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CAUTION: Low or high blood glucose test results can 
indicate a potentially serious medical condition. Follow 
your healthcare professional’s recommendations.

LO MESSAGE:   

                

Flashing message, with double beep (if volume is enabled in SET 
Options)

MEANING:

 Glucose test result is lower than 20 mg/dL. This Lo 

result may indicate hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). The Lo 
result is stored in the memory with time and date. It will not 
be included in averages.

ACTIONS:

 If you feel symptoms such as weakness, sweating, 

nervousness, headache or confusion, follow your healthcare 
professional’s recommendations. If you get a Lo glucose test 
result but have no symptoms of low blood glucose, then 
retest with a new test strip. If you still get a Lo test result, 
follow the treatment plan recommended by your healthcare 
team or contact your healthcare professional immediately.

HI MESSAGE: 

                   

Flashing message, with double beep (if volume is enabled in SET 
Options)

MEANING:

 Glucose test result is above 600 mg/dL. This Hi 

result may indicate hyperglycemia (high blood glucose). The 
Hi result is stored in the memory with time and date. It will not 
be included in averages. 

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Page 3: ...nd you are ready to test Manufacturer AgaMatrix Inc 7C Raymond Avenue Salem NH 03079 USA 2009 2014 AgaMatrix Inc Meter Firmware 2004 2014 AgaMatrix Inc For patent information see www agamatrix com patents All rights reserved All trademarks and copyrights are the property of their respective owners 8100 07060 Rev B ...

Page 4: ...eaning Procedures Meter Basics Important Health related Information Performing a Control Solution Test How To Test Your Blood Glucose Level Testing on Your Palm or Forearm View 14 30 and 90 Day Averages and Graphs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 CHAPTER PAGE 4 4 7 12 13 15 17 22 30 34 TITLE Contents ...

Page 5: ...s Setting Meter Volume and Backlight Setting Time Format Time and Date Setting Hypoglycemic and Hyperglycemic Warning Alarms Error Messages and Troubleshooting Batteries Meter Specifications Warranty 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 PAGE CHAPTER 37 39 42 44 45 47 49 54 56 58 TITLE ...

Page 6: ...taken from the fingertip palms at the base of the thumb or forearms 2 For in vitro i e outside of the body diagnostic use only 3 With the test strips specified on the inside front cover of this owner s guide and AgaMatrix Control solution only Do not use other brands of test strips and control solution with this meter This may produce inaccurate results 4 For use at home over the counter OTC by pe...

Page 7: ...ips of any finger The palm at the base of the thumb and forearm are alternate but less accurate test sites Only select soft and fleshy areas to lance Avoid lancing any bony areas obvious veins and moles Physiological differences in circulation between the fingertip palm at the base of the thumb and forearm may result in differences in blood glucose measurements between these sites Differences in g...

Page 8: ...se read all the instructions provided in this owner s guide and practice the testing procedures before using the blood glucose monitoring system Blood glucose monitoring should be done under the guidance of a healthcare professional CAUTION To ensure accurate results wash your hands and the test site with warm soapy water and dry before and after every test Unwashed hands and test sites may lead t...

Page 9: ...test strips properly IMPORTANT Use test strips only once IMPORTANT Only use the test strips specified on the inside front cover with this system Contact Bars Insert this end facing up into the meter s test strip port Visual Fill Window The window will turn red when enough blood has been applied or blue when enough control solution has been applied Sample Area Apply blood or control solution to the...

Page 10: ... or outside the vial 5 After removing a test strip from the vial immediately close the vial cap tightly 6 With clean dry hands you may gently handle the test strip when removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter 7 Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date or 90 days after first opening the vial This may cause inaccurate results Write the discard date 90 days from the first op...

Page 11: ... meter are running low 4 Temperature Symbol Appears when the meter is outside its operating temperature range of 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C 5 Ketone Symbol Appears when your glucose test results are higher than 240 mg dL 6 Control Solution Symbol Appears after you have per formed a control solution test 7 Units of Measurement Results will be displayed in mg dL 1 2 5 4 7 6 3 ...

