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  • Page 1 Owner’s Booklet Blood Glucose Monitoring System...
  • Page 2 FreeStyle InsuLinx at a Glance Touch screen Displays your test results and other important information. Use touch screen buttons to work with your meter. USB port Plug in your micro USB cable here to download test results. Meter Home button...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Symbols . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Information About Your Blood Glucose Monitoring System .
  • Page 4 Set up and Use Reminders . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28 Set up Reminders .

  • Page 5: Symbols

    Symbols Symbol What It Means Symbol What It Means View blood glucose results in chart Settings form when weekly messages option is turned on Drop down menu for sorting results in Extras logbook chart view Strip light on/off switch Meal marker: Before meal result Reminders Meal marker: After meal result Logbook...

  • Page 6: Important Information About Your Blood Glucose Monitoring System

    • Please read all the instructions provided in this Owner's Booklet and practice the testing procedures before using the FreeStyle InsuLinx system . Before setting up and using your meter, work with your health care professional to determine which meter features are most appropriate for you and your diabetes management .

  • Page 7: Intended Use

    The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip . The FreeStyle InsuLinx Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single person and should not be shared .

  • Page 8: Set Up Your Meter For The First Time

    Set up Your Meter for the First Time Set the language, current date, and time . Step Action Press the meter Home button . Tap the language you want the meter to use . English Español Use the pad of your finger . Do not use your fingernail or any other object to tap the screen Note: The OK button will appear when you select the language .
  • Page 9 Tap the arrow buttons to change the date . Then tap save . Today’s date April, 2012 back save Tap the arrow buttons to set the time . Then tap save . Current time Notes: • You will see the Home screen when you complete this step . 12:43pm Logbook back...

  • Page 10: Getting To Know Your Meter

    Getting to Know Your Meter Learn how to turn your meter on and off, find the Home screen, use the Help button, and use the backlight and strip light . Turn Your Meter On and Off To turn the meter on: •...

  • Page 11: Use The "?" Help Button

    Use the “?” Help Button Enter target Tap the Help button anytime you see it and want more information . range in mg/dL back next Turn the Backlight On and Off The backlight can help you view the screen in low light . To turn the backlight on: •...

  • Page 12: Turn The Strip Light On And Off

    Turn the Strip Light On and Off To turn the strip light on: 12:43pm • If a test strip is inserted, press and hold the meter Home button for 3 seconds . Logbook • If a test strip is not inserted, turn the backlight on, then tap the strip light symbol on the home screen .

  • Page 13: Test Your Blood Glucose

    Lancing device and new lancets to obtain a blood sample . IMPORTANT: • Use only FreeStyle InsuLinx test strips . Only use a test strip once . • Read the test strip insert before performing your first blood glucose test . It contains important information and will tell you how to store and handle the test strips .
  • Page 14 Step Action Wash your hands with soap and warm water . Rinse and dry thoroughly . • Do not use lotion or cream on the test site . Check the test strip expiration date . • Do not use expired test strips; they may cause inaccurate results .
  • Page 15 Perform the test . a . Insert a test strip and close the test strip vial . b . Use your lancing device loaded with a lancet to obtain a blood drop from your fingertip . Continued on next page...
  • Page 16 c . Apply blood to the test strip as shown in the picture . d . The meter will beep once to let you know that you have (Continued) applied enough blood . Notes: • Once you start applying blood, you have 60 seconds to fill the test strip on the same side of the test strip only .
  • Page 17 View the test result . a . A butterfly will appear on the screen while you wait for 7:30am your result . The meter will beep twice when your result is ready . b . Remove and properly discard the test strip and lancet . Discard your used lancet properly in a puncture resistant container .

  • Page 18: Your Test Results

    Your Test Results View, understand, and mark your test results; know what to do if you receive an error message . IMPORTANT: • The meter displays results from 20 mg/dL to 500 mg/dL . Low or high blood glucose results can indicate a potentially serious medical condition . Contact your health care professional before taking any action based on an unclear message or result .

