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The OneTouch® Ultra® Family of Meters have OneTouch® Ultra® as part of their brand name (e.g. OneTouch® UltraSmart®, etc.). Intended Use IMPORTANT: Please read this information and your OneTouch® Ultra® Family of Meters and InDuo® Systems Owner’s Booklet before using OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips. Do not use your OneTouch® Ultra® Brand Test Strips if your vial is open or damaged in any way as this could lead to error messages or blood glucose values that read higher than the actual value. Call the OneTouch® Customer Care Line at 1 800 663-5521 immediately if the test strip vial is open or damaged or if these instructional materials or your meter results seem unclear. OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips are used with the OneTouch® Ultra® Family of Meters and InDuo® Systems for quantitatively measuring glucose in fresh capillary whole blood. The OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips and the associated meters are intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home and healthcare professionals in the clinical setting, as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control. Storage and Handling • Store the test strip vial in a cool, dry place not above 30°C (86°F) . Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not refrigerate. • Store your test strips in their original vial only. To avoid damage or contamination, do not transfer test strips to any other place. • After removing a OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strip from the vial, immediately replace the vial cap and close it tightly. • Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial. • Do not use test strips from any vial that is damaged or left open to air. • Write the discard date (3 months after first opening the vial) on the vial label when you first open it. Discard remaining One Touch® Ultra® Test Strips after the discard date. • Do not use test strips beyond the expiration (printed on package) or discard date, whichever comes first, because they may cause inaccurate results. •Avoid getting dirt, food or liquids on the test strip. With clean, dry hands, you may touch the test strip anywhere on its surface. • Do not bend, cut, or alter a OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strip in any way. • OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips are for single use only. • Code the OneTouch® Ultra® Family of Meters and InDuo® Systems to match the code number printed on the OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strip vial. CAUTION: Matching the code on the meter and the code on the test strip vial is essential to obtain accurate results. Each time you test, check to make sure the code numbers match. (Figure A) • Check that the meter is set to the correct unit of measure before each test. The unit of measure is either mmol/L or mg/dL. Refer to the owner’s Precautions to Obtain Accurate Results DimJeim Manufacturedfor/Fabriquepour:LifeScan,Inc.tes vial. Milpitas, CA9503595035U.S.A./E.-U.AW 060-892-060-892-040A4ARev.20020505/1010 Test Code Di Exp. Lot ipstripsBandelettes Do not store teststrips outside the les bandelettes OneToEchell Ne pas conserver de test hors deleur flacon. WARNING: Keep the test strip vial away from children; test strips are a choking hazard. Do not swallow test strips. The test strip vial may contain drying agents that are harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation. (Figure A - Example) booklet for the correct unit of measure. If the unit of measure is not correct, call the OneTouch Customer Care Line at 1 800 663-5521. • Use only OneTouch® Ultra® Test Strips with the OneTouch® Ultra® Family of Meters and InDuo® Systems to obtain accurate results. • If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose test results AND you have followed all instructions described in your OneTouch® Ultra® Family of Meters and InDuo® Systems Owner’s Booklet, call your healthcare professional. • Never ignore symptoms or make significant changes to your diabetes control program without speaking to your healthcare professional. • If your 14- day and 30- day test result averages are not what you expect, you should not rely on them. Test Procedure for Blood Glucose Measurement Materials provided: One Touch® Ultra® Test Strips. Materials required but not provided: your meter, owner’s booklet, lancing device, optional clear cap, and a new, sterile lancet. Blood Sample Collection To obtain a drop of blood, follow these steps: Step 1: Select the puncture site. You may obtain a blood drop from either a fingertip or the forearm. If using the forearm, select a soft, fleshy area on the forearm (away from bone) that is free of visible veins or excess hair. Wash your hands and the puncture site with warm, soapy water. Dry them thoroughly. Step 2: Lance the fingertip or forearm. If lancing the fingertip: Hold the sampler firmly against the side of your finger. Press the release button. Massage the fingertip to obtain a round drop of blood. Do not squeeze the puncture site excessively. If lancing the forearm: Replace the regular sampler cap wit...