aktivmed GlucoCheck XL Service Manual

GlucoCheck

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

OWNER'S

MANUAL

GlucoCheck

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

OWNER'S

MANUAL

Version 1.0 January, 2010

311-4277100-001

Dear GlucoCheck XL System Owner:

Thank you for purchasing the GlucoCheck XL Blood Glucose Moni-

toring System. This manual provides important information to help

you to use the system properly. Before using this product, please

read the following contents thoroughly and carefully.

Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels can help you and

your doctor gain better control of your diabetes. Due to its compact

size and easy operation, you can use the GlucoCheck XL Blood

Glucose Monitoring System to easily monitor your blood glucose

levels by yourself anywhere, any time.

If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact

the place of purchase or call the local customer service.

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

READ BEFORE USE

1. Use the device only for the intended use described in this manual.

2. Do not use accessories which are not supplied by the manufacturer.

3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is damaged.

4. Do not use the equipment in places where aerosol sprays are being
used, or where oxygen is being administered.

5. Do NOT under any circumstances use on newborns or infants.

6. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or
diseases. The data measured is for reference only. Always consult
your doctor to have the results interpreted.

7. Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all instructions
thoroughly and practice the test. Carry out all quality control checks
as directed.

8. Keep the device and testing supplies away from young children.
Small items such as the battery cover, batteries, test strips, lancets,
and vial caps are choking hazards.

9. Use of this instrument in a dry environment, especially if synthetic
materials are present (synthetic clothing, carpets etc.) may cause
damaging static discharges that may cause erroneous results.

10.Do not use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate
operation.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 5

BEFORE YOU BEGIN 8

Important Information 8

Intended Use 9

Test Principle 9

Contents of System 10

Meter Overview 11

Display Screen 12

Test Strip 13

Setting the Meter 14

THE FOUR MEASURING MODES 17

BEFORE TESTING 18

Control Solution Testing 18

Performing a Control Solution Test 19

TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 21

Overview of the Lancing Device 21

Setting up the Lancing Device 21

Preparing the Puncture Site 23

Alternative Site Testing 25

Performing a Blood Glucose Test 27

METER MEMORY 30

Reviewing Test Results 30

Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 31

Downloading Results onto a Computer 33

MAINTENANCE 34

Battery 34

Caring for Your Meter 36

Caring for Your Test Strips 36

Important Control Solution Information 37

SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 38

Result Readings 38

Error Message 39

Troubleshooting 40

DETAILED INFORMATION 41

Reference Values 42

Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 43

SYMBOL INFORMATION 44

SPECIFICATIONS 45

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

Important Information

► Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings

which are lower than actual values. If you believe you are suffering
from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional
immediately.

► If your blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and

you do not have any symptoms of illness, rst repeat the test. If
you have symptoms or continue to get results which are higher or
lower than usual, follow the treatment advice of your healthcare
professional.

► Use only capillary whole blood sample to test your blood glucose.

Using other substances will cause incorrect results.

► If you are experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your

blood glucose test results and you have followed all instructions
described in this owner’s manual, contact your healthcare
professional.

► We do not recommend using this product on severely hypotensive

individuals or patients in shock. Readings which are lower than actual
values may occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycaemic­hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis. Please consult the
healthcare professional before use.

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Intended Use

The system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use) by people with diabetes at home and by health care professionals
in clinical settings as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes
control. It is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of
glucose (sugar) in fresh whole blood samples (from the nger, palm,
forearm, upper arm, calf and thigh).

It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes, or testing on
newborns.

Test Principle

Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood.
The glucose testing is based on the measurement of electrical current
generated by the reaction of glucose with the reagent of the strip.
The meter measures the current, calculates the blood glucose level,
and displays the result. The strength of the current produced by the
reaction depends on the amount of glucose in the blood sample

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Contents of System

Your new GlucoCheck XL system kit includes:

Meter

Owner’s Manual

Warranty Card

Quick Start User Guide

Daily Log Book

Protective Wallet

Test strips, control solutions, or sterile lancets may not be included in
the kit (please check the contents on your product box). They can be
purchased separately.

If any items are missing from your kit or opened prior to use,
please contact local customer services or place of purchase for
assistance.

Lancing Device with One

Clear Cap

2 x 1.5V AAA Alkaline Batteries

Control Solution

Test Strips

Lancets

NOTE

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Meter Overview

Top

SET

Front

Right SideLeft Side Back

TEST STRIP EJECTOR

Eject the used strip by pushing up this button.

DISPLAY SCREEN

M BUTTON

Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm.

TEST SLOT

Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing.

DATA PORT

Download test results with a cable connection.

SET BUTTON

Enter and conrm the meter settings.

Battery COMPARTMENT

STRIP INDICATION LIGHT

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Display Screen

Blood Drop Symbol

Test Result

Ketone Warning

Error Message

Memory Mode Symbol

Control Solution Mode

Measuring Mode

Test Strip Symbol

12

Low Battery Symbol

Measurement Unit

Face/Low/High symbol

Reminder Alarm

Day Average

Time

Date

Test Strip

Absorbent Hole

Apply a drop of blood here. The blood will be automati­cally absorbed.

Conrmation Window

This is where you conrm if enough blood has been
applied to the absorbent hole of the test strip.

Test Strip Handle

Hold this part to insert the test strip into the slot.

Contact Bars

Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.
Push it in rmly until it will go no further.

Attention!

Test results might be wrong if the contact
bar is not fully inserted into the test slot.

The front side of the test strip should face
up when inserting the test strip.

Front Back

NOTE

The GlucoCheck XL meter should only be used with GlucoCheck
XL Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce
inaccurate results.

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Setting the Meter

Before using your meter for the rst time or if you change the meter
battery, you should check and update these settings. Make sure you
complete the steps below and have your desired settings saved.

To Enter the Setting Mode

Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted).
Press SET to turn on the meter.

1. Setting the date

With the year ashing, press and release M
button to choose the correct year. Press SET.

With the month ashing, press and release M
button to choose the correct month. Press SET.

With the date ashing, press and release M
button to choose the correct date. Press SET.

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2. Setting the time format

Press M button to select the desired time format --- 12h or 24h.
Press SET.

3. Setting the time

With the hour ashing, press and release M
button to choose the correct hour. Press SET.

With the minute ashing, press and release M
button to choose the correct minute. Press SET.

4. Deleting the Memory.

With “dEL” and a flashing “

” symbol on the display, press M
button and select “No” to keep the results in memory then press
SET to skip.

To delete all the results, press M button and select “Yes” then
press SET to confirm. “OK” and “

” are displayed on the meter,

which indicates that all data stored is deleted.

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