C O MP A C T B L O O D G L U C O S E MO N I T O R I N G S Y S T E M

Owners Booklet
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COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONI TORI NG SYSTEM
FastTake
Owners Booklet
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TEST SUMMARY
This summary is intended only for quick
reference and not as a substitute for the
OneTouch

FastTake

Owners Booklet.
Please read the entire booklet before you
begin testing.
1. Insert test strip. Meter turns on
automatically.
2. Apply sample. Touch a small drop
of blood (1.5 microlitres) to the
TOP WHITE EDGE of the test strip.
3. Hold the blood drop to the TOP WHITE
EDGE of the test strip until blood has
completely filled the confirmation
window.
4. Accurate results in just 15 seconds.
(Example)
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Dear OneTouch

FastTake

System Owner:
You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoring
systems available today. Inside this booklet is everything you
must know about using the OneTouch

FastTake

System. Read
it carefully and thoroughly before you begin testing.
Your OneTouch

FastTake

System provides you with accurate,

plasma-calibrated test results. This feature makes it easier for you
and your doctor to compare your meter results with laboratory
results. If youve been using a blood glucose meter that doesnt
give plasma-calibrated test results, you may notice that your
results with the OneTouch

FastTake

System will be about 12%

higher.
Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetes
control. A long-term study showed that keeping blood glucose
levels close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetes
complications by up to 60%.* The results you get with the
OneTouch

FastTake

System can help you and your healthcare

professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain
better control of your diabetes.
A warranty registration card is included with your OneTouch

FastTake

System. Please complete it and mail it to us. If you

prefer to fill out a warranty card online, please visit
www.LifeScan.com
*American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial (1993).
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The OneTouch

FastTake

System is intended for use outside the

body (in vitro diagnostic use). It should be used only for testing
glucose (sugar) and only with fresh capillary whole blood
samples. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for
the testing of newborns.
CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood sugar
(blood glucose), read all instructions and practice the test. Do all
quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes
healthcare professional. These recommendations apply to all
blood glucose monitoring systems and are supported by the
American Association of Diabetes Educators, the American
Diabetes Association, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
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Important Information
Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false
low results. If you believe you are suffering from severe
dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately.
Test results below 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L) mean low blood
glucose (hypoglycemia). Test results greater than 240 mg/dL
(13.3 mmol/L) mean high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). If you
get results below 60 mg/dL or above 240 mg/dL, and do not
have symptoms, first repeat the test. If you have symptoms
or continue to get results that fall below 60 mg/dL or above
240 mg/dL, follow the treatment advice of your healthcare
professional.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with
your blood glucose test results AND you have followed all
instructions described in the OneTouch

FastTake

Owners
Booklet, call your healthcare professional.
A red blood cell count (hematocrit) that is very high (above
55%) or very low (below 30%) can cause false results.
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GETTING STARTED . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1
The OneTouch

FastTake

Blood Glucose Monitoring System . . . . . . . . . 1

OneTouch

FastTake

Blood Glucose Meter . 2

BEFORE TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Checking the Display . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Coding the Meter . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Checking the System with
OneTouch

Ultra

Control Solution . . . . . . . . 11
TESTING YOUR BLOOD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Getting a Drop of Blood . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Fingertip Blood Sampling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
Arm Blood Sampling (Alternate Site) . . . . 22
Step-by-Step Test Procedure . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
Used Lancet Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
Special Messages . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29
USING THE METER MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .30
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Table of Contents
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VIEWING TEST RESULTS
ON A PERSONAL COMPUTER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
Data Downloading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .33
COMPARING METER
AND LABORATORY RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
SETTING UP THE METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
Setting the Date, Time,
and Unit of Measurement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .36
CARING FOR YOUR METER . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Maintenance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40
Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 41
DISPLAY MESSAGES
AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
GUARANTEE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 55
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GETTING STARTED
The OneTouch

FastTake

Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
The OneTouch

FastTake

Blood Glucose Monitoring System consists

of three main products: the OneTouch

FastTake

Blood Glucose
Meter, OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strips (sold separately), and
OneTouch

Ultra

Control Solution. These products have been

designed, tested, and proven to work together as a system to
produce accurate blood glucose test results. Use only OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strips and OneTouch

Ultra

Control Solution with the

OneTouch

FastTake

Blood Glucose Meter.

Your OneTouch

FastTake

System includes:
OneTouch

FastTake

Meter
OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strips
(test strips sold separately)
OneTouch

Ultra

Control Solution
OneTouch

UltraSoft

Adjustable Blood Sampler

OneTouch

UltraClear

Cap
OneTouch

UltraSoft

Lancets
Owners Booklet
Sporty Carrying Case
Quick Reference Guide
Warranty Registration Card
Logbook
Two pre-installed 1.5 V (#357 or equivalent)
silver oxide batteries
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OneTouch

FastTake

Blood Glucose Meter

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DISPLAY
Your test results are
displayed here. The
large, easy-to-read
display guides you
through the test
using symbols and
simple messages.
M BUTTON
The M (Mode)
button is used to
set up the meter,
enter the memory
mode, and turn the
meter on and off.
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TEST/DATA PORT
The test/data port is where you insert the
OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strip for testing.

