U-RIGHT TD-4234 Owner's Manual And Usage Manual

TD-4234

311-4234100-005

Version 2.0, 2010/04

OWNER’S MANUAL

BLOOD GLUCOSE

MONITORING SYSTEM

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Thank you for choosing

BLOOD GLUCOSE

MONITORING SYSTEM

Dear U-RIGHT TD-4234 System Owner:

This manual contains important information you must know about the

system. Please read it thoroughly and carefully.

For other questions regarding this system, please contact your local

customer service or place of purchase. For all other questions, please
consult your healthcare professional.

TD-4234

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ THIS BEFORE USE

The following basic safety precautions should always be taken.

1. Close supervision is necessary when the device is used by, on, or
near children, handicapped persons or invalids.

2. Use the device only for the intended use described in this manual.

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

4. Check that the voltage setting matches the supply voltage.

5. Do not place the equipment in liquid, nor put it where it could fall into
liquid. If the equipment becomes wet, unplug it before touching it.

6. Do not let the equipment or its exible cord come into contact with

surfaces which are too hot to touch.

7. Do not use the equipment where aerosol sprays are being used, or

where oxygen is being administered.

8. Do not use device if it is not working properly, or if it has suffered any
damage.

9. Before using product to test your blood glucose, read all instruc­tions thoroughly and practice the test. Do all quality control checks as
directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare professional.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANT INFORMATION 06

ABOUT ALTERNATIVE SITE TESTING (AST) 07

INTRODUCTION TO THE SYSTEM 09

Intended Use 09

Principle of Measurement 09

Contents of the System 10

Appearance and Key Function of the Meter 11

Indicators for Main Control Mode 12

Test Strip 13

BEFORE USE 14

Battery Recharge 14

Indicators for System Setting Mode 15

Modify Meter Settings 16

Alarm Function 19

Display Self-Checks 20

CONTROL TEST 21

Important Control Solution Information 22

Performing a Control Solution Test 23

TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE 26

Testing Your Blood Glucose 27

Expected Test Results 32

COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS 33

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USING THE METER MEMORY 35

Indicators for Memory Recall Mode 35

Viewing Results on the Meter 37

VIEWING RESULTS ON A PERSONAL COMPUTER 41

TAKING CARE FOR YOUR METER AND TEST STRIPS 43

Cleaning 43

Storage 43

PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE 44

Special Message 47

Error Message 48

Operational Problem 49

SPECIFICATIONS 51

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION

·Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings

which are lower than actual values. If you believe you are suffering
from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional im­mediately.

·If your blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and you

do not have symptoms of illness, rst 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 glucose.
Using other substances will cause wrong results.

·If you are experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your

blood glucose test results and you have followed all instructions de­scribed in this owner’s manual, call your healthcare professional.

·Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals
or patients in shock. Readings which are lower than actual values

may occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar

state, with or without ketosis. Critically ill patients should not be
tested with blood glucose meters.

·Please refer to your test strip package insert for additional important
information.

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Important: AST results serve as references only.
Please consult your healthcare professional before you begin AST.

What is AST?

Alternative site testing (AST) refers
to when individuals check their blood
glucose levels using areas of the body
other than the ngertip. This system
allows AST at the palm, the forearm,
the upper arm, the calf or the thigh with
results as reliable as those obtained

from ngertip testing.

What’s the advantage?

Fingertips feel pain more readily because they are full of nerve endings
(receptors). Since nerve endings are not so condensed at other body
sites, tests performed there will be less painful.

When to use AST?

Food, medication, illness, stress and exercise can affect blood
glucose levels. Capillary blood at the ngertip reects these changes

faster than capillary blood at other sites. Therefore, when testing

blood glucose during or immediately after a meal or physical exercise,
results from AST and ngertip may be signicantly different.

Alternative Site Testing (AST)

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We strongly recommend you do AST in the following intervals:

˙In a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since the last meal).
˙Two hours or more after taking insulin.
˙Two hours or more after exercise.

Do NOT use AST if:

˙You think your blood glucose is low.
˙You are unaware of hypoglycemia.
˙You are testing for hyperglycemia.
˙Your AST results do not correspond with the way you feel.
˙Your routine glucose results are often uctuating.

How to increase the accuracy?

Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the puncture site prior to

blood extraction has a signicant inuence on the glucose value
obtained. Blood from a site that has not been rubbed exhibits a
measurably different glucose concentration than blood from the nger.
When the puncture site is rubbed prior to blood extraction, the

difference is markedly reduced.

