Acon On Call Plus Insert Manual

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Glucose Control SolutionPackage InsertREF G123-311 EnglishPRINCIPLE AND INTENDED USEThe On Call® Plus Glucose Control Solution contains a known concentration of glucose. It is used toconfirm that your On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Test Strips and On Call® Plus Blood Glucose Meterare working together properly and that you are performing the test correctly.You should perform a quality control test:• Before you first use your meter to familiarize yourself with its operation.• When using a new box of test strips.• When you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working properly.• When you suspect that your test results are inaccurate, or if they are inconsistent with how you feel.• If you suspect your meter is damaged.• At least once a week.• After cleaning your meter.Two levels of control solution are available labeled Control Solution 1 and Control Solution 2. ControlSolution 1 is sufficient for most self-testing needs. If you think your meter or strips may not beworking correctly, you may also want to do a level 2 test.COMPOSITIONControl Solution 1 contains less than 0.2% glucose (active ingredient) and Control Solution 2 contains lessthan 0.4% glucose (active ingredient), both with preservatives in an aqueous based mixture.STORAGE AND HANDLING• Store the control solution at room temperature, 59-86°F (15-30°C).• Do not refrigerate or freeze.• If the control solution is cold, do not use until it has warmed to room temperature.• Use before the unopened expiration date that is shown on the bottle.Note: All expiration dates are printed in Year-Month format. 2013-01 indicates January, 2013.• Each bottle of control solution can be used for 3 months after you first open it. The controlsolution will expire 3 months after the bottle is opened for the first time. Record this openedexpiration date on the bottle label.PRECAUTIONS• For in vitro diagnostic use. The control solution is for testing only outside the body. Do notswallow or inject. For self-testing and professional use.• Shake well before using.• Control solution tests are specified to be accurate only when tested between 59 and 104°F(15-40°C).• The control ranges shown on the test strip vial are not a recommended range for your bloodglucose level. Your personal blood glucose target ranges should be determined by your diabeteshealthcare professional.• Do not touch the end of the test strip to the control solution bottle. This could cause contaminantsto enter the control solution bottle.• Use only On Call® Plus brand control solution with your On Call® Plus brand meter and On Call®Plus brand test strips.MATERIALS PROVIDED• Control Solution • Package InsertPlease contact Customer Support at 1-800-838-9502 for more information on obtaining a controlsolution kit.MATERIALS REQUIRED BUT NOT PROVIDED• Meter • Test StripsINSTRUCTIONS FOR USE1. Power on the meter by inserting a new test strip. Refer to your meter’s User’s Manual details onhow to record the result as a quality control test and for further details on operating the meter.2. Shake the control solution bottle thoroughly.3. Squeeze the control solution bottle gently and discard the first drop. If the tip clogs, tap the tipgently on a clean, hard surface, shake again, and then use.4. Squeeze out a second small drop on a clean nonabsorbent surface. Touch the sample tip of thetest strip to the control solution drop. If the audio option is turned on, the meter will beep toindicate a sufficient sample has been applied.Notes: Do not apply control solution to the test strip directly from the bottle.If the control solution sample does not completely fill the check window, do not add asecond drop. Discard the test strip and start over with a new test strip.5. Read the result from the meter display.EXPECTED RESULTSControl solution test results should be within the control range. The ranges for both (CTRL 1 and CTRL 2)are displayed on the test strip vial. For confirmation of results, Control Solution 1 tests should fall withinthe CTRL 1 range, and Control Solution 2 tests should fall within the CTRL 2 range. If the test results withcontrol solution fall within the specified control range, it indicates your Blood Glucose Monitoring Systemis working properly and you are performing the procedure correctly.If the control solution test results do not fall within the respective ranges:• Check the expiration date of the test strip and control solution. Make sure that neither the teststrip vial nor the control solution bottle has been opened for more than 3 months. Discard anyexpired test strips or control solution.• Confirm the temperature in which you are testing is between 59 and 104°F (15-40°C).• Make sure that the test strip vial and the control solution bottle have been tightly capped.• Make sure the code number on the vial of test strips you are using matches the code numberstored in the meter memory.• Confirm that you are using On Call® Plus brand control solution.• Make sure that you followed the test procedure correctly.After checking all of the conditions listed above, repeat the control solution test with a new test strip. Ifyour results still fall outside the range indicated on the test strip vial label, your meter may not be workingproperly. DO NOT use the system to test blood. Contact Customer Support at 1-800-838-9502 for help.For complete instructions, please refer to the User's Manual included with your meter. For additionalquestions or issues with this product, please contact Customer Support at 1-800-838-9502, 24 hoursa day, 365 days a year.Number: 1150591603Effective data: 2013-04-08ACON Laboratories, Inc.10125 Mesa Rim RoadSan Diego, CA 92121, USACustomer Support: 1-800-838-9502www.acondiabetescare.com

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