Page 12: ... test strip 10 High Volume Large bell indicates high volume 11 Low Volume Small bell indicates low volume 12 Volume OFF Small bell with a line across it indicates the volume is muted 13 14 30 and 90 Day Indicators The appropriate number of days will appear when viewing graphical averages 14 1 2 3 Countdown The 1 2 and 3 symbols will appear during a test 15 Graphing Area Areas of the dot matrix wil...

Page 13: ...r Window Displays the depth setting of the lancing device 4 Release Button Fires the lancet 5 Lancet Lances the skin to produce a drop of blood 6 Lancet Cover Covers the lancet for safety 7 Lancing Device Cap Covers the lancet when in lancing device 8 Alternate Site Testing Cap An AST clear lancing device cap used for obtaining a blood sample on the palm at the base of the thumb or forearm 9 Lance...

Page 14: ...oid getting liquid into your meter s test strip port or data port When should you clean your meter and lancing device You should clean them whenever visibly dirty What can you use to clean your meter and lancing device You can use a cloth dampened with mild detergent or mild soap Do not immerse meter or body of the lancing device in liquid How do you clean your meter and lancing device 1 Clean the...

Page 15: ...press any button once The display shows the most recent test result with time and date 2 Press the LEFT arrow button repeatedly to scroll thru every test result starting from the most recent and ending with the oldest View Time of Day Averages 1 When your meter is deactivated press any button once The display shows the most recent test result with time and date 2 Press the RIGHT arrow button repea...

Page 16: ...ed 3 When the MEM symbol is displayed press the CENTER button Enter SET Settings Mode 1 Enter the MENU mode 2 Press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons until the SET symbol is displayed 3 When the SET symbol is displayed press the CENTER button HOW TO DEACTIVATE THE METER To deactivate the meter press and hold the CENTER button for 2 seconds If left inactive for 3 minutes the meter will be deactivated...

Page 17: ... therapy may receive inaccurate results 4 Results below 70 mg dL may mean low blood glucose levels hypoglycemia 5 Results over 240 mg dL may mean high blood glucose levels hyperglycemia Checking ketones may be advisable 6 If you get results below 70 mg dL or above 240 mg dL and do not have symptoms of hypoglycemia or hyperglycemia repeat the test If you have symptoms or continue to get results tha...

Page 18: ...re expired or appear to be damaged as they may return inaccurate results 10 Healthcare professionals should follow their institution s infection control protocols 11 Always follow your healthcare professional s recommendations The normal fasting adult blood glucose range for a person without diabetes is 70 99 mg dL 1 Treatment goals are individualized for each patient Speak with your healthcare pr...

Page 19: ...r comes first IMPORTANT Count forward 90 days from the date you open a new bottle of AgaMatrix Control Solution This is your discard date Write the discard date on the AgaMatrix Control Solution bottle CAUTION Results from control solution tests do not reflect your blood glucose level The control solution range is a target range for control solution only It is not a target range for your blood glu...

Page 20: ...our meter to liquids 5 Are advised by your healthcare professional to do so Important AgaMatrix Control Solution information 1 Use only AgaMatrix Control Solution with your system 2 Always replace the cap on the control solution bottle immediately after use 3 Do not add water or any other liquid to control solution 4 Control solution tests should be performed within the system operating temperatur...

Page 21: ... code for this meter 3 Applying Control Solution Shake the control solution bottle Discard the first drop of control solution and wipe the bottle tip clean using a clean tissue or paper towel Dispense a second drop onto a clean surface such as an unused resealable plastic bag Bring the tip of the test strip to the control solution sample The system will automatically detect if a test is performed ...

Page 22: ...ur meter will beep once The word control will also appear on the display Compare the result of your control solution test to the range printed on the test strip vial label for the control solution level normal or high that you used Your control solution result should fall within this range The control solution test result is stored in memory To deactivate the meter remove the used test strip Dispo...

Page 23: ...actors 1 Expired or defective control solution 2 Expired or defective test strip 3 Error in performing test 4 Watered down control solution 5 Meter malfunction 6 Control solution test done outside the system operating temperature of 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C 7 Failure to shake the control solution bottle vigorously before using 8 Failure to discard the first drop of control solution and to wipe t...

