Beurer GL 40 User Manual

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BLOOD GLUCOSE

MONITORING SYSTEM

instructions for use

Step by ste

GL40

mmol/L

GB

IVD

Beurer GmbH • Söflinger Str. 218 • D-89077 Ulm, Germany
www.beurer-medical.com

0483

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Contents

1 About Your Beurer Blood Sugar Measuring Device.................................4

1.1 Delivery scope, replacement parts and accessories .....................................5

1.2 Functions of the unit ......................................................................................6

1.3 Signs and symbols ........................................................................................7

2 Safety information and warnings............................................................... 8

3 Description of the unit and accessories..................................................12

3.1 Blood sugar measuring device ....................................................................12

3.2 Lancing device and needle lancets .............................................................12

3.3 Display symbols .......................................................................................... 13

3.4 Test strips.................................................................................................... 14

4 Using the unit for the first time and basic settings ................................ 16

4.1 Removing the battery insulation strip, replacing the batteries .....................16

4.2 Basic settings ..............................................................................................17

5 Measuring your blood sugar ....................................................................18

5.1 Acquiring blood samples .............................................................................18

5.2 Measuring the blood sugar value ................................................................22

5.3 Evaluating a blood sugar measured value...................................................23

5.4 Function check with control solution............................................................25

6 The Measured Value Memory ................................................................... 27

6.1 Displaying individual values.........................................................................27

6.2 Displaying average blood sugar levels ........................................................ 28

6.3 Deleting the measured value memory.........................................................28

6.4 Transferring measured values to a computer ..............................................29

7 Storage and maintenance of the unit.......................................................31

8 Troubleshooting ........................................................................................32

9 Technical specifications ...........................................................................34

10 Guarantee and Customer Service............................................................37

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1 About Your Beurer Blood Glucose Measuring Device

Dear Customer,

Thank you for choosing one of our products. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly
tested products for applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body tem­perature, pulse, gentle therapy, massage and air.
Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to
make them accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.

With kind regards
Your Beurer team

About Your Beurer Blood Glucose Measuring Device

The Blood Glucose Measuring device is designed for fast, uncomplicated measurement
of blood sugar.
You can use it to determine your blood sugar content, save the measured values and
display the average of the measured values.
The large display with background lighting makes the measured values easy to read. The
user-friendly design with the handy measurement strips and reduction of the operating
controls to 2 buttons guarantees simple, yet accurate measurements.
The unit can be connected to a computer via a USB cable (not included in the scope of
delivery). Using special software, you can evaluate your measured values on the PC and
use the evaluations for monitoring your blood sugar levels.

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1.1 Delivery scope, replacement parts and accessories

Inspect your set for external damage to the carton packaging and for completeness of the
content.

Item Designation

A 1 Blood Glucose Measuring device
B 1 lancing device with AST cap for taking blood samples from alternative sites
C 10 test strips
D 10 sterile needle lancets
E 2 button cell batteries 3 V CR2032 (pre-installed)
F 1 practical 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 Glucose Measuring device, test strips and control solutions (LEVEL1 +
LEVEL2 - available to purchase separately) are all designed to be used together.
Therefore use only the test strips and control solution intended for this measuring de­vice.

Note

• Only use the manufacturer's original accessories.

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Purchasing supplies

Test strips, control solution and lancets are also available for purchase without a prescrip­tion.

Item REF

50 test strips REF 464.01

Control solution LEVEL1 + LEVEL2 REF 463.07

100 needle lancets REF 457.01

Beurer GL40 PC Kit (connection

REF 463.10

cable, driver and test software)

1.2 Functions of the unit

This device is intended for measuring the blood sugar content of human blood. It is also
suitable for individual, private use.

Using this measuring device, you can quickly and easily:

• Measure your blood sugar.

• Display and save your measured values.

• Display your average blood sugar measurements from the last 7, 14, 30 and 90 days.

• Set the time and date.

• upload your stored measured values to a PC for evaluation (additional accessories

required).

The measuring device also features the following control functions:

• A warning in the event of unsuitable temperatures.

• Battery change reminder when battery power is low.

Warning

• This unit is only to be used for regular monitoring and not for the diagnosis of

diabetes.

• 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

SN: Serial number

Temperature range +2°C to
+30°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

The following symbols in these instructions mean

Warning Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to health.

Important Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessories.

Note Important information to be noted.

Unit of measure for blood

mmol/L

Manufacturer

Refer to instructions for use

PCT: Certification for prod­ucts exported to the Russian
Federation and CIS coun­tries

Grüner Punkt: German re­cycling system

Contents sufficient for <n>
tests

Order number

Biohazard, risk of infection

sugar value

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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

• This measuring device must display the blood sugar content in mmol/L. The unit of

measure mmol/L appears next to each blood sugar level reading. Be sure to contact
customer service if your measuring device does not display mmol/L. 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.

• If the measuring device is used by more than one person, follow the generally applica­ble rules concerning disinfection, safety and contamination.

