TaiDoc KIPTRACK 2 in1 Owner's Manual

Blood Glucose &
Blood Pressure

Monitoring System

ACCURATE SMART PRECISE

2

Blood Glucose plus Blood Pressure

This owner’s manual contains important information that you

must know about your system. Please read it carefully and keep

it for future reference.

For other questions regarding this system, please contact your
local customer service. At all other times, you should contact
your healthcare professional for assistance.

Monitoring System

Version: 2.0 2016/04

1. 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.

2. Use the device only for the intended purpose as

described in this manual.

3. Do not use accessories which are not supplied by the

manufacturer.

4. Do not let the equipment or its flexible cord come in

contact with surfaces which are too hot to touch.

5. Do not use the equipment where aerosol sprays are

being used or where oxygen is being administered.

6. Do NOT use under any circumstances on newborns or

infants.

7. Do not use device if it is not working properly or if it has

suffered any damage.

8. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms

or diseases. The data measured is for reference only.
Always consult your healthcare provider to have the
results interpreted.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ THIS BEFORE USING

The following basic safety precautions should always be
taken.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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9. Before using this device to test blood glucose or blood
pressure, read all the instructions thoroughly and practise
the test. Do all quality control checks as directed.

10. Do NOT apply the cuff to areas other than the place

directed.

11. 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.

12. Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to

sources of strong electromagnetic radiation, as these
may interfere with its correct operation.

13. Proper maintenance and periodic control solution test
are essential to the longevity of your device. If you are
concerned about your accuracy of measurement, please
contact local customer service for help.

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Table of Contents

BEFORE YOU START

07

Warnings and Precautions

07

Health Information

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ABOUT THIS SYSTEM

10

Intended Use

10

Principle of Measurement

10

Content of the System

11

Appearance and Key Functions of the Monitor

12

LCD Display

14

Appearance of the Test Strip

15

PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

16

Battery Replacement

16

Using AC adapter

18

Setting the Monitor

19

BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT

22

Important Information

22

Checking with Kiptrack Control Solution

2 5

Important Control Solution Information

2 6

Doing a Control Solution Test

27

Testing Your Blood Glucose

30

Special Messages

34

Comparing Monitor and Laboratory Results

35

The Four Measuring Modes

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MONITOR MEMORY

40

Viewing Memory of the Monitor

40

TAKING CARE OF YOUR MONITOR & STRIP

DOWNLOADING RESULTS ONTO A COMPUTER

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Cleaning

Data Transmission Via Cable

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Storage

43

PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE

46

Error Message

47

Problem in Operation

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SPECIFICATIONS

52

SYMBOLS INFORMATION

54

FCC STATEMENT

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BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

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Suggestions before Measurement

37

Correct Application of the Pressure Cuff

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Testing Your Blood Pressure

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Warnings and Precautions

BEFORE YOU START

KIPTRACK 2 in1 System is designed

for use on individuals from the age of 16

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•

This device does NOT serve as a

cure of any symptom or disease. The
data measured are only for reference.
Always consult your healthcare provider

to have the results interpreted.

This device is NOT able to measure in

the presence of common arrhythmia,
such as arterial or ventricular prema­ture beats or arterial fibrillation.

It may

produce reading error.

Do NOT use the device for purposes

other than measuring blood glucose

and blood pressure for human beings.
Do NOT wrap the pressure cuff on any­thing besides your arm.

years and above.

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Health Information

Blood Glucose

Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetes
control. A long-term study showed that keeping blood glucose
levels close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetes compli

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cations by up to 60%* . The results you get with the

KIPTRACK 2 in 1

system can help you and your healthcare professional monitor

and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your
diabetes.

Time of day

Normal plasma glucose
range for people
without diabetes (mg/dL)

Your target
range (mg/dL)

Fasting and before
meal

2 hours after
meals

The meter provides you with plasma equivalent results.

Less than 100 mg/dL
(5.6 mmol/L)

Less than 140 mg/dL
(7.8 mmol/L)

Source: American Diabetes Association (2014). Clinical Practice
Recommendations. Diabetes Care, 37 (Supplement 1): S16.

*1: ADA Clinical Practice Recommendations 2003

Please work with your doctor to determine a target range that works
best for you.

