessional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gainbetter control of your diabetes.

A warranty registration card is included with your OneTouch®

FastTake® System. Please complete it and mail it to us. If you prefer to fill out a warranty card online, please visit www.LifeScan.com

*American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (1993).

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The OneTouch® FastTake® System is intended for use outside thebody (in vitro diagnostic use). It should be used only for testingglucose (sugar) and only with fresh capillary whole bloodsamples. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or forthe testing of newborns.

CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood sugar(blood glucose), read all instructions and practice the test. Do allquality control checks as directed and consult with a diabeteshealthcare professional. These recommendations apply to allblood glucose monitoring systems and are supported by theAmerican Association of Diabetes Educators, the AmericanDiabetes Association, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

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Important Information

• Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause falselow results. If you believe you are suffering from severedehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately.

• Test results below 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L) mean low bloodglucose (hypoglycemia). Test results greater than 240 mg/dL(13.3 mmol/L) mean high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). If youget results below 60 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL, and do nothave symptoms, first repeat the test. If you have symptoms or continue to get results that fall below 60 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL, follow the treatment advice of your healthcareprofessional.

• If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent withyour blood glucose test results AND you have followed allinstructions described in the OneTouch® FastTake® Owner’sBooklet, call your healthcare professional.

• A red blood cell count (hematocrit) that is very high (above55%) or very low (below 30%) can cause false results.

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GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1The OneTouch® FastTake®

Blood Glucose Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . 1OneTouch® FastTake® Blood Glucose Meter . 2

BEFORE TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Checking the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Coding the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8Checking the System with OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution . . . . . . . . 11

TESTING YOUR BLOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17Getting a Drop of Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18Fingertip Blood Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21Arm Blood Sampling (“Alternate Site”) . . . . 22Step-by-Step Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 26Used Lancet Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28Special Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

USING THE METER MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30

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Table of Contents

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VIEWING TEST RESULTSON A PERSONAL COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

Data Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33

COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34

SETTING UP THE METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36Setting the Date, Time, and Unit of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36

CARING FOR YOUR METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41

DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . 44

SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54

GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55

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GETTING STARTEDThe OneTouch® FastTake® Blood Glucose Monitoring SystemThe OneTouch® FastTake® Blood Glucose Monitoring System consistsof three main products: the OneTouch® FastTake® Blood GlucoseMeter, OneTouch® FastTake® Test Strips (sold separately), andOneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution. These products have beendesigned, tested, and proven to work together as a system toproduce accurate blood glucose test results. Use only OneTouch®

FastTake® Test Strips and OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution with theOneTouch® FastTake® Blood Glucose Meter.

Your OneTouch® FastTake® System includes:

• OneTouch® FastTake® Meter• OneTouch® FastTake® Test Strips

(test strips sold separately)• OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution• OneTouch® UltraSoft™ Adjustable Blood Sampler• OneTouch® UltraClear™ Cap• OneTouch® UltraSoft™ Lancets• Owner’s Booklet• Sporty Carrying Case• Quick Reference Guide• Warranty Registration Card• Logbook• Two pre-installed 1.5 V (#357 or equivalent)

silver oxide batteries

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OneTouch® FastTake® Blood Glucose Meter

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DISPLAYYour test results aredisplayed here. Thelarge, easy-to-readdisplay guides youthrough the testusing symbols andsimple messages.

M BUTTONThe M (Mode)button is used toset up the meter,enter the memorymode, and turn themeter on and off.


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TEST/DATA PORTThe test/data port is where you insert theOneTouch® FastTake® Test Strip for testing.The meter will turn on automatically whenyou insert a test strip. The test/data port alsoaccepts the OneTouch® FastTake® Adapter,which can be used to help download your testresults to a computer for further analysisusing OneTouch™ Diabetes ManagementSoftware.

C BUTTONThe C (Change) button is used to change thedate and time, code number, and unit ofmeasurement, as well as to indicate controlsolution tests and to review test results whilein the memory mode.


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OneTouch® FastTake® Meter Display Segments

CTLIndicates a controlsolution test result.

CODEAppears with the codenumber of the test stripscurrently in use.

BLOOD DROP SYMBOLThis symbol tells youwhen to apply the sample.

BATTERY SYMBOLAppears when batteriesare low or must bereplaced.


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MONTH

KETONES?Appears when a bloodglucose test result fallsbetween 240 and 600 mg/dL

MEMIndicates a test resultstored in memory.

TEST RESULTAREATest results aredisplayed here. (A decimal pointappears when the unit ofmeasurement is millimoles per litre.)

UNITS OFMEASUREMENTDepending uponhow the meter isset, eithermmol/L ormg/dL willappear with thetest result.

