Elektronika SensoCard, SensoCard Plus User Instructions

SensoCard

SensoCard
SensoCard Plus

Blood Glucose Meter

Instructions for Use

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CONTENTS

IMPORTANT – READ THIS BEFORE USING THE EQUIPMENT 3
INTRODUCTION 4
PACKING LIST 5
SENSOCARD METER EXPLAINED 6
UNIQUE FEATURE OF SENSOCARD PLUS 7
FOR USERS HAVING PLASMA EQUIVALENT CALIBRATED METER 8
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 10
TECHNICAL DATA 11
PARTS OF SENSOCARD METER 12
ABOUT TEST STRIP 13

Strip insertion and use 15
BEFORE STARTING MEASUREMENT 16
BLOOD SAMPLING 17
STRIP-CODE SETTING 18

Setting strip-code with Code-card 19
Setting strip-code manually 22

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MEASURING WITH THE METER 24
MEMORY 29

Storing data 29
Recalling data from memory 30

Average calculation 31
OVERVIEW OF FUNCTION MENUS 32
SETTING DATE AND TIME 32
PC MODE 34
SELECTING MEASUREMENT UNIT

(mmol/l – mg/dl) 36

DELETING DATA STORED IN MEMORY 38
SWITCHING TO SPEAKING FUNCTION 39
BATTERY REPLACEMENT 40
MAINTENANCE 42
SENSOCARD SYSTEM CHECKING 43

Checking with Check-strip 44

Checking with CareSens control solution 46
ERROR MESSAGES AND TROUBLESHOOTING 48
MANUFACTURER'S WARRANTY 54
SYMBOLS 55

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IMPORTANT – READ THIS BEFORE USING
THE EQUIPMENT

Before testing your blood with SensoCard or SensoCard Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring
System, please read this user manual carefully.
For the safe and easy operation, studying of the Instructions For Use of the meter and
accessories (finger pricker, test strip) is necessary. Should you miss studying this manual,
you will not be familiar with the proper use of the system.
Always consult with your diabetes healthcare professional. This advice applies to all blood
glucose monitoring systems. Always use the equipment only for the purpose described in
this manual.
Never use accessories which are not supplied or recommended by the manufacturer or
distributor.
Never use the equipment if it is not working properly.
Ship and store the meter at -20 - 60°C (-4 - 140°F).

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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for choosing SensoCard blood glucose monitoring system. It has been carefully
designed to enable you to easily, reliably and accurately monitor your blood glucose level.
This meter meets the International Standards belong to the applicable EMC emission,
electrostatic discharge, radio frequency radiation.

This manual belongs to both SensoCard and SensoCard Plus meters. The only difference
between them is the talking ability of SensoCard Plus. So if it is not specially indicated, all
instructions are relevant to both meters.

Note! In this manual if ”SensoCard” is written, it refers to both SensoCard and
SensoCard Plus meters.

To get the best from your SensoCard meter, please take the time to become familiar with.
Read and understand the instructions in this manual before using your meter. Follow the
instructions included in the ”Maintenance” section to prolong life and accuracy of your meter.
This guide should tell you everything you need to know about operating SensoCard meter,
however it is recommended that you visit your medical doctor, specializing in diabetes treatment
if you need further advice.
Keep this manual in a safe place so that you can find and consult it any time. If you have any
technical questions not included in this manual, please contact your local distributor.

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INTRODUCTION

Content of SensoCard kit:

 SensoCard blood glucose meter (D45-8001-x)
 Instruction For Use (D45-9201-x)
 Instruction For Use in pictures (D45-9202-x)
 Lancing device (ALT-4451-x)
 8 pcs. Disposable, microbiologically sterile lancets (ALT-4414-x)
 1 pce. Check-strip (D45-4001-x)

Content of SensoCard Plus kit:

 SensoCard Plus blood glucose meter (D46-8001-x)
 Instruction For Use (D45-9201-x)
 Instruction For Use in pictures (D46-9202-x)
 Lancing device (ALT-4451-x)
 8 pcs. Disposable, microbiologically sterile lancets (ALT-4414-x)
 1 pce. Check-strip (D45-4001-x)

All parts are microbiologically clean.