The meter will turn on automatically when
you insert a test strip. The test/data port also
accepts the OneTouch

FastTake

Adapter,
which can be used to help download your test
results to a computer for further analysis
using OneTouch

Diabetes Management
Software.
C BUTTON
The C (Change) button is used to change the
date and time, code number, and unit of
measurement, as well as to indicate control
solution tests and to review test results while
in the memory mode.
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OneTouch

FastTake

Meter Display Segments

CTL
Indicates a control
solution test result.
CODE
Appears with the code
number of the test strips
currently in use.
BLOOD DROP SYMBOL
This symbol tells you
when to apply the sample.
BATTERY SYMBOL
Appears when batteries
are low or must be
replaced.
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MONTH
KETONES?
Appears when a blood
glucose test result falls
between 240 and
600 mg/dL
MEM
Indicates a test result
stored in memory.
TEST RESULT
AREA
Test results are
displayed here.
(A decimal point
appears when
the unit of
measurement
is millimoles
per litre.)
UNITS OF
MEASUREMENT
Depending upon
how the meter is
set, either
mmol/L or
mg/dL will
appear with the
test result.
DAY HOUR MINUTES
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OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strips (sold separately)

The OneTouch

FastTake

Blood Glucose Monitoring

System measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in
whole blood. Blood is applied to the TOP WHITE EDGE
of the OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strip. The test strip

automatically draws the blood into the reaction cell
where the reaction takes place.
The OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strip consists of the

following parts:
See pages 1729, Testing Your Blood,
for complete instructions.
Contact Bars
This end of the test strip is
inserted into the meter.
Top White Edge
This is where you apply a drop
of blood.
Confirmation Window
This is where you confirm if
enough blood has been applied
to the top white edge.
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Important Test Strip Information
Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place below
86F (30C). Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Do
not refrigerate.
Store your test strips in their original vial only; do not transfer
them to a new bottle or any other container.
After removing a OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strip from the vial,

immediately replace the vial cap and close it tightly.
With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test strip anywhere
on its surface when removing it from the vial or inserting it into
the meter.
Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial.
Write the discard date on the vial label when you first open it.
Discard remaining OneTouch

Ultra

Test Strips and the vial

three months after first opening date.
Apply only OneTouch

Ultra

Control Solution or a blood

sample to the top white edge. Applying other substances to
the top white edge will cause inaccurate results.
Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date printed on
the package since they may cause inaccurate results.
Do not bend, cut, or alter a OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strip in
any way.
WARNING: Keep the test strip vial away from children; the cap is a
choking hazard. Also, the cap contains a pouch filled with drying
agents that may be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin
or eye irritation.
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BEFORE TESTING
Checking the Display
Each time you insert a test strip into the
OneTouch

FastTake

Meter or turn the

meter on, all segments of the display will
appear briefly. This tells you that the
system is performing several self-checks
and allows you to confirm that all display
segments are working properly. (See
pages 4 and 5 for all display segments.)
Coding the Meter
Code numbers are used to calibrate the
OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strips with the

OneTouch

FastTake

Meter for accurate

results. You must code the meter before
using it for the first time and then every
time you change to another vial of
OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strips. Each time

you test, check that the code number on
the meter display matches the code
number on the test strip vial.
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CAUTION: If the code number displayed on the meter does
not match the number printed on the vial, test results may
be inaccurate.
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Start with the meter turned off. Insert a
OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strip to turn on

the meter. All segments of the display
will appear followed by the date and
time. Next, the code number will appear
on the display for three seconds.
Compare the code number on the meter
display with the code number on the test
strip vial. If the two code numbers
match, you may begin testing. If they do
not match, follow Step 3. When you first
use the meter, three dashes (Q) will
appear, showing that there is no code
stored in the memory.
Match the Code Numbers. STEP 2
Enter the Code Mode. STEP 1
(Example)
(Example)
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Press the C button to select the correct
code. Each time you press and release
the C button, the number will increase by
one. To move faster, simply press and
hold the C button. After you have
selected the correct code number, it will
flash for three seconds and then appear
solid for three seconds. Then the R
symbol will appear, indicating that the
OneTouch

FastTake

System is ready
for testing.
Code the Meter. STEP 3
(Example)
(Example)
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OneTouch

Ultra

Control Solution is used to

check that the meter and test strips are
working together as a systemand that you are
performing the test correctly. It is very
important that you do this simple check
routinely to make sure you get accurate results.
OneTouch

Ultra

Control Solution contains a

known amount of glucose that reacts with
OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strips. Compare your

control solution test results with the expected
range printed on the test strip vial label.
Control solution should be used to:
Practice the test procedure.
Make sure your meter and test
strips are working together
properly.
Ensure you are performing the
test correctly.
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Checking the System with OneTouch

