Roche CoaguChek XS Manuel D'utilisation page 3

The CoaguChek XS System
The CoaguChek XS System is used for quantitative monitoring of coagu-
lation values (common terms: thromboplastin time, PT, Quick value) with
CoaguChek XS PT test strips.
Self-monitoring and self-adjustment of oral coagulation therapy using
coagulation values determined with the aid of the CoaguChek XS System
may only be undertaken after consultation with your doctor and compre-
hensive instruction by a qualified healthcare professional. Your pharma-
cist / specialist supplier can provide you the training and/or put you in
touch with associations or institutions offering training in coagulation
self-monitoring. Please read the special notes on INR self-monitoring in
the package insert accompanying the test strips.
The CoaguChek XS Softclix lancing device is intended
only for patient self-monitoring by a single person. It
must not be used to collect blood in a multi-patient
WARNING
setting as it does not incorporate any features to
guard against cross-infection.
This manual contains all the information you need to operate and care
for the CoaguChek XS System. Please read this entire manual care-
fully before you use the meter.
Healthcare professionals: In addition, observe carefully the pre-
cautions and procedures applying to professional use provided in the
relevant sections of this manual.
The CoaguChek XS System
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