Freestyle Freedom User Manual

2
Insert a new FreeStyle Lancet firmly
into the white lancet-holder cup.
Hold lancet firmly in place
with one hand; use your
other hand to twist off
the rounded top.
3
Replace the cap until it snaps
or clicks into place. Be careful
not to touch the exposed needle
on the lancet.
5
Pull the dark Cocking Handle out
until it clicks. You may have already
cocked the device when you inserted
the lancet.
Set lancing device aside,
proceed
to the next step.
1
Snap off the cap on the lancing
device at an angle.
1
Set-up the FreeStyle®
Lancing Device
2
Prepare Your
FreeStyle Freedom Meter
IMPORTANT:
The code number on
the display should match the code
number on the side of your test strip
vial. They must always match, or your
results will be inaccurate.
Be ready to adjust the code on the
meter to match the code number
on the test strip vial. The picture on
the left is only an example.
2
When you see the word “
COdE
”
and a code number on the meter
display, use the “
c
” button to scroll
forward
or the “
m
” button to scroll
backward
to the number that
matches the number on your test
strip vial. The picture to the left is
an example. Your meter may have
a different number.
3
Wait
until you see the “blood drop
and test strip” symbols appear on
the meter display screen BEFORE
lancing your test site. Set meter
aside, proceed to the next step.
4
Look in the window of the lancing
device and turn the settings dial
to set the depth level.
IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate results, clean your hands and the testing site (for example,
your forearm) and dry thoroughly before testing.
1
Insert a new test strip into the
meter every time you test. The
meter will turn on.
Top
Bottom
Insert only the
Top
end of
test strip into the meter.
Cocking Handle
D
epth Settings Dial
Depth Indicator Wind
ow
Release Button
Clear Cap (
for testing sites
other than the fingers
)
Continue on Other Side
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Freestyle Freedom Specifications

General

Sample Size	0.3 µL
Test Time	5 seconds
Brand	Abbott
Model	Freestyle Freedom
Battery Type	CR2032 lithium battery
Sample Type	Blood
Operating Conditions	10°C to 40°C, 10% to 90% relative humidity