CoaguChek®XSSystemThis is a CLIA waived system.User Manual
15Testing a Blood Sample14Integrated Quality ControlsThe CoaguChek XS System has quality control functions integratedinto the meter and test strips, s
1716Infection ControlFollow appropriate infection control guidelines.• Use gloves.• Use a separate lancet for each person.• Dispose of used lancets an
1918Preparing for a Test1. Gather Items Gather the following items:• CoaguChek XS Meter• Container of test strips• Test strip code chip• CoaguChek lan
1. Get Ready Take a test strip out of thecontainer. Close the container tightly.Do not open a vial of test stripsor touch a test strip with wethands o
6. Apply the Blood Within 15 seconds of stickingthe fingertip, apply the bloodto the target area of the teststrip—either from the top orside of the te
25241. Prepare the Capillary Tube Firmly insert the end of thecapillary tube into the capillarybulb. Completely insert thetube into the bulb to break
27264. Record Result Record the result according toyour facility’s guidelines.5. Dispose of Blood Collection ItemsAfter testing, discard thecapillary
29282. Dose the Test Strip Discard the first 4 drops ofblood. Then immediately place1 hanging drop of blooddirectly onto the target area ofthe test st
31302. View Most Recent Result The most recent test resultappears. The letters memindicate that you are viewing aresult in memory. The timeand date of
332. ConfirmPress the M button toconfirm that you want to erasethe entire memory. Note: To exit Erase mode withouterasing the results, press the ON-O
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35Cleaning the Test Strip Guide34Cleaning the Meter1. Open the Cover2. Clean the Test Strip GuideWith the meter turned off, useyour thumbnail to open
37The CoaguChek XS Meter includes advanced features that you canset up as necessary. They are:• Changing the unit of measurement• Turning off the beep
39When you turn the meter on, it briefly shows all the display’sletters, numbers, and symbols. Regularly check that all segments of each letter, numbe
4140Error MessagesYou may see the following error messages while using theCoaguChek XS Meter. If you see an error message, first try tocorrect the pro
4342Error: Code ChipThe code chip is missing, not properly inserted, ordamaged. Solution:Check to see if you have the correct code chip properly inser
4544Error: Blood ApplicationError applying blood to thetest strip.Solution:Turn the meter off and removethe test strip. Repeat the test using a newtes
4746Error: Internal ErrorAn error occurred during theinternal diagnostic test.Solution:Turn the meter off and remove the batteries. Wait at least 1 mi
49Product SpecificationsOperating Conditions Temperature +65°F to +90°F (+18°C to +32°C)Relative humidity less than 85% (without condensation)Maximu
51SymbolsThe following table lists all of the display screen icons and their meaning.Symbol MeaningTest strip (without sample application area)Test st
Symbol MeaningBattery status:• When the batteries still have their fullcharge, all segments are lit.• Individual segments disappear one by oneas the b
Symbols and AbbreviationsThe test strip insert, the label on the back of the meter, the UserManual, and other packaging material may contain the follo
54WarrantyCoaguChek XS Meter Limited (1 Year) WarrantyROCHE DIAGNOSTICS warrants, to the original purchaser only,that the meter shall be free from all
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2 3The CoaguChek XS System is intended for use by professionalhealthcare providers for quantitative prothrombin time testing forthe monitoring of warf
5The CoaguChek XS MeterDA4How the System WorksThe CoaguChek XS System includes a meter and CoaguChek XSPT test strips. Each box of test strips has its
7Refer to the Getting Started guide to learn how to set up the meterand prepare for and run your first blood-clotting-time test. BatteriesThe CoaguChe
Meter SetupThe CoaguChek XS Meter is preset with the U.S. date format(month-day-year) and U.S. time format (12-hour as opposed to 24-hour).Before you
113. Set Current Time4. Turn OffThe time format flashes in theupper-left corner.Press the SET button .Press the M button tochange the hour. Press th
132. Match Codes 3. Insert New Code ChipMake sure that the three-number code on the new teststrip container matches thethree-number code on thenew cod
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