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Important Control Solution Information

 

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Use only EZ Health

®

 Oracle

®

 or Autocode

®

 control solutions.

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Check the expiration date on the control solution vial.

 

Do not use if expired.

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Control solution, meter, 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 90 days after first opening. Record the discard date (date opened

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

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Store the control solution tightly closed at temperatures below 30°C (86°F). 

   

Do not refrigerate.

 

PLEASE NOTE

  

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

®

 Oracle

®

 

or Autocode

®

 control solution only. It is used to test meter and test strip 

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

the recommended range for your blood glucose level.

Summary of Contents for Oracle GMH-B1

Page 1: ...Blood Glucose Monitoring System GMH B1 GMH B2 Ver 1 3 Owner s Manual 311 4223500 005...

Page 2: ...s Autocode function which means there is no need to calibrate your meter and allows you to easily monitor your blood glucose at home The system is intended for use outside the body in vitro diagnostic...

Page 3: ...y for the intended use described in this manual 3 Do not use strips and control solutions which are not supplied by the manufacturer 4 Do not use the device if it is not working properly or if it has...

Page 4: ...ction 13 Appearance of the Test Strip 14 PREPARATION BEFORE USE 15 Battery Replacement 16 Setting the Meter and Deleting the Memory 17 BEFORE TESTING 22 Checking with EZ Health Oracle Control Solution...

Page 5: ...CARING FORYOUR METER AND TEST STRIPS 43 Cleaning 43 Storage 43 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE 46 Result Indicator 47 Error Message 48 Problem in Operation 49 SPECIFICATIONS 51 WARRANTY CUSTOMER CARE 52 5...

Page 6: ...the absorbent hole Applying other substances to the absorbent hole will cause inaccurate results If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose test results and you...

Page 7: ...T ONLY 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 Important There are limit...

Page 8: ...rease the accuracy Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the puncture site prior to blood extraction has a significant influence on the glucose value obtained Blood from the site without rubbing exhi...

Page 9: ...e calf and the thigh The system is intended for home use and in clinical settings It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for the testing of newborns Principle of Measurement The test i...

Page 10: ...st time using guide 3 Test strips sold separately 4 Lancing Device with clear cap 5 10 Sterile lancets 6 Control solution Optional 7 Owner s manual 8 Sporty carrying case 9 Warranty card 10 CD with Au...

Page 11: ...ou through the test using symbols and simple messages SET BUTTON in the back Set the date time and unit located in the battery compartment MAIN BUTTON The main button in front of the meter is used to...

Page 12: ...pears when the battery is low Memory Symbol Appears when you review the memory Temperature Symbol Appears with ambient temperature after inserting a test strip CTL Symbol Appears when performing a con...

Page 13: ...mmol L Your blood glucose is number Millimole per Liter When the test is completed The result appears on display When the meter is ready to test symbol appears on display Please apply blood into the...

Page 14: ...the following parts Contact Bars Insert this end of the test strip into the meter Push it in firmly until it will go no further Test Strip Handle Hold this part to insert the test strip into the slot...

Page 15: ...is time to change the batteries 2 The symbol appears with the flashing E b symbol and low the batteries can not provide enough power to do a test You must change the batteries immediately PLEASE NOTE...

Page 16: ...old batteries and replace with two new 1 5V AAA size alkaline batteries 3 Close the battery cover If the batteries are inserted correctly you will hear a beep WARNING 1 2 3 As with all small batteries...

Page 17: ...th the meter off Then press the Set button located in the battery compartment The meter is now in the setting mode You can start to set up the meter STEP 1 Set the Year The year will appear first with...

Page 18: ...shes STEP 3 Set the Date Press and release the button until the correct day appears To move faster hold the button down With the correct day on the display press the Set button and then the hour segme...

Page 19: ...button down With the correct minute on the display press the Set button and then the current unit of temperature starts flashing STEP 6 Select F or C Press and release the button to select the unit of...

Page 20: ...tting mode Press the Set button to turn off the meter OFF is displayed before shut down PLEASE NOTE The above settings can ONLY be changed in the setting mode Therefore when you perform a glucose test...

Page 21: ...ber 1 to 7 indicates speaking volume from low to high where displays on LCD during testing STEP 9 Select Languages L1 L2 and display on LCD Your monitor can speak in one of two languages Press the but...

