Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product Breeze 2 Bayer HealthCare
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For Use With Ascensia ® B reeze ® Blood Glucose Meter and Ascensia ® B reeze ™ Unique 10-T est Disc User Guide.
1 3 2 b a a s e asy as 1 -2-3... 1 Open meter , insert 1 0-test disc, close meter . 2 Pull ( a ) and push ( b ) ha nd le to e xp os e te st s tr ip . 3 Apply sample.
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www .BayerDiabetes.com I nTroduCTIon : Thank you for choosing the Ascensia ® B reeze ® Blood G l u c o s e M o n i t o r i n g S y s t e m ! W e a r e pr o u d t o be y ou r pa rt ne r in helping you manage your diabetes.
2 Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 Screen This is where your test results wi ll b e d ispl aye d. Ba tt ery Ho ld er (side of meter) Holds one CR2032 lithium b at t er y (i n cl u d ed ) . On/Of f Button Us ed t o ma nu al ly turn the meter on or off , check the number of strips and check the date/time.
3 www .BayerDiabetes.com Up/ Down Buttons Used to display additional r es ul ts o r op ti on s. Button Door Open Open Latch Press in and pull up on the base to open the meter . Back (Base) of Meter NO TE : Si mpl y p lac e t he eas y r efer enc e st icke r on the Button Door as shown.
e xPlana TIon of d IsPla y s ymbols : A full display , as shown here, indicates that all elements in the display are working pr operly . T o view the full display , press and hold the On/Of f button ( ) or pull the meter handle all the way out. Compare your meter to the display shown here befor e you run each test.
www .BayerDiabetes.com The result is not to be included in t he a ve r a ge s The volume of the buzzer Here is what each display element means: Battery is low or dead Apply blood to the test strip T e.
6 Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 T esTIng m a TerIals : Ascensia ® B reeze ™ 1 0-T est Disc (Disc contains ten test strips) (Included with some kits) Ascensia ® B reeze ™ Normal Control .
e ver yda y u se 7 www .BayerDiabetes.com I nserTIng a 1 0-T esT d IsC : W ARNING: Never open the meter with the meter handle pulled out. Open Meter 1. T urn the meter over so the display screen is facing down. Open the meter by pressing in on the back edge of the open latch and then pulling up on the base.
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 8 Helpful Hint: The meter must be kept fl at when closing. If the meter is not kept fl at, the disc may move and become damaged and you may waste test strips. Insert Disc 3. Insert a new 10-test disc (with the bumpy side up), aligning the 5 notches in the disc with the tabs on the meter .
9 www .BayerDiabetes.com Y our meter will also tell you when you need to insert a new 10-test disc. It will do this by showing a picture of a disc being inserted into the meter . Counting the Number of Strips Left Y our B reeze Meter will automatically count down the number of test strips you have left.
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 10 r unnIng a b lood g luCose T esT : 1. W ash your hands well with soap and warm water . Rinse and dry thoroughly . NOTE: For testing sites other than fi ngertips, see page 19. Prepare Lancing Device 2. Remove the endcap from the M ICrOLeT Adjustable Lancing Device.
11 www .BayerDiabetes.com Then insert the lancet fi rmly until it comes to a full stop. This will “cock” the device. 4. T wist off the lancet cap and replace the endcap. Push Out T est Strip 5. Y our B reeze Meter uses a special, easy-to-use “Pull and Push” design.
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 12 CAUTION: • Y our 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. • Discard any test strip that has been r emoved from t h e m e t e r .
13 www .BayerDiabetes.com 7. Y our test strip is like a straw — it sips in a sample of blood. Move the entire fr ont edge of the test strip until it touches the edge of the blood drop. The blood is automatically pulled into the test strip and fi lls the test strip.
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 14 8. After the beep, the display counts down from “5” to “1. ” Y our test result then appears on the screen. Helpful Hint: The number displayed in the upper left corner is the number of test strips remaining in your 10-test disc.
15 www .BayerDiabetes.com 9. T o release the used test strip, hold the meter with the test strip pointing down over a waste container . Press the release button. Be 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 pr operly .