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Clinical studies show that adult diabetes are often accom­panied by elevated blood pressure. People with diabetes can
reduce their heart risk by managing their blood pressure along

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with diabetes treatment* . Knowing your routine blood pressure
trend tells whether your body is in good condition or not. Human
blood pressure naturally increases after reaching middle age.
This symptom is a result of continuous aging of the blood vessel.
Further causes include obesity, lack of exercise,and cholesterol
(LDL) adhering to the blood vessels. Rising of blood pressure
accelerates hardening of the arteries, and the body becomes
more susceptible to apoplexy and coronary infarction.The WHO
(World Health Organization) published the guideline of blood pres­sure range:

Source: 1999 WHO/ISH guidelines for the management of hypertension

*2: American Diabetes Association: The Diabetes-Heart Disease Link Sur­veying Attitudes, Knowledge and Risk (2002)

Optimal

Normal

High – Normal

Grade 1 Hypertension ("mild")

Grade 2 Hypertension ("moderate")

Grade 3 Hypertension ("severe")

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160

140

130

120

80 85 90 100 110

(mmHg)

(mmHg)

systolic

diastolic

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ABOUT THIS SYSTEM

Intended Use

KIPTRACK 2 in1 Blood Glucose & Blood Pressure
Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of

glucose in fresh capillary whole blood for self testing by persons with
diabetes in the home or by healthcare professionals in healthcare
facilities. The system is also intended to be used to measure non­invasively the systolic and diastolic blood pressure and pulse rate of
an adult individual, over age 16, at home.

Principle of Measurement

Blood glucose is based on the measurement of electrical current
generated by the reaction of glucose with the reagent of the strip.
The monitor measures the current and displays the correspond­ing blood glucose level. The strength of the current produced
by the reaction depends on the amount of glucose in the blood
sample.

Blood pressure is measured non-invasively at the upper arm based on
the Oscillometric method.

Both functions work separately (one measurement either blood
glucose or blood pressure at a time) to avoid any interference
problems.

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Content of the System

Blood Glucose & blood

Test Strip

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Owner’s manual

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Carrying bag

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Warranty card

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First timer user guide

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Lancets

CAUTION

Check your system to be sure that it

1.

parts listed above. If any part

contains all

is missing, please return the system to the place of purchase.

and blood pressure test results.

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Appearance and Key Functions of the Monitor

AC Adapter Port

Connect to a power supply.

in

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Air Tube

Arm Cuff

Air Plug

Air Jack

Air Plug
(connect to the air jack)

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LCD Display

TEST RESU

LT AREA

DATE & TIME

BLOOD D

ROP

SYMBO

L

This symbol tells

you when to apply
the sample.

KETONE WARNING

Appears when glucose

result is above 240mg/dL
(13.3mmol/L).

TEST STRIP
MESS

AGE

When the monitor is

OFF and test strip is inserted
into the test slot, the monitor
turns on automatically and this
message flashes.

MEMO

RY

Indicates a test
result stored in
memory mode.

PULSE SYMBOL

Flashes when

measuring blood
pressure.

PULSE RA

TE

DAY

indicates average

of blood glucose
reading measured.

BATTER

Y SYMBOL

Appears when the battery

is low or must be replaced.

DIAST

OLIC PRESSURE

SYMBOL

UNITS OF MEASUREMENT

mmol/L

or mg/dL(mmHg or Kpa)

will appear with the test result.

SYST

OLIC PRESSURE

SYMBO

L

Test results are displayed
here.(A decimal point appears
when the unit of measurement is
millimoles per litre.)

Displays number of heart
beats per minute(bpm).

AVERAGE

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Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole

blood. Blood is applied to the absorbent hole of the test strip and
is automatically drawn into the reaction chamber where the reac­tion takes place.

The test strip consists of the following parts:

See the section, Testing Your Blood Glucose, for complete in-

Contact Bars

Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.

structions.

Test Strip Handle

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

Push it in firmly until it will go no further.

Confirmation Window

has been applied to the absorbent hole of the strip.

Absorbent Hole

Apply a drop of blood here,
the blood will be sucked in automatically.

This is where you confirm if enough blood

Appearance of Test Strip

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PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE

Battery Replacement

Your monitor comes with batteries.

The monitor will remind you when the

power is getting low by

Battery Symbol 1.

appears while you
perform tests. This means it is about
time the batteries are changed. However,
the test result is still accurate.

2. Battery Symbol

flashes by itself and

the monitor cannot perform any
measurement. This means you must
change the batteries immediately.

When replacing, use ONLY

1.5V AA size alkaline batteries for best performance and longest life.

displaying two different messages:

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STEP 1- Press the edge of

the battery cover and pull up.
Lift the battery cover and re­move the batteries inside.

