User Manual

Table Of Contents
Introduction • 1
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Safety information
Operator qualification
Only trained healthcare professionals may operate the
CoaguChek Pro II system. Operators must have received
comprehensive instruction in the operation, quality con-
trol, and care of the CoaguChek Pro II system.
WARNING
Protection against infection
There is a potential risk of infection. Healthcare profes-
sionals using the CoaguChek Pro II system must be
aware that any object coming into contact with human
blood is a potential source of infection. Healthcare
professionals must also be aware that any cross-con-
tamination is a potential source of infection for patients.
Use gloves.
Use an auto-disabling single-use lancing device for
each patient.
Dispose of used lancets and needles in a sturdy
sharps container with lid.
Dispose of used test strips according to your institu-
tion’s infection control policy.
Follow all health and safety regulations in force
locally.
WARNING
Avoidance of electrical shock, fire, and explosions
Only use Roche Diagnostics original accessories
(cables, power supply units, battery packs, and spare
parts). Third-party cables, power supply units, and
battery packs can cause the battery pack to explode
or the meter to become damaged.
Do not use loose power sockets or damaged power
supply units, cables, plugs, or battery packs.
Do not short circuit the power supply unit, the
Handheld Base Unit contacts, or the battery pack.
Do not drop the CoaguChek Pro II meter, the power
supply unit, or the battery pack and protect these
against shaking and vibrations.