Abbott Freestyle Freedom Lite - Manual (Page 8)

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Important Test Strip Information
Please read the FreeStyle Lite test strip package insert for more information.
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Use the test strips within the meter’s operating range: 40° – 104° F (4° – 40° C).
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Store test strips in a cool, dry place between 40° – 86° F (4° – 30° C).
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Store test strips away from direct sunlight and heat.
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Store test strips in their original vial only.
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Clean and dry your hands before removing a strip from the vial.
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Close the vial cap tightly immediately after removing a test strip.
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Do not transfer test strips to another container.
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Do not store test strips outside the vial.
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Do not bend, cut or alter test strips.
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Do not apply blood to both sides of the test strip.
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Do not press the test strip against the test site.
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Do not scrape the blood onto the test strip.
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Do not apply blood to the flat side of the test strip.
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Do not apply blood to the test strip when the test strip is out of the meter.
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Do not put blood or foreign objects into the meter.
Warning: Drying agents in the test strip vial or cap may be harmful if inhaled or
swallowed and may irritate skin and eyes.
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
1.
Remove test strip from vial.
2.
Insert test strip to turn meter on.
Note: The meter turns off after 2 minutes of inactivity.
Remove and reinsert the unused test strip to restart
the meter.
If the meter does not turn on, go to Troubleshooting section.
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Confirm System Check Screen.
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This display appears when you turn on the meter. Do not use the meter if
the display check screen does not exactly match the example. Contact
Customer Care.
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See The FreeStyle Freedom Lite Meter and How It Works section for more
information.
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If the system check screen does not appear, go to Troubleshooting section.
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Obtain a blood drop.
When the and appears, use the lancing device to obtain a blood drop.
(See FreeStyle lancing device insert for instructions.)
The test strip requires only a 0.3 microliter of blood for accurate results.
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