Page 24: ...n Chapter 4 page 12 IMPORTANT 1 Remove the test strip from the blood sample as soon as you hear the beep 2 Do not press the test strip against the test site 3 Do not scrape blood onto the test strip 4 Do not apply blood to the top side of the test strip 5 Do not apply blood to the test strip when the test strip is out of the meter 6 Do not put blood or foreign objects into the meter s test strip p...

Page 25: ... all local regulations for proper disposal You should wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the meter lancing device and test strips How to test your blood glucose level 1 Preparing the Lancing Device Use the gray cap for testing on a fingertip and the clear cap for testing on the palm at the base of the thumb or forearm Remove Lancing Device Cap Snap off the cap from the l...

Page 26: ... not to touch the exposed needle on the lancet Set the Lancing Level The lancing device offers 8 depth set tings Rotate the dial to the desired setting as shown in the depth indicator window Level 1 is the most shallow level 8 is the deepest If you have never lanced before it is recom mended that you start at level 3 Cock the Handle Pull the cocking handle out until it clicks You may have already ...

Page 27: ... Meter Ready For Test The meter now displays the blood drop and test strip symbols The system is now ready for you to apply blood You do not need to set a calibration code for this meter 3 Lancing To ensure accurate results wash hands with warm soapy wa ter and dry before every glucose test For details on possible test sites refer to Chapter 2 Important Information About Your System For instructio...

Page 28: ...base of your finger up towards the tip until a second small blood drop forms Do not squeeze directly around the lanced area 4 Applying Blood Sample Bring Test Strip to Blood Sample The meter now displays the blood drop and test strip symbols This means your system is now ready for you to apply blood Immediately bring the test strip to the blood sample The test strip fills from the tip Do not try t...

Page 29: ...p from the blood sample On the display blood drop symbols appear on the test strip symbol The moving dot bar and 1 2 3 indicates that the meter is calculating your results Your test is completed when your blood glucose test result with time and date is shown on the display If the volume is enabled in SET Options you will hear a beep Your test result is now stored in the memory This is the visual f...

Page 30: ...hed testing snap off the cap from the lancing device Be careful not to touch the lancet tip Place the lancet cover onto a hard even surface such as a tabletop with the open end facing up While the lancet is still in the lancing device bring the lancet tip to the lancet cover to recover the used lancet You can then safely handle the used lancet ...

Page 31: ...ncet near the middle of the lancet Replace the lancing device cap onto the lancing device until it snaps or clicks into place Discard Properly Discard the used test strip and lancet properly Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the meter lancing device and test strips ...

Page 32: ...ng device cap that has been specifically designed for this purpose The clear plastic allows you to see a blood drop form without removing the lancing device and the concave tip aids in the collection of a blood sample CAUTION Alternate Site Testing AST Physiological differences in circulation between the fingertip palm at the base of the thumb or forearm may result in differences in blood glucose ...

Page 33: ... not consistent with the way you feel CAUTION To ensure accurate results wash your hands with warm soapy water and dry before every test Clean and make sure there is no grease oil or lotion on the test site 1 Prepare Lancing Device Follow Chapter 8 step 1 to prepare the lancing device Replace the gray lancing device cap with the clear cap 2 Follow Chapter 8 step 2 to prepare for glucose testing ...

Page 34: ...be testing Ensure that your palm or forearm is facing up and held level 4 Lance Test Site Press the tip of the clear cap against your skin on the palm of your hand at the base of the thumb or forearm Hold the tip to the test site for a few seconds before pressing the release button Palm Forearm Release Button Palm Forearm ...

Page 35: ...rectly around the lanced area Make sure the blood drop is large enough to completely fill the visual fill window of the test strip Pull the lancing device directly off your palm or forearm to ensure that you do not smear the blood drop Return to Chapter 8 step 4 to continue with testing instructions Palm Palm Forearm Forearm ...

Page 36: ...sults without a valid time date are not included in the averages IMPORTANT Results averages and graphs stored in memory should only be used as a reference Do not make treatment decisions based solely on stored results averages and graphs Consult with your healthcare professional regarding treatment options 1 Enter MENU Mode Press and hold any button for 2 sec onds to enter the MENU mode 2 Enter Me...