DAY HOUR MINUTES


OneTouch® FastTake® Test Strips (sold separately)

The OneTouch® FastTake® Blood Glucose MonitoringSystem measures the amount of sugar (glucose) inwhole blood. Blood is applied to the TOP WHITE EDGEof the OneTouch® FastTake® Test Strip. The test stripautomatically draws the blood into the reaction cellwhere the reaction takes place.

The OneTouch® FastTake® Test Strip consists of thefollowing parts:

See pages 17–29, Testing Your Blood, for complete instructions.

Contact BarsThis end of the test strip isinserted into the meter.

Top White EdgeThis is where you apply a drop of blood.

Confirmation WindowThis is where you confirm ifenough blood has been applied to the top white edge.

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Important Test Strip Information

• Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place below 86°F (30°C). Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not refrigerate.

• Store your test strips in their original vial only; do not transferthem to a new bottle or any other container.

• After removing a OneTouch® FastTake® Test Strip from the vial,immediately replace the vial cap and close it tightly.

• With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test strip anywhereon its surface when removing it from the vial or inserting it intothe meter.

• Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.• Write the discard date on the vial label when you first open it.

Discard remaining OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips and the vialthree months after first opening date.

• Apply only OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution or a bloodsample to the top white edge. Applying other substances tothe top white edge will cause inaccurate results.

• Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date printed onthe package since they may cause inaccurate results.

• Do not bend, cut, or alter a OneTouch® FastTake® Test Strip inany way.

WARNING: Keep the test strip vial away from children; the cap is achoking hazard. Also, the cap contains a pouch filled with drying agents that may be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skinor eye irritation.


BEFORE TESTING

Checking the Display

Each time you insert a test strip into theOneTouch® FastTake® Meter or turn themeter on, all segments of the display willappear briefly. This tells you that thesystem is performing several self-checksand allows you to confirm that all displaysegments are working properly. (Seepages 4 and 5 for all display segments.)

Coding the Meter

Code numbers are used to calibrate theOneTouch® FastTake® Test Strips with theOneTouch® FastTake® Meter for accurateresults. You must code the meter beforeusing it for the first time and then everytime you change to another vial ofOneTouch® FastTake® Test Strips. Each timeyou test, check that the code number onthe meter display matches the codenumber on the test strip vial.

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CAUTION: If the code number displayed on the meter does not match the number printed on the vial, test results may be inaccurate.


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Start with the meter turned off. Insert aOneTouch® FastTake® Test Strip to turn onthe meter. All segments of the displaywill appear followed by the date andtime. Next, the code number will appearon the display for three seconds.

Compare the code number on the meterdisplay with the code number on the teststrip vial. If the two code numbersmatch, you may begin testing. If they donot match, follow Step 3. When you firstuse the meter, three dashes (Q) willappear, showing that there is no codestored in the memory.

Match the Code Numbers.STEP 2

Enter the Code Mode.STEP 1

(Example)

(Example)


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Press the C button to select the correctcode. Each time you press and releasethe C button, the number will increase byone. To move faster, simply press andhold the C button. After you haveselected the correct code number, it willflash for three seconds and then appearsolid for three seconds. Then the Rsymbol will appear, indicating that theOneTouch® FastTake® System is ready for testing.

Code the Meter.STEP 3

(Example)

(Example)


OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution is used tocheck that the meter and test strips areworking together as a system and that you areperforming the test correctly. It is veryimportant that you do this simple checkroutinely to make sure you get accurate results.

OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution contains aknown amount of glucose that reacts withOneTouch® FastTake® Test Strips. Compare yourcontrol solution test results with the expectedrange printed on the test strip vial label.Control solution should be used to:

• Practice the test procedure.

• Make sure your meter and teststrips are working togetherproperly.

• Ensure you are performing thetest correctly.

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Checking the System with OneTouch® Ultra®

Control Solution


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Before you use the OneTouch® FastTake® Meter totest your blood for the first time, practice theprocedure using control solution. When you can dothree tests in a row that are within the expectedrange, you are ready to test your blood.

Do a control solution test:• When you begin using a new vial of test strips.

• At least once a week.

• Whenever you suspect that the meter or test stripsare not working properly.

• When your blood glucose test results are notconsistent with how you feel, or when you thinkyour results are not accurate.

• If you drop the meter.

The control solution test is similar to a blood testexcept that you use OneTouch® Ultra® ControlSolution instead of a drop of blood.


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Important Control Solution Test Information

• Use only OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution.

• Check the expiration date on the control solution vial. Do not use if expired.

• Control solution, meter, and test strips should come to roomtemperature (68-77°F)/20-25°) before testing.

