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User’s Manual Accu-Chek Solo micropump system...
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USB cable to a PC. For more information, refer to the printed User’s Manual of the micropump system or visit accu-chek.com. From this website, you can download the User’s Manual as a PDF file. You can contact the Accu-Chek Customer Care Service Center by calling 1-800-688-4578.
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DIABETES MELLITUS. 1. Press and hold both quick bolus buttons for approximately 3 seconds. She/He relies on a regular supply of insulin from the Accu-Chek Solo micropump, which 2. Simultaneously press both quick bolus buttons repeatedly until the she/he wears on her/his body.
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Data Matrix Approved/listed/registered under the product name: Code Accu-Chek Solo micropump system ACCU-CHEK, ACCU-CHEK GUIDE, ACCU-CHEK SMART PIX, and ACCU-CHEK SOLO are trademarks of Roche. The Bluetooth word mark and logos are registered trademarks owned by Bluetooth SIG, Inc. ®...
Contents About this User’s Manual Putting the DM into Operation Charging the Battery Scope of delivery Setup Wizard Programming a Basal Rate Profile Consumables Putting the Micropump into Operation What is the Purpose of the Micropump Overview System? Recommended Infusion Sites Intended Use Putting the Components into Operation Contraindications...
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Canceling a Bolus 10.2 Logbook Setting the Delivery Lag Time 10.3 Trend Graph 10.4 Standard Week Bolus Advice 10.5 Target Range Overview 10.6 BG Averages Table 10.7 System Events Setting Up Bolus Advice Changing Bolus Advice and Time Blocks 10.8 Data Transfer Using Bolus Advice 11 Changing Settings Turning Off Bolus Advice...
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18.2 License Information 18.3 Declaration of Conformity, Radio Equipment Directive 353 15 Messages and Troubleshooting 18.4 Connecting Non-System Devices 15.1 Information 18.5 Accu-Chek Customer Care Service Center 18.6 Supplies and Accessories 15.2 Warnings 15.3 Maintenance Messages 18.7 Disposing of the Micropump System 15.4 Error Messages...
Read this User’s Manual carefully before using your Accu-Chek ® Also consult the instructions for use enclosed with the Solo micropump system for the first time. This User’s Manual components of the Accu-Chek Solo micropump system. provides you with the information you need to safely operate the micropump system.
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Not be able to use the micropump system. Read these chapters heeding the warnings can lead to life-threatening situations. before using the Accu-Chek Solo micropump system. Chapters highlighted in purple...
The scope of delivery includes the following components: Pump base (1×) Accu-Chek Solo pump base (1×) Accu-Chek Guide Solo diabetes manager (1×) Rechargeable battery for Accu-Chek Guide Solo diabetes manager (1×) Accu-Chek Solo insertion device (1×) Charger with plug (1×) USB cable (1×)
What is the Purpose of the Micropump System? 1.1 Intended Use The Accu-Chek Solo micropump system is a prescription medical Therapy using the micropump system may only be started after device intended for the subcutaneous, continuous delivery of completion of the required training from a qualified instructor.
What is the Purpose of the Micropump System? 1.2 Contraindications Data. The micropump system should not be used by children under 2 years of age or by people who regularly require less than People with skin that does not tolerate adhesive pads. 0.1 U/h of basal insulin.
Risks and Benefits 1.3 Risks and Benefits Talk to your healthcare professional about the benefits and potential risks that are associated with using the micropump system. To ensure that insulin pump therapy is safe and successful, you must actively take part in your therapy, test your blood glucose values regularly and monitor the functions of the micropump regularly.
What is the Purpose of the Micropump System? 1.4 General Warnings WARNING WARNING The micropump system may only be used by a single Check your blood glucose level at least four times a day. person for insulin therapy. Check your blood glucose level more than four times a day All objects which can come into contact with human blood if your insulin sensitivity is high.
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In these cases, first remove the micropump from the body. or defective. Do not use the micropump system close to strong The correct functioning of your Accu-Chek Solo micropump electromagnetic fields or ionizing radiation. Strong system can only be guaranteed if you use accessories,...
What is the Purpose of the Micropump System? 1.5 Components of the Micropump System The Accu-Chek Solo micropump system is a system that primarily consists of a tubeless micropump and a diabetes manager, which serves as a remote control. The interactive displays on the diabetes manager screen, help you to make individual settings and control the micropump.
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Components of the Micropump System Accu-Chek Solo reservoir Accu-Chek Solo pump holder The Accu-Chek Solo reservoir is the second part of the micropump in addition to the pump base. The The Accu-Chek Solo pump holder is reservoir is a sterile container for...
What is the Purpose of the Micropump System? 1.6 Characteristics of the Micropump System Tubeless insulin pump Customized bolus and basal features Small, light and removable micropump (approx. 1 oz) Bolus delivery (up to 50 U) with diabetes manager or Transparent reservoir (up to 200 U), usable for up to 4 days programmable directly on the micropump Soft Teflon ®...
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Characteristics of the Micropump System Assisted setup and application Micropump system is set up using a setup wizard Guided setup of basal rate profiles and bolus advice feature Guided replacement of system components Videos explaining action steps on the diabetes manager Comfort and safety features Built-in blood glucose meter in the diabetes manager Optional entry of blood glucose results that were measured...
What is the Purpose of the Micropump System? 1.7 Using the Micropump System in Daily Life The micropump system is intended to be used continuously, Showering, bathing, swimming, diving every day in any everyday situation. There are only a few Protect the diabetes manager from moisture and water.
