Beurer GL34 User Manual

instructions for use

BLOOD SUGAR

MEASURING DEVICE

Step by step

GL34

mmol/L

GB

Beurer GmbH Ɣ Söflinger Straße 218 Ɣ 89077 Ulm Ɣ Germany
Phone: [phone]

Ɣ E-mail: [e-mail] Ɣ www.beurer-medical.de

Contents: Blood Sugar Measuring Device GL34 mmol/L

1 About Your Beurer Blood Sugar Measuring Device............2

1.1 Delivery scope, replacement parts and accessories.................................2

1.2 Functions of the device .............................................................................3

1.3 Signs and symbols....................................................................................4

2 Safety information and warnings...........................................5

3 Description of Device and Accessories................................8

3.1 Lancing device and needle lancets...........................................................8

3.2 Blood sugar measuring device..................................................................8

3.3 Test strips................................................................................................11

4 Using the Device for the First Time and Basic Settings....13

4.1 Inserting and replacing the batteries.......................................................13

4.2 Basic settings..........................................................................................13

5 Measuring Your Blood Sugar...............................................15

5.1 Obtaining a blood sample........................................................................15

5.2 Measuring the blood sugar value............................................................18

5.3 Evaluating the measured value...............................................................19

5.4 Function test using control solution.........................................................21

6 The Measured Value Memory...............................................24

6.1 Displaying and listening to individual values...........................................24

6.2 Displaying average values ......................................................................25

6.3 Deleting the measured value memory.....................................................26

6.4 Transferring measured values to a PC....................................................27

7 Storage and Maintenance.....................................................29

8 Troubleshooting ....................................................................29

9 Technical Details GL34 mmol/L ...........................................31

10 Guarantee and Customer Service........................................33

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1 ABOUT YOUR BEURER BLOOD SUGAR MEASURING DEVICE

Read these instructions for use and all accompanying information material carefully and
thoroughly before performing your first blood sugar measurement. Store the operating
instructions in a safe place where they can be accessed by other users.

1.1 Delivery scope, replacement parts and accessories

Inspect the Beurer GL34 mmol/L measuring system to ensure that the packaging is
undamaged and the contents are complete:

A 1 GL34 mmol/L blood sugar measuring device
B 10 test strips
C 1 lancing device with AST cap for taking blood samples from alternative sites
D 10 sterile needle lancets
E 1 practical carry case
F 2 x 1.5 V AAA alkaline batteries (contained in the carry case)
These instructions for use, additional information material

If the box has sustained extensive damage or if any contents are missing, please return
the system to the retailer.

The blood sugar measuring device, test strips and control solution (available to purchase
separately) are all designed to be used together. You should therefore only use the test
strips and control solution intended for use with this device.

Note
Only use the manufacturer's original accessories.

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Replacement parts and additional accessories

Test strips, control solution and lancets are also a vailable for purcha se w ithout a prescr iption.

Item REF

50 test strips REF 464.00
MEDIUM control solution REF 457.02
100 needle lancets REF 457.01
Beurer GL32, GL34, BGL60 PC kit

(connecting cable, drivers and
test software)

REF 462.10

1.2 Functions of the device

This device is intended for measuring the blood sugar content of human blood. It is suit­able for self-testing and does not have to be encoded. This measuring device can
quickly and easily:
x display and simultaneously read out your measured blood sugar values audibly

(mmol/L).

x store your measured values (mmol/L).
x display and audibly read out individual stored measured values.
x display the average of your blood sugar values from the last 7, 14, 21, 28, 60 and 90

days (no voice output).

x set the required language (English or German) and volume (volume "0": no voice

output) for the voice output.

x set the time in 24-hour format and set the date (day and month).
x upload your stored measured values to a PC for evaluation (additional accessories

required).

The measuring device also features the following control functions:

x Warning if the temperature is unsuitable.
x Battery change reminder when battery power is low.

Note

x This device is only to be used for regular monitoring and not for the diagno-

sis of diabetes.

x Discuss your insulin dose with your doctor.

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1.3 Signs and symbols

The symbols on the packaging and the nameplate of the measuring device and accesso­ries have the following meaning:

In-vitro diagnostics

Serial number

Temperature range +4°C to
+40°C

Not for reuse/For single use
only

Expiry date

Maximum shelf life after
opening in months

Lot number

Sterilised by radiation
(lancets)

Caution, refer to accompa­nying documents

/Art.-Nr.

The following symbols are used in the instructions for use:

WARNING
Warning: Risk of injury or danger to health.

CAUTION
Safety notice referring to possible damage to the measuring device/acce ssories.

Note
Important information to be noted.

Manufacturer
Refer to instructions for

use
PCT: Certification for

products exported to the
Russian Federation and
CIS countries

Green Dot: German
recycling system

Contents sufficient for
<n> tests

Order number

Unit of measure for
blood sugar value

Biohazard, risk of infec­tion

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2 SAFETY INFORMATION AND WARNINGS

Risk of infection

All components of the measuring device and accessories may come into contact
with human blood, and are therefore a possible source of infection.

