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Polytel® GMA3
TM
Glucose Meter Accessory
Model PWR-11-01
USER MANUAL
Version: 2
310 S. Williams Blvd. Ste. 230
Tucson, Arizona 8571 1
+1 (520) 747-1811
Mon-Fri 9AM-5PM MST
www.polymapwireless.com
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Contents
1. Introduction ...................................................4
1.1 Overview......................................................................4
1.2 Who is this for? ............................................................5
1.3 Confi gurations ............................................................5
2 Parts of the GMA ..........................................7
2.1 Visual indicators .........................................................7
2.2 Battery Compartment ...............................................10
2.3 Size of your GMA......................................................10
3 Operating Instructions ................................10
3.1 Changing the batteries .............................................10
3.2 Connecting the devices ............................................12
3.3 Placement of the GMA and receiving station............14
3.4 Pairing .......................................................................15
3.5 How to use your GMA...............................................15
3.6 If the data was not sent ............................................19
3.7 Disconnected glucose meter ....................................19
4 Safety Information ......................................21
4.1 Patient Safety ...........................................................21
4.2 Electrical Safety .......................................................21
4.3 Compliance Information............................................22
5 Operator Maintenance ................................24
5.1 Periodic Maintenance ...............................................24
5.2 Cleaning your GMA .................................................24
6 Technical Specifi cations .............................25
6.1 Batteries ...................................................................25
6.2 Temperatures ............................................................25
6.3 Compatibility with other electrical medical equipment ..
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6.4 System Availability ....................................................26
7 Trademarks.................................................27
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1. Introduction
1.1 Overview
Welcome to the world of wireless medical monitoring. In
this pamphlet, you will learn how to use and maintain your
Polytel® GMA Glucose Meter Accessory.
The GMA is an easy-to-use accessory that lets you send
the glucose readings you take with your glucose meter
wirelessly to a receiving station.
No more worrying about writing down the test results and
carrying them in to your doctor every visit—it is all done
automatically in your own home.
There are three parts to sending your readings wirelessly:
• You measure your glucose on the glucose meter.
• The GMA receives the reading from the meter and
sends it wirelessly to the phone or receiving station.
• The phone receives, stores, and sends your readings
to your service provider – often your doctor’s offi ce
or a monitoring service. The receiving station is a
separate device that is either a cell phone, a selfcontained box, called an “ access point,” or your
personal computer. Your monitoring service can
explain how to use the receiving station.
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• To use the GMA, all you have to do is take the
reading using glucose meter as usual. For certain
meter models, removing the test strip will start the
data transmission; for others you may need to press a
button. Please see below for details
To make sure all data is sent to your provider, if the GMA
is unable to fi nd a receiving station, it will save the reading
along with the date and time you took it. The old reading
will be sent along with the next reading.
1.2 Who is this for?
The GMA is intended for diabetic patients who want to
monitor their glucose levels remotely. It can be used by
patients in their homes and in their daily lives.
1.3 Confi gurations
The GMA is available in a number of different
confi gurations, which determine which glucose meters
are supported. Confi gurations are selected by inserting
the proper cable into the GMA: Cable must be fi rmly
inserted until fl ush.
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• GMA3-LS for LifeScan meters using “LS” cable:
OneTouch
®
Ultra®
OneTouch® Ultra2
®
OneTouch® UltraMini®
OneTouch® UltraEasy
®
OneTouch® Select™
OneTouch® Basic™
• GMA3-BY for Bayer meters using “BY”
cable:
Contour
®
Contour® TS
Contour® XT
Contour® Next EZ
TM
Breeze2
®
• GMA3-AB for Abbott meters using “AB”
cable:
FreeStyle
®
Lite
FreeStyle® Freedom® Lite
GMA3-NI for Nipro meters using “NI”
cable:
TRUEresult
TM
TRUEbalance
TM
TRUEtrack
TM
(with cradle)
TRUEmetrix
TM
(with cradle)
(Nipro cradle can be obtained directly from Trividia/Nipro)
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GMA3-US for micro-USB type glucose
meters, using the “US” cable:
Accu-Chek® Aviva Connect
TM
2 Parts of the GMA
Your GMA is easy to maintain, set up and use.
The most important part to pay attention to is the indicator
light on the device. Different blinking patterns tell you
when the GMA is sending data, whether it was sent
successfully or not, and when it is time to change the
batteries.
