Beurer GL44 Instructions For Use Manual Download Page 33

Beurer GL44 mg/dL 

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Cause

Solution

Test strip inserted incorrectly or not completely. Firmly insert the test strip into the slot on the 

device with the contacts first. Make sure that 

the front of the test strip is facing you (see “Test 

strip” on page 12).

Device faulty.

Contact customer service.

Problem: the test does not start after inserting the test strip into the device and applying blood

Cause

Solution

Insufficient amount of blood or test strip not 

filled correctly.

Repeat test using a new test strip and a larger 

drop of blood. Please note the correct filling of 

the test strip (see page 20).

Faulty test strip.

Repeat the test using a new test strip.

Blood was applied while the device was switched 

off.

Repeat the test using a new test strip and only 

apply blood after   and   flash.

The basic settings of the device were changed 

and the changes were not completed (see “Mak-

ing and changing basic settings” on page 14).

Remove the test strip and press the “On/Off” 

button until “ 

 ” is displayed.

Repeat test. 

Device faulty.

Contact customer service.

9 t

echnical

 

specifications

Dimensions (W x H x D)

52 x 95 x 16 mm

Weight

44 g incl. batteries

Power supply

2 x 3 V CR 2032 button cell batteries

Battery life

500 measurements with backlighting

1000 measurements without backlighting

Measured value memory

480 measured values with date/time

Data retained when batteries are changed

Average values

for 7, 14, 30, 90 days

Automatic switch-off

Two minutes after last actuation

Storage/

transport temperature

Temperature: +2 °C – +30 °C

Relative humidity: < 90 %

Operating ranges

Temperature: +10 °C – +40 °C

Relative humidity: < 90 % non-condensing

Measuring range, glucose

Glucose:  20 – 630  mg/dL

Summary of Contents for GL44

Page 1: ...instructions for use GL44 GB mg dL Codefree BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR Step by step...

Page 2: ......

Page 3: ...nd highlighting measurements 20 5 4 Post processing and disposal 21 5 5 Evaluating measured blood glucose values 22 5 6 Functional check with control solution 23 6 Measurement memory 26 6 1 Displaying...

Page 4: ...f fresh capillary blood samples either for self testing or in a clinical environment by trained personnel It enables quick and easy blood glucose measurement measured values to be stored and the aver...

Page 5: ...od samples from alternative body parts C 5 test strips D 5 sterile lancet needles E 2 button cell batteries 3 V CR2032 already inserted F 1 practical case G 1 USB cable These Instructions for use addi...

Page 6: ...ood glucose level Display highlight and save measured values Display the average measured blood glucose value from the last 7 14 30 and 90 days Display the average of the highlighted measured blood gl...

Page 7: ...only Use by Green dot Der Gr ne Punkt German dual waste collection system Maximum shelf life after initial opening in months Contents sufficient for n tests Batch designation Art Nr Order number Ster...

Page 8: ...rs or amongst various patients risk of infection Use a new sterile lancet needle for each blood sample for single use only General notes Warning Do not use the device in the vicinity of strong electro...

Page 9: ...iately seek medical attention The test strip box contains desiccant which may irritate the skin or eyes when inhaled or swallowed Keep the box out of the reach of children The blood glucose monitor is...

Page 10: ...od glucose monitor Dispose of all blood samples and materials with which you or your patients come into contact correctly in order to prevent injury and infection of other persons After use dispose of...

Page 11: ...isplay 3 Highlight button 4 On Off button 5 PC port 6 rocker switch Rear 1 Battery compartment bottom side 2 Reset button 3 2 Lancing aid and lancet needles 1 Cap 2 AST Cap 3 Protective lancet disc 4...

Page 12: ...Blood glucose unit mmol L not functional 9 Blood glucose unit mg dL 10 Replace battery symbol 11 Memory symbol 12 Temperature symbol 13 Time Note The blood glucose monitor is supplied with the follow...

Page 13: ...ree months after the box is opened Note down the expiry date date of open ing plus three months on the label The shelf life is limited to the expiry date see date next to the egg timer symbol This doe...

Page 14: ...see Making and chang ing basic settings on page 14 3 Insert two new CR 2032 3 V batteries Make sure that the batteries are inserted with the cor rect polarity according to the label Please observe the...

Page 15: ...y illuminated for a few seconds Confirm by pressing the On Off button 4 and are displayed 4 Switching the acoustic signal on off To switch the acoustic signal on press the or button and the speaker sy...

Page 16: ...m the centre of the finger tip but slightly to either side Warning In the event of suspected hypoglycaemia take blood from the fingertip only Reason changes to the blood glucose level can be determine...

Page 17: ...at insufficient blood circulation at the puncture area e g caused by cold temperatures or illness may lead to incorrect results Important Do not apply any blood samples or control solutions to the tes...