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 16 PRECAUTIONS: • T es t y ou r b lo od a ga in i f you r gl uc os e r es ult i s b el ow 50 mg/dL, above 250 mg/dL or if the meter shows “LO” or “HI.
17 www .BayerDiabetes.com Marking a Deleted Blood T est NOTE: Marking a test result as a deleted blood test excludes it from all of the averages that ar e calculated by your meter . Y ou must mark the result immediately after the test is performed — while the result is still displayed on the screen.
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 18 Understanding Y our T est Results Expected Blood Glucose V alues Blood glucose values will vary from time to time depending on food intake, medication dosages, health, stress or exer cise. Consult your physician or healthcare pr ofessional for the target glucose values appropriate for you.
19 www .BayerDiabetes.com Unusual T est Results If your blood glucose result doesn’ t match the way you feel, follow these steps: 1. run a contr ol test (see page 20); 2. r etest your blood glucose (see page 10); 3. call your doctor immediately if your r esult still does not agree with the way you feel.
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 20 r unnIng a C onTrol T esT : There ar e times when you will want to do a quality control test so you know that your system is working properly . Y ou may also want to do a control test to check the way you do your test.
21 www .BayerDiabetes.com T est 3. Move the entir e front edge of the test strip until it touches the edge of the drop of the control solution. The contr ol solution is automatically pulled into the test strip. IM PO RT AN T : Hold the test strip in place until the meter beeps, then move the meter away .
L O W N O R M A L H I G H 49 -91 110- 157 262 -341 1A 216 4AA 200 7-03 LOT: EXP: mg/dL CO NT RO L RA NG ES Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 22 Compare this Contr ol test result with the contr ol range printed on the bottom fl ap of the carton of B reeze T est Strips.
23 www .BayerDiabetes.com 6. T o release the used test strip, hold the meter with the test strip pointing down over a waste container . Press the release button. Be sur e 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 pr operly .
b eyond e ver yda y u se Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 24 r eCallIng T esT r esul Ts : Y our B reeze Meter can store up to 420 test r esults in its memory . This makes it easy to see your previous blood glucose test results. T o view those r esults: 1.
25 www .BayerDiabetes.com Viewing Y our A verages Y our B reeze Meter calculates several differ ent averages of your blood glucose results. Y ou can view averages for 1 day (the previous 24 hours), 7 days, 14 days, and 30 days. T o see the averages, simply follow these steps.
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 26 Clearing Stored T est Results T o clear the stored r esults from your meter , follow these simple steps: 1. Open the Button Door . 2. Press the button. 3. Press the button again and hold it. 4. While holding the button, press and hold the button.
27 www .BayerDiabetes.com s eTuP f unCTIon : Helpful Hint: Y ou can press the button at any time during Setup to turn the meter off. Just r emember to press the button fi rst to store your changes! Setting the Time 1. Open the Button Door (see page 3).
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 28 5. Press or to select AM or PM. Press to accept and move on. Setting the Date NOTE: If you have just set the time, skip ahead to step 4. 1. Open the Button Door . 2. Press . 3. Press until you see the “day” display fl ashing.
29 www .BayerDiabetes.com 5. Press or to change the month . Press to accept and move on. 6. Press or to change the year . Press to accept and move on..
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 30 Setting the Buzzer Level Y our B reeze Meter has an easy-to-use volume control for the buzzer . There ar e three differ ent buzzer levels: high low of f NOTE: If you have just set the date, skip ahead to step 4.
31 www .BayerDiabetes.com Setting the Time Format (1 2- or 24-hour Clock) Y our meter can display the time format as either 12-hour ( ) or 24-hour ( ).Y ou can change the time format as follows: NOTE: If you have just set the buzzer level, skip ahead to step 4.
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 32 Setting the Date Format Y our meter can display the date format as either “ month-day” ( ) or as “day-month” ( ).Y ou can change the date format as follows: NOTE: If you have just set the time format, skip ahead to step 4.
33 www .BayerDiabetes.com CAUTION: The B REEZE Meter has not been tested or certifi ed by Bayer for use with any software other than Bayer diabetes management software. Bayer is not responsible for any err oneous results fr om the use of other software.