Ultra

Control Solution
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Before you use the OneTouch

FastTake

Meter to
test your blood for the first time, practice the
procedure using control solution. When you can do
three tests in a row that are within the expected
range, you are ready to test your blood.
Do a control solution test:
When you begin using a new vial of test strips.
At least once a week.
Whenever you suspect that the meter or test strips
are not working properly.
When your blood glucose test results are not
consistent with how you feel, or when you think
your results are not accurate.
If you drop the meter.
The control solution test is similar to a blood test
except that you use OneTouch

Ultra

Control
Solution instead of a drop of blood.
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Important Control Solution Test Information
Use only OneTouch

Ultra

Control Solution.
Check the expiration date on the control solution vial.
Do not use if expired.
Control solution, meter, and test strips should come to room
temperature (68-77F)/20-25) before testing.
Shake the vial, discard the first drop of OneTouch

Ultra

Control
Solution, and wipe off the dispenser tip to ensure a good sample
and an accurate result.
Use only for three months after first opening. Record the discard
date (date opened plus three months) on the control solution
vial. Discard after three months.
Store the control solution tightly closed at room temperature
below 86F (30C). Do not refrigerate.
CAUTION: The control solution range printed on the test strip vial
is for OneTouch

Ultra

Control Solution only. It is used to test

meter and test strip performance. It is not a recommended range
for your blood glucose level.
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Insert a test strip, contact bars end first
and facing up, into the test port. (Contact
bars must be inserted all the way into
the meter or you may get an inaccurate
test result.) The meter will turn on
automatically. All segments will appear
briefly on the display followed by the
date and time. Then
C

(example) is displayed, followed by the

Rsymbol. Be sure the code number on
the display matches the code number on
the test strip vial. If the code numbers do
not match, code the meter correctly.
After the Rsymbol appears on the
display, press and hold the C button until
begins flashing on the display.
When you see the sign, release the
C button. With the sign on the
display, the meter will mark your next
test in memory as a control solution test.
Insert Test Strip. STEP 1
How to do a control solution test:
NOTE: You cannot perform a control solution test until you
have set up the meter completely (see pages 810).
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If you decide not to perform a control
solution test, the sign will disappear
when you press the C button again.
Shake the control solution vial well.
Remove the cap. Squeeze the vial, discard
the first drop, and wipe off the dispenser
tip to ensure an accurate result. Squeeze
the vial again to get a hanging drop. Apply
the hanging drop to the TOP WHITE EDGE
of the test strip until the drop is drawn
onto the test strip.
The meter will count down from D to
A second and the control solution test
result will appear. Compare the result with
the range printed on the test strip vial.
The result should fall within this range.
Result Appears in 15 Seconds. STEP 3
Apply Control Solution. STEP 2
(Example)
NOTE: Every time you perform a control solution test, you
must mark the test with the sign so that the test will be
distinguished from a blood glucose test in the meter memory
and not included in the 14-day average.
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If test results fall outside the range printed on
the test strip vial, repeat the test. Out-of-range
results may be caused by one or more of
the following:
Error in performing the test.
Failure to shake the control solution
vial vigorously.
Expired or contaminated control solution.
Control solution that is too warm or too cold.
Failure to discard the first drop of control
solution and wipe the dispenser tip clean.
Improper coding of the meter.
Test strip deterioration.
Meter malfunction.
CAUTION: If you continue to get control solution test results
that fall outside of the range printed on the vial, the system
may not be working properly. Do not use the system to test
your blood if you continue to get test results that fall outside
of the range. If you are unable to resolve the problem, call
LifeScan Customer Services at 1 800 227-8862.
Comparing control solution results
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TESTING YOUR BLOOD
Be sure to read this section and the test strip
package insert found in the test strip box carefully
before testing. Make sure you have all items
needed to test.
OneTouch

FastTake

Meter
OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strips
OneTouch

UltraSoft

Adjustable
Blood Sampler
OneTouch

UltraSoft

Sterile Lancet
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CAUTION: To reduce the chance of infection:
Never share a lancet with another person.
Always use a new, sterile LifeScan lancet. Lancets are for
single use only.
The OneTouch

UltraSoft

Blood Sampler should be used

by only one person.
Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the
lancets and the blood sampler.
Remove the OneTouch

UltraSoft
Adjustable Blood Sampler Cap by twisting
it counterclockwise.
Insert the lancet into the lancet holder. Push
down firmly until the lancet is fully seated in
the holder. Do not twist the lancet. To avoid
contamination and to prevent the cap from
rolling away, set the cap down on a flat
surface with its small hole pointing up.
While the lancet is in the OneTouch

UltraSoft Adjustable Blood Sampler, twist

off the protective disk. Make two full turns to
ensure that the lancet separates from the
protective disk.
Insert a Lancet in the
OneTouch

