WARNING:
The cap or vial contains drying agents that may be harmful if
inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.
Important: The FreeStyle Lite meter should only be used with FreeStyle
Lite test strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce
inaccurate results.
Important Test Strip Information
The FreeStyle Lite system has an operating range of 4° to 40° C •
(40° to 104° F).
Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place between 4° to 30° C •
(40° and 86° F).
Use test strips only within the system operating temperature range.•
Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.•
Store your test strips in their original vial only; never transfer them •
to another vial or any other container.
Never store individual test strips outside the vial.•
After removing a FreeStyle Lite test strip from the vial, immediately •
close the vial cap tightly.
With clean, dry hands you may touch the test strip anywhere when •
removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter.
The FreeStyle Lite Test Strip
Apply blood or control solution to only
one Test Strip Sample Area per test.
Important: Use only one sample area of the test strip per
test. Do not apply blood to both sample areas. Test strips
may be used only once. Discard used test strips. You can
continue to fill the test strip for up to 60 seconds. Be sure
to reapply the sample to the same sample area.
Test Strip
Sample Area
Do not use test strips beyond the expiry date. This may cause •
inaccurate results.
Do not bend, cut or alter FreeStyle Lite test strips.•
Note: For further information, refer to the FreeStyle Lite test strip
package insert.
The FreeStyle Control Solution
FreeStyle control solution is a red liquid that contains
a fixed amount of glucose that is used to:
Practise testing without having to use your own •
blood.
Ensure that your meter and test strips are working •
together properly.
A control solution test should be performed when you
question your results and want to confirm that your monitor and test
strips are working properly.
For information on how to obtain control solution, call Customer
Care.