2.1 Visual indicators
The GMA has small blue and red indicator lights in the
pushbutton that blink in different patterns when it is doing
different things.
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Figure 1: Indicator light indicates status of the
GMA. It may appear as blue or red, depending
(see next page).
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Here are the possible light patterns and their
meanings:
Light looks like Speed/Length It means...
Blue on
(no blinking)
Up to 60
seconds
GMA is getting data
from glucose meter
Blue blinking 1 blink per
second
GMA connecting
to receiver. Please
wait.
Blue, solid steady on GMA retrieving data
from glucose meter
Blue, blinking 1 blink per
second
GMA waiting for
connection from
phone
Blue, very fast
blinking
2 blinks per
second for
1-2 seconds
GMA conne cted
to phone, phone
retrieving data
Red and blue,
blinking
1 blink per
second
GMA waiting for
connection from cell
phone, pairable
Red, very fast
blinking
2 blinks per
second for
10+ seconds
GMA connected to
phone, pairing.
Off N/A Successfully sent
data
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2.2 Battery Compartment
You can open the battery compartment by sliding the lid on
the bottom open with your thumb.
Figure 2: battery lid
2.3 Size of your GMA
4.25 inches x 1.1 inches x 0.62 inches (108mm x 28mm x
16mm)
3 Operating Instructions
3.1 Changing the batteries
The GMA uses two alkaline AAA batteries that should last
a couple of months.
Tip: Your batteries will last longer if you remove them if
you will not be using the GMA for a month or longer.
It is time to change the batteries when the red light on the
GMA blinks fast immediately after waking up. Here is how
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you change the batteries
1. Open the battery compartment by sliding the lid (see
fi gure 2)
Figure 3: Batteries should go in like this
2. Insert the batteries as shown in Figure 3.
Note: Always replace both batteries at the same time and
make sure the batteries are from the same manufacturer.
3. Close the battery compartment by sliding it back into
place.
4. If the red light still fl ashes for 10 seconds or longer,
repeat steps 1 through 3 and:
• Check that you inserted the batteries in the right
direction.
• Try replacing with a different pair of AAA size
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batteries.
• If you are still having trouble, see the
“Troubleshooting” section on page 19.
3.2 Connecting the devices
Before you can start using the GMA, you need to connect
it to the glucose meter.
1. Slide the meter into the carrying case:.
2. Place the GMA in the carrying case. Many different
cases are provided by the manufacturers, so details
will vary.
Ultra2
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Contour next EZ
FreeStyle Lite
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3. Plug the cable from the GMA into
glucose meter and press fi rmly into
place.
NOTE: Connect the
GMA ONLY to the
meters approved for
your confi guration
Connecting it to any other
device may make your
readings inaccurate or
damage one or both devices
NOTE: Due to a recent Bayer decision, Contour
XT meters with serial numbers above 6000001
and Contour Next EZ meters with serial numbers above
A000001 require the GMA to be unplugged from the meter
during measurements.
3.3 Placement of the GMA and
receiving station
Various types of barriers, such as walls, can reduce the
range of wireless devices. Your GMA will work best if it is
in the same room as the receiving station. (Remember:
your receiving station is the separate box, personal
computer, cell phone, or handheld device.)
Warning: Do not put the GMA on a metal surface or in a
metal box or enclosure. This may interfere with its ability to
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send data.
When the devices are working together correctly, the light
on the GMA comes on right after you take a new reading,
then goes out when the reading is sent. See page 9 to
learn more about the indicator light.
3.4 Pairing
In keeping with the Bluetooth Glucose Meter standard,
before any readings can be sent the fi rst time, the GMA
must be paired with the phone.
To pair the GMA3, it needs to be made “pairable” by
pressing the button on the GMA three times. The red LED
will come on in addition to the blue LED. When, a few
seconds, later, both LEDs start blinking, the GMA is ready
for the phone to pair with it.
3.5 How to use your GMA
1. Insert the glucose test strip into the glucose meter and
take your reading as you normally would. Instructions
on using your glucose meter should have come with
the original box.
2. Remove the test strip as usual.
3. After you remove the test strip:
• The blue light on the GMA turns on automatically.
• The meter will show activity:
• LifeScan meters display PC on the screen. This
shows that it is sending the reading to the GMA. The
PC indication will stay on for two minutes. This is
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normal.