• Shake the vial, discard the first drop of OneTouch® Ultra® ControlSolution, and wipe off the dispenser tip to ensure a good sampleand an accurate result.

• Use only for three months after first opening. Record the discarddate (date opened plus three months) on the control solutionvial. Discard after three months.

• Store the control solution tightly closed at room temperaturebelow 86°F (30°C). Do not refrigerate.

CAUTION: The control solution range printed on the test strip vialis for OneTouch® Ultra® Control Solution only. It is used to testmeter and test strip performance. It is not a recommended rangefor your blood glucose level.


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Insert a test strip, contact bars end firstand facing up, into the test port. (Contactbars must be inserted all the way intothe meter or you may get an inaccuratetest result.) The meter will turn onautomatically. All segments will appearbriefly on the display followed by thedate and time. Then “Ê C”(example) is displayed, followed by theR symbol. Be sure the code number onthe display matches the code number onthe test strip vial. If the code numbers donot match, code the meter correctly.

After the R symbol appears on thedisplay, press and hold the C button until“Ë” begins flashing on the display.When you see the “Ë” sign, release theC button. With the “Ë” sign on thedisplay, the meter will mark your nexttest in memory as a control solution test.

Insert Test Strip.STEP 1

How to do a control solution test:

NOTE: You cannot perform a control solution test until youhave set up the meter completely (see pages 8–10).


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If you decide not to perform a controlsolution test, the “Ë” sign will disappearwhen you press the C button again.

Shake the control solution vial well.Remove the cap. Squeeze the vial, discardthe first drop, and wipe off the dispensertip to ensure an accurate result. Squeezethe vial again to get a hanging drop. Applythe hanging drop to the TOP WHITE EDGEof the test strip until the drop is drawnonto the test strip.

The meter will count down from “D” to“A” second and the control solution testresult will appear. Compare the result withthe range printed on the test strip vial.The result should fall within this range.

Result Appears in 15 Seconds.STEP 3

Apply Control Solution.STEP 2

(Example)

NOTE: Every time you perform a control solution test, youmust mark the test with the “Ë” sign so that the test will bedistinguished from a blood glucose test in the meter memoryand not included in the 14-day average.


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If test results fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial, repeat the test. Out-of-rangeresults may be caused by one or more of the following:

• Error in performing the test.

• Failure to shake the control solution vial vigorously.

• Expired or contaminated control solution.

• Control solution that is too warm or too cold.

• Failure to discard the first drop of controlsolution and wipe the dispenser tip clean.

• Improper coding of the meter.

• Test strip deterioration.

• Meter malfunction.

CAUTION: If you continue to get control solution test resultsthat fall outside of the range printed on the vial, the systemmay not be working properly. Do not use the system to testyour blood if you continue to get test results that fall outsideof the range. If you are unable to resolve the problem, callLifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862.

Comparing control solution results


TESTING YOUR BLOOD

Be sure to read this section and the test strippackage insert found in the test strip box carefullybefore testing. Make sure you have all itemsneeded to test.

• OneTouch® FastTake® Meter• OneTouch® FastTake® Test Strips• OneTouch® UltraSoft™ Adjustable

Blood Sampler• OneTouch® UltraSoft™ Sterile Lancet

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CAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection:• Never share a lancet with another person.• Always use a new, sterile LifeScan lancet. Lancets are for

single use only.• The OneTouch® UltraSoft™ Blood Sampler should be used

by only one person.• Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the

lancets and the blood sampler.

Remove the OneTouch® UltraSoft™Adjustable Blood Sampler Cap by twistingit counterclockwise.

Insert the lancet into the lancet holder. Pushdown firmly until the lancet is fully seated inthe holder. Do not twist the lancet. To avoidcontamination and to prevent the cap fromrolling away, set the cap down on a flatsurface with its small hole pointing up.

While the lancet is in the OneTouch®

UltraSoft™ Adjustable Blood Sampler, twistoff the protective disk. Make two full turns toensure that the lancet separates from theprotective disk.

Insert a Lancet in theOneTouch® UltraSoft™Adjustable Blood Sampler.

STEP 1

Getting a Drop of Blood


Replace the OneTouch® UltraSoft™ Cap. Turnthe cap clockwise until it is snug but not tootight.

Adjust the puncture depth setting ifnecessary. Twist the knob counterclockwise,toward the smaller bumps for a shallowerpuncture. Twist the knob clockwise, towardthe larger bumps for a deeper puncture.

Slide the ejection/cocking control backwarduntil it clicks. If it does not click, the samplermay have been cocked when the lancet wasinserted.

Cock the OneTouch® UltraSoft™Blood Sampler

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Use warm, soapy water. Rinse and drythoroughly.

