Accu-Chek Performa Specification
Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems
Compatible Test Strip / Test Cassette
Performa test strip.
Lancing Device & Lancets
Accu-Chek FastClix finger pricker offers easy lancing with a 1-Click action to prime and release. It features a drum of 6 preloaded lancets, eliminating the need to see or touch individual lancets.
ISO Compliance
The Accu-Chek Performa system fully conforms to the requirements of EN ISO 15197:2015 & ISO 15197:2013.
Expiry Date of Cassette / Test Strips
Test strip expiry is typically 18 months from production and is printed on the test strip vial.
Technical Specifications
Display
LCD.
Display Size
40mm (H) x 28mm(W).
Memory Capacity
Memory can store 500 tests, including 7, 14, 30 & 90 day averages, and pre- and post-meal averages. It is not possible to manually delete readings from any Accu-Chek meter. When the memory capacity is reached, adding a new result causes the oldest one to be deleted.
Coding
No coding is required.
Set Up
Only time & date setup is required. The meter is ready to use straight out of the box.
Test Strip Ejector
No. Test strips must be manually removed, but they are supplied in a size that is easy to use and handle.
Weight of Blood Glucose Meter
40g with batteries.
Accuracy You Can Trust
Size of Blood Glucose Meter
94mm (H) x 52mm(W) x 21 mm (D).
Storage Temperature Range (Meter)
Store meter only at a temperature between minus 25°C and +70°C.
Storage Temperature Range (System - Meter with Batteries & Strips)
Store meter (with batteries and test cassette) at a temperature between +2°C and +30°C.
Operating Temperature (Meter & Cassette/ Test Strips)
8°C to 44°C.
System Specifications
Units
Measures only in mmol/L units. All Accu-Chek meters are pre-set to measure in mmol/L, and this cannot be changed.
Measurement Range
0.6-33.3 mmol/L.
Enzyme System
Mutant variant of the quino protein glucose dehydrogenase (Mut. Q-GDH).
Sample Size
0.6 µL.
System Specifications (Continued)
Blood Sample Types
Capillary, venous, arterial, neonatal.
Under-fill Detection
Yes. On detection of an under-fill, the Accu-Chek Performa meter displays the error message "E-4". A retest must be performed.
Measurement Time
5 Seconds.
Haematocrit Range
10-65%.
Connectivity
Connectivity
The Accu-Chek Performa allows data transfer via an infrared cable to a Personal Computer (PC).
Ability to Flag Pre and Post Meal Results
Yes.
Alarm Reminders
Up to 4 alarms per day can be set.
Suitability for Carb Counting Patients
No.