STEP 2- Insert four 1.5 V AA
size alkaline batteries. Make
sure the + (positive) and –
(negative)

marks match as
indicated in the battery com­partment. If inserted correctly,
you will hear a “beep”.

Make sure the monitor is off when replacing the batteries.

CAUTION

Do not use different type, date or brand name batteries to-1.
gether. Use only new batteries of the required size and type.

Replacing the batteries does not affect previous test results 2.
stored in the monitor. But you may need to update the set­tings.

Batteries might leak chemicals if not used for a long time. Re-

3.
move the batteries if you are not going to use the device for an

extended period (i.e.3 months or more).

As with all small batteries, the batteries should be kept away 4.

from small children who still put things in their mouths. If they

are swallowed, promptly see a doctor for help.

Discard batteries according to your local regulations.5.

+

-

+

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Using AC Adapter

Connect AC adapter to the monitor.

Connect AC adapter plug 1.
to AC adapter jack of the
monitor.

2. Plug AC adapter power
plug into an electrical
outlet. Press ON/OFF ( )
to start the measurement.

1. When the monitor is
off, remove AC adapter
power plug from the
electrical outlet.

2. Disconnect AC adapter
plug from AC adapter
jack of the monitor.

Remove AC adapter from the monitor.

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Step 5. Time flashes. Follow

Step 3 for changes.

Step 6. Unit of glucose concen-

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tration* flashes. Follow Step 3
for changes.

Step 7. Unit of blood pres-

sure flashes. Follow Step 3 for
changes.

Step 8. Unit of ambient temperature

flashes. Follow Step 3 for
changes.

Step 9. While “dEL” and a flashing

“ ” symbol appears on the display,
if you do not wish to delete the saved

results, press S button to skip this
step. If you wish to delete ALL the

results, press M button

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Press and Hold the S

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Setting the Monitor

Time, date, units and alarm can be set in the monitor.
Two keys are involved: S button and M button.

Step 1.

Step 2. Year flashes first.

Step 3. Press the M button to

make changes. Press the S
button to move to next step.

Step 4. Date flashes. Follow

Step 3 for changes.

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button for some seconds to start setting

Step 10. Your meter has four reminder

alarms. The meter will display “OFF” and
“AL.1 ”. If you don’t want to set an alarm,

press S button to skip this step. Or press

M button to select “On”, then press S

button.

With the hour/minute flashing in
sequence, press M button to select the
correct hour/minute. Press S button and

go to the next alarm setting.

NOTICE

When the alarm beeps, press M button
to switch it off. Otherwise, it will beep for
2 minutes then switch off

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NOTE

The time, date and unit of measurement •
in the setting mode. Therefore, when

test or blood pressure test, those glucose

possible to be changed.
*3: The milligram per deciliter (mg/dL) is the standard unit in •
the United States. The millimole per liter (mmol/L) is the stan­dard unit in Canada. Use of the wrong unit of measurement may
cause you to misinterpret your blood glucose level, and may
lead to incorrect treatment.
While the monitor is in the setting mode, if no button is pressed

•
for 3 minutes, the monitor will turn off automatically.
You may also press the •

button any time to turn off the moni-

tor and exit the Setting Mode.

can ONLY be changed

you perform blood

parameters are not

“ ”

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BLOOD GLUCOSE MEASUREMENT

Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause

•

false low results. If you believe you are suffering from severe
dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately.
If you get your blood glucose results lower or higher than

•

usual, and do not have symptoms, first

repeat the test. If you
have symptoms or continue to get results higher or lower than
usual, follow the treatment advice of your healthcare profes­sional.
Use only capillary whole blood sample to test your blood glu-•
cose. Using other substances will cause wrong results.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with•
your blood glucose test results and you have followed all in­structions described in this owner’s manual, call your health

­care professional.
Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individu-

•

als or patients in shock. Inaccurate low results may occur in
individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state,
with or without ketosis.

Please refer to your test strip package insert for additional im-•
portant information.

Important Information

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You can switch between each mode by:

Step 1. Start with the monitor switched

off. Insert a test strip to turn on the
monitor.

The Four Measuring Modes

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.

The monitor provides you with four modes for
measurement: General, AC, PC and QC.

Modes Use when

General

(not displayed)

any time of day without regard to time

since last meal

No food intake for at least 8 hours

2 hours after a meal

Testing with Kiptrack control solution

AC

PC

QC

M S

M

S

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Step 2. Press M button

repeatedly to switch between
General, AC, PC and QC mode.