Wash Your Hands and the Puncture Site

STEP 3


Massaging the fingertip gently will helpyou obtain a round drop of blood. Do notsqueeze excessively on the puncture site.The blood sample must be at least 1.5microlitre (1.5 µL) in volume ( actual size)or you may get an error message or aninaccurate test result. Do not smear theblood sample. Proceed with your bloodglucose test.

Massage the Fingertip.STEP 2

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Position the Sampler.STEP 1

Hold the OneTouch® UltraSoft™ Samplerfirmly against the side of your finger.Press the release button.

Fingertip Blood Sampling

The OneTouch® FastTake® System requires a verysmall blood drop to perform a test. You may obtain itfrom a fingertip or arm. There are importantdifferences in the procedures for fingertip testing and arm testing. See next page for information onobtaining a blood sample from the arm. Choose adifferent puncture site each time you test. Repeatedpunctures in the same spot may cause soreness andcalluses.


Arm Blood Sampling (“Alternate Site”)The arm has fewer nerve endings than the fingertipso you may find that obtaining a blood sample fromthe arm may be much less painful than using thefingertip. The technique for arm sampling is differentfrom fingertip sampling. Also there are differencesbetween arm samples and fingertip samples that youshould understand.

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Important Information About Arm Testing• Under certain conditions, blood glucose test results obtained

using samples taken from your arm may differ significantly fromfingertip samples.

• The conditions in which these differences are more likely to occurare when your blood glucose is changing rapidly such asfollowing a meal, an insulin dose, or associated with physicalexercise.

• When blood glucose is changing rapidly, fingertip samples showthese changes more quickly than arm samples.

• When your blood glucose is falling, testing with a fingertip samplemay identify a hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) level sooner than atest with an arm sample.

• Use arm samples only for testing prior to, or more than two hoursafter, meals, insulin doses, or physical exercise.

• Testing performed within two hours after meals, insulin doses, orphysical exercise, or whenever you feel that your glucose levelsmay be changing rapidly, should be done from the fingertip.


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Important Information About Arm Testing (continued)• You should also use fingertip testing whenever you have a concern

about hypoglycemia (insulin reactions) such as when driving acar, particularly if you suffer from hypoglycemic unawareness(lack of symptoms to indicate an insulin reaction), as arm testingmay fail to detect hypoglycemia.

What you should do:• Use arm or fingertip samples for testing prior to, or more than

two hours after, meals, insulin doses, or physical exercise. • Routine testing before meals can be done either at the fingertip or

the arm.• Consult your healthcare professional before you begin

using the arm for testing.

To aid in obtaining a blood sample fromthe arm, replace the regular sampler cap with the OneTouch® UltraClear™ cap. If necessary, set the sampler for a deeperpuncture.

Install the OneTouch®

UltraClear™ Cap.STEP 1


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To increase blood flow to the puncture site,massage the area gently. For individualswho experience difficulty in gettingsufficient blood for a test, rubbing the areamore vigorously or applying heat brieflymay be helpful.

Select a soft, fleshy area on your forearmthat is away from bone and free of visibleveins and hair. Wash and dry the area.

Choose the Puncture Site.STEP 2

Position the Sampler.STEP 4

Press and hold the sampler against theforearm for a few seconds. Press therelease button.

Massage the Area.STEP 3


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Continue holding the blood sampler againstthe skin for a few seconds until the blooddrop forms. Allow enough blood to formunder the cap until you have a bloodsample that is sufficient to fill theconfirmation window of the test strip ( actual size). If you must massage thearea to obtain more blood, do not squeezethe site excessively.

Allow Blood Drop to Form.STEP 5

If bruising occurs, you may choose to lance afingertip instead. If you are having difficulty obtainingblood from the arm, call LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862.

Note: Blood is applied to the test strip in the samemanner as described on page 26–27. However, youmay find it more convenient to hold the forearmstill and bring the meter and test strip to the bloodsample.


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Step-by-Step Test Procedure

Insert a test strip, contact bars endfirst and facing up, into the test port.(Contact bars must be inserted allthe way into the meter or you mayget an inaccurate test result.) Themeter will turn on automatically. Allsegments will appear briefly on thedisplay followed by the date andtime. Then "code ª∫" (example) andthe R symbol will appear. If thecode number on the display does notmatch the code number on the teststrip vial, code the meter.

Obtain a small drop of blood usingthe OneTouch® UltraSoft™ AdjustableBlood Sampler. (See pages 22-25.)The blood sample must be at least1.5 microlitres ( actual size) involume or you may get aninaccurately low test result.

Apply Sample.STEP 2

Insert Test Strip.STEP 1

NOTE: You cannot perform a blood glucose test until youhave set up the meter completely.

