General questions

Is the Accu-Chek Combo system waterproof?

The Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump can withstand brief accidental water contact such as rain, water splashes or accidental immersion. Before taking a bath or going into a whirlpool, shower or swimming pool, you should disconnect and remove your pump. Your Accu-Chek Aviva/Performa Combo meter is not waterproof and must be kept dry at all times.

General questions

Is radiation from Bluetooth harmful? Is it dangerous for pregnant women?

The Accu-Chek Combo system complies with specific absorption rate (SAR) limits in Canada and the U.S. to eliminate any health hazards. The SAR limit for mobile phones and devices of this type is 1.6 W/kg.1 The average SAR level of exposure from the Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump is 0.00089 W/kg.

1Federal Communications Commission. Radio Frequency Safety. Available at:
www.fcc.gov/oet/rfsafety/sar.html. Accessed June 22, 2015.

General questions

How do I configure the Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump?

You can configure the Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump manually or by using a PC and Accu-Chek 360° insulin pump configuration software.

General questions

What batteries are used with the Accu-Chek Aviva/Performa Combo meter?

The Accu-Chek Aviva/Performa Combo meter uses 3 AAA (1.5V) alkaline batteries.

General questions

How long does the battery last?

Battery life depends on Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump use, including daily insulin requirements, frequency of delivery and backlight usage.

For example

If used in a typical usage pattern of 50 Units / day using U100 insulin and normal operating temperature (23 °C ±2 °C [73 °F ±4 °F]) the battery life is approximately:

  • Alkaline: 70 days for Bluetooth ® off; or 30 days for Bluetooth ® on
  • Lithium: 200 days for Bluetooth ® off; or 80 days for Bluetooth ® on
  • NiMH: 100 days for Bluetooth ® off; or 40 days for Bluetooth ® on

General questions

What batteries are used with the Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump?

The Accu-Chek Spirit Combo insulin pump uses 1 AA battery (LR6 1.5 V AA alkaline, FR6 1.5 V AA lithium or 1.2 V rechargeable NiMH HR6 AA). You must select the correct battery type in the insulin pump setup when you replace your battery.

Do NOT use carbon-zinc, nickel-cadmium (NiCd) or super heavy duty batteries.

General questions

Do I need to code the Accu-Chek Aviva Combo meter?

The Accu-Chek Aviva/Performa Combo meter offers simple 1-time coding. You'll see that the red-and-white test strip package includes a black code key. Your meter should already have a black code key inserted. Just leave it in place. Your meter is already coded.