Page 37: ...ss the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons to view your 30 day trend graph You can move from the 30 day trend graph to the 30 day nu merical average by pressing the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons View 90 Day Averages and Graphs Press the CENTER button to view your 90 day numerical average Press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons to view your 90 day trend graph You can move from the 90 day trend graph to the 90 ...

Page 38: ...ur 14 30 and 90 day average comparison graph The display shows an overview with three trend bars comparing the 14 30 and 90 days averages One dot represents 20 mg dL 30 90 14 5 1 10 14 Days 14 day view 30 day view 90 day view 10 2 20 30 30 6 60 90 100 300 200 0 mg dL 30 90 14 100 20 200 300 mg dL Day Averages ...

Page 39: ...uded in the averages Averages are composed of results only within the last 14 days Breakfast averages include glucose measurements between 4 00 AM and 10 00 AM lunch averages are between 10 00 AM and 4 00 PM dinner averages are between 4 00 PM and 10 00 PM and bedtime averages are between 10 00 PM and 4 00 AM 1 Viewing Time of Day Averages Press any button once when the meter is deactivated The di...

Page 40: ...rn to the most recent test result press CENTER button 2 Viewing Individual Results Press and release the CENTER button The display will show the most recent glucose test result with the time and date Up to 300 past results will be saved Use the LEFT arrow button to view every saved test result starting from the most recent and ending with the oldest Note At any point press CENTER button to return ...

Page 41: ...s weakness sweating nervousness headache or confusion follow your healthcare professional s recommendations If you get a Lo glucose test result but have no symptoms of low blood glucose then retest with a new test strip If you still get a Lo test result follow the treatment plan recommended by your healthcare team or contact your healthcare professional immediately HI MESSAGE Flashing message with...

Page 42: ...t result flashes with double beep if volume is enabled in SET Options MEANING If the Hypoglycemic Warning Alarm is set your glucose test result is lower than the pre set limit HYPERGLYCEMIC WARNING ALARM Test result flashes with double beep if volume is enabled in SET Options MEANING If the Hyperglycemic Warning Alarm is set your glucose test result is higher than the pre set limit KETONE MESSAGE ...

Page 43: ...o an area with an ambient temperature of 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Wait for the meter and test strips to reach the new temperature usually 10 20 minutes and retest LOW BATTERY MESSAGE Flashing message MEANING The battery in your meter is low ACTIONS If the battery symbol appears the batteries must be replaced If the battery symbol appears the backlight will be disabled in all modes ...

Page 44: ...y pressing any button 3 The alarms will not appear during Menu and Test Modes If an alarm is set to sound or flash while using these modes it will alarm after the meter is deactivated CAUTION Follow your healthcare professional s recommendations on when and how often to test your glucose 1 Enter MENU Mode When your meter is deactivated press and hold any button for 2 seconds to enter the MENU mode...

Page 45: ...le by holding down the arrow buttons Press CENTER to confirm and to move on to set the minute Set minute with the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons Press the CENTER button to confirm the alarm time and to move on to set the alarm volume 5 Setting Alarm Volumes There are three volume options A silent alarm will only flash the meter s backlight The default setting is high Se lect your preferred setting wi...

Page 46: ...HT or LEFT arrow buttons until the SET symbol is displayed Press the CENTER button 3 Setting Meter Volume There are three beep volume options The default setting is high Select the preferred volume setting with the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons Your selection will be highlighted by the blinking of the symbol Press the CENTER button to confirm your selection Continue to set the MENU Mode Backlight op...

Page 47: ... any button for 2 seconds to enter the MENU mode 2 Enter SET Option The MEM symbol will appear Press the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons until the SET symbol is displayed Press the CENTER button 3 Setting Time Press CENTER repeatedly until you see a screen with the message 12H or 24H you are ready to set the meter s time Select a 12 or 24 hour clock format with the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons The 12 h...

Page 48: ...e CENTER button to confirm and continue on to set the date 4 Setting Date Set the month flashing with the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons Press the CENTER button to confirm and continue on to the day setting Set the day flashing with the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons Press the CENTER button to confirm and move on the year setting Set the year flashing with the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons Press the CENTE...