WARNING

x This measuring device must display the blood sugar content in

mmol/L. The unit of measure mmol/L follows the blood su gar value. If
your device does not display mmol/L, contact customer ser vices im­mediately. You risk damaging your health if you perform a blood su­gar measurement using an unfamiliar unit of measure, since values
may be interpreted incorrectly and cause the wrong corrective meas­ures to be taken.

x This measuring device must only be used by one person. There is a risk of

infection if the same device is used by more than one person.

x The lancing device is intended for self-testing. Never share the lancing

device or needle lancet with another person (risk of infection).

x Use a new sterile needle lancet for each blood sample (for single use only).

Measuring

WARNING

x The measured values you determine are useful for information purposes

only – they are not intended to replace consultation with your doctor. Dis­cuss your blood sugar values with your doctor on a regular basis. Do not
change any aspects of your treatment unless instructed by your doctor.

x Dehydration or l oss of fluids, for example, through sweating, can lead to

incorrect results.

x A very high or very low haematocrit value (proportion of red blood cells)

can lead to incorrect measurements. With a very high haematocrit value
(over 60%), the displayed blood sugar value may be too low. If you have a
very low haematocrit value (below 20%), the blood sugar value may be too
high. If you do not know your haematocrit value, ask your doctor.

x Do not use the test strips to take blood sugar measurements of newborn

infants.

x Metabolites such as uric acid, ascorbic acid, acetaminophen (paracetamol),

dopa, methyldopa, L-dopa, and tolbutamide do not influence the results if
they are present within the physiological value range.

x Lipemia effects: Elevated blood triglyceride levels of up to 22.6 mmol/L

rarely influence the results. Above this level, however, the blood sugar test
may be affected.

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x Only use fresh capillary whole blood. Do not use serum or plasma.
x Use capillary blood obtained without squeezing the puncture site. When

squeezed, the blood is diluted with lymph from the tissues and therefore
leads to an incorrect measurement result.

x Do not use the test strips at an altitude above 3275 m.

Note

The Beurer GL34 mmol/L measuring system is designed for measuring
capillary whole blood.

Storage and maintenance

WARNING

x Store the measuring device and accessories out of the reach of young

children. Small parts such as the needle lancets, batteries or test strips
may be harmful if swallowed. If parts are swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately.

x The test strip container contains a desiccant that may cause skin or eye

irritations if inhaled or swallowed. Keep the container out of reach of young
children.

Batteries/Saving measured values

WARNING

x Batteries may be fatal if swallowed. Therefore, always store batteries out of

the reach of young children. If a battery is swallowed, seek medical advice
immediately.

x Do not throw batteries into a fire: Risk of explosion.

CAUTION

x Remove the batteries if they have run out or if the device is not used for a

long period of time. This prevents any damage that may be caused by
leaking batteries.

x Do not charge the batteries or re activate them using other means. Do not

disassemble or short-circuit the batteries.

x Do not use rechargeable batteries.

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Repairs

Disposal

Note

x The stored blood sugar values remain saved during a battery cha nge. The

date and time are retained during battery replacement and if the batteries
are run down.

x Each time you change the batteries, use two batteries of the same type,

the same brand and the same capacity. Alkaline batteries should be used
wherever possible.

Note

x Never open the device. Opening the device invalidates the guarantee.
x Do not perform any repairs on the device yourself, otherwise correct func-

tioning of the device can no longer be guaranteed.

x If repairs are required, please contact customer service.

WARNING
x When disposing of materials from the measuring device, always comply

with the generally applicable guidelines for handling blood. Carefully dis­pose of all blood samples and materials with which you have come into
contact, in order to prevent injury and infection of others.

x After use, dispose of the test strips and lancets in a sharp-proof container.

Note
x Used and full y discharged batteries should be disposed of in designated

collection containers, at a suitable recycling facility, or via an electrical re­tailer. You are legally required to dispose of batteries properly.
The following symbols are found on batteries that contain harmful sub­stances:

Pb = Battery contains lead
Cd = Battery contains cadmium
Hg = Battery contains mercury.

x Please dispose of the device in accordance with EU directive

2002/96/EC – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment). If you have any questions, contact the local
authority responsible for waste disposal.

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3 DESCRIPTION OF DEVICE AND ACCESSORIES

3.1 Lancing device and needle lancets

1

2

3

4

5

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3.2 Blood sugar measuring device

Front view Rear view

1: Cap
2: Protective disk for the lancet
3: Sterile needle lancet
4: Lancet holder
5: Release button
6: Tensioning device

1: Test strip slot
2: LCD display
3: Back button
4: ON/OFF/Forward button
5: Speaker for voice output
6: PC interface with cover

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1: Two alkaline batteries of type

1.5 V AAA

2: "SET" button for making settings

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Display symbols for the blood sugar measurement:

1: Code symbol (not functional)
2: Arrow symbol for test strips
3: Value display
4: Low blood sugar value

(not functional)
5: High blood sugar value

(not functional)
6: Test strip symbol
7: Speaker

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8: Blood droplet symbol
9: Blood sugar unit mg/dL

(not functional)
10: Blood sugar unit mmol/L
11: Ketone measurement recommended

(not functional)
12: Memory deleted symbol
13: Memory symbol

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