• Medical professionals and others who use this system on more than one patient
should be aware that all products or items that come into contact with human blood
should be handled as though they could transfer pathogens, even after cleaning them.

• The lancing device is suitable for household use. Never share the lancing device or needle
lancet with others. Never use it on more than one patient (Risk of infection!).

• Use a new sterile needle lancet for each blood test (for one-time use only).

General notes

Warning

• Do not use the unit near strong electromagnetic fields, wireless systems or mobile
telephones.

Measuring blood sugar

Warning

• The measured values you determine are useful for information purposes only – they are not
intended to replace consultation with your doctor. Discuss your measured values with your
doctor regularly. Do not change any aspects of your treatment unless instructed by your
doctor.

• Water deficiency or a large loss of fluid, for example by sweating, can lead to false meas­urement results.

• 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.

• Do not use the test strips to take blood sugar measurements of newborn infants.

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• Metabolites such as ibuprofen, sodium salicylate, tetracycline, tolbutamide, unconjugated
bilirubin, cholesterol, creatinine, triglycerides, galactose, maltose, xylose, paracetamol, gen­tisic acid, levodopa, dopamine, methyldopa, uric acid and ascorbic acid do not affect the re­sult so long as they lie within the physiological value range.

• Do not use this unit to test any seriously ill patient.

Warning

• Lipemia effects: Increased blood triglycerides up to 33.9 mmol/L hardly affect the results.
Above this level, however, the blood sugar test may be affected.

• Only use fresh capillary whole blood. Do not use serum or plasma.

• Use capillary blood obtained without squeezing the puncture site. Squeezing causes

interstitial fluid to dilute the blood and leads to a false measurement result.

• Do not use the test strips at elevations over 3048 m.

Note

• The Beurer GL40 mmol/L measuring system is suitable for measuring capillary whole
blood.

Storage and maintenance

Warning

• Store the measuring device and accessories out of the reach of young children. Small
parts, such as needle lancets, batteries or test strips, can be life-threatening if swal­lowed. If parts are swallowed, seek medical advice immediately.

• 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.

The measuring device is made from precision and electronic components. The accuracy
of the measured values and service life of the unit depend on careful use:

• Protect the unit and accessories from impacts, moisture, dirt, large temperature fluc­tuations and direct sunlight. Do not store the unit, the test strips and the control solu­tion in a refrigerator, bathroom or car!

• Do not let the unit fall.

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Batteries/Saving measured values

Warning

• Make sure batteries are not accessible to children. Children can put batteries in their
mouth and swallow them. This can cause severe harm to their health. In this case,
consult a physician immediately!

• Normal batteries must not be recharged, heated or thrown into an open flame (danger
of explosion!).

Important

• Do not disassemble or short-circuit the batteries.

• Always replace all batteries at the same time and use batteries of the same type. Do

not use any rechargeable batteries.

• Leaking batteries may damage the unit. If you do not intend to use the unit for a pro­longed period, remove the batteries from the battery compartment.

Caution!

• Leaking or damaged batteries can cause burns if they come into contact with your
skin. In this case, wear suitable safety gloves.

Note

• The stored blood sugar measured values are retained when you replace the batteries.
The date and time are also retained when you replace the batteries and when the bat­teries are empty.

• Only use lithium-ion batteries.

Repairs

Note

• Never open the unit. Opening the unit invalidates the guarantee.

• Do not perform any repairs on the unit yourself, otherwise correct functioning of the

unit can no longer be guaranteed.

• If repairs are required, please contact customer service.

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Disposal

Warning

• When disposing of the materials of the measuring device, be sure to observe the gen­erally applicable safety precautions for handling blood. Carefully dispose of all blood
samples and materials with which you or your patients have come into contact, in or­der to prevent injury and infection of others.

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

Note

In the interest of protecting the environment, the unit must not be thrown out with
the household waste at the end of its service life. Please dispose of the unit in
accordance with EU directive 2002/96/EC – WEEE (Waste Electrical and
Electronic Equipment). For any queries, please contact the municipal authority
responsible for disposal.

Standard and rechargeable batteries should not be disposed of along with household
waste. As a consumer, you are legally obliged to return used batteries for proper disposal.
You can hand in your used batteries at public collection points in your district or sales
outlets where batteries of this type are sold.

The following symbols are found on batteries that contain harmful substances:
Pb = battery contains lead
Cd = battery contains cadmium
Hg = battery contains mercury

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3 Description of the unit and accessories

3.1 Blood Glucose Measuring device

Item Designation

1

2

3

6

1 Receptacle for test strips, with

2 Display
3 ON/OFF button
4 Computer port
5 Battery compartment (underside)
6

5

4

3.2 Lancing device and needle lancets

Item Designation

1 Cap with scale for adjusting the

2 Protective disk for the lancet
3 Sterile needle lancet
4 Lancet holder
5 Release button
6 Tensioning device
7 Lancet ejector

lighting

ST rocker button

puncture depth

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