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Checking with Kiptrack Control Solution

Kiptrack control solution contains a known amount of glucose that
reacts with the test strip. By comparing your control solution test
results with the expected range printed on the test strip vial label,
it is able to check that the monitor and the test strips are working
together as a system and that you are performing the test cor­rectly. It is very important that you do this simple check routinely
to make sure you get accurate results.

How often should the control solution test be performed?

When you use this system to test your blood glucose for the first

•

time, practise the procedure using Kiptrack control solution. When
you can do three tests in a row that are within the expected

range, you are ready to test your blood.

For routine check of the monitor and test strips, perform a

•

control solution test at least once a week.

When should the control solution test be performed?

When you first get your monitor.•

When you begin using a new vial of test strips. •

Whenever you suspect that the monitor or test strips are not

•

working properly.

When your blood glucose test results are not consistent with

•

how you feel, or when you think your results are not accurate.

When your test strips are exposed to extreme environmental

•

conditions (See Storage section of this manual).

When you want to practise running the test.•

If you drop the monitor.•

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Important Control Solution Information

Use only Kiptrack control solution.

•

Check the expiry date on the control solution vial. Do not use•
if expired.
Control solution, monitor, and test strips should come to room •
temperature (20 25°C/68 77°F) before testing. - ­Shake the vial, discard the first

drop of control solution, and

•

wipe off the dispenser tip to ensure a good sample and an
accurate result.
Use only for 3 months after first opening. Record the opening•
date on the control solution vial. Discard the remaining control
solution 3 months after this date.
Store the control solution tightly closed at temperatures 2 to •
30°C (36 to 86°F). DO NOT FREEZE.

NOTE

The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for
Kiptrack control solution only. It is used to test monitor and test
strip performance. It is not a recommended range for your blood
glucose level.

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Out-of-range results

If test results fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial,
check the section of “Problem in Operation” in troubleshooting
guide and repeat the test. If you continue to get out-of-range re­sults, it means that the system may not be working properly. Do
NOT test your blood. Please contact your local customer service
for help.

M S

M

S

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Doing a Control Solution Test

FIRST TAKE A TEST STRIP OUT WITH CLEAN AND DRY

HANDS.

STEP 1- Insert test strip.

Insert a test strip with contact bars
end first

and facing up into the test
slot. The monitor turns on automat­ically and displays the following in
sequence:

“CHK” and “

”

STEP 2- Press the M button

While the “

” symbol appears on

the display, press the M button

repeatedly (three times) and

then

“QC” will appear on the display.

With the “QC” sign on the
display, the monitor will not store
your test result in its memory. If you
decide not to perform a control
solution test, press the M button
again, and the “QC” sign will dis­appear.

then ambient

“ ”

and flashing

temperature

WARNING

Contact bars must be inserted all the way into the monitor or 1.
you may get an inaccurate test result.

Every time you perform a control solution test, you must en-2.
ter into the “QC” test mode so that the test result will not be
stored in the monitor memory. Failure to do so will confuse the
blood glucose test result with the control solution test result in
the memory of the meter.

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STEP 3- Obtain control solution.

Shake the control solution vial well.
Remove the cap from the control
solution bottle.

Place cap on flat
surface. Squeeze the vial, discard
the first drop,

and wipe off the dis­penser tip to prevent contamination.
Squeeze the vial again to get anoth­er drop and apply the drop to the
top of the cap.

STEP 4- Apply Control Solution.

Hold the monitor to meet the absorbent hole of the test strip and
the drop will be automatically drawn into the test strip. Make sure
the confirmation window fills

completely.The monitor begins to
count down.
To avoid contaminating the control solution with the content of
the test strip, you have to place a drop of control solution on a
clean surface. Do not directly apply control solution onto a strip.

STEP 5- Read and Compare the Result.

After counting to 0, the test result of
control solution is shown on the screen.
Compare this result with the range
printed on the test strip vial. It should fall
within this range.

Normal

109 165-

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Testing Your Blood Glucose

Wash and dry your hands first before starting. To test your
blood glucose, you will need: the monitor, test strips, the lancing

device, and lancets.

STEP 1- Set the lancing device.

Remove the cap of the lancing
device. Insert a lancet into the
lancet holder and push down
firmly until it is fully seated.

Remove the protective disk. Re­place the Lancing Device cap.

Replace and screw the lancing
device cap until it is snug but not
too tight. Adjust depth of penetra­tion: 1-2 for soft or thin skin, 3 for
average skin, 4-5 for thick or cal­loused skin.

Slide the ejection/cocking con­trol back until it clicks. If it does
not click, the lancing device may
have been cocked when the lan­cet was inserted.