Please follow suggestions below before puncturing the skin:

˙Rub the puncture site approximately 20 seconds before penetration.
˙Use a clear cap (included in the kit) while setting the lancing device.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE SYSTEM

Intended Use

The system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use). It should be used only for testing glucose (sugar) and only

with fresh capillary whole blood samples (from the nger, the palm,

the forearm, the upper arm, the calf and the thigh). The system is
intended for use in the home and in clinical settings. It should not be
used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for the testing of newborns.

AST in this system can be used only during steady-state blood glucose
conditions described in the section of “About Alternative Site Testing
(AST).”

Principle of Measurement

The test is based on the measurement of electrical current
generated by the reaction of glucose with the reagent of the strip. The
meter 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.

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Contents of the System

The system consists of three main products: the blood glucose meter,
test strips, and a control solution. These products have been designed,
tested, and proven to work together as a system to produce accurate
blood glucose test results. Use only the U-RIGHT TD-4234 test strips
and a control solution with the blood glucose meter.
Your system includes:

A meter

Lancing device (a clear cap

for AST)

First time user guide

Owner’s manual

Carrying bag

Warranty card

Daily log book

Control solution

Test stirp

Lancet

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NOTE

1. Please make sure that all products listed above are included and sealed

in the package before using this system. If you nd any imperfection in our

products, please return the whole system to the place of purchase.

First time user guide

Daily log book

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Appearance and Key Function of the Meter

LCD SCREEN guides you through the test using symbols and

simple messages.

TEST SLOT is where you insert the test strip. The meter will turn on

automatically after insertion.

STRIP-EJECTION BUTTON is where the used strip will be

automatically ejected after you push up the button.

UP BUTTON adjusting increment and change main / sub-function.

DOWN BUTTON adjusting decrement and change main /

sub-function.

M BUTTON is used to turn on and navigate through settings.

MINI USB PORT is for data transmission.

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Indicators for Main Control Mode

The screen displays several indicators that help you to perform the
main functions of this meter. When you start to use the meter, press
the M button to turn on the meter and then U-RIGHT logo with date
and time appears. Press M button again to enter the Main Control
Mode. Press Up or Down button to select the below desired mode:

Glucose Measuring Mode:

Perform your glucose tests.

Memory Recall Mode:

Review your glucose test results in the meter

memory.

System Setting Mode:

Set up the meter such as date, time, the unit of

measurement and memory deletion.

PC Linking Mode:

Connect the meter to PC for data transmission or

recharge the battery through USB adapter.

System Power Off:

Turn off the meter.

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Test Strip

This 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 cell where the reaction takes
place.

The test strip consists of the following parts:

Contact Bars

Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.

Push it in rmly until it will go no further.

Test Strip Handle

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

Conrmation Window

This is where you conrm if enough blood

has been applied to the absorbent hole of the strip.

Absorbent Hole

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

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BEFORE USE

Battery Recharge

Your meter comes with built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery
which allows recharging the meter. If the low battery symbol

appears on the screen indicating that the battery is low and it is

time to recharge the battery.

1. Connect the USB adapter to the side of the

meter.

2.Plug the USB adapter to a wall outlet or

connect the other end of USB cable to the

USB port on your personal computer.

3.The recharge symbol shows when bat-

tery is recharging. After the battery is fully

charged, remove the USB cable and then

the meter will return to Main Control Mode.

It will automatically turn off if left idle for 2

minutes.

NOTE

Recharging the battery does not affect the test results stored in memory.

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Indicators for System Setting Mode

Your meter comes with the time, date, date format, unit of
measurement and memory deletion preset. The following indicators
for System Setting Mode help you to set your meter easily.

Time and Date Setting:

Set the date and time for the meter

Clock Alarm Setting:

Set the hour and minute of the alarm for the

meter.

Unit of Measurement Setting:

Set the unit of measurement for the meter.

Memory Deletion:

Delete the memory record for the meter.

Exit Mode:

Exit the system setting mode.

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Glucose Unit is mg/dL

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Follow the below steps to modify the meter settings.
In Main Control Mode, press Up or Down button to select System
Setting Mode indicator . Press M button to enter System Setting
Mode.

Setting the Time and Date

Modify Meter Settings

Step1

Press Up or Down button to select
Time and Date Setting indicator.
Press M button to enter the setting.