Page 49: ... set the Hypoglycemic Warning Alarm The Hypoglycemic and Hyperglycemic Warning Alarms are set to OFF by default The Hypoglycemic Warning Alarm alerts you when your glucose test results are below the hypoglycemic limit that you have set The meter is pre set to a hypoglycemic limit of 70 mg dL Always consult your healthcare professional for your recommended target ranges When your glucose test resul...

Page 50: ...t you have set The meter is pre set to a hyperglycemic limit of 240 mg dL Always consult your healthcare professional for your recommended target ranges When your glucose test results are above your set hyperglycemic limit the date time and result will flash on the display Set the Hyperglycemic Limit ON or OFF with the RIGHT or LEFT arrow buttons Your selection will be highlighted by the blinking ...

Page 51: ...urate result if it is being used near electrical equipment like a power generator or a computer monitor If this is the case move the meter away from the source of electrical interference CAUTION If you get repeated error messages and are experiencing symptoms of hypo or hyperglycemia contact your healthcare professional immediately as this may indicate low or high glucose If this error code persis...

Page 52: ...ll 2 The sample may not be blood or control solution Error 3 The meter has detected that the test strip is in poor condition 1 The test strip may have been improperly stored e g hot humid conditions or may be expired 2 The test strip may have been mishandled by vigorous bending or shaking 3 Parts of the test strip may have become covered in grease oil or lotion 4 The test strip port connector may ...

Page 53: ...roduce a reliable result 1 This may be caused by a non blood sample or a combination of high glucose and other medical conditions 2 If this error code persists on retesting consult your healthcare professional Error 6 The test strip has taken too long to generate a signal 1 This may be caused by a combination of cold operating temperature and high hematocrit levels Retest in a warmer location 2 If...

Page 54: ...both batteries are installed correctly with the positive sign facing up towards you 3 CAUSE Test strip has been inserted upside down wrong end in or incompletely inserted into the meter ACTION Insert the Test Strip with the black side up and the contact bars of the test strip in the meter Ensure that the test strip is fully inserted 4 CAUSE Defective meter or defective test strips ACTION Call cust...

Page 55: ... work call customer service 2 CAUSE Sample applied after meter times out and deactivates ACTION Repeat the test using a new test strip Wait until you see the blood and test strip symbols on the display screen before you apply the blood sample 3 CAUSE Defective meter ACTION Call customer service ...

Page 56: ...settings are needed to get correct averages Removing the batteries does not affect the meter s memory or previously stored user settings such as those set in SET Options e g alarms If a battery is installed incorrectly it will damage the other battery in the meter If this happens discard both batteries Note Dispose of used batteries according to your local environ mental regulations Your meter is ...

Page 57: ... to pop out the battery Install the new battery with the positive sign facing up towards you 3 Remove and Install 2nd Battery Repeat previ ous step for the 2nd battery 4 Close Battery Door Angle the battery door back onto the meter and swing down un til it snaps gently into place Make sure that the battery door is completely closed before using Used New ...

Page 58: ...rature 36 F to 86 F 2 C to 30 C Sample Whole blood capillary Sample Size 0 5 microliters Average Glucose Test Time 6 seconds Measurement Units mg dL Alarms 6 programmable alarms Result Range 20 to 600 mg dL Hematocrit 20 to 60 Operating Relative Humidity Up to 90 Operating Temperature 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C 19 CHAPTER Meter Specifications ...

Page 59: ...ht 46 9 g including batteries Equipment not suitable for use in the presence of flammable mixtures This meter complies with the applicable standards for Electro magnetic Compatibility however it is not recommended that it be used in the presence of strong electromagnetic fields When using this meter keep away from sources of electromagnetic disturbances such as electric motors or radio transmittin...

Page 60: ...dified altered or misused Under this warranty we will replace free of charge Your Meter if it is defective in material or workmanship In order to have Your Meter replaced under this warranty please call customer service No other warranties express or implied are made We will not be liable for any incidental or consequential damages You may incur This warranty gives You specific legal rights and Yo...

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