WARNING

To reduce the chance of infection:

Never share a lancet or the lancing device with anyone. •
Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use •
only.
Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lan-•
cets and the lancing device.

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STEP 2- Insert the test strip.

Insert a test strip with contact bars end
first and facing up into the test slot. The
monitor turns on automatically and dis­plays the following in sequence:

“CHK” and “

“ ”

”

then ambient

temperature

and flashing

M S

M

S

STEP 3. Get a drop of blood.

Select a puncture site on your finger.

Clean the puncture site with

70% alcohol cotton and let it air-dry.

Select the puncture site on fingertip.
Hold the lancing device firmly

against

the .puncture site

Press the release
button. You will hear a click,
indicating that the puncture is com­plete.

After penetration, discard the first
drop of blood with a clean tissue pa­per or cotton. Then gently squeeze
the punctured area to obtain blood.
But pay attention

NOT to smear the
blood sample.
The volume of blood sample must be
at least 1.8 microliter (

actual size).

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STEP 5. Obtain an accurate result in 7 seconds.

The result of your blood glucose test is shown after
the monitor counts to 0. This reading is automatically
stored in the monitor.

STEP 6. Remove the lancet.

Remove the lancing device cap and the lancet.
Place the disk on a hard surface and push the
exposed needle tip into the protective disk. Always

use caution when removing the lancet.

WARNING

The used lancet and the used test strip may be potentially biohazardous. Please discard

them carefully according to your local regulations.

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Special Messages

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MESSAGE

WHAT IT MEANS

ACTION

Appears when
your result is below
measurement limit,
which is less than
20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L).

This indicates
hypoglycemia (low
blood glucose.)

You should im­mediately treat
hypoglycemia as
recommended by
your healthcare
professional.

Appears when
your result is
above measure­ment limit, which
is higher than
600 mg/dL(33.3
mmol/L).

This indicates
severe hypergly­cemia (high blood
glucose).

You should seek
immediate medical
assistance.

KETONE appears

when your result is
equal to or higher
than 240 mg/dL

This indicates that

(13.3 mmol/L).

there is a possibil­ity of ketone accu­mulation if you are
a Type 1 diabetes

patient.

Please seek im­mediate medical
assistance.

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WARNING

Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punc-

•

ture in the same spot may cause soreness and calluses.
Since the first drop of blood usually contains tissue fluid

and

•

serum, which may affect the test result, it is recommended to
be discarded.

STEP 4. Applying blood onto the test strip.

If the test is to be done in a fasting mode (no food intake for
at least 8 hours), press M button once while “ ” appears on
the display. “AC” will appear. Allow your blood to touch the
absorbent hole of test strip until the confirmation window is
completely filled.

If the test is to be done in 2-hours- after-meal mode, press
M button twice while “ ” appears on the display. “PC” will
appear. Allow your blood to touch the absorbent hole of test
strip until the confirmation window is completely filled.

NB. Pressing M button three times after “ ” appears on the display, takes you
to the “QC” (Quality Control) mode. This mode is used for quality control test
only. Refer to page 27.

If the blood glucose test is to be done in a
General mode (without regards to time
since last meal), while “ ” is flashing on
the display, allow your blood to touch the
absorbent hole of test strip until the
confirmation window is completely filled.
Do not press the M button.

Doing The Blood Glucose Test In General Mode

Doing The Blood Glucose Test In Fasting Mode

Doing The Blood Glucose Test In Mode2-hours- After-meal

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Comparing Monitor and Laboratory Results

The monitor provides you with whole blood equivalent results.
The result you obtain from your monitor may differ somewhat
from your laboratory result due to normal variation. Monitor re­sults can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect
laboratory results in the same way (See test strip package insert
for typical accuracy and precision data and for important informa­tion on limitations). To make an accurate comparison between
monitor and laboratory results, follow the guidelines below.

Before you go to the lab:

Perform a control solution test to make sure that the monitor

•
is working properly.
It is best to fast for at least eight hours before doing compari-•
son tests.
Take your monitor with you to the lab. •

While at the lab:

Make sure that the samples for both tests (the monitor test and
the lab test are taken and tested within 15 minutes of each other).