Step2

Press Up or Down button to

increase or decrease the year. Press

M button to continue the setting.

Step3

Press Up or Down button to set date
format: MM-DD or DD-MM. Press M
button to continue the setting.

Step4

Repeat step 2 and 3 to set the month,
date, 12/24 hour, hour and minutes.

After nishing these settings, press

M button to return to System Setting
Mode.

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DateExp : MM-DD

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2009

2009

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Memory Deletion

Step1

Press Up or Down button to select
Memory Deletion indicator. Press M
button to enter the setting.

Step2

Press Up or Down button to select Y/N
to delete memory.

Step3

After nishing the setting, press M but-
ton to return to System Setting Mode.

Unit of Measurement Setting

Step1

Press Up or Down button to select
Unit of Measurement Setting indicator.
Press M button to enter the setting.

Step2

Press Up or Down button to select
mg/dL or mmol/L.

Step3

After nishing the setting, press M

button to return to System Setting
Mode.

Clear Memory? N Clear Memory? Y

Glucose unit is mg/dL

Glucose unit is mmol

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Glucose unit is mg/dL

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1. 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 measure may cause you to misinterpret your blood glucose level,
and may lead to incorrect treatment.

2. The time, date, date format, unit of measurement and memory deletion can

ONLY be changed in the setting mode. Therefore, when you perform a glucose
testing, those parameters are not possible to be changed.

3. Your meter displays 7-, 14-,-day averages which you can access from the

meter memory. These averages are calculated from results obtained during the
7-, 14-, -day preceding the current date and time settings. When the date and
time are changed, the 7-, 14-, averages may change.

4. The meter will turn off automatically without any action in two minutes.

5. You can go back to the previous step by pressing M button for 3 seconds.

6. You can turn back to Main Control Mode to select System Power Off indicator

or press M button for 3 seconds to turn off the meter.

NOTE

Exit Mode

Please select the below screen when you want to exit

System Setting Mode and turn to Main Control Mode.

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Timer 2 is up

10:35 PM

The meter provides four alarms. The alarm function alerts you to per­form your blood glucose regularly.

You can continue to set up alarm 2, 3, and 4 by following previous
steps. You can set up all 4 alarms at the same time or just set any
one of them.

If the alarm is left beeping for 2 minutes and no actions are taken,
the meter will automatically turn off.

Alarm Function

Setting the Alarm

An example if set Alarm 2 at 10:35 PM

The meter automatically turns on at 10:35 PM everyday with
beeping at a two seconds period, and with the time blinking.
You can directly insert a new strip to perform a blood glu­cose test now or simply press the M button to turn it off.

Step1

Press Up or Down button to select alarm 1 on/off.
Then press M button to set the alarm 1.

Step2

The hour will start ashing rst and you can

change the value by pressing Up or Down button.

Then press M button and proceed to the next step.

Step3

The minute will start ashing and you can change

the value by pressing Up or Down button. Then
press M button to set the alarm 1 on.

If you chose "off" there will be no alarm set.

In Main Control Mode, press Up or Down button
to select Alarm Setting and press M button to en­ter Alarm Setting indicator.

Alarm 1 is on

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Alarm 1 is on

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Alarm 1 is o n

12:25

Alarm 1 is off

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Display Self-Checks

The system provides AC/PC modes. Glucose AC is the glucose
value before meal; and PC is the glucose value after meal.

While you insert a test strip, the meter turns on automatically and
displays a message: “Did you eat any thing within 4 hours?” Please
press Up or Down button to select Yes for PC mode or No for AC
mode and then press M button to conrm it.

If you select Yes, the screen displays as below:

If you select No, the screen displays as below:

Yes

No.038

M : Confir m

: Change

Did you eat any
thing within 4
hours ?

No

No.038

M : Confir m

: Change

Did you eat any
thing within 4
hours ?

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CONTROL TEST

TaiDoc control solutions contain a known amount of glucose that re-

acts with test strips. 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 meter 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 for the first time,

practice the procedure using 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 routinely check the meter and test strips, perform a single test

for each level of control solution at least once a week.

When should the control solution test be performed?

►When you first get your meter.
►When you begin using a new vial of test strips.
►Whenever you suspect that the meter 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 practice running the test.
►If you drop the meter.

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Important Control Solution Information

►Use only TaiDoc control solutions.
►Check the expiration date on the control solution vial. Do not use if

expired.

