Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar; Using The Accu-Chek Multiclix Lancing Device - Accu-Chek Aviva Manual Del Usuario

Chapter 3: Testing Your Blood Sugar

Using the ACCU-CHEK Multiclix Lancing Device

The ACCU-CHEK Multiclix lancing device is intended for patient self-monitoring by a
single person only. It must not be used to collect blood from more than one person as
this poses an infection risk.
Notes:
• Testing with blood from sites other than your
fingertip requires the clear cap. This is explained
later in the chapter.
• The best depth setting is the lowest number that
lets you get enough blood for a test. Try different
settings to find the one that is right for you. For
virtually pain-free testing, always use a new
The black cap is for fingertip
testing only.
The clear cap is for testing other
approved sites on the body, not the
fingertip.
lancet for every test. With the ACCU-CHEK
Multiclix lancing device, you simply change the
lancet with a twist.
• To reduce the risk of infection, never share your
lancing device with anyone.
• Always use a new lancet with each test.
A new drum has a blue ring that does not move.
A used drum has two visible red stripes and the
blue ring can rotate on the white drum. You
cannot insert a used drum into the lancing device.
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