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SENSOCARD METER EXPLAINED

SensoCard indicates blood glucose concentration by checking the reaction between chemical
reagents and the blood drop on the test strip. The reaction triggers, the generation of a current
in the test strip's reagent zone and this current is conducted to the meter. The current is in
correlation with blood glucose concentration. Therefore the meter can determine blood glucose
concentration by measuring the extent of current flow.
The whole measuring process is controlled by a microprocessor inside the SensoCard meter.
The microprocessor also controls the internal calibration of the device and if any failure is
detected in the operation, a relevant error message is displayed (see section ”Error

messages and Troubleshooting”).
SensoCard automatically stores measured data together with the current date and time. The

memory capacity is large enough to store the data of the last 500 tests. Stored data can also
be uploaded to a host computer via IR interface with the help of an additional device named
LiteLink (shipped separately upon request).

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UNIQUE FEATURE OF SENSOCARD PLUS

This feature is a great help for those people who may have problems with reading displayed
characters from the screen. By using the speaking function of the device, possibility of
misreadings caused by poor sight can be reduced significantly.
All the important instructions and values that are displayed on the screen are also told by
SensoCard Plus. Clear and simple sentences of the device make SensoCard Plus a very
easily usable blood glucose meter. There is no need for further explanation of the sentences
told by the device as they are self explaining sentences. Just follow the instructions as you
hear them and you will use SensoCard Plus without any difficulty.
Data telling is available in two languages by default: English and German.

Note: SensoCard Plus always gives a typical beeping voice when switching off.

FOR USERS HAVING PLASMA EQUIVALENT
CALIBRATED METER

This section refers only to users who have plasma equivalent calibrated
meter. If your meter is plasma equivalent calibrated, than ”Plasma equivalent
calibrated” is written on the label at the back side of your meter.

Laboratory blood glucose measurements can be made either from whole blood samples or
from plasma samples (liquid portion of blood without red blood cells). Both methods are widely
used, neither is more accurate than the other. However, there is a slight difference between the
results obtained from the two samples. Values of plasma measurements are usually 10% to
15% higher than their whole blood equivalents. So if plasma result is 221 mg/dl, you may have
your whole blood reading within the range of 190 mg/dl to 200 mg/dl. Because of the slight
difference, result values obtained from the different methods cannot be simply compared.
Plasma calibrated SensoCard meter displays the result of blood glucose measurement as it
had been obtained from the plasma reading. So the glucose content that is displayed by the
meter is the glucose content that would be in the plasma. Therefore results of the measurements
can be easily compared with the results obtained from a laboratory using plasma for readings.

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Important!

It is important to know, that Plasma calibrated SensoCard uses only whole blood for
reading. To get plasma result, Plasma calibrated SensoCard converts the result of the
whole blood measurement to plasma glucose value.*

* Paul D'Orazio, Robert W. Burnett, Niels Fogh-Andersen: Approved IFCC Recommendation
on Reporting Results for Blood Glucose, IFCC-SD, WG-SEPOCT Document Stage 1, Draft 9,
September 2003

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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS

Always operate SensoCard blood glucose meter according to the instructions described
hereafter. If the equipment is used in a manner not recommended by this manual, the warranty
provided by the manufacturer may be lost.

It is essential to read and follow the information below :

 SensoCard is designed to be used ONLY with SensoCard Test strip and no

other strips. Always check if the 3-digit code on the vial of strips you are using
matches the 3-digit code appearing on the meter's screen. If it does not, then enter the
code into the meter (see the ”Strip code setting” section).

 SensoCard meter is calibrated to be used only with fresh capillary blood.

No venous blood or plasma is suitable for accurate monitoring of glucose level.

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TECHNICAL DATA

SensoCard SensoCard Plus

Batteries: 1 pce. 3V, type: CR2032 2 pcs. 3V, type: CR2032
Battery lifetime: 1 year or 1500 measurements 1 year or 1000 measurements
Calibrated for: SensoCard Test Strip
Average test time: 5 sec
Sample volume needed: min 0.5 μl capillary blood
Measuring range: 1.1 – 33.3 mmol/l (20 - 600 mg/dl)
Display: under 1.1 mmol/l: Lo, above 33.3 mmol/l: Hi
Memory capacity: last 500 results with time and date
Strip-code range: 1-UU6 (alphanumerical)
Coding system: internal with Code-card
Automatic switch on: upon insertion of test strip
Automatic switch off: in 2 minutes after the last button activation
Operating temperature: 10 - 40°C
Relative humidity: < 90% RH
Size: 45 x 90 x 7 mm 55 x 90 x 15 mm
Weight (with batteries): 64 g 96 g