Wash your hands before obtaining a blood sample. •
Never use your monitor with blood that has been collected in

•
a gray-top test tube.
Use fresh capillary blood only. •

You may still have a variation from the result because blood glucose
levels can change significantly over short periods, especially if you have
recently eaten, exercised, taken medication, or experienced stress*

4

. In
addition, if you have eaten recently, the blood glucose level from a finger
stick can be up to 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) higher than blood drawn
from a vein (venous sample) used for a lab test*

5

.Therefore, it is best to
fast for eight hours before doing comparison tests. Factors such
as the amount of red blood cells in the blood (a high or low hematocrit)
or the loss of body fluid

(severe dehydration) may also cause a

monitor result to be different from a laboratory result.

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References

*4: Surwit, R.S., and Feinglos, M.N.: Diabetes Forecast (1988),

April, 4951

*5: Sacks, D.B.: “Carbohydrates. “ Burtis, C.A., and Ashwood, E.R.( ed.),
Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Philadelphia: W.B.Saunders Com­pany (1994), 959.

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BLOOD PRESSURE MEASUREMENT

Suggestions before Measuring

Avoid caffeine, tea, alcohol, and cigarette at least 30 minutes

1.
before measurement.
Wait 30 minutes after exercising or bathing before measurement.

2.
Sit or lie down for at least 10 minutes before measuring. 3.

Do not measure when feeling anxious or tense.4.
Take a 5-10 minute break between measurements. This break 5.
can be longer if necessary, depending on your physical condition.

Keep the records for your healthcare provider as reference.6.
Blood pressure varies between the two hands naturally. Always 7.
measure your blood pressure on the same arm.

Correct Application of the Pressure Cuff

STEP 1. Connect the air plug of the

tubing to the air jack at the side of the
monitor.

STEP 2. The smooth cloth is on the in-

side of the cuff loop and the metal D­ring will not touch your skin.

STEP 3. Hold your left arm in front of

you with your palm facing up. Slide the
cuff onto your left arm, above your el­bow. The red line on the edge of the
cuff should be approximately 0.8 to 1.2
inch (2 cm to 3 cm) above your elbow.
Align the tubing over the main arteries
at the central position of your arm.

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STEP 4. When the cuff is positioned correctly, pull the end of the

cuff to tighten the cuff snugly around your upper arm. You should
be able to fit your index finger between the cuff and your arm.

STEP 5. Press the hook material firmly

against the pile material.
The top and bottom edges of the cuff should be tightened evenly
around your upper arm.

Testing Your Blood Pressure

STEP 1. Sit down for at least 10

minutes before measuring.

STEP 2. Place your elbow on

a table or other object.

Relax your

hand with the palm facing up.

STEP 3. Relax and make sure

the cuff is at the same height as
your heart. Press the

button.
Remain still and do not talk or move
during the measurement.

STEP 4. Measurement is in

progress.

After power on, all the LCD dis­play symbols will appear with a
long “beep” sound. Then cuff be­gins to inflate automatically.

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After the cuff pressure is reached,
the cuff begins to deflate. You will
see number decreasing and
flashing in the display.

STEP 5. Read the result.

After the measurement, the moni­tor displays the systolic pressure,
diastolic pressure, and heart rate.
Press

button to switch off or it
will switch off automatically after
3 minutes.

NOTE

If a higher pressure value is needed, the monitor will stop de-•
flation and inflate again.
If you press the •

button during the measurement, the monitor

will turn off immediately.

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MONITOR MEMORY

Your monitor stores the most 352 recent results, and also pro-

vides the average of the blood glucose test results currently
stored. Please follow the steps listed below to review those re­sults.

View Results on the Monitor

Step1. Enter the memory mode.

When the monitor is off, press the M button. The 7-day average
blood glucose will appear, indicating that you are in the memory
mode. If you continue to press the M button, the 14-, 21-, 28-, 60-,
and 90-day averages will appear. You can then review the average
tests in each measuring mode in the order of: Gen, AC, and PC.

When using the monitor for the
first time, “---” appears, showing
that there are no test result in the
memory.

The 7-day average is calculated
from the blood glucose results
obtained during the last 7 days.
The example displayed means
that the blood glucose average
performed over the last 7 days
was 128 mg/dL.

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Step 2. Recall test results.

After 90-day average, the

will be displayed in the order
of time and date taken. You

will see the number of the result
stored,

followed

by the result.
When the memory is full, the old­est results are deleted as new ones
are added.

Step 3. Exit the memory mode.

Press the

button to turn off the monitor and exit the memory

mode.

NOTE

The control solution results are

1.

NOT stored in the memory.

The list of result average in the memory are for blood glucose
only.
If you’d like to

exit from the memory,

press the

2.

button to turn
off the monitor or wait without pressing for 3 minutes for auto­shut down.