Insert This End


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When the R symbol appears on the display,touch the drop of blood to the TOP WHITEEDGE of the test strip. Do not push yourfinger against the test strip. Hold the blooddrop to the TOP WHITE EDGE of the test stripuntil blood has completely filled theconfirmation window (see illustrations). (If you do not apply a blood sample withintwo minutes, the meter will turn itself off. Youmust remove the test strip and insert it backinto the meter to restart the test procedure.)

Your blood glucose test result will appearafter the meter counts down from “D” to “A”.Blood glucose test results are automaticallystored in the meter memory. Turn the meteroff by removing the test strip.

The OneTouch® FastTake® Meter providesaccurate, plasma-calibrated test results thatwill be about 12% higher than results takenfrom non-plasma-calibrated meters. Thismakes it easier to compare your resultsdirectly with laboratory results.

Record all test results in the logbook. This helps you keep track of test results.

Accurate Results in Just 15 SecondsSTEP 3

1.5 µL SampleActual Size

GoodSample

Sample TooSmall

Plasma-Calibrated Result(Example)


Point the blood sampler down and away.Push forward on the ejection/cockingcontrol and eject the lancet directly into acontainer for sharp objects. Used teststrips can go into the same container.Return the ejection/cocking control to themiddle position. Replace the cap.

Eject the Lancet.

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Used Lancet Disposal

CAUTION: It is important to discard the used lancet carefullyto avoid injury or illness.

Point the blood sampler down and away.Push forward on the ejection/cockingcontrol and eject the lancet directly into acontainer for sharp objects. Used teststrips can go into the same container.Return the ejection/cocking control to themiddle position. Replace the cap.

Eject the Lancet.STEP 2

Twist the cap counterclockwise. (Optional:Replace the protective disk on the usedlancet by placing it on a hard surface andpushing the lancet tip into the disk.)

Remove the Blood Sampler Cap.STEP 1


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The OneTouch® FastTake® Meter displaysresults between 20 to 600 mg/dL(1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L). If your test result islower than 20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L), “T”will appear on the meter display. Thisindicates severe hypoglycemia (low bloodglucose). You should immediately treathypoglycemia as recommended by yourhealthcare professional.If your blood glucose test result is above 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L), “S” willappear on the meter display. This indicatessevere hyperglycemia (high bloodglucose). You should seek immediatemedical assistance.When your blood glucose test result isbetween 240 to 600 mg/dL(13.3 and 33.3mmol/L), “Ç” willappear on the meter display. This messagedoes not mean that the system detectedketones but that testing with a ketone teststrip may be advisable.

Special Messages

(Example)


Your OneTouch® FastTake® Meter stores the 150 mostrecent blood glucose and control solution test resultswith date and time in its memory. It also provides youwith a 14-day average of your blood glucose testresults. You can review the test results in memorywith these easy steps:

Note: A S result will be included in your 14-day average as 600mg/dL;a T result will be included as 20 mg/dL. Results marked ascontrol solution will not be included in your 14-day average.

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With the meter turned off, press the M button. The 14-day average will appear,indicating that you are in the memorymode. You can now review the 14-dayaverage and the last 150 tests in the memory. The 14-day averageappears first; it is calculated from theblood glucose results obtained during thelast 14 days. It also indicates how manyblood glucose tests have been performedwithin this period, e.g., √ (64 tests inthe last 14 days). When using the meter forthe first time, “†Q” will appear,showing that there are no test results inmemory.

Enter the Memory Mode.STEP 1

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After three seconds, the 14-day average willbe replaced by the most recent test resultwith date and time. Press the C button onceand the next most recent test result willappear. Each time you press and releasethe C button, the meter will recall up toyour last 150 test results in order. When thememory is full, the oldest result is droppedas the newest is added. To move throughthe tests in memory more quickly, pressand hold the C button. Control solution test results will appear on the display with“Ë ˘”.

Recall Test Results.STEP 2

Note: You can enter the memory mode from the test mode.After completing a blood glucose or control solution test andwhile the test result is still on the display, press the M button.This will put the meter into the memory mode.

Note: When using the meter for the first time, “˘Q”will appear, showing that there are no test results in memory.


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Press the M button to turn off the meter.

Exit the Memory Mode.STEP 3

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Using a OneTouch® FastTake® Adapter, youcan easily transfer your test results to aLifeScan Interface Cable connected to aserial port on your personal computer. Thetest result data can then be viewed using OneTouch™ Diabetes Management software from LifeScan. Visitwww.LifeScan.com to download theInTouch® Software. To obtain a OneTouch®

FastTake® Adapter, call the OneTouch®

Customer Care Line at 1 800 382-7226 orvisit us online at www.LifeScan.com

VIEWING TEST RESULTS ON APERSONAL COMPUTER

Data Downloading


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COMPARING METER ANDLABORATORY RESULTSOneTouch® FastTake® Meter test results and laboratory testresults are both expressed in plasma-equivalent units. However,the result you obtain from your meter may be different from yourlaboratory result due to normal variation. Still, the two resultsshould be within 20% of each other.1 To make an accuratecomparison between meter and laboratory results, follow theguidelines below.

