Operator`s manual
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Display/Sympto
m/ERROR CODE
POSSIBLE SOLUTION
Meter displays 
“QC Due: 
Immediately”
Run controls immediately.
Patient testing cannot proceed until control tests are successfully run.
Test Result: 
“LO/HI” or 
“RR LO/RR HI”
Patient’s result 
is Critical
.
1. Refer to (Page 7 steps 18-20 Critical Results). 
2. In addition, follow your Unit/Clinic protocol.
Meter displays 
(QC) “FAIL” or 
“Out of Range”
1. QC result is Outside QC Range or previous QC result failed.
2. Refer to List of Corrective Action(s) for Failed QC on page 4
and QC testing - Pre-programmed/Custom Comments on page 
5.
Battery Low  Charge the battery by placing the meter in the base unit.
Battery Critically 
Low 
1. Charge the battery by placing the meter in the base unit.
2. If meter battery doesn’t seem to re-charge, put a red tag and 
take the meter to Clinical Engineering.
3. CE will check if the battery pack is correctly Installed and 
Connected and Replace it if defective.
The ACCU-CHEK 
Inform II Meter is 
unable to 
communicate with 
the Data 
Management 
System.
1. Results Not showing up in APEX / EMR.
2. Reset the meter by pressing the reset button 
3. If problem persists, Call IT at (415) 353-9000 or 
(415) 514-4100 or place an IT ticket request on-line at 
https://servicenow.ucsfmedicalcenter.org
Automatic 
shutdown (power 
off).
The meter is configured to automatically powers off when 
there’s no activity to conserve energy.
Base Unit LED is 
not illuminated 
Base Unit is Not connected to power supply unit or power supply 
unit is defective, or power outlet is not active.
1. Disconnect the base unit power supply cord from the base unit 
and electrical outlet and then, re-connect it again. Make sure all 
the cords are tightly connected to the base unit.
2. If error persists, put a red tag and take the base unit to Clinical 
Engineering.
LED flashes red
Communication or configuration error.
Call IT at
(415) 353
-
9000 or (415) 514-4100 or 
or place an IT ticket request on-line at 
https://servicenow.ucsfmedicalcenter.org
Rev 1, Ver 2, 9/9/2013