“Blood Pressure Results”

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Step 1. Obtaining the required cable and installing the

software

To download
Pro), please visit RapidCheck's website
www.rapidcheckng.com/kiptrack

Step 2. Connecting to a personal computer

Connect the cable to an RS232 port on your computer. With
the monitor switched off, connect the other end of the
RS232 interface cable to the monitor data port. “PCL” will
appear on the monitor display, indicating that the monitor is
in communication mode.

Step 3. Data transmission

To transmit data, follow the instructions provided with the
software. Results will be transmitted with date and time.
If you remove the cable, the monitor will automatically
switch off.

NOTE

While the meter is connected to the PC, it will not be able to
perform a test.

Kiptrack Software System (Kiptrack PC Link

You can use the monitor with an RS232 interface cable and
Kiptrack Software System (Kiptrack PC Link Pro) to view
test results on your personal computer. To learn more
about Kiptrack Software System (Kiptrack PC Link Pro) or
to obtain an RS232 interface cable separately, please
contact the local customer services or place of purchase for
assistance.

DOWNLOADING RESULTS ONTO A
COMPUTER

Data Transmission Via Cable

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR MONITOR & STRIP

To avoid the monitor and test strips getting dirt, dust or other

contaminants, please wash and dry your hands thoroughly before

use.

Cleaning

To

clean the monitor exterior, wipe with a cloth moistened with

•
tap water or a mild cleaning agent, then dry the monitor with a
soft and dry cloth. Do not flush with water.
Do not use organic solvents to clean the monitor and cuff.•
The cuff can be cleaned by wiping with a moistened cloth and •
soap. Do not immerse in water.

Storage

1. Monitor Storage

Storage condition: -25°C 70°C to •

(-13°F 158°F), below 10% to 95% to
relative humidity.
Always store or transport the monitor •
in its original storage case.

Avoid dropping and strong impact.•
Avoid direct sunlight and humidity.•
Do not disassemble, modify or try •
to repair the monitor or cuff by
yourself.

Do not over-wring the cuff or turn •
the cuff inside out.
If you are not going to use the moni-•
tor for an extended period, please
remove the batteries.

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4. Control Solution Storage

Storage condition: Store •
the control solution tightly
closed at temperatures 2 to
30°C(36 to 86°F). Do NOT
freeze.

Record the opening date •
on the control solution vial.
Discard after 3 months.

Do not bend, cut, or alter a test •
strip in any way.
Keep the strip vial away from chil-•
dren since the cap and the test
strip may be choking hazards. If
swallowed, promptly see a doctor
for help.

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2. Meter Disposal

3. Strip Storage

Storage condition: 4°C 40°C - •
(39.2°F 104°F), below 85% rela--
tive humidity. Do NOT freeze.
Store your test strips in their origi-•
nal vial only. Do not transfer to
other container.

Store test strip packages in a cool •
and dry place. Keep away from di­rect sunlight and heat.
After removing a test strip from •
the vial, immediately replace the
vial cap and close it tightly.

Touch the test strip with clean and •
dry hands.
Use each test strip immediately •
after removing it from the vial.
Write the opening date on the •
vial label when you first open it.
Discard remaining test strips 3
months after first opening date.

The used meter should be treated as contaminated.
It may carry a risk of infection during measurement. The
battery in the used meter should be removed and the meter
should be disposed in accordance with local regulations.

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PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE

The following is a summary of some display messages. These mes-

sages help to identify certain problems but may not appear in all
cases when a problem has occurred. Improper use may cause
an inaccurate result without producing an error message. In the
event of a problem, refer to the information under action.

Never try to disassemble the monitor in any circumstances.
If you encounter any error messages not listed below or if
you have followed the actions recommended below but the

for support.

problem remains unsolved, please call the customer service

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Error Message?

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Problem in Operation

1. Blood Glucose Measurement.

What happened?

The monitor does not display a message after inserting a test
strip.

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What happened?

You turned off the monitor but it makes a beeping sound.

POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO

The strip is still inside the
slot.

Remove the strip. If you need
to test blood glucose, insert
an unused strip.

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What happened?

If the control solution test result is out of range.

POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO

Error in performing the test. Read the instruction thor-

oughly and repeat the test
again.

Did not shake the control solu­tion vial very well.

Shake the control solution
vigorously and repeat the test
again.

Expired or contaminated con­trol solution.

Check the expiry date or the
discard date of the control
solution.

Control solution that is too
warm or too cold.

Control solution, monitor,
and test strips should
come to room temperature

before

testing.