►Control solution, meter, and test strips should come to room

temperature 68 to 77°F (20 to 25°C) before testing.

►Shake the vial, discard the first drop of control solution, and wipe

off the dispenser tip to ensure a clean sample and an accurate
result.

►Use only within 90 days after first opening. Record the discard

date (date opened plus 90 days) on the control solution vial.
Discard after 90 days.

►Store the control solution tightly closed at temperatures 36 to

86°F(2 to 30°C). Do not freeze.

NOTE

The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for control

solution only. It is used to evaluate meter and test strip performance.

It is not a recommended range for your blood glucose level.

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Performing a Control Solution Test

Step1 Insert Test Strip

Insert a test strip with contact bars end rst and

facing up into the test slot. The meter will turn on
automatically and display a message:
►“Did you eat any thing within 4 hours?” Please
press the Up or Down button to select Yes/No

and then press M button to conrm it.
►The AC/PC mode with code number will

appear. Press Up or Down button to select
QC (Quality Control), the screen will display
as following:

Be sure the code number on the display is the
same as the code number on the test strip vial.

Yes

M : Confir m

: Change

Did you eat any
thing within 4
hours ?

No.038

No.038

WARNING!

Contact bars must be inserted all the way into the meter or you may receive

inaccurate test result.

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Step2 Obtain Control Solution

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

cap on at surface. Squeeze the vial, discard
the rst drop, and wipe off the dispenser tip to

prevent contamination. Squeeze the vial again
to produce another drop and place this drop

on the top of cap.

Step3 Apply Control Solution

While holding the meter, move the absorbent
hole of the test strip to touch the drop of
control solution. Then the drop will be

automatically absorbed. Once the conrmation
window lls completely, the meter will begin to

count down.

To avoid contaminating the control solution with
the contents of the test strip, you have to place
a drop of control solution on a clean surface. Do
not directly apply control solution to a strip.

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Step4 Read and Compare the Result

Compare the result shown on the screen
with the range printed on the test strip vial. It
should fall within this range.

Out-of-range results

If test results fall outside the range printed on
the test strip vial, check “Operating Problem”
section 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.
Contact the place of purchase for help.

109~165

mg/dL

120

QC

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WARNING!

To reduce the chance of infection:

˙Never share a lancet or the lancing device.

˙Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.

˙Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets and the

lancing device.

TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE

Be sure to read this section and the test strip package insert found

in the test strip box carefully before testing. Make sure you have all

items needed to test:

Blood Glucose Meter

Test Strip

Lancing Device

Sterile Lancet

Clear Cap (For AST use)

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Cap

Cocking Control

Release Button

Lancet Holder

Ejector

Arrow

Depth Indicator

Adjustable Tip

Lancing device overview:

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Testing Your Blood Glucose

Wash and dry your hands before starting.

► Pull off the cap of the lancing device.

► Insert a lancet into the lancet holder
and push down rmly until it is fully

secured.

► Twist the protective disk off the lancet.

► Replace the cap by aligning the arrow

on the cap with the release button.

► Select the depth of penetration by turn-

ing the adjustable tip in either direction
so that the arrow on the cap points to
the desired depth.

► Pull the cocking control back until it

clicks. You will see a color change in
side the release button when it is ready.

Set the lancing device

The Lancing Device offers you 5 depths of skin penetration:

Shallow Deep

Average skinSoft or thin skin Thick or calloused skin

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Step2 Insert Test Strip
Select Glucose Measuring Mode to
perform a test.

The meter will display a message:

►“Did you eat any thing within 4

hours?”
►Please press Up or Down button to
select and press M button to

conrm.
►Insert the test strip with contact bars
end rst and facing up into the test slot.

►The AC mode and PC mode with

code number will appear. Be sure
the code number on the display is
the same as the code number on
the test strip vial.

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No

M : Confir m

: Change

Did you eat any
thing within 4
hours ?

Yes

M : Confir m

: Change

Did you eat any
thing within 4
hours ?

No.038

No.038

Blood from sites other than the ngertip

Substitute the lancing device cap with the clear
cap for alternative site testing. Pull the cocking
control back until it clicks.

When lancing the forearm, upper arm, hand,
thigh, or calf, avoid lancing the areas with obvi-

ous veins in order to prevent excess bleeding.

The lancing device is now ready for use. Set
aside for later use.