PARTS OF SENSOCARD AND SENSOCARD PLUS METERS

1. OK button 6. Code-card slot

2. Up button 7. Battery holder

3. Down button 8. IR data output interface

4. Display 9. Loud-speaker (only in SensoCard Plus)

5. Strip holder slot 10. Strip ejector button

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ABOUT TEST STRIP

SensoCard is designed ONLY for in vitro use with SensoCard Test strip.
No other strips will give you an accurate result.
Always check if the 3-digit code on the bottle of strips you are using, matches the 3-digit
code you have entered in your meter. If they are not the same your measuring result will be
incorrect (see section ”Strip-code setting” later).
Each vial of strips is labeled also with a date of expiry. Always use the strips within three
months from the date of opening and never use the strips if they are expired.
Before testing always make sure both meter and strips are at room temperature.

Note: SensoCard Test strip reacts with blood glucose forming a current. The

intensity of the current is proportional to blood glucose concentration. SensoCard
meter detects generated micro-current and calculates glucose concentration.

1. Flat wire conductor

2. Reagent zone

3. Reagent window

SensoCard Test strips are sensitive to heat and mechanical damage – do not use strips if you
suspect such danger may occur. Always keep the strips in their original package, close the
vial each time when you removed a strip.
Do not expose the vial of strips to direct sunlight or store it near any heating device (radiator,
etc). Unused strips which are stored in the original capped vial under the circumstances
described in this chapter, remain stable until the expiration date (indicated on bottle-label).
Test strip must be shipped and stored at 8 - 30°C (46 - 86 F). Avoid both freeze and extreme
heat.

Important!

 Read the Instructions for use of SensoCard Test strip before you start to use it!
 Always note the date of the first opening of the vial of strips and use the strips within

three months from that date.

 Use the removed strip immediately and always close the vial carefully.
 If the strips were stored below or above room temperature, wait at least 30 minutes

before opening the vial.

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Strip insertion and use

The strip must be inserted into meter's strip holder with the black side facing upwards and with
the squared end pointing towards the device. The meter will turn on automatically by inserting
the test strip. Always ensure that the strip is fully and securely inserted into the centre of the
strip holder. Make sure that enough blood – 0.5 μl – is applied to reagent area, located at the
tip of the arrowhead end of the strip. The little reagent window at the end of the strip should
fill up completely if sufficient amount of blood is applied.

Note: On insertion of test strip meter will turn on automatically.

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insufficient amount of blood

sufficient amount of blood

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BEFORE STARTING MEASUREMENT

Readings might be effected by:

 Skin contaminants: Always wash and dry your hands thoroughly before taking your

blood sample and using SensoCard. Wash your hands with warm water, this also stimulates
blood-stream. If you have difficulties in obtaining your blood sample, try hanging your arm
down before pricking your finger. It helps to increase the blood flow.

 Severe dehydration may lead to low measurement results.
 Abnormally high concentration of Vitamin C (Ascorbic Acid) may lead to high results.
 Hematocrit (red blood cells volume) level in blood also has an influence on measurement

result. If the hematocrit level is over 55% (>55%) the measurement results may be too
low, if however, the hematocrit level is below 30% (<30%) the meter may yield unusu­ally high results.

 In case of dialysis the hematocrit level of blood may vary. This may influence the

displayed glucose level.

BLOOD SAMPLING

It is recommended to use the lancing device and disposable lancets packed together with the
meter to prick your finger. If you use them, please read the following instructions too:
Before using them, please make sure to wash your hands thoroughly with warm water and then
dry them before pricking.(Thereby you stimulate the blood stream!)
Use the side of the finger-tip for pricking, however alternatively every other part of your palm
can be pricked also.
Wipe off the blood that disperses first after pricking and then collect one drop without pressing
your finger too hard.
Pressing your finger pad from the lower part up will help you to produce a blood drop.

Warning!

 Excessive rubbing may influence measurement results.
 Read the lancing device’s instructions for use before you start to use it.
 Dirt or contaminants on finger, or insufficient amount of blood may lead to inaccurate

measurement results.

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