Before you go to the lab:

• Perform a control solution test to make sure the meter isworking properly.

• It is best to fast for at least eight hours before doingcomparison tests.

• Take your meter with you to the lab.

While at the lab:

• Make sure that the samples for both tests (the meter testand the lab test) are taken and tested within 15 minutes ofeach other.

• Wash your hands before obtaining a blood sample.• Never use your meter with blood that has been collected in a

gray-top test tube.• Use fresh capillary blood only.


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You may still have a variation from the result because bloodglucose levels can change significantly over short periods,especially if you have recently eaten, exercised, takenmedication, or experienced stress.2 In addition, if you have eatenrecently, the blood glucose level from a fingerstick can be up to70 mg/dL higher than blood drawn from a vein (venous sample)used for a lab test.3 Therefore, it is best to fast for eight hoursbefore doing comparison tests. Factors such as the amount of redblood cells in the blood (a high or low hematocrit) or the loss ofbody fluid (severe dehydration) may also cause a meter result tobe different from a laboratory result.

References

1. Clarke, W.L., et al.: Diabetes Care, Vol. 10, No. 5 (1987), 622–628.

2. Surwit, R.S., and Feinglos, M.N.: Diabetes Forecast (1988), April, 49–51.

3. Sacks, D.B.: “Carbohydrates.” Burtis, C.A., and Ashwood, E.R. (ed.), TietzTextbook of Clinical Chemistry. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company(1994), 959.


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The OneTouch® FastTake® Meter comes with the date,time, and unit of measurement preset. However, ifyou need to change the time, or if you remove thebatteries, you will need to enter the setting mode andreset. You will not be able to perform a blood glucosetest until you have set up the meter completely.

SETTING UP THE METER

Setting the Date, Time, and Unit of Measurement

CAUTION: Check your OneTouch® FastTake® System to be sure theouter carton seal is not missing or broken. If either of theseconditions occurred, please call the LifeScan Customer Serviceline at 1-800-227-8862.

To set the date, you must first enter the setting mode.Start with the meter off. Then press and hold the Mbutton for three seconds. The meter is now in thesetting mode.

The year setting will appear first. Pressand release the C button to advance oneyear. To move faster, hold the C buttondown. With the correct year on the display,press the M button and the month and daywill appear on the display with the monthsegment flashing.

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Press and release the C button until thecorrect month appears. To move faster,hold the C button down. With the correctmonth on the display, press the M buttonand the day segment will start flashing.

Press and release the C button until thecorrect day appears. To move faster, holdthe C button down. With the correct day onthe display, press the M button and thehour and minutes settings will appear withthe hour segment flashing.

Set the Day.STEP 3

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Before setting the time, you must first set the date.

Press and release the C button to advance one hour. To move faster, holdthe C button down. With the correct hour(with am or pm) on the display, press theM button and the minutes setting will startflashing.

Press and release the C button to advance one minute. To move faster, holdthe C button down. With the correctminute on the display, press the M buttonand the current unit-of-measurementsetting will appear.

Set the Minutes.STEP 5

Set the Hour.STEP 4

Note: Your OneTouch® FastTake® Meter displays a 14-dayaverage which you can access from the meter memory. Thisaverage is calculated from results obtained during the 14 dayspreceding the current date and time settings. When the dateand time are changed, the 14-day average may change.


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The OneTouch® FastTake® Meter can displaytest results in milligrams per deciliter(mg/dL) or in millimoles per liter (mmol/L).The mg/dL unit is standard in the UnitedStates. The mmol/L unit is commonly usedin Canada and some European countries.

Press the C button until the unit ofmeasurement you are choosing appears on the display.

After choosing your unit of measurement,press the M button to turn off the meter.The meter will display all test results in thisunit of measurement.

Exit the Setting Mode.STEP 7

Select mmol/L or mg/dL.STEP 6

Note: You must move through the year, month, day, hour,minutes, and unit of measurement to turn off the meter andexit the setting mode. The unit of measurement must be setby pushing the C button in order to get a test result.


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CARING FOR YOUR METERMaintenance

Your OneTouch® FastTake® Meter does not requirespecial maintenance. As no blood or control solutioncomes in contact with the meter, there is no specialcleaning required. Take care to avoid getting dirt,dust, blood, control solution, or water inside themeter through the test port. Store the meter in itscarrying case after each use.