  • Page 19: Low And High Blood Glucose Results

    Low and High Blood Glucose Results Display What To Do Follow your health care professional's advice to treat low blood glucose . Low glucose Appears when result is: lower than 70 mg/dL Follow your health care professional's advice to treat high blood glucose . High glucose Appears when result is:...
  • Page 20 Display What To Do 1 . LO may indicate that your blood glucose is very low . Follow your health care professional's advice immediately and then repeat the test . 2 . If your blood glucose results do not match how you feel, perform a control Appears when solution test to confirm that your meter and strips are working properly .

  • Page 21: Use Meal Markers

    Use Meal Markers Mark your blood glucose test result as 'Before meal' or 'After meal' , or as another time . Meal markers are used to provide additional information for Weekly Messages and in the FreeStyle Auto-Assist reports . Step Action When viewing your blood glucose test result, tap the dashes 7:30am...

  • Page 22: Error Messages

    Error Messages Your meter will explain what an error message means, its possible causes, and what to do about it . There is a problem Notes: with the meter. • Remember to tap the arrow button to see all of the important Call customer service information .

  • Page 23: Control Solution Test

    Control Solution Test A control solution test should be performed when you are not sure of your results and want to confirm that your meter and test strips are working properly . IMPORTANT: • Control solution results should fall within the control solution range printed on the test strip vial .
  • Page 24 Step Action At the Home screen, tap Settings Then tap Perform control solution test . 12:43pm Settings Logbook Time and date Sounds Language Perform control solution test Perform the control solution test . Apply control solution to strip a . Insert a test strip and close the test strip vial . b .
  • Page 25 Compare the control solution result to the range printed on the test strip vial . The result should fall within the range . Notes: • If you see an error message on the screen, your meter will explain what it means, its possible causes, and what to do next .

  • Page 26: View Logbook

    View Logbook Review blood glucose history; review and log meals, insulin doses, notes about your test results, and control solution tests . Step Action At the Home screen, tap Logbook 12:43pm Logbook Review your results . Notes: • Use the down arrow to scroll through logbook entries . •...
  • Page 27 Notes (Continued): • If you turned on the Notes feature through FreeStyle Auto-Assist, you can tap (Continued) the add or edit notes button to add or edit notes to your most recent result . Refer to the FreeStyle Auto-Assist Set up Advanced Features for Your Meter Logbook section for how to set up this feature .

  • Page 28: Change Your Meter Settings

    Change Your Meter Settings Change time and date, sounds, or language . Step Action At the Home screen, tap Settings Then tap the setting you want to change . 12:43pm Note: Tap Sounds to change Notification and Button Logbook Settings sounds .

  • Page 29: Personalize Your Meter

    Personalize Your Meter Change the picture you see when you perform a blood glucose test . Step Action At the Home screen, tap Extras 12:43pm Then tap Personalization. Extras: I want to set up... Logbook Personalization Weekly Messages Select your picture and tap yes to confirm the change . Pictures Notes: •...

  • Page 30: Set Up And Use Weekly Messages

    Set up and Use Weekly Messages Turn on and use weekly messages . This feature will help you identify patterns in your blood glucose results . IMPORTANT: Ask your health care professional for your blood glucose target range . Set up Weekly Messages Step Action At the Home screen, tap Extras...

  • Page 31: Use Weekly Messages

    Tap done to return to the Home screen . Note: You can change your weekly messages settings anytime by simply repeating the setup procedure . Use Weekly Messages Step Action Perform a blood glucose test . Mark your meal during the blood glucose test . This test is...

  • Page 32: Set Up And Use Reminders

    Set up and Use Reminders Set your meter to remind you when to test, when to take your insulin, or for other alarms . Set up Reminders Step Action At the Home screen, tap the Clock 12:43pm You will see the 'Remind me' screen with your menu of options . Logbook a .