Test strip deterioration. Repeat the test with a new

test strip.

Monitor malfunction. Contact local customer ser-

vice.

(20 °C/- 25

68 °F)- 77

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2. Blood Pressure Measurement.

What happened?

No display after pushing the

button.

POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO

Batteries exhausted. Replace the batteries.

Batteries incorrectly installed or

absent.

Check that the batteries are cor-

rectly installed.

What happened?

Heart rate is higher/lower than user’s average.

POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO

Moving during measurement. Repeat measurement.

Measuring right after exercise. Rest at least 30 minutes before

measurement.

What happened?

A result is higher/lower than user’s average measurement.

POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO

User probably not in correct
position during measurement.

Adjust to a correct position to
measure.

Blood pressure naturally varies
from time to time.

Keep in mind for next measure­ment.

What happened?

Cuff inflates again during measurement.

POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO

Cuff is not well fastened. Fasten the cuff well.

Normal action. If user’s blood pressure is higher than the previous
value, the monitor would automatically pump to a higher pressure by
itself until it reaches a suitable pressure. Keep relax and wait for the mea­surement.

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Power Source:

Power saving:

Memory:

Measurement unit:

Linear range:

Pressure Range:

Heart Rate Range:

Measurement unit:

Accuracy of Pressure:

Accuracy of Heart rate:

Maximum Inflation pressure:

Systolic Measurement Range:

Diastolic Measurement Range:

External Output: RS232
IP Classification: IP21

Precision:
Accuracy:

KETONE warning:

Strip storage condition:

Monitor storage condition:

System operating condition:

Size of monitor w/o cuff:

+4% of reading

+15mg/dL

(0.83mmol/L)

when

4 C to 40 C (39.2 F to 104 F),

below 85% R.H.

10% to 95% RH

15% to 93% RH, 700 hPa to 1060 hPa

glucose

<

<

100mg/dL

5% (CV)

mg/dL or mmol/L

glucose value over 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L)

20-600

mg/dL

(1.1

-

33.3

mmol/L)

(5.55mmol/L):

-

-

-

+15%

when

glucose

>

100mg/dL

(5.55

mmol/L)

-

+3mmHg or +2% of reading

-

-

mmHg or Kpa

40-199 beats per minutes

0-300 mmHg

300 mmHg

60 mmHg - 255 mmHg

30 mmHg - 195 mmHg

o

o

o

o

5 C to 40 C (41 F to 104 F),

o

o

o

o

352 measurement results with date & time

136mm (L) x 92 mm (W) x 56 mm (H)

Four 1.5V AA size alkaline batteries

Automatic power off if idle for 3 minutes

-25 C to 70 C (-13 F to 158 F),

o

o

o

o

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The device has been certified to meet the electrical and safety

requirements

Reference to Standards:

of:

IEC/EN

60601-1,

IEC/EN

60601-1-2,

IEC/EN

61010-1,

IEC/EN 61010-2-101, IEC/EN 61326-2-6

EN 1060-1 / EN 1060-3, NIBP-requirements

EN 1060-4, NIBP clinical investigation
AAMI/ANSI /IEC 80601-2-30, ANSI/AAMI/ISO 81060-2, NIBP

requirements

IEC 60601-1 General requirement for safety
IEC 60601-1-2 Requirements for EMC

SYMBOLS INFORMATION

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15.21

You are cautioned that changes or modifications not expressly
approved by the part responsible for compliance could void the
user’s authority to operate the equipment.

15.105(b)

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Statement.

This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the
limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC
rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protec­tion against harmful interference in a residential installation. This
equipment generates, uses and can radiate radio frequency en­ergy and, if not installed and used in accordance with the in­structions, may cause harmful interference to radio communica­tions. However, there is no guarantee that interference will not
occur in a particular installation. If this equipment does cause
harmful interference to radio or television reception, which can
be determined by turning the equipment off and on, the user is
encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of
the following measures:

- Reorient or relocate the receiving antenna.

- Increase the separation between the equipment and receiver.

- Connect the equipment into an outlet on a circuit different from
that to which the receiver is connected.

- Consult

the dealer or an experienced radio/TV technician for help.

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 of the device.

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FCC RF Radiation Exposure Statement:

This Transmitter must not be co-located or operated in 1.
conjunction with any other antenna or transmitter.
This equipment complies with FCC RF radiation exposure

2.

limits set forth for an uncontrolled environment. This equip­ment should be installed and operated with a minimum
distance of 20 centimeters between the radiator and your
body.

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