Meter care and battery

What is the difference between cleaning and disinfecting?

Cleaning is simply removing dirt from the meter, while disinfecting refers to removal of most but not all, disease-causing and other types of microorganisms.

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When should the meter and lancing device be cleaned and disinfected?

Clean and disinfect your meter once a week, or any time blood gets on the meter. You should also clean the meter before allowing anyone else to handle it.

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Is the time and date or memory lost when the battery is removed?

The meter includes an additional internal battery that retains the time and date for up to 72 hours. So when the battery is changed, no memory is lost.

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What type of battery is used?

The meter uses 1 3-volt lithium coin cell battery (type CR 2032) found in many stores.

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How do I change the battery in my Accu-Chek Performa blood glucose meter?

Make sure you have a new 3-volt, lithium battery, number CR2032, to insert. Open the battery door on the back of the meter, remove the old battery for at least 20 seconds, and press any button on the meter. Insert the new battery with the “+” sign facing out. Snap the battery door back into place. Press the on/off button, and the meter will beep. Setup and hour are flashing on the display. If the date and time are correct, press and hold the on/off button for about 4 seconds. Release the button, and you’re done.

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How long will the battery last in my meter?

Your battery should last for approximately 2,000 tests.

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Test Strips and control tests

Do control test values stay in the meter memory?

Control test values will not be in the user-accessible memory. However, they will be stored in the downloadable memory.

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