Table 3.

Analyzed Additional Tasks and the Corresponding Handling Steps

Additional tasks	Handling steps
Change code chip/code number	Take out the old/used code chip Throw the old code chip away Take the new code chip out of the package Put the code chip into the meter Start the meter/insert test strip Check code on display Adjust code manually
Change tape cassette/drum/strip disc	Open tip cover Stress cassette box open button Open tape cassette/drum/strip disc box Push the drum release button Take out the used cassette/drum/strip disc Throw it away Open tape cassette/drum/strip disc package Take the new cassette/drum/strip disc Put in the new cassette/drum/strip disc Close the cassette/drum box/strip disc Close the tip cover
Change test strip vial	Take old test strip vial out of the carrying case Throw old test strip away Take new test strip vial out of package Note expiry date on vial Put new test strip vial into the carrying case
Perform control measurement	Lay the BG meter on the desk Take the test strip vial out Open the vial Take a test strip out of the vial Close the vial Put the test strip into the BG meter Put the vial back into the carrying case Check/adjust test strip code Push the start or test strip release button Stress the BG meter to release a BG test strip Open the tip cover Lay the BG meter on the desk Shake control solution vial Open control solution vial Discard first drop/wipe tip of vial Put drop of control solution on clean surface Take BG meter Apply control solution onto the test strip/field Wait for the result Discard/close control solution vial Manually mark measurement as control Check result with target value Take the test strip out of the BG meter (Release and) throw the test strip away Push the start button to switch off the BG meter Close the tip cover to switch the meter off
Change lancet drum	Detach the lancing device cup Take out the used lancet drum Throw the used lancet drum away Open inside pocket Take out lancet drum Close inside pocket Take a new lancet drum out of the package Put in the new lancet drum Close the lancing device cup