UltraSoft
Adjustable Blood Sampler.
STEP 1
Getting a Drop of Blood
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Replace the OneTouch

UltraSoft

Cap. Turn
the cap clockwise until it is snug but not too
tight.
Adjust the puncture depth setting if
necessary. Twist the knob counterclockwise,
toward the smaller bumps for a shallower
puncture. Twist the knob clockwise, toward
the larger bumps for a deeper puncture.
Slide the ejection/cocking control backward
until it clicks. If it does not click, the sampler
may have been cocked when the lancet was
inserted.
Cock the OneTouch

UltraSoft
Blood Sampler
STEP 2
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Use warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry
thoroughly.
Wash Your Hands and
the Puncture Site
STEP 3
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Massaging the fingertip gently will help
you obtain a round drop of blood. Do not
squeeze excessively on the puncture site.
The blood sample must be at least 1.5
microlitre (1.5 L) in volume ( actual size)
or you may get an error message or an
inaccurate test result. Do not smear the
blood sample. Proceed with your blood
glucose test.
Massage the Fingertip. STEP 2
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Position the Sampler.
STEP 1
Hold the OneTouch

UltraSoft

Sampler
firmly against the side of your finger.
Press the release button.
Fingertip Blood Sampling
The OneTouch

FastTake

System requires a very

small blood drop to perform a test. You may obtain it
from a fingertip or arm. There are important
differences in the procedures for fingertip testing
and arm testing. See next page for information on
obtaining a blood sample from the arm. Choose a
different puncture site each time you test. Repeated
punctures in the same spot may cause soreness and
calluses.
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Arm Blood Sampling (Alternate Site)
The arm has fewer nerve endings than the fingertip
so you may find that obtaining a blood sample from
the arm may be much less painful than using the
fingertip. The technique for arm sampling is different
from fingertip sampling. Also there are differences
between arm samples and fingertip samples that you
should understand.
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Important Information About Arm Testing
Under certain conditions, blood glucose test results obtained
using samples taken from your arm may differ significantly from
fingertip samples.
The conditions in which these differences are more likely to occur
are when your blood glucose is changing rapidly such as
following a meal, an insulin dose, or associated with physical
exercise.
When blood glucose is changing rapidly, fingertip samples show
these changes more quickly than arm samples.
When your blood glucose is falling, testing with a fingertip sample
may identify a hypoglycemic (low blood sugar) level sooner than a
test with an arm sample.
Use arm samples only for testing prior to, or more than two hours
after, meals, insulin doses, or physical exercise.
Testing performed within two hours after meals, insulin doses, or
physical exercise, or whenever you feel that your glucose levels
may be changing rapidly, should be done from the fingertip.
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Important Information About Arm Testing (continued)
You should also use fingertip testing whenever you have a concern
about hypoglycemia (insulin reactions) such as when driving a
car, particularly if you suffer from hypoglycemic unawareness
(lack of symptoms to indicate an insulin reaction), as arm testing
may fail to detect hypoglycemia.
What you should do:
Use arm or fingertip samples for testing prior to, or more than
two hours after, meals, insulin doses, or physical exercise.
Routine testing before meals can be done either at the fingertip or
the arm.
Consult your healthcare professional before you begin
using the arm for testing.
To aid in obtaining a blood sample from
the arm, replace the regular sampler
cap with the OneTouch

UltraClear

cap.
If necessary, set the sampler for a deeper
puncture.
Install the OneTouch

UltraClear

Cap.
STEP 1
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To increase blood flow to the puncture site,
massage the area gently. For individuals
who experience difficulty in getting
sufficient blood for a test, rubbing the area
more vigorously or applying heat briefly
may be helpful.
Select a soft, fleshy area on your forearm
that is away from bone and free of visible
veins and hair. Wash and dry the area.
Choose the Puncture Site. STEP 2
Position the Sampler. STEP 4
Press and hold the sampler against the
forearm for a few seconds. Press the
release button.
Massage the Area. STEP 3
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Continue holding the blood sampler against
the skin for a few seconds until the blood
drop forms. Allow enough blood to form
under the cap until you have a blood
sample that is sufficient to fill the
confirmation window of the test strip
( actual size). If you must massage the
area to obtain more blood, do not squeeze
the site excessively.
Allow Blood Drop to Form. STEP 5
If bruising occurs, you may choose to lance a
fingertip instead. If you are having difficulty obtaining
blood from the arm, call LifeScan Customer
Services at 1 800 227-8862.
Note: Blood is applied to the test strip in the same
manner as described on page 2627. However, you
may find it more convenient to hold the forearm
still and bring the meter and test strip to the blood
sample.
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Step-by-Step Test Procedure
Insert a test strip, contact bars end
first and facing up, into the test port.
(Contact bars must be inserted all
the way into the meter or you may
get an inaccurate test result.) The
meter will turn on automatically. All
segments will appear briefly on the
display followed by the date and
time. Then "code " (example) and
the Rsymbol will appear. If the
code number on the display does not
match the code number on the test
strip vial, code the meter.
Obtain a small drop of blood using
the OneTouch

