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Its been a short while since I've researched these machines. Is the CoaguChek S a new model? The ROCHE web site says "CoaguChek S not FDA approved for home use in the US."

It is also close to half the price of the other models.
 
Joel said:
Its been a short while since I've researched these machines. Is the CoaguChek S a new model? The ROCHE web site says "CoaguChek S not FDA approved for home use in the US."

It is also close to half the price of the other models.
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All of the machines can be had for much the same price in the USA - you just have to ask and pay cash money
 
The machine I use for Chloe is the Coaguchek S - never had any problems with it in 4 years of use! Another case of Europe approving before the US perhaps?
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Jim's also got the Coaguchek S - I think it's the only model now available for sale in the UK but don't quote me on that! The local hospital's anti-coag dept also has the Coaguchek S. Jim's had no trouble with it either, his results are always within 0.2-0.3 of the hospital results.
 
How much???

How much???

I've also had a Coaguchek S for a couple of years here in UK. Having followed the link above to the info in US, I can't believe the price that it is listed at... $1295.00. When I brought mine the UK list price was £399 ($695), at the time it was on offer and I think I paid around £300 for it.
Maybe the "professional" unit comes with several years supply of test strips included... but somehow I doubt it!
 
Coaguchek S training

Coaguchek S training

I've had a Coaguchek S monitor since January this year and had to be trained by a "professional" in its use. Maybe that's why "Professional" is used in the listing.

My training took place in a hospital and was done by an RN.

It's surprising they are not approved in the US.
 
As I understand it Coaguchek S has not been approved for patient use in the US. Not sure why. Drs. can purchase it. I trained a doctor a couple of years ago. He is an orthopedic specialist but he bought the S to help his wife who just had an aortic valve replacement. I found the S to be very user friendly and easy to learn. Recently I was commissioned to train a double valve Kurdish diplomat leaving the US to return home to help build the new Iraq. He could only purchase the old "classic" Coaguchek. Its still a very good unit . The training took about two hours and then I had to give him a written test which he passed easily and that made the sale official. Any American who wants one can purchase a "classic" but must go through the training and then they can self test, self dose if they wish, and buy supplies from Tapestry or QAS.
 
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