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NOTE

˙Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at the

same spot may cause soreness and calluses.

˙Before you decide to begin AST, please consult your health professional.

˙It is recommended that you discard the rst drop of blood as it might

contain tissue uid and serum, which may affect the test result.

Step3 Get a Drop of Blood

Select the puncture site either in nger or in other
parts (AST). Clean the puncture site with 70%
using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol and let

it air dry.

► Fingertip testing
Press the lancing device’s tip rmly against the
lower side of your ngertip. Press the release but­ton to prick your nger, then a click indicates that

the puncture is complete.

►Sites other than ngertip

Please refer to the section, “Alternative Site
Testing”, for possible puncture sites.

After penetration, discard the rst drop of blood

with clean tissue paper or cotton. Then gently
squeeze the punctured area to obtain blood. Be
careful NOT to smear the blood sample. The
volume of blood sample must be at least 0.7
microliter ( actual size).

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NOTE

˙Do not push your punctured nger (with blood on it) against the test

strip or try to apply a smeared blood sample to the test strip.

˙If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes, the

meter will automatically turn off. You must remove and reinsert the test

strip to restart the test procedure.

˙The blood should be completely lled the conrmation window before

the meter begins to count down. If you nd that the conrmation window

is not lled with blood when the meter is counting, NEVER try to add more

blood to the test strip. Discard the test strip and retest with a new one.

˙If you have trouble lling the conrmation window, contact the place of

purchase for help.

Step4 Apply Blood into the Test Strip

Apply your blood to the absorbent hole of the test

strip until the conrmation hole is fully covered.
The hourglass symbol will ash when the meter

is working.

Step5 Obtain an Accurate Result in
7 Seconds

The result of your blood glucose test will appear
after the meter counts to 0. This reading will
automatically be stored in the meter.

mg/dL

AC

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Step6 Eject the Used Test Strip

After nishing the measurement, you can either

take out the used strip by simply pushing up the
Strip-Ejection button or remove the test strip
directly by your hand. The meter will return to
Main Control Mode and turn off automatically
without any action in two minutes.

Step7 Remove the Lancet

Always use caution when removing the
lancet.

Safely dispose of the used lancet by placing the
protective disk on a hard surface, and pushing

the exposed tip into the disk.

Remove the lancet by pulling the cap off rst.

Then slide the ejector forward to remove the used
lancet.

WARNING!

The used lancet and the used test strip are potentially biohazardous.

Please discard them carefully according to your local regulations.

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Expected Test Results

Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetes
control. A long-term study showed that maintaining normal blood
glucose levels can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up
to 60%.*1 The results provided by the U-RIGHT TD-4234 system
can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust
your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes.

Source: American Diabetes Association (2008). Clinical Practice Recom-

mendations. Diabetes Care, 31 (Supplement 1): S1–108.

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

Time of day

Fasting and before meal Less than 100 mg/dL(5.6 mmol/L)

Less than 140 mg/dL(7.8 mmol/L)2 hours after meals

Normal plasma glucose range for people
without diabetes

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COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY
RESULTS

The meter provides you with whole blood equivalent results. The
result you obtain from your meter may differ somewhat from your
laboratory result due to normal variation. Meter 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 meter and laboratory
results, follow the guidelines below.

Before you go to the lab:

˙ Perform a control solution test to make sure that the meter is
working properly.
˙ Fast for at least eight hours before doing comparison tests, if
possible.
˙ Take your meter with you to the lab.

While at the lab:

Make sure that the samples for both tests (the meter 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 meter with blood that has been collected in a

gray-top test tube.
˙ Use fresh capillary blood only.

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You may still have a variation from the result because blood

glucose levels can change signicantly over short periods of time,
especially if you have recently eaten , exercised, taken medication,
or experienced stress*3. In addition, if you have eaten recently, the
blood glucose level from a nger prick can be up to 70 mg/dL higher

than blood drawn from a vein (venous sample) used for a lab test.*

4

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 uid (dehydration) may

also cause a meter result to be different from a laboratory result.

*3: Surwit, R.S., and Feinglos, M.N.: Diabetes Forecast (1988), April, 49-51.

*4: 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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USING THE METER MEMORY

Indicators for Memory Recall Mode

Your meter stores the 400 most recent blood glucose test results
along with their respective dates and times in its memory. It also
provides you with 7-, 14- averages of your blood glucose test
results. The following indicators for Memory Recall Mode help you
to review your results stored in the meter easily.