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 34 C leanIng y our m eTer : Y our B reeze Meter can be cleaned using a moist (not wet) lint-free tissue with a mild deter gent or disinfecting solution (1 part bleach mixed with 9 parts water). Do not use alcohol.
35 www .BayerDiabetes.com W ARNING: KEEP BA T TER Y A W A Y FROM CHILD REN! LITHI UM BA TTERI ES ARE PO ISONO US! If swallowed, immediately contact your physician or po is on c on tr ol c en ter . Di sp os e of o ld b at te ri es p r op er ly . NOTE: When the battery life is too low to perform a test, the display will show only a battery symbol.
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 36 T o replace the batter y , follow these steps: NOTE: A replacement battery (CR2032) can be found at most stores or can be or dered fr om Bayer Customer Service (free of char ge for meter owners in the U.S.A.).
37 www .BayerDiabetes.com 4. Snap 1 new battery (CR2032) fi rmly in the holder with the + side up. 5. Gently slide the battery holder back into the battery compartment. Make sure the battery holder is pushed all the way in. 6. Close the meter . 7. Ch eck t he m et er’ s ti me a nd r ese t if ne ed ed (s ee p ag e 2 7) .
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 38 s PeCIfICa TIons : T est: Capillary blood glucose refer enced to plasma/serum glucose values Calibration: Meter is automatically coded each time a new 10-test.
39 www .BayerDiabetes.com s ol vIng P roblems : Y ou can solve many of the problems you might have by working through this section. 1. D o yo u ha ve a 10- te st di sc i n the m et er ? Y es ___ _ No ___ __ If No, see page 7. 2. Does it contain new test strips? Y es____ No_____ If No, see page 7.
What Y ou See What It Means What Y ou Should Do T est result is below 10 mg/dL. Repeat the test and make sure the test strip is completely filled. If LO appears again, contact your physician or healthcare professional. T est result is above 600 mg/dL.
What Y ou See What It Means What Y ou Should Do Low Battery symbol flashes if battery power is low . Replace the battery (CR2032) within 20 readings or one week. Battery life has ended. Replace the battery (CR2032). T emperature is outside the operating range of the meter (too hot or too cold).
What Y ou See What It Means What Y ou Should Do 1. Y ou may have applied blood too early to the test strip. 2. There may be moisture in the test strip slot. 1. Repeat the test and wait until you see the “apply blood” prompts befor e you touch the strip to the blood drop.
What Y ou See What It Means What Y ou Should Do or higher Meter has detected an error; accurate r esult is not possible. T urn the meter off, then on using , then r etest. If the error r emains, contact Bayer Customer Service. The display goes blank when the meter is turned on .
What Y ou See What It Means What Y ou Should Do Control T est result is out of range (too high or too low). • Control solution is past its expiration date or is past the 6-month open use-life date. • 10-test disc is past its expiration date. • Deteriorated test strip due to heat or exposure to moistur e.
45 www .BayerDiabetes.com C usTomer s ervICe : If a problem arises, work thr ough the Solving Problems section (see page 39). Y ou will probably find your solution there. If you ar e still having trouble, please call our Customer Service Department. W e have friendly , knowledgeable people who are ther e to help 24 hours a day .
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 46 r ePlaCemenT I Tems : Replacement Parts Part Number* Item 40030030 1 lithium battery (CR2032) (also available at most stores) 99B14409 B RE EZE ® User Guide .
47 www .BayerDiabetes.com W arranTy I nforma TIon : Please be sure to r egister your meter , either by returning the completed warranty card, r egistering on-line at www .
Bayer Customer Service: 1-800-348-8100 48 4. Bayer has no knowledge of the performance of the B R EEZE Me ter whe n us ed wi th a ny T est St ri p Di scs o ther th an B REEZE or A UTODISC T est Strip .
Ba ye r, the Ba yer Cros s, Ascen sia, B ree ze , A ut odis c , M i cro let a nd V Acu lAnc e a re tr adem arks of Bay er . 99B14409 ©2006 Bay er HealthCare LLC Rev .
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