UltraSoft

Adjustable
Blood Sampler. (See pages 22-25.)
The blood sample must be at least
1.5 microlitres ( actual size) in
volume or you may get an
inaccurately low test result.
Apply Sample.
STEP 2
Insert Test Strip. STEP 1
NOTE: You cannot perform a blood glucose test until you
have set up the meter completely.
Insert This End
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When the Rsymbol appears on the display,
touch the drop of blood to the TOP WHITE
EDGE of the test strip. Do not push your
finger against the test strip. Hold the blood
drop to the TOP WHITE EDGE of the test strip
until blood has completely filled the
confirmation window (see illustrations).
(If you do not apply a blood sample within
two minutes, the meter will turn itself off. You
must remove the test strip and insert it back
into the meter to restart the test procedure.)
Your blood glucose test result will appear
after the meter counts down from D to A.
Blood glucose test results are automatically
stored in the meter memory. Turn the meter
off by removing the test strip.
The OneTouch

FastTake

Meter provides
accurate, plasma-calibrated test results that
will be about 12% higher than results taken
from non-plasma-calibrated meters. This
makes it easier to compare your results
directly with laboratory results.
Record all test results in the logbook.
This helps you keep track of test results.
Accurate Results in Just 15 Seconds STEP 3
1.5 L Sample
Actual Size
Good
Sample
Sample Too
Small
Plasma-Calibrated Result
(Example)
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Point the blood sampler down and away.
Push forward on the ejection/cocking
control and eject the lancet directly into a
container for sharp objects. Used test
strips can go into the same container.
Return the ejection/cocking control to the
middle position. Replace the cap.
Eject the Lancet.
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Used Lancet Disposal
CAUTION: It is important to discard the used lancet carefully
to avoid injury or illness.
Point the blood sampler down and away.
Push forward on the ejection/cocking
control and eject the lancet directly into a
container for sharp objects. Used test
strips can go into the same container.
Return the ejection/cocking control to the
middle position. Replace the cap.
Eject the Lancet. STEP 2
Twist the cap counterclockwise. (Optional:
Replace the protective disk on the used
lancet by placing it on a hard surface and
pushing the lancet tip into the disk.)
Remove the Blood Sampler Cap. STEP 1
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The OneTouch

FastTake

Meter displays
results between 20 to 600 mg/dL
(1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L). If your test result is
lower than 20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L), T
will appear on the meter display. This
indicates severe hypoglycemia (low blood
glucose). You should immediately treat
hypoglycemia as recommended by your
healthcare professional.
If your blood glucose test result is above
600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L), S will
appear on the meter display. This indicates
severe hyperglycemia (high blood
glucose). You should seek immediate
medical assistance.
When your blood glucose test result is
between 240 to 600 mg/dL
(13.3 and 33.3mmol/L), will
appear on the meter display. This message
does not mean that the system detected
ketones but that testing with a ketone test
strip may be advisable.
Special Messages
(Example)
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Your OneTouch

FastTake

Meter stores the 150 most

recent blood glucose and control solution test results
with date and time in its memory. It also provides you
with a 14-day average of your blood glucose test
results. You can review the test results in memory
with these easy steps:
Note: A Sresult will be included in your 14-day average as 600
mg/dL;a Tresult will be included as 20 mg/dL. Results marked as
control solution will not be included in your 14-day average.
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With the meter turned off, press the
M button. The 14-day average will appear,
indicating that you are in the memory
mode. You can now review the 14-day
average and the last 150 tests
in the memory. The 14-day average
appears first; it is calculated from the
blood glucose results obtained during the
last 14 days. It also indicates how many
blood glucose tests have been performed
within this period, e.g.,

(64 tests in
the last 14 days). When using the meter for
the first time, Q will appear,
showing that there are no test results in
memory.
Enter the Memory Mode. STEP 1
USING THE METER MEMORY
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After three seconds, the 14-day average will
be replaced by the most recent test result
with date and time. Press the C button once
and the next most recent test result will
appear. Each time you press and release
the C button, the meter will recall up to
your last 150 test results in order. When the
memory is full, the oldest result is dropped
as the newest is added. To move through
the tests in memory more quickly, press
and hold the C button. Control solution
test results will appear on the display with
.
Recall Test Results. STEP 2
Note: You can enter the memory mode from the test mode.
After completing a blood glucose or control solution test and
while the test result is still on the display, press the M button.
This will put the meter into the memory mode.
Note: When using the meter for the first time, Q
will appear, showing that there are no test results in memory.
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Press the M button to turn off the meter.
Exit the Memory Mode. STEP 3
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Using a OneTouch

FastTake

Adapter, you
can easily transfer your test results to a
LifeScan Interface Cable connected to a
serial port on your personal computer. The
test result data can then be viewed using
OneTouch

