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Abbott FreeStyle Navigator User Manual

Abbott FreeStyle Navigator
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is product and its use are protected under U.S. Patent Numbers:
5,262,035; 5,264,104; 5,264,105; 5,593,852; 5,899,855; 5,918,603; 5,965,380; 6,071,391; 6,103,033;
6,120,676; 6,121,009; 6,134,461; 6,143,164; 6,162,611; 6,175,752; 6,284,478; 6,299,757; 6,329,161;
6,338,790; 6,461,496; 6,484,046; 6,503,381; 6,514,718; 6,560,471; 6,565,509; 6,591,125; 6,592,745;
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6,973,706; 6,990,366; 7,003,340; 7,003,341; 7,074,308; 7,090,756; 7,299,082.
Abbott Diabetes Care Inc., 1360 South Loop Road, Alameda, CA 94502 ©2008 Abbott
ART15589 Rev. A 04/08
User’s Guide
CAUTION: Federal law restricts this device to sale by or on the order of a physician.
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Abbott FreeStyle Navigator Specifications

General IconGeneral
BrandAbbott
ModelFreeStyle Navigator
CategoryBlood Glucose Meter
LanguageEnglish

Summary

Getting Acquainted

Introduction

Overview of the user guide and system.

System Components

Details of the system kit and sensor kit contents.

System Features

Highlights key functionalities of the FreeStyle Navigator system.

Using Your System

Guidelines for daily activities and travel with the system.

First-Time Setup

Step-by-step instructions for initial system preparation.

Warnings and Calibration Notes

Crucial cautions and important reminders for system use and calibration.

Before You Get Started

Preliminary information and considerations before system operation.

Hypoglycemia Unawareness

Explanation of the condition and its symptoms.

Operating Modes

Description of Continuous Monitoring and Blood Glucose modes.

Install or Replace Transmitter and Receiver Batteries

Purpose and Materials

Objective and required items for battery replacement.

Transmitter Battery Replacement

Procedure for installing or replacing the transmitter battery.

Receiver Battery Replacement

Procedure for installing or replacing the receiver batteries.

Reconnect Transmitter and Receiver

Steps to re-establish communication after battery changes.

Set the Time and Date

Purpose and Start

Objective and conditions for setting system time and date.

Setting the Time

Step-by-step guide to adjust the system's current time.

Setting the Date

Step-by-step guide to adjust the system's current date.

Perform a Control Solution Test

Purpose and Start

Objective and triggers for performing a control solution test.

Materials

List of necessary items for the control solution test.

Verification and Preparation

Steps to ensure control solution and test strips are current and ready.

Test Procedure and Evaluation

Instructions for inserting test strip, comparing codes, applying solution, and interpreting results.

Checking Your Work

Steps to confirm the control solution test was performed correctly.

Insert or Remove Your Sensor

Purpose and Start

Objective and conditions for sensor insertion or removal.

Materials and Helpful Information

Necessary items and key considerations before sensor insertion.

Deciding Action

Options to change/remove sensor or insert a new one.

Sensor Removal Procedure

Detailed steps for safely removing the sensor and cleaning the transmitter.

Sensor Insertion Process

Steps for preparing the site, inserting the sensor, and attaching the transmitter.

Checking Sensor Placement

Procedure to verify the sensor is correctly inserted and adhered.

Safe Discarding

Guidelines for safely disposing of the sensor inserter.

Attach Your Transmitter

Purpose and Start

Objective and timing for attaching the transmitter.

Helpful Information

Tips for maintaining transmitter-receiver connection.

Transmitter Attachment

Steps to securely attach the transmitter to the sensor support mount.

Entering Sensor Code

Procedure for entering the sensor code into the receiver.

Calibrate Your System/Test Blood Glucose Manually

Purpose and Start

Objective and triggers for system calibration.

Materials and Calibration Notes

Required materials and important reminders for system calibration.

Calibration Procedure Steps

Detailed steps for inserting test strips and comparing code numbers.

Test Site Selection

Guidelines for choosing appropriate sites for blood glucose testing.

Lancing and Sample Collection

Steps for preparing the site, lancing, and collecting a blood sample.

Testing Sample and Interpreting Results

Procedure for applying the sample and understanding the glucose readings.

Confirm Test Type and Discarding

Steps to confirm test type and properly discard used items.

Set, Review, or Change the Alarm Settings

Purpose and Start

Objective and timing for configuring alarm settings.

About Glucose Alarms

Explanation of high, low, and projected glucose alarms.

Alarm Configuration

Steps to access and modify various alarm settings.

Setting Low Glucose Alarm

Procedure for configuring low glucose alarm settings.

Setting High Glucose Alarm

Procedure for configuring high glucose alarm settings.

