Important Information About Your FreeStyle
Flash
™
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
How the FreeStyle Flash System Should Be Used
• The FreeStyle Flash System is intended for use outside the body
(in other words, in vitro diagnostic use only).
• The FreeStyle Flash System is used for measuring blood glucose
(also known as blood sugar) from samples taken from the forearm,
upper arm, hand, thigh, calf as well as your fingers (refer to page
1 for more information).
• The FreeStyle Flash Meter should only be used with FreeStyle
®
Test Strips and FreeStyle Control Solution. Using other brands
of test strips and control solutions with the FreeStyle Flash
Meter can produce inaccurate results.
Do use the FreeStyle Flash System for:
• Testing blood glucose.
• Testing only with fresh capillary whole blood samples.
Do not use the FreeStyle Flash System for:
• The diagnosis of diabetes.
• Testing on newborns.
• Testing of arterial blood.
WARNING:
Keep the FreeStyle Flash System away from young
children as it contains small parts that may be dangerous if
swallowed.
Caution: Please read all the instructions provided in this Owner’s
Booklet and practice the testing procedures before using the
FreeStyle Flash System. Blood glucose monitoring should be
done with the guidance of a healthcare professional.
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