• Bayer meters show the number of measurements
counting down. The display will stay on for two
minutes. This is normal.
• Abbott meters show all the display elemets active
(nothing readable).
• Figure 4: PC shows on the glucose meter
when the GMA is receiving your readings
•
4. The GMA blue light turns on. This means that it is
retrieving data from the meter.
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NOTE:
Some meters automatically wake up the
GMA. For those that do not, please see chart
below:
Meter GMA How to send
OneTouch Ultra2
versions A & B
Automatic
OneTouch Ultra2
newer versions
Manual Press the button
on the GMA
OneTouch Ultra
Mini/Easy
Automatic
OneTouch Select
/Basic
Manual Press the button
on the GMA
Bayer Contour/
Breeze2
Some are
automatic, some
are manual
Press the “M”
button on the
meter itself
Abbott FreeStyle Manual Press the button
on the GMA
Nipro
TRUEresult,
TRUEbalance
Manual Press the button
on the GMA
Accu-Chek Aviva
Connect
Manual Press the button
on the GMA
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After taking your glucose reading, it may take a minute or
two to send the reading to the receiving station. Please
be patient—do not press any buttons or disconnect the
GMA until the light has completely stopped blinking or your
results may not be sent.
Figure 5:
Blinking
light usually
means your
information
is being sent.
Please be
patient.
IMPORTANT: If glucose meter screen does
not show PC or the light does not come on
shortly after taking a new reading:
• Check that the GMA cable is fi rmly plugged into the
glucose meter
• Try replacing both batteries (see page 10).
• See page 20 if you are still having problems.
When the GMA sends your information, the power level
of the batteries is sent along with your reading. Your
monitoring service may tell you it is time to replace the
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batteries, even before you notice any problems.
That’s it—you don’t have to do anything more. After the
reading reaches the phone, the GMA light turns off. On
some meters, the “PC” indication will persist for a couple
of minutes before turning off.
3.6 If the data was not sent
IDon’t worry. Any measurements taken and not sent will
be sent the next time the GMA and phone are both active.
You can also make the GMA retry the transmission by
pressing the button on the GMA after it has turned off.
3.7 Disconnected glucose meter
Any readings taken when the GMA is not connected to
the OneTouch Ultra are stored along with the date and
time taken. The next time you take a new reading after
the devices are connected again, both the stored and new
readings are sent to the phone.
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3.8 Troubleshooting
What’s wrong? What caused it? What to do
Blue light doesn’t
come on
Weak/missing
batteries
Replace
batteries (see
p. 10)
Disconnected
cable
Plug cable fi rmly
into glucose
meter (see p. 14)
GMA needs
manual operation
to start
Please see p. 17
Can’t send even
after several tries
(light is on)
Phone app may
not be working
properly
Move phone
closer to GMA or
see manual for
phone app
No response on
meter display
Weak/missing
batteries
Replace
batteries (see
p. 10)
Disconnected
cable
Plug cable fi rmly
into glucose
meter (see p. 14)
Damage or
frayed cable
Send GMA
to Polymap
Wireless for
repair.
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4 Safety Information
We are committed to your safety. Please read these
warnings and cautions.
NOTE! Disregarding the safety information provided is
considered abnormal use
4.1 Patient Safety
CAUTION! Do not share your glucose meter
or GMA with anyone else. Letting someone
else use your GMA will cause his or her
readings to be mistaken for yours.
NOTE: Polymap Wireless is not responsible for the
reading, diagnosis, or electrical safety of the glucose
meter itself. The Polytel GMA is a data transmission
system only.
WARNING: Changes made to the product,
unless expressly approved by Polymap
Wireless, LLC could void the user’s license
for and the warranty of the device.
4.2 Electrical Safety
Only authorized maintenance staff should disassemble the
GMA. (This does not include changing the batteries.)
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The GMA is classifi ed as Class I Medical Devices per
21CFR, and under the IVDD directive for CE.
The various glucose meters are approved for use by their
manufacturer. Polymap Wireless is not responsible for
their diagnostic accuracy or their electrical safety.
4.3 Compliance Information
This section is about the telemetry system regulatory
compliance requirements and the manufacturer’s
responsibilities.
4.3.1 Compliance Requirements
Polymap Wireless is responsible for the effects of safety,
reliability, and performance of the GMA as long as:
• You use the equipment according to the instructions in
this manual.