A cloth dampened with water and mild detergent canbe used to wipe down the outside of the meter. YourOneTouch® FastTake® Meter is a precision instrument.Please handle it with care.


2. The É symbol appears on thedisplay by itself. This means that thebatteries will not provide enoughpower for a test. You must change thebatteries.

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Batteries

Your OneTouch® FastTake® Meter comes with two 1.5 V (#357 or equivalent) silver oxide batteries thatare already installed. Each pair of batteries willprovide you with enough power to perform about1,000 tests. When replacing batteries, use only 1.5 V(#357 or equivalent) silver oxide batteries. Do not usealkaline batteries in your OneTouch® FastTake® Meter.

The meter will alert you when the power is gettinglow by displaying two different messages:

1. The É symbol appears on thedisplay with the unit of measurementwhen the meter is turned on and allthe other display messages arefunctional. From the time the Ésymbol first appears, there is enoughpower left for about 50 tests. The testresults will be accurate, but it is timeto change the batteries.


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1. Press down with both thumbs on eachside of the battery cover’s imprintedarrow. Then slide the battery cover awayin the direction of the arrow.

To replace the batteries, make sure that the meter isturned off. Turn the meter over and locate the batterycompartment.

2. Remove the old batteries. If necessary,turn the meter over and tap it gentlyagainst the palm of your hand until thebatteries fall out. Insert two 1.5 V (#357or equivalent) silver oxide batteries,making sure the positive “+” side ofeach battery is facing up in the meter.

3. Place the three tabs of the battery coverinto the three slots in the meter. Movethe battery cover upward in the directionof the imprinted arrow until the coverdrops into place and you hear a click.Slide the battery cover down into placeuntil it clicks.


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Note:• Replacing the batteries does not affect the

meter’s memory (previous test results storedin memory). However, the date, time, andunit-of-measurement settings may need to be updated.

• The first time you turn on the meter afterreplacing the batteries, it will go into thesetting mode. At this time, you should updatethe date, time, and unit-of-measurementsettings.


DISPLAY MESSAGES ANDPROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDEFollowing is a summary of all display messages and symbols. Inthe event of a problem, refer to the information under ACTION.

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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS

System check.Appears uponinsertion of a teststrip or wheneverthe meter is turnedon. Verifies that allsegments arepresent on thedisplay.

This messageappearsimmediately afterthe system check ifyour meter has notbeen coded.

This is the codenumber stored inthe meter.

ACTION

If segments aremissing, call LifeScanCustomer Servicesfor further action.Missing segmentscan lead to the wronginterpretation of thedisplayed test result.

See “Coding theMeter,” pages 8–10.

Make sure that thiscode numbermatches the codenumber on the vial of test strips you areusing.

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The system is readyto accept a bloodsample.

The system is readyto accept a controlsolution test sample.

Fifteen-secondcountdown. Themeter is calculatingthe result. At the endof the countdown,the meter will displaythe test result.

ACTION

You may now applythe blood sample.

You may now applythe control solution.

No action required.


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A blood glucose testresult in mmol/L.

A blood glucose testresult in mg/dL.

A blood glucose testresult with asuggestion to checkyour ketone levels.

ACTION

No action required.

No action required.

You may want tocheck your ketonelevels. Act accordingto instructions ofyour healthcareprofessional.

(Example)

(Example)

(Example)


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Your blood glucoselevel is higher than600 mg/dL(33.3 mmol/L).

Your blood glucoselevel is lower than 20 mg/dL(1.1 mmol/L).

A blood glucose testresult stored in thememory.

ACTION

This messageindicates very highblood sugar. Youshould recheck yourglucose level and ifS call your doctorimmediately.

This messageindicates very lowblood sugar. Youshould treat thiscondition according tothe recommendationsof your healthcareprofessional.

No action required.

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A control solutiontest result stored inthe memory.

There is no testresult stored in thisplace in the memory.

Either the ambienttemperature or themeter’s temperaturewas too low toperform a test.

ACTION

No action required.

No action required.

Repeat the test in awarmer place59–95°F (15–35°C).Allow 20 minutes forthe instrument toequilibrate to the newambient temperaturebefore retesting.

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Either the ambienttemperature or themeter’s temperaturewas too high toperform a test.

Error message thatindicates that thereis a problem with themeter.

Error message couldbe caused by a usedtest strip or indicatesthat the C buttonwas depressedduring insertion ofthe test strip, or atemporary orpermanentelectronics problemoccurred.

ACTION

Repeat the test in acooler place 59–95°F(15–35°C). Allow 20minutes for theinstrument toequilibrate to the newambient temperaturebefore retesting.