Diabetes Management
software from LifeScan. Visit
www.LifeScan.com to download the
InTouch

Software. To obtain a OneTouch

FastTake

Adapter, call the OneTouch

Customer Care Line at 1 800 382-7226 or

visit us online at www.LifeScan.com
VIEWING TEST RESULTS ON A
PERSONAL COMPUTER
Data Downloading
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COMPARING METER AND
LABORATORY RESULTS
OneTouch

FastTake

Meter test results and laboratory test

results are both expressed in plasma-equivalent units. However,
the result you obtain from your meter may be different from your
laboratory result due to normal variation. Still, the two results
should be within 20% of each other.
1
To make an accurate
comparison between meter and laboratory results, follow the
guidelines below.
Before you go to the lab:
Perform a control solution test to make sure the meter is
working properly.
It is best to fast for at least eight hours before doing
comparison tests.
Take your meter with you to the lab.
While at the lab:
Make sure that the samples for both tests (the meter test
and the lab test) are taken and tested within 15 minutes of
each other.
Wash your hands before obtaining a blood sample.
Never use your meter with blood that has been collected in a
gray-top test tube.
Use fresh capillary blood only.
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You may still have a variation from the result because blood
glucose levels can change significantly over short periods,
especially if you have recently eaten, exercised, taken
medication, or experienced stress.
2
In addition, if you have eaten
recently, the blood glucose level from a fingerstick can be up to
70 mg/dL higher than blood drawn from a vein (venous sample)
used for a lab test.
3
Therefore, it is best to fast for eight hours
before doing comparison tests. Factors such as the amount of red
blood cells in the blood (a high or low hematocrit) or the loss of
body fluid (severe dehydration) may also cause a meter result to
be different from a laboratory result.
References
1. Clarke, W.L., et al.: Diabetes Care, Vol. 10, No. 5 (1987), 622628.
2. Surwit, R.S., and Feinglos, M.N.: Diabetes Forecast (1988), April, 4951.
3. Sacks, D.B.: Carbohydrates. Burtis, C.A., and Ashwood, E.R. (ed.), Tietz
Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company
(1994), 959.
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The OneTouch

FastTake

Meter comes with the date,

time, and unit of measurement preset. However, if
you need to change the time, or if you remove the
batteries, you will need to enter the setting mode and
reset. You will not be able to perform a blood glucose
test until you have set up the meter completely.
SETTING UP THE METER
Setting the Date, Time, and Unit of Measurement
CAUTION: Check your OneTouch

FastTake

System to be sure the

outer carton seal is not missing or broken. If either of these
conditions occurred, please call the LifeScan Customer Service
line at 1-800-227-8862.
To set the date, you must first enter the setting mode.
Start with the meter off. Then press and hold the M
button for three seconds. The meter is now in the
setting mode.
The year setting will appear first. Press
and release the C button to advance one
year. To move faster, hold the C button
down. With the correct year on the display,
press the M button and the month and day
will appear on the display with the month
segment flashing.
Set the Year. STEP 1
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Press and release the C button until the
correct month appears. To move faster,
hold the C button down. With the correct
month on the display, press the M button
and the day segment will start flashing.
Press and release the C button until the
correct day appears. To move faster, hold
the C button down. With the correct day on
the display, press the M button and the
hour and minutes settings will appear with
the hour segment flashing.
Set the Day. STEP 3
Set the Month. STEP 2
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Before setting the time, you must first set the date.
Press and release the C button to
advance one hour. To move faster, hold
the C button down. With the correct hour
(with am or pm) on the display, press the
M button and the minutes setting will start
flashing.
Press and release the C button to
advance one minute. To move faster, hold
the C button down. With the correct
minute on the display, press the M button
and the current unit-of-measurement
setting will appear.
Set the Minutes. STEP 5
Set the Hour. STEP 4
Note: Your OneTouch

FastTake

Meter displays a 14-day

average which you can access from the meter memory. This
average is calculated from results obtained during the 14 days
preceding the current date and time settings. When the date
and time are changed, the 14-day average may change.
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The OneTouch

FastTake

Meter can display

test results in milligrams per deciliter
(mg/dL) or in millimoles per liter (mmol/L).
The mg/dL unit is standard in the United
States. The mmol/L unit is commonly used
in Canada and some European countries.
Press the C button until the unit of
measurement you are choosing appears
on the display.
After choosing your unit of measurement,
press the M button to turn off the meter.
The meter will display all test results in this
unit of measurement.
Exit the Setting Mode. STEP 7
Select mmol/L or mg/dL. STEP 6
Note: You must move through the year, month, day, hour,
minutes, and unit of measurement to turn off the meter and
exit the setting mode. The unit of measurement must be set
by pushing the C button in order to get a test result.
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CARING FOR YOUR METER
Maintenance
Your OneTouch

FastTake

Meter does not require

special maintenance. As no blood or control solution
comes in contact with the meter, there is no special
cleaning required. Take care to avoid getting dirt,
dust, blood, control solution, or water inside the
meter through the test port. Store the meter in its
carrying case after each use.
A cloth dampened with water and mild detergent can
be used to wipe down the outside of the meter. Your
OneTouch

FastTake

Meter is a precision instrument.