Glucose Results:

View the individual test results in the memory.

7-day Average Result:

View the 7-day average of the test results in the

memory.

14-day Average Result:

View the 14-day average of the test results in

the memory.

Glucose Trend Report for 7-day Average

Results:

View each 7-day average results in glucose

trend report.

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Glucose Trend Report for 14-day Average Re-

sults:

View each 14-day average results in glucose trend

report.

Exit Mode:

Exit the memory recall mode.

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Viewing Results on the Meter

Follow the below steps to review test results in memory. In Main
Control Mode, press Up or Down button to select Memory Recall
Mode indicator . Press M button to enter Memory Recall Mode.

Glucose Results

Step1

Press Up or Down button to select
Glucose Results indicator. Press M
button to enter glucose results
reviewing.

Step2

Press Up or Down button to view the
test results. The latest test result will
appear rst. The meter will review
up to your last 400 test results in
order. When the memory is full, the
oldest result is deleted as the newest
is added.

Step3

After reviewing the result, press M
button to return to Memory Recall
Mode.

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mg/dLPC

193

008

8th record

Glucose result

PC mode

Date

Time

Unit of measurement

1

2

3

5

4

6

1

3

2

4 5

6

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7-day/14-day Average Results

Step1

Press Up or Down button to select
7-day Average Result or 14-day
Average Result indicator. Press M
button to enter day average results
reviewing.

Step2

Press Up or Down button to select the
category of results you want to view:
AC (Before Meal), PC (After Meal).

Press M button to conrm it.

Step3

The day average is calculated from the
blood glucose results obtained during
the last 7 days or 14 days depends on
which Average Result indicator you
select.

Step4

After reviewing the result, press M
button to return to Memory Recall
Mode.

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AC mode memory

AC

PC

Glucose result

7-day average

5 test results

Unit of measurement

AC mode

1

2

3

5

4

1

3

2

4

5

AC

mg/dL

112

Memory mode 7 days
Amount = 0005

recall mode

recall mode

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Glucose Trend Report for 7-day/14-day Average Results

Step1

Press Up or Down button to select the
following screen. Press M button to
enter glucose trend report reviewing.

Step2

Press Up or Down button to select the
category of results you want to view:
AC (Before Meal), PC (After Meal).

Press M button to conrm it.

Step3

Each 7-day/14-day average result on
glucose trend report will display.

Step4

After reviewing the result, press M
button to return to Memory Recall
Mode.

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AC

PC

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7-day/14-day average

Glucose trend graph

1

2

3

1

erage Value is....

221 ‘ 08- 215 ’ 08

600

300

140

80

20

T

3

2

recall mode

recall mode

300

190

110

70

20

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Exit Mode

Please select the below screen when you want to exit System
Setting Mode and turn to Main Control Mode.

NOTE

The meter will turn off automatically without any action in two minutes.

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VIEWING RESULTS ON A PERSONAL
COMPUTER

Results in memory can be transmitted to a personal computer.
Health Care System Software and an USB cable are required
before installation. The software can be downloaded from the home
page of TaiDoc. To learn more about Health Care System Software,
please contact the place of parchase for help.

Step1 Install Software

Install Health Care System Software on your Computer by
following the instructions provided on TaiDoc's website,
http://www.taidoc.com.

Step2 Enter the PC Linking Mode

Press the M button to turn on the meter and then “U-RIGHT” logo,
date and time appear. Press M button again to select PC Linking
Mode. Press M button again to enter it.

Step3 Connect to Personal Computer

Connect the USB cable to a serial port of your computer. Then,
connect the USB cable to the data port of the meter. The indictor
will appear on the display, indicating that the meter is ready to
transmit data.

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Step4 Transmit Data

Follow the instructions provided in the software to transmit data.
Results with respective date and time will be transmitted. Remove
the USB cable and then the meter will return to Main Control Mode.
It will automatically turn off if left idle for 2 minutes.

NOTE

While the meter is connecting to the PC, it is unable to perform a blood

glucose test.

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TAKING CARE OF YOUR MONITOR & STRIP

To protect the meter and test strips from dirt, dust and other
contaminants, please wash and dry your hands thoroughly before
use.

Cleaning

1. To clean the meter’s exterior, wipe with a cloth moistened with

tap water or a mild cleaning agent, then dry the device with a soft

and dry cloth. Do not ush with water.