• All repairs, changes, assembly operations, and
extensions are done only by Polymap Wireless.
4.3.2 Compliance Statement
Polymap Wireless states that this device conforms with
the essential requirements of Council Directive 98/79/EC
on In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Devices, Council Directive
2104/53/EU on Radio Equipment Directive and Council
Directive 2011/65/EU on Restriction of the Use of Certain
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Hazardous Substances in Electrical and Electronic
Equipment, 2011/65/EU
4.4 About the label at the bottom
of the GMA
The label on the side of your GMA shows the unique ID
number (serial number) of your device as well as some
other things you might need to know:
Seal/Mark Meaning
Device was tested to comply with
the CE RED, IVDD and RoHS
directives.
You should read accompanying
documents before use.
Device uses Bluetooth Smart
(BLE)
FCC ID: 2AAQSISP1507
FCC listing number for the radio
module contained in the device.
IC:
11306A-ISP1507
Industry Canada listing number
for the radio module contained in
the device
S/N:
0015B4010204
Unique serial number
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5 Operator Maintenance
5.1 Periodic Maintenance
Check your GMA now and then to make sure it is working
properly and nothing is damaged. Make sure the cord
that connects from your GMA to the glucose meter is not
frayed or damaged.
If your GMA needs repair or is not working right, contact
your monitoring service or Polymap Wireless for service
right away.
5.2 Cleaning your GMA
Although you should not need to clean your GMA very
often, here is how to do it:
1. Unplug the GMA from the glucose meter and remove
it from the mesh pocket.
2. Take a soft cloth and dampen it with water or a weak
solution of household dishwashing liquid mixed with
water. Wring out the cloth.
Warning: Do not use any sprays or put your GMA in any
liquid. Sprays and liquids may penetrate and damage the
unit.
3. Gently wipe the outside of the unit with the damp
cloth.
4. Reconnect the GMA to the glucose meter (see page
14), and close the mesh pocket.
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6 Technical Specifi cations
6.1 Batteries
The GMA uses two AAA cells (1.5V each). Max. Power
consumption: 0.5W.
6.2 Temperatures
• Use your GMA in temperatures ranging from 5º to 40º
Celsius (41º to 104º Fahrenheit).
• Store your GMA in temperatures ranging from -40º to
+70º Celsius (-40º to 158º Fahrenheit).
• If you move your GMA from a cold location to a
warm location, please allow it to come up to room
temperature before using it.
6.3 Compatibility with other
electrical medical equipment
Like other electrical medical equipment, the GMA unit
requires special precautions to make sure that it works
with other electrical medical devices. This is called
electromagnetic compatibility (EMC). As long as you install
and use your GMA as noted in this manual, you should be
fi ne.
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This device complies with part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is
subject to the following two conditions:
(1) This device may not cause harmful interference, and
(2) This device must accept any interference received,
including interference that may cause undesired operation.
This device complies with Industry Canada licence-exempt
RSS standard(s). Operation is subject to the following two
conditions: (1) this device may not cause interference,
and (2) this device must accept any interference, including
interference that may cause undesired operation of the device
Le présent appareil est conforme aux CNR d’Industrie
Canada applicables aux appareils radio exempts de licence.
L’exploitation est autorisée aux deux conditions suivantes : (1)
l’appareil ne doit pas produire de brouillage, et (2) l’utilisateur
de l’appareil doit accepter tout brouillage radioélectrique subi,
même si le brouillage est susceptible d’en compromettre le
fonctionnement.
6.4 System Availability
If you end up needing to take a second reading shortly
after a fi rst reading, it is probably easiest to wait until the
indicators on the meter have turned off.
There is no problem with taking several readings while
out of range of the receiving station. The stored readings
will all be sent the next time you take a new reading within
range of the receiving station.
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7 Trademarks
• Bluetooth® word mark and logos are owned by
the Bluetooth SIG, Inc.
• Polytel® is a registered trademark of Polymap
Wireless LLC.
• Ultra
®
, Ultra2® and UltraMini® are registered
trademarks of LifeScan, Inc.
• CONTOUR® , BREEZE®2 are registered
trademarks of Bayer.
• FreeStyle® is a registered trademark of Abbott
Diabetes Care.
• TRUEbalance and TRUEresult are trademarks of
Trividia Health
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