Please handle it with care.
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2. The symbol appears on the
display by itself. This means that the
batteries will not provide enough
power for a test. You must change the
batteries.
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Batteries
Your OneTouch

FastTake

Meter comes with two

1.5 V (#357 or equivalent) silver oxide batteries that
are already installed. Each pair of batteries will
provide you with enough power to perform about
1,000 tests. When replacing batteries, use only 1.5 V
(#357 or equivalent) silver oxide batteries. Do not use
alkaline batteries in your OneTouch

FastTake

Meter.
The meter will alert you when the power is getting
low by displaying two different messages:
1. The symbol appears on the
display with the unit of measurement
when the meter is turned on and all
the other display messages are
functional. From the time the
symbol first appears, there is enough
power left for about 50 tests. The test
results will be accurate, but it is time
to change the batteries.
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1. Press down with both thumbs on each
side of the battery covers imprinted
arrow. Then slide the battery cover away
in the direction of the arrow.
To replace the batteries, make sure that the meter is
turned off. Turn the meter over and locate the battery
compartment.
2. Remove the old batteries. If necessary,
turn the meter over and tap it gently
against the palm of your hand until the
batteries fall out. Insert two 1.5 V (#357
or equivalent) silver oxide batteries,
making sure the positive + side of
each battery is facing up in the meter.
3. Place the three tabs of the battery cover
into the three slots in the meter. Move
the battery cover upward in the direction
of the imprinted arrow until the cover
drops into place and you hear a click.
Slide the battery cover down into place
until it clicks.
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Note:
Replacing the batteries does not affect the
meters memory (previous test results stored
in memory). However, the date, time, and
unit-of-measurement settings may need to
be updated.
The first time you turn on the meter after
replacing the batteries, it will go into the
setting mode. At this time, you should update
the date, time, and unit-of-measurement
settings.
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DISPLAY MESSAGES AND
PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE
Following is a summary of all display messages and symbols. In
the event of a problem, refer to the information under ACTION.
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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS
System check.
Appears upon
insertion of a test
strip or whenever
the meter is turned
on. Verifies that all
segments are
present on the
display.
This message
appears
immediately after
the system check if
your meter has not
been coded.
This is the code
number stored in
the meter.
ACTION
If segments are
missing, call LifeScan
Customer Services
for further action.
Missing segments
can lead to the wrong
interpretation of the
displayed test result.
See Coding the
Meter, pages 810.
Make sure that this
code number
matches the code
number on the vial
of test strips you are
using.
(Example)
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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS
The system is ready
to accept a blood
sample.
The system is ready
to accept a control
solution test sample.
Fifteen-second
countdown. The
meter is calculating
the result. At the end
of the countdown,
the meter will display
the test result.
ACTION
You may now apply
the blood sample.
You may now apply
the control solution.
No action required.
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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS
A blood glucose test
result in mmol/L.
A blood glucose test
result in mg/dL.
A blood glucose test
result with a
suggestion to check
your ketone levels.
ACTION
No action required.
No action required.
You may want to
check your ketone
levels. Act according
to instructions of
your healthcare
professional.
(Example)
(Example)
(Example)
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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS
Your blood glucose
level is higher than
600 mg/dL
(33.3 mmol/L).
Your blood glucose
level is lower than
20 mg/dL
(1.1 mmol/L).
A blood glucose test
result stored in the
memory.
ACTION
This message
indicates very high
blood sugar. You
should recheck your
glucose level and if
Scall your doctor
immediately.
This message
indicates very low
blood sugar. You
should treat this
condition according to
the recommendations
of your healthcare
professional.
No action required.
(Example)
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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS
A control solution
test result stored in
the memory.
There is no test
result stored in this
place in the memory.
Either the ambient
temperature or the
meters temperature
was too low to
perform a test.
ACTION
No action required.
No action required.
Repeat the test in a
warmer place
5995F (1535C).
Allow 20 minutes for
the instrument to
equilibrate to the new
ambient temperature
before retesting.
(Example)
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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS
Either the ambient
temperature or the
meters temperature
was too high to
perform a test.
Error message that
indicates that there
is a problem with the
meter.
Error message could
be caused by a used
test strip or indicates
that the C button
was depressed
during insertion of
the test strip, or a
temporary or
permanent
electronics problem
occurred.
ACTION
Repeat the test in a
cooler place 5995F
(1535C). Allow 20
minutes for the
instrument to
equilibrate to the new
ambient temperature
before retesting.
Review the
instructions and try
again with a new
test strip. If the
problem persists,
call LifeScan
Customer Services
at 1 800 227-8862.
for help.
Repeat the test with
a new test strip. If
the error message
appears again,
LifeScan Customer
Services at
1 800 227-8862.
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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS
Error message that
indicates that the
blood sample was
applied before
R
appeared on the
display.
Error message that
indicates that there
may be a problem
with the test strip,
e.g., the test strip
may have been
damaged, moved, or
removed during
testing, or inserted
improperly.
Average of the last 14
days (