Review theinstructions and tryagain with a newtest strip. If theproblem persists,call LifeScanCustomer Servicesat 1 800 227-8862.for help.

Repeat the test witha new test strip. Ifthe error messageappears again,LifeScan CustomerServices at 1 800 227-8862.


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Error message thatindicates that theblood sample wasapplied before Rappeared on thedisplay.

Error message thatindicates that theremay be a problemwith the test strip,e.g., the test stripmay have beendamaged, moved, orremoved duringtesting, or insertedimproperly.

Average of the last 14days ( √ meansthat 64 tests wereperformed within this period).

ACTION

Repeat the test witha new test strip.Apply blood sampleonly after R appearson the display.

Check that the codenumber on themeter displaymatches the codenumber on the teststrip vial. Check teststrip for damage.Code meter or retestas necessary. Repeatthe test. If the errormessage appearsagain, contactLifeScan CustomerServices at 1 800 227-8862.

No action required.

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The battery signappears on thedisplay with the unit of measurement.The power of thebatteries is gettinglow. You cancomplete about 50more tests from thetime this symbol first appears.

The battery signappears on thedisplay by itself. Thepower of thebatteries is too lowto run a test.

You have justreplaced thebatteries in yourmeter. The unit ofmeasurement hasnot been reset.

ACTION

Test results will stillbe accurate, butreplace the batteriesas soon as possible.

Replace thebatteries at once.The meter will notoperate.

The mg/dL unit isstandard in the U.S.


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PROBABLE CAUSE

Batteries exhausted.

Batteries incorrectly installedor absent.

Test strip inserted upside downor incompletely.

Defective meter.

WHAT TO DO

Replace the batteries.

Check that the batteries arecorrectly installed with thepositive “+” side up.

Insert the test strip correctlywith the contact bars end firstand facing up.

Call 1 800 227-8862.

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If the test does not start after applying the sample:

PROBABLE CAUSE

Insufficient blood sample.

Defective test strip.

Sample applied after automaticshutoff (two minutes after lastuser action).

Defective meter.

WHAT TO DO

Repeat the test with a new test strip and a larger sample.

Repeat the test with a new test strip.

Repeat the test with a new teststrip; apply sample only whenR appears on the display.

Call 1 800 227-8862.


SPECIFICATIONS

Result Range: 20 to 600 mg/dL(1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L)

Calibration: Plasma-equivalentSample: Fresh capillary whole bloodSample Size: 1.5 microlitresTest Time: 15 secondsAssay Method: Glucose oxidase biosensorPower Source: Two replaceable 1.5 V

(#357 or equivalent) silver oxide batteries

Battery Life: 1,000 tests, or about one year at three tests per day

Glucose Units: Either mg/dL or mmol/LMemory: 150 blood glucose and control

solution testsAutomatic Shutoff: Two minutes after last user

actionSize: 3.12” x 2.25” x .75”Weight: 1.6 ounces with batteriesOperating Ranges: Temperature

59–95°F/15–35°CRelative Humidity 10–90%Hematocrit 30–55%

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GUARANTEEThe makers guarantee that the OneTouch® FastTake®

Meter shall be free of defects in material andworkmanship for a period of three years. Thisguarantee is valid from the date of purchase. Theguarantee extends only to the original purchaser andis not transferable.


Glucose Ranges for People Without

Diabetes, mg/dL

Your Target Ranges, mg/dL

Before breakfast

Before lunch or dinner

1 hourafter meals

2 hoursafter meals

Between2 and 4 AM

70–105

70–110

Less than 160

Less than 120

Greater than 70

Source: Krall, L.P., and Beaser, R.S.: Joslin Diabetes Manual.Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989), 138.

Times of Day

Meter Serial No. ___________________Important phone numbers:LifeScan Customer Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week) English 1-800-227-8862Español 1-800-381-7226_________________________ _______________________Healthcare Professional Pharmacist_________________________ _______________________Diabetes Educator Other


©LifeScan, Inc. 2000 Milpitas, CA 95035 6/03 AW 052-440-04AThe system described herein is covered by one or more of the followingU.S. patents: D428,150, 5,708,247, 6,045,567, 6,156,051, 6,197,040,6,241,862, and 6,284,125. Use of the monitoring device described hereinis protected under U.S. patent 6,413,410. Purchase of the monitoringdevice described herein does not act to grant a use license under thispatent. Such a license is granted only when the device is used withOneTouch® FastTake® Test Strips. No test strip supplier other thanLifeScan, Inc. is authorized to grant such a license. The accuracy of resultsgenerated with LifeScan meters using test strips manufactured by anyoneother than LifeScan has not been evaluated by LifeScan.

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LifeScan Customer Services toll-free numbers:(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)

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