2. Do not use organic solvents to clean the meter.

Storage

1. Monitor Storage

• Storage condition: -4 to 140°F (-20 to 60°C), below 95% relative

humidity.

• Always store or transport the meter in its original storage case.

• Avoid dropping and strong impact.

• Avoid direct sunlight and humidity.

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2. Strip Storage

• Storage condition: 4 to 40°C, below 85%
relative humidity. Do NOT freeze.

• Store your test strips in their original vial only.

Do not transfer to another container.

• Store test strip packages in a cool, 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 discard date (the date opened plus
90 days) on the vial label when you rst open

it. Discard remaining test strips 90 days after

rst opening.

• Do not bend, cut, or alter a test strip in any

way.

• Keep the strip vial away from children as the
cap and the test strip may be a choking hazard.
If swallowed, promptly see a doctor for help.

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3. Control Solution Storage

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

• Record the discard date (date opened plus 90
days) on the control solution vial. Discard after
90 days.

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PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE

The following is a summary of various display messages. These
messages help to identify certain problems but do not always
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
the row “ACTION”.

Never try to disassemble the meter under any circumstances.
If you encounter any error messages not listed below or if
you have followed the actions recommended below but the
problem persists unsolved, please contact local customer ser­vice for help.

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Special Message

Special symbols and messages appear together with your test
result.

WHAT IT MEANSMESSAGE WHAT TO DO

Your result is below

measurement limit,

20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L).

This indicates hypoglycemia

(low blood glucose.)

You should immediately

treat hypoglycemia as

recommended by your

healthcare professional.

Your result is above

measurement limit,

600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L).

This indicates severe

hyperglycemia (high blood

glucose).

You should seek

immediate medical

assistance.

Out of range.

Lo

Out of range.

Hi

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Error Message

WHAT IT MEANSMESSAGE WHAT TO DO

Strip has been used. Start again with a new

test strip.

No strip is inserted to the

meter during measuring.

Insert a test strip.

The battery is low.

Recharge the battery

immediately.

Appear when

environmental temperature

is below system operation

range.

Meter malfunction.

System operation range

is 10~40°C (50~104°F).

Repeat the test after

the meter and test strip

have reached the above

temperature.

Please contact local

customer service for

assistance.

Charge the
battery, please.

None strip.

Temperature...

Strip has been...

Terrible error.

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2. If the test does not start after applying the sample:

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Insufcient blood sample.

Defective test strip.

Sample applied after automatic

shutdo

Defective meter.

WHAT TO DO

Repeat the test using a new test

strip with larger volume of blood.

Repeat the test with a new test

strip.

Repeat the test with a new test

strip.

Please contact the local customer

service for help.

Operating Problem

1. If the meter does not display a message after inserting a test
strip:

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Batteries exhausted.

Test strip inserted upside down or

incompletely.

Defective meter.

WHAT TO DO

Recharge the battery.

Insert the test strip facing up with

the contact bars end rst.

Please contact local customer

service for help.

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3. If the control solutions test result is out of range:

POSSIBLE CAUSE

Error in performing the test.

Control solution poorly shaken.

Expired or contaminated control

solution.

Control solution that is too warm or

too cold.

Test strip deterioration.

Monitor malfunction.

WHAT TO DO

Read the instructions thoroughly

and repeat the test.

Shake the control solution vigor-

ously and repeat the test again.

Check the expiration date or the dis-

carded date of the control solution.

Place control solution, meter and

test strips in room temperature (68

to 77°F/20 to 25°C) before testing.

Repeat the test with a new test

strip.

Please contact the local customer

service for help.

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SPECIFICATIONS

Power Source:

built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery

Dimension & Weight:
84mm(L) x 59mm(W) x 17mm(H), 46g

Memory:

400 measurement results with respective dates and times

Auto electrode inserting detection

Auto sample loading detection

Auto reaction time countdown

Operating Condition:

10 to 40°C, below 85% R.H. (noncondensing)

Meter Storage/Transportation Condition:

-20 to 60°C, below 95% R.H.

Shelf Life:

3 years

Measurement Units:
Either in mg/dL or mmol/L

Measurement Range:

20 to 600mg/dL (1.1 to 33.3mmol/L)

The device has been tested to meet the electrical and safety requirements of:

IEC 60601-1, EN 60601-1, IEC 61010-1, EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-101, EN

60601-1-2, EN 61326.

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