means
that 64 tests were
performed within
this period).
ACTION
Repeat the test with
a new test strip.
Apply blood sample
only after
R
appears
on the display.
Check that the code
number on the
meter display
matches the code
number on the test
strip vial. Check test
strip for damage.
Code meter or retest
as necessary. Repeat
the test. If the error
message appears
again, contact
LifeScan Customer
Services at
1 800 227-8862.
No action required.
(Example)
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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS
The battery sign
appears on the
display with the
unit of measurement.
The power of the
batteries is getting
low. You can
complete about 50
more tests from the
time this symbol
first appears.
The battery sign
appears on the
display by itself. The
power of the
batteries is too low
to run a test.
You have just
replaced the
batteries in your
meter. The unit of
measurement has
not been reset.
ACTION
Test results will still
be accurate, but
replace the batteries
as soon as possible.
Replace the
batteries at once.
The meter will not
operate.
The mg/dL unit is
standard in the U.S.
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PROBABLE CAUSE
Batteries exhausted.
Batteries incorrectly installed
or absent.
Test strip inserted upside down
or incompletely.
Defective meter.
WHAT TO DO
Replace the batteries.
Check that the batteries are
correctly installed with the
positive + side up.
Insert the test strip correctly
with the contact bars end first
and facing up.
Call 1 800 227-8862.
If the meter does not display a message after inserting a
test strip:
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If the test does not start after applying the sample:
PROBABLE CAUSE
Insufficient blood sample.
Defective test strip.
Sample applied after automatic
shutoff (two minutes after last
user action).
Defective meter.
WHAT TO DO
Repeat the test with a new
test strip and a larger sample.
Repeat the test with a new
test strip.
Repeat the test with a new test
strip; apply sample only when
R
appears on the display.
Call 1 800 227-8862.
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SPECIFICATIONS
Result Range: 20 to 600 mg/dL
(1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L)
Calibration: Plasma-equivalent
Sample: Fresh capillary whole blood
Sample Size: 1.5 microlitres
Test Time: 15 seconds
Assay Method: Glucose oxidase biosensor
Power Source: Two replaceable 1.5 V
(#357 or equivalent) silver
oxide batteries
Battery Life: 1,000 tests, or about one year
at three tests per day
Glucose Units: Either mg/dL or mmol/L
Memory: 150 blood glucose and control
solution tests
Automatic Shutoff: Two minutes after last user
action
Size: 3.12 x 2.25 x .75
Weight: 1.6 ounces with batteries
Operating Ranges: Temperature
5995F/1535C
Relative Humidity 1090%
Hematocrit 3055%
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GUARANTEE
The makers guarantee that the OneTouch

FastTake

Meter shall be free of defects in material and

workmanship for a period of three years. This
guarantee is valid from the date of purchase. The
guarantee extends only to the original purchaser and
is not transferable.
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Glucose Ranges
for People Without
Diabetes, mg/dL
Your Target
Ranges, mg/dL
Before
breakfast
Before lunch
or dinner
1 hour
after meals
2 hours
after meals
Between
2 and 4AM
70105
70110
Less than 160
Less than 120
Greater than 70
Source: Krall, L.P., and Beaser, R.S.: Joslin Diabetes Manual.
Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989), 138.
Times of Day
Meter Serial No. ___________________
Important phone numbers:
LifeScan Customer Services (24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
English 1-800-227-8862
Espaol 1-800-381-7226
_________________________ _______________________
Healthcare Professional Pharmacist
_________________________ _______________________
Diabetes Educator Other
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LifeScan, Inc. 2000 Milpitas, CA 95035 6/03 AW 052-440-04A
The system described herein is covered by one or more of the following
U.S. patents: D428,150, 5,708,247, 6,045,567, 6,156,051, 6,197,040,
6,241,862, and 6,284,125. Use of the monitoring device described herein
is protected under U.S. patent 6,413,410. Purchase of the monitoring
device described herein does not act to grant a use license under this
patent. Such a license is granted only when the device is used with
OneTouch

FastTake

Test Strips. No test strip supplier other than

LifeScan, Inc. is authorized to grant such a license. The accuracy of results
generated with LifeScan meters using test strips manufactured by anyone
other than LifeScan has not been evaluated by LifeScan.
AW 05244004A
LifeScan Customer Services toll-free numbers:
(24 hours a day, 7 days a week)
U.S.A. English 1 800 227-8862
Espaol 1 800 381-7226
Visit the LifeScan website
www.LifeScan.com
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