Setting Projected Alarms

Steps to set projected low and high glucose alarms.

Setting Data Loss and System Alarms

Configuration for data loss and system-related alarms.

Setting Progress Tones and Muting Alarms

Options for progress tones and muting audible alarms.

Daily Use

Purpose and Start

Objective and timing for daily system interaction.

Helpful Information

Guidance on maintaining connection and periodic checks.

Reconnecting Receiver to Transmitter

Steps to restore connection if lost.

Interpreting the CM Screen

Understanding the information displayed on the Continuous Monitoring screen.

Interpreting Icons

Explanation of various icons and their meanings on the receiver.

Backlight Operation

Instructions for turning on the receiver's backlight.

Respond to Alarms, Errors, and Problems

Purpose and Start

Objective for resolving system alerts and issues.

Helpful Information and Alarm Urgency

Guidance on alarm response and urgency levels.

Status Information

How to access and interpret system status details.

Responding to Alarm Messages

Detailed guide for addressing various alarm messages.

Troubleshooting Common Problems

Solutions for common issues with the receiver, sensor, and connection.

Add Events

Purpose and Start

Objective and timing for recording events.

Helpful Information

Important notes on event entry and editing.

Selecting Event Type

How to choose the type of event to record.

Recording Specific Events

Procedures for logging meals, insulin, exercise, and health status.

Recording Generic Events

How to record custom events.

Checking Your Work

Confirmation of accurate event record keeping.

Review Reports and Edit Events

Purpose and Start

Objectives for reviewing glucose data and events.

Helpful Information

Guidance on glucose targets and their relation to alarms.

Accessing Reports

Steps to navigate to the reports menu.

Setting Glucose Targets

Procedure to input desired glucose level targets.

Viewing Glucose History

How to display glucose levels over time using line graphs.

Viewing Statistical Summaries

How to access statistical reports of glucose levels.

Reviewing and Editing Events

Steps to review and modify recorded events.

Clean Your System

Purpose and Start

Objective and frequency for system cleaning.

Materials and Helpful Information

Necessary cleaning supplies and important maintenance notes.

Cleaning Procedures

Instructions for cleaning the transmitter, receiver skin, and receiver.

Link and Unlink Your Transmitter and Receiver

Purpose and Start

Objective and conditions for linking/unlinking devices.

Helpful Information

Key points regarding device pairing and communication.

Unlinking Procedure

Steps to remove the transmitter ID from the receiver.

Linking Procedure

Steps to pair the receiver with a transmitter.

Checking Your Work

Confirmation of successful linking or unlinking.

Reset User Settings

Purpose and Start

Objective to restore system settings to factory defaults.

Helpful Information

Important notes regarding resetting settings and their impact.

Accessing and Resetting Settings

Steps to access and perform the user settings reset.

Change Country Settings

Purpose and Start

Objective to adjust display formats and language.

Helpful Information

Important notes on changing settings.

Accessing Settings Menu

Steps to navigate to the country settings.

Modifying Display Settings

Procedures for changing language, date, time, and decimal formats.

Appendix A: Site Maintenance

Introduction

Importance of site selection, preparation, and maintenance.

Site Selection Guidelines

Recommendations for choosing and rotating sensor insertion sites.

Helpful Products

List of products that can assist with site maintenance and adhesion.

Appendix B: Specifications

System Specifications

Technical specifications for the system's operation and components.

Receiver Specifications

Detailed specifications for the receiver unit.

Transmitter Specifications

Detailed specifications for the transmitter unit.

Performance Characteristics

Overview of the system's performance in clinical studies.

Accuracy Analysis

Evaluation of system accuracy using error grid analysis and statistical data.

Performance Over Duration of Wear

Data on system performance during the sensor wear period.

Sensor Stability

Information on sensor accuracy and stability over time.

Measuring Glucose in Interstitial Fluid

Explanation of how glucose is measured in interstitial fluid.

Precision and Reproducibility

Data on sensor precision and reproducibility.

Sensor Insertion, Calibration, and Wear Study

Findings from a home-use study on sensor insertion and calibration.

Skin Interaction Analysis

Observed incidence of skin issues related to sensor use.

Appendix C: FCC Compliance Information

Electromagnetic Interference Information

Guidance on potential sources and effects of electromagnetic interference.

Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Emissions

Declarations regarding electromagnetic emissions compliance.

Guidance and Manufacturer’s Declaration – Immunity

Declarations regarding electromagnetic immunity compliance.

FCC Compliance Information (Transmitter)

FCC compliance details for the transmitter.

FCC Compliance Information (Receiver)

FCC compliance details for the receiver.

Glossary

Glossary Terms

Definitions of terms used in the manual.

Index

Index Entries

Alphabetical listing of topics and their corresponding page numbers.

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