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NEW
New Zealand’s
first
5 second
blood glucose test strip
The intelligent meter that adapts to your patient’s lifestyle
Dependable, worry free testing for your patients is now 5 times faster We’re upgrading Accu-Chek® Advantage meters to Accu-Chek® Performa – it’s New Zealand’s first 5 second meter and it’s easy for you, easy for your patients. 5 second testing is now available in New Zealand and, with the approval of Pharmac, Roche Diagnostics is upgrading all Accu-Chek® Advantage meters to the new, faster Accu-Chek® Performa meter. The meter is at no charge to you or your patients. Normal prescription fees apply to strips. • To avoid causing healthcare professionals additional work and time, Accu-Chek® Advantage users will be sent an Accu-Chek® Performa meter, 10 testing strips, AND a new Accu-Chek® Multiclix lancing device by courier. • Comprehensive instructions will be provided in packs, with 0800 customer support. • A reminder to pick up a new prescription for Accu-Chek® Performa testing strips will be included. • Performa testing strips will be available on prescription in the same way Accu-Chek® Advantage strips are currently available.
Your support appreciated Although you do not need to be actively involved in the upgrade process, we realise that your patients may have questions for you. We appreciate your help in answering those questions and encouraging your patients to start using their Accu-Chek® Performa meter. Please call our fully trained team at any time if you need help with any questions. Call us on 0800 80 22 99.
NEW
New Zealand’s
first
5 second
blood glucose test strip
The upgrade from Accu-Chek® Advantage to Accu-Chek® Performa gives your patients faster and better testing functions.
faster
5 second test. Lets your patients get fast results and get on with life.
cooler
Smaller
6 to 44˚c temperature range. Allows patients to test in a wider range of temperatures.
Smarter intelligent, infra-red connectivity.
There’s never been a smarter way to discuss patient results.
0.6µL sample. Easier, simpler and less painful.
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reasons Accu-Chek® Performa is better
easier
test alarms and hypo warnings. Reminds your patients to test.
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Accu-ChekÂŽ Performa Faster, smarter, easier 500-result memory capacity helps patients (and their HCPs) manage diabetes better
Preset date and time provides faster setup and convenience for user
Rubber grips help make the meter easy to hold and use
Hypo indicator helps users manage blood glucose levels
4 test reminders help make it easier to remember to test
5 second results for faster, more convenient testing
7, 14, and 30 day test averaging provides users (and their HCPs) access to more comprehensive testing records Small blood sample of 0.6 ÎźL less pain for user
General flag helps users remember events associated with results
Accu-ChekÂŽ Performa Gold standard test strips Glucose dehydrogenase chemistry prevents oxygen interference
Strip graphics help users understand how to insert test strip into the meter
6 gold contacts provide pretest checks and improved underdosing detection
Large, high-contrast dosing area and Y capillary fill makes blood application easier, 100% underdose detection & redosing option. 0.6 ÎźL sample size for reduced pain and AST capability
Sturdy, touchable construction for easy handling
Checks for accuracy Reagent integrity and humidity Physical test strip damage Underdose detection - redosing possible Can compensate for variations in temperature and haematocrit
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Accu-Chek® Performa Intelligent, infra-red connectivity completes the circle of care
Accu-Chek® Performa offers infra-red connectivity for fast, cable-free computer analysis of all the information collected in the meter. Ideal for instant access to detailed charts and graphs available with Accu-Chek® SmartPix.
collect Many patients have a meter and test (estimated to be about 100,000 in NZ)
analyse
act Patient implements agreed course of action
Health Care Professional (HCP) examines results and reviews identified patterns with patient. HCP explains what the results mean and where changes can be made
There’s never been a smarter way to discuss patient results.
Accu-Chek® Multiclix Gentle blood sampling with invisible lancets Accu-Chek® Multiclix is the revolutionary, no-fuss lancing device that contains six lancets in a drum so patients never have to handle a lancet again. Just load the drum and go. It’s easy, easy, easy.
3 steps to better lancing
1 press
2 click 3 twist to change lancet
91% of users judged Accu-Chek® Multiclix less painful than their current device1,2
References: 1. Koubeck, R.J. The Role of Lancet Device Design in Pain Experienced During Self-Testing of Glucose;
2. Fruhstorfer, H. Virtually Pain-Free Collection of Blood from the Finger Pad. Data on file.
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Accu-Chek® Performa Product specifications Feature
Please refer patients to the pack instructions or the company for further details. Always read the label & follow manufacturer’s instructions.
| Specification
Test principle Glucose dehydrogenase with indication by electro
chemical alternating current/direct current method Test range 0.6-33.3 mmol/L Test period 5 seconds Ambient temperature during use 6-44°C Air humidity during use 10-90% Sample volume 0.6 μL Haematocrit range 10-70% Maximum elevation 3,094 metres above sea level Test material Capillary, venous, arterial and neonatal blood, alternative
site testing, AST: forearm, upper arm, calf, thigh & thumb New help and safety functions
• Underdosage detection • Automatic recognition and marking of control solutions • Automatic recognition and rejection of expired test strips • Date and time preset on delivery • Internal back-up battery for maintenance of date and time • Long battery life Calibration A code key is included in each vial of test strips Test and hypo alarms
• Programmable for test reminders • Warns when hypoglycaemic level is reached
The intelligent meter that adapts to your patient’s lifestyle www.accu-chek.co.nz Accu-Chek® is a trademark of the Roche Group. © 2007 Roche Diagnostics 15 Rakino Way, PO Box 62 089, Mt Wellington, Auckland, New Zealand. Accu-Chek® Enquiry Line 0800 80 22 99 Always read the label and follow the manufacturer’s instructions. TAPS Approval NA 1947