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Using the Micropump System in Daily Life Temperature Air pressure and altitude Do not expose the micropump to direct sunlight, UV radiation or Rapid and significant changes in air pressure or temperature can heat. The operating temperature of the micropump is between influence insulin delivery, especially if there are air bubbles in the +41 °F and +104 °F.
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What is the Purpose of the Micropump System? Traveling and flights Communication between micropump and diabetes manager Before traveling, ask your healthcare professional about any For wireless communication between the micropump and the special preparations you need to make. Take sufficient supplies diabetes manager, it is not necessary for the devices to be right with you for blood glucose testing and for your insulin pump next to each other.
Getting to Know the Micropump System 2.1 Diabetes Manager Overview Note The Accu-Chek Guide Solo diabetes manager is a remote control Always have the diabetes manager with you. with an integrated blood glucose meter that is used to control the A rechargeable battery supplies power to the diabetes micropump.
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Diabetes Manager Overview Name Description Note Power button Turns the diabetes manager on or off. Only use the headphone port for Lanyard eyelet Used to attach a lanyard. connecting passive headphones, i.e. headphones without their own Headphone port Port for connecting passive headphones. power supply.
Getting to Know the Micropump System 2.2 Status Screen 2.2.1 Overview On the Status screen, you can see the most important, current and most common therapy information on blood glucose result, basal rate, ongoing boluses and reservoir level at a glance. You can access other information and menus from the Status screen.
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Status Screen Name Description Blood Shows the most recent blood glucose result with the time and date of the test. The background color indicates whether the test result falls within the target range. For more information, see chapter 5.1.5 Color glucose Coding of Test Results.
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Getting to Know the Micropump System 2.2.2 Shortcuts on the Status screen The touch-sensitive areas on the Status screen allow you to quickly access important menus and features. When you tap the areas, the corresponding menus or features are opened. Logbook entries menu Replace system components...
Main Menu 2.3 Main Menu The main menu is an overview of the most important features of Depending on the situation (for example, pump therapy or the diabetes manager. From here, you can open the basic menus injection therapy), other menus can be displayed. For more information, see chapter 13.2 Injection Therapy Displays.
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Getting to Know the Micropump System 2.3.1 Symbols in the status bar The status bar at the top edge of the screen shows the current time. In addition, the following symbols may be displayed. Symbol Name Description Status of rechargeable Shows the current level of the rechargeable battery in the diabetes manager.
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Main Menu Menu icons in the Main menu Menu icon Description Menu icon Description Deliver manual bolus, use bolus advice, View or change settings, view system cancel bolus information, switch therapy mode Select or set basal rate profiles, set and Display or edit logbook data cancel Temporary Basal Rates (TBR) Micropump is in STOP mode,...
Getting to Know the Micropump System 2.4 Information Screen The information screen is a representation of important device, If you slide the upper screen edge downwards, the information status and therapy information as well as system events. When screen is shown. The bar on the sliding pane lights up blue while you tap the events, the respective menus open.
Navigation and Operation 2.5 Navigation and Operation 2.5.1 Navigation buttons You navigate and operate the diabetes manager by means of the You can use the navigation buttons below the screen to move touchscreen and navigation buttons. The insulin button is an forwards and backwards or to go to the Status screen.
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Getting to Know the Micropump System 2.5.2 Insulin Button 2.5.3 Entries The insulin button is only used to confirm a previously set insulin There are various methods of making entries in order to execute delivery. When the diabetes manager is ready to deliver basal or commands, select values, set features and select display options.
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Navigation and Operation Executing commands Switching a feature on or off Whenever you tap a command on the screen, the background By tapping a switch, you can turn a feature on or off. Inactive color changes. function buttons and switches are grayed out. Example Example Not selected...
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Getting to Know the Micropump System Simple lists or menus Lists with checkboxes No command is preselected in simple lists or menus. You can In these lists, you can select either one or more commands select a command. simultaneously or no command. Example Example Tap the command you want to select.
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Navigation and Operation Lists with radio buttons Editing a command In these lists, one command is always selected, for example, by To edit the desired command, it must be selected. the default settings. By tapping the desired command, you can change the selection.
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Getting to Know the Micropump System Scrolling lists Slider In long menus and lists, you can scroll the list to display the You can make the desired setting by moving the slider. commands that are not visible. Example Example Scroll the list upwards to view additional list commands or Move the slider to the desired position.
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Navigation and Operation 2.5.4 Entering Numbers Numeric keypad You can either use a numeric keypad to enter numbers or use the When you use the carbohydrate unit g, you can alternatively enter minus/plus buttons to set them. the carbohydrate amount using the numeric keypad. Some numbers and values can only be set using the minus/plus buttons or only be entered by means of the numeric keypad.
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Getting to Know the Micropump System 2.5.5 Entering Text Minus/plus buttons allow you to switch between entering data using the Text is entered using a keyboard. Depending on the language, minus/plus buttons and the numeric keypad. key assignments may differ. Symbol for entering text using Display field for...
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Navigation and Operation 2.5.6 Screen Lock Unlocking the screen If the diabetes manager has been inactive for approx. 60 seconds, the screen is automatically locked. You can also lock the screen by pressing the power button. A locked screen is indicated by the symbol.
Putting the Diabetes Manager into Operation 3.1 Charging the Battery Symbols for different battery levels: Before you start using the diabetes manager, you must charge 100% the battery. Connect the diabetes manager to a PC or charger by means of a USB cable. The preferred method is to use a charger and electrical outlet since charging takes less time this way.
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Putting the Diabetes Manager into Operation 3.1.1 Inserting the Rechargeable Battery in the Diabetes Manager WARNING Use only the supplied charger and the associated USB cable, or a certified USB charger (for example, a laptop certified according to IEC 60950 or an equivalent safety standard).