Page 18: ...ly snaps back into the default po sition The lancing device is now ready for use 7 Put the already prepared lancing aid to one side and prepare the device for measurement 8 Take a test strip from the...

Page 19: ...ainst the skin until a round drop of blood has formed under the cap Maintain the pressure until the drop of blood reaches a size of at least 0 6 microlitres corresponds to approx 1 4 mm original size...

Page 20: ...ntact our customer service if you are unable to fully cover the test strip in blood If you are measuring in a dark environment press the On Off button to switch the device on The test strip light swit...

Page 21: ...ully dispose of it according to the currently applicable regulations to avoid infecting others 2 Carefully undo the cap from the lancing device and remove it 3 Place the stored protective disc flat on...

Page 22: ...your symptoms are not in line with your measured blood glu cose values and you have observed all instructions for the Beurer GL44 blood glucose monitoring system Do not ignore symptoms of too high low...

Page 23: ...ntrol solution The control solution is used to test the entire blood glucose monitoring system This helps to de termine whether the monitor and the test strips are working optimally together and wheth...

Page 24: ...shown on the dis play This means that the result value is not stored in the memory therefore not influencing your measured value statistics Press or again disappears from the display and the value is...

Page 25: ...ion and or new test strip from a new box or new film packaging The control solution test strips or blood glucose monitor are too warm or too cold Bring the control solution test strips and blood gluco...

Page 26: ...e vice 6 1 Displaying individual values Individual values of the last 480 measurements are displayed The most recent measured value is dis played first and the oldest last The blood glucose monitor si...

Page 27: ...rocess at any time For this purpose press the On Off button or wait until the device switches itself off automatically after two minutes Pos Explanation 1 2 3 1 Average value 2 Time period e g 7 3 Num...

Page 28: ...ose level from the last 14 30 and 90 days before meals After displaying the average value for 90 days before meals the seven day average for values measured after meals the symbol the unit of measurem...

Page 29: ...button for two seconds Mem and the number of the value to be deleted flash Press the On Off button again the number of the value to be deleted Mem and are displayed If you do not wish to delete the v...

Page 30: ...ive evaluation is only possible if you have correctly set the date and time see page 14 During data transfer no measurements can be taken The measurements remain saved on the blood glucose monitor aft...

Page 31: ...damp cloth water a mild cleaning so lution or rubbing alcohol The lancing device must not be immersed in water or other liquids or be cleaned in the dishwasher Dry the lancing aid using a lint free c...

Page 32: ...hed room temperature 20 C to 26 C Err Used or contaminated test strip inserted Insert unused test strip that has not ex pired Repeat the blood glucose measurement Err001 System error Remove batteries...

Page 33: ...ing a new test strip and only apply blood after and flash The basic settings of the device were changed and the changes were not completed see Mak ing and changing basic settings on page 14 Remove the...

Page 34: ...ogenase Aspergillus oryzae on the strip During the reaction a mediator transports electrons through the electrode surface and so gener ates a current The blood glucose monitor analyses this current Th...

Page 35: ...easurements Sample Venous blood mg dL Grand mean value mg dL Pooled standard de viation Pooled coefficient of variation 1 42 7 36 0 2 0 5 6 2 62 0 59 2 3 5 5 9 3 120 5 127 1 4 1 3 2 4 201 0 213 8 6 7...

Page 36: ...ns 100 mg dL 5 55 mmol L or 15 for blood glucose concentrations of 100 mg dL 5 55 mmol L 99 of the individual measured blood glucose values must fall within zones A and B of the Consensus Error Grid C...

Page 37: ...ration of tested substances 50 100 mg dL 2 8 5 6 mmol L 250 350 mg dL 13 9 19 4 mmol L Acetaminophen 7 mg dL 0 46 mmol L 6 6 mg dL 0 37 mmol L 4 5 Ascorbic acid 4 mg dL 0 23 mmol L 3 3 mg dL 0 18 mmol...

Page 38: ...L 0 09 mmol L 2 6 Methyldopa 4 mg dL 0 19 mmol L 7 3 mg dL 0 41 mmol L 0 9 Pralidoxime iodide 5 mg dL 0 14 mmol L 1 7 mg dL 0 09 mmol L 0 1 Sodium salicylate 40 mg dL 2 50 mmol L 3 1 mg dL 0 17 mmol L...

Page 39: ...mer s statutory rights To assert a warranty claim within the warranty period the customer must provide proof of purchase The warranty claim must be submitted within a period of 3 years from the date o...

Page 40: ...GL44_mg dL_0116_GB Subject to errors and changes Beurer GmbH S flinger Stra e 218 89077 Ulm Germany www beurer com www beurer healthguide com...

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