  • Page 33: Use Reminders

    You can now: • Remind me... Tap the On/Off button to turn a reminder on or off . • Tap add new to set more reminders . 8:30 a Tap done to return to the Home screen . When any reminders are turned On, the time of your next reminder will appear on your home screen next to the add new...

  • Page 34: Taking Care Of Your Meter

    Taking Care of Your Meter Take care of your meter and keep it operating safely . Changing Batteries Note: The meter uses 2 replaceable CR 2032 coin cell batteries . You will see this screen when your batteries are low . Note: Your meter settings and logbook information will be saved when you The batteries are change the batteries .

  • Page 35: Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Meter And Lancing Device

    Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Meter and Lancing Device Cleaning and disinfecting your meter and lancing device is important to prevent the spread of infectious diseases . It is recommended that you clean and disinfect your meter and lancing device a minimum of once per week .
  • Page 36 For disinfection, wipe all outside surfaces of your meter and the (Continued) meter Home Button including the test strip port or lancing device until they are wet in order to pre-clean the meter or the lancing device . After pre-cleaning, use a second wipe to disinfect the meter or lancing device using the same process .

  • Page 37: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting What It Means What To Do • 1. Test strip Test strip is inserted is inserted incorrectly or not fully Insert the test strip as shown . in the port inserted into the meter and nothing happens. • No batteries are installed Install batteries with (+) facing up .
  • Page 38 What It Means What To Do • 2. The test Blood drop is too small Add blood to the same sample area within does not 60 seconds, or repeat the test using a new test start after strip and a larger blood drop . applying the blood •...

  • Page 39: Freestyle Auto-Assist: Progress Reporting Software

    FreeStyle Auto-Assist: Progress Reporting Software Getting to Know Your FreeStyle Auto-Assist Software Welcome to FreeStyle Auto-Assist . This software tool allows you to take a more informed role in managing your diabetes . It can help you and your health care professional evaluate needs and options for your diabetes management program .

  • Page 40: Install The Freestyle Auto-Assist Software

    Install the FreeStyle Auto-Assist Software Note: FreeStyle Auto-Assist is compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems . Step Action With your meter off, use the provided micro USB cable to connect your meter's USB port to your computer . If you do not have the micro USB cable provided with the meter, you may use other micro USB cables .
  • Page 41 If the installation does not automatically start, follow the steps below to install the software . Windows Computer Systems (includes Windows 7, Windows Vista and Windows XP) Step Action Locate “My Computer” on your desktop . Double-click “My Computer” to open . Locate the “FreeStyle Auto-Assist”...

  • Page 42: Freestyle Auto-Assist System Requirements

    FreeStyle Auto-Assist System Requirements • At minimum, a computer with a USB 2 .0 compliant hub running Windows with a single-core 1GHz processor and 512MB RAM or running Mac OS X Leopard with an Intel dual-core 1 .83GHz processor and 512MB RAM . •...

  • Page 43: Set Up Advanced Features For Your Meter Logbook

    Set up Advanced Features for Your Meter Logbook Set up additional meter logbook features such as the ability to log all your insulin doses and add up to 11 custom notes that can be logged with your blood glucose test results . Set up the Insulin Log Feature Step Action...

  • Page 44: Set Up Notes For Your Meter Logbook

    Set up Notes for Your Meter Logbook Step Action Go to the Meter tab . On the left side of the screen, click Logbook . Click Notes on the Logbook submenu . Make your selections: a . Click the button to On to use Notes . b .

  • Page 45: Set Up Meter Reminders

    Set up Meter Reminders Set your meter to remind you when to test, when to take your insulin, or for other alarms . The software allows you to set up to 12 different personal reminders . Step Action Go to the Meter tab . On the left side of the screen, click Reminders . Set up to 12 reminders by clicking Add reminder .

  • Page 46: Set Up Your Meter Personalization

    Set up Your Meter Personalization Change the picture you see when you perform a blood glucose test . Step Action Go to the Meter tab . On the left side of the screen, click Extras . Make your selection: • Click on one of the available pictures to select it .

  • Page 47: Change Rapid-Acting Insulin Dose Increments

    Change Rapid-acting Insulin Dose Increments Set your insulin dose increments to either 1 .0 or 0 .5 units for use with the Insulin Log feature . IMPORTANT: It is strongly recommended that you work with your health care professional to determine which insulin dose increment is best for you . Step Action Go to the Meter tab .

  • Page 48: Set Up Weekly Messages On Your Meter

    Set up Weekly Messages on Your Meter Turn on weekly messages . This feature will help you identify patterns in your blood glucose results . IMPORTANT: Ask your health care professional for your blood glucose target ranges . Step Action Go to the Meter tab .

  • Page 49: Freestyle Auto-Assist Reports

    FreeStyle Auto-Assist Reports The FreeStyle Auto-Assist software allows you to choose from six reports: Report What It Does The Snapshot report is a general summary of data for the specified date range . It also includes notes that inform you and your health care professional about important trends in blood glucose data by putting the data into words .
  • Page 50 Report What It Does The Daily Statistics Report provides an overview of blood glucose and insulin data over the date range and displays it in a series of easy-to-read tables . The Meal Event Averages Report compares the before meal and after meal blood glucose levels for the morning, midday, and evening times over the specified date range .

  • Page 51: Set Up Or Change Report Preferences

    Set up or Change Report Preferences The FreeStyle Auto-Assist software allows you to set the following report preferences: • • Report set Auto-save options • • Time frame Print color • • Glucose Targets Quick print (includes hypoglycemia threshold) IMPORTANT: Work with your health care professional to understand your report data . Note: Your blood glucose targets and hypoglycemia threshold preferences will only be used in the reports and will not change any meter settings .

  • Page 52: Create, View, Save, And Print Reports

    Create, View, Save, and Print Reports Step Action Go to the Reports tab . On the left side of the screen, click Create Reports . Note: You can change report settings from this screen by clicking Edit on the setting you wish to change .

  • Page 53: Additional Freestyle Auto-Assist Features

    Additional FreeStyle Auto-Assist Features Feature What It Does How To Access First time Meter Sets your meter's If you have not yet set up your meter, plug it into Setup your computer and click Set up Meter from the language, date, and time . Welcome screen .

  • Page 54: Meter Specifications

    Meter Specifications Altitude Up to 10,000 feet (3,048 meters) above sea level Assay method Coulometric electrochemical sensor Automatic shutoff Two minutes of inactivity Battery life Up to 3000 tests Calibration Plasma equivalent glucose values 522 cleaning and 522 disinfection cycles (equivalent to cleaning Cleaning and Disinfection and disinfecting once a week over the 5-year service life of the testing...
  • Page 55 Up to 165 days based on an average of 3 tests and 3 insulin logs Memory per day Minimum Computer System must only be used with EN60950-1 rated computers . Requirements Use a USB certified cable . Operating relative 5% to 90% (non-condensing) humidity Operating temperature 40 °F to 104 °F (4 °C to 40 °C)

  • Page 56: Appendix - End Of Meter Life/ Backup Battery Removal

    Appendix — End of Meter Life/ Backup Battery Removal Note: Carry out this process only when you no longer intend to use the meter . The meter will no longer operate once opened to remove the backup battery . Step Action Remove battery door .
  • Page 57 References: "FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication" (2010) http://www .fda .gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/ AlertsandNotices/ucm224025 .htm "CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens"...
  • Page 58 1-800-222-3100 www.MyFreeStyle.com FreeStyle and related brand marks are trademarks of Abbott Diabetes Care Inc. in various jurisdictions. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. This product(s) and/or its use are protected by one or more of the following patents: US6,071,391;...

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