Page 22: ...ironmental conditions See Storage section of this manual When you want to practice running the test If you drop the meter EZ Health Oracle and Autocode control solutions contain a known amount of gluc...

Page 23: ...ure a good sample and an accurate result Use only for 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...

Page 24: ...ence CH and ambient temperature date time and flashing Contact bars must be inserted all the way into the meter or you may get an inaccurate test result Every time you perform a control solution test...

Page 25: ...he vial again to get another drop and place the drop on your fingertip first STEP 2 Press the button While the symbol appears on the display press the button and then CTL will appear on the display Wi...

Page 26: ...inger tip first Then touch the test strip to the drop 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 ran...

Page 27: ...getting hand lotion oils dirt or debris in or on the lancets and the lancet device low high 27 TESTING YOUR BLOOD Be sure to read this section and the test strip package insert found in the test strip...

Page 28: ...et Insert a lancet into the lancet holder and push down firmly until it is fully secured STEP 1 Setting up the EZ Health Oracle lancing device The EZ Health Oracle lancing device offers you 5 depths o...

Page 29: ...he desired depth Pull the cocking control back until it clicks You will see a color change inside the release button when it is ready If it does not click the device may have been cocked when the lanc...

Page 30: ...shing The lancing device is now ready for use Set aside for later use Blood from sites other than the fingertip A clear cap included with the kit makes it easier to get a drop of blood for AST When yo...

Page 31: ...tip use the clear cap Lancing the finger Press the EZ Health Oracle lancing device s tip firmly against the lower side of your fingertip Press the release button to prick your finger A click indicates...

Page 32: ...ow is not filled 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 filling the test strip please...

Page 33: ...potentially be a biohazard Please discard it carefully according to your local regulations To remove the lancet pull the cap off Place the protective disk on a hard surface and push the exposed tip i...

Page 34: ...Glucose range for people without diabetes Your target range mmol L Fasting and before meal 4 0 7 0 mmol L _______ mmol L 2 hours after meals 5 0 10 0 mmol L 5 0 8 0 mmol L if A1C targets not being me...

Page 35: ...comparison between meter and laboratory results follow the guide lines below Before you go to the lab Perform a control solution test to make sure that the meter is working properly It is best to fas...

Page 36: ...awn 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...

Page 37: ...twice The 7 day average will appear indicating that you are in the memory mode If you continue to press the button the 14 21 28 60 and 90 day average will appear in order You can then review the last...

Page 38: ...elease the button the meter will recall up to your last 450 test results in order When the memory is full the oldest result is dropped as the newest is added The 14 day average is calculated from the...

Page 39: ...n reaching the last set of result End and will be shown on LCD display and the meter will be turned off automatically STEP 3 Exit the Memory Mode Keep pressing the button for 5 seconds to turn off the...

Page 40: ...the button to recall the test results the meter will displayed date time and the unit of measurement first If you do not press the button within 5 seconds the blinking and will appear In the meantime...

Page 41: ...ta Port of the meter PC will appear on the display indicating that the meter is ready to transmit data Viewing Results on a Personal Computer Results in memory can be transmitted to a personal compute...

Page 42: ...s provided in the software to transmit data Results transmitted will include date and time Remove the cable and the meter will automatically turn off PLEASE NOTE While the meter is connected to the PC...

Page 43: ...trol solution comes in contact with the meter there is no special cleaning required 1 To clean the meter exterior wipe with a cloth moistened with tap water or a mild cleaning agent then dry the devic...

Page 44: ...rate Store your test strips in their original 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 te...

Page 45: ...ng date 3 Control solution storage Do not bend cut or alter a test strip in any way Keep the strip vial away from children since the cap may be a choking hazard If swallowed promptly see a doctor for...

Page 46: ...mproper use may cause an inaccurate result without producing an error message or a symbol In the event of a problem refer to the information under action Never try to disassemble the meter in any circ...

Page 47: ...1 mmol L appears when your result is above measurement limit which is higher than 33 3 mmol L KETONE appears together with when your result is equal or higher than 13 3 mmol L This indicates there is...

Page 48: ...t after the meter and test strip have reached the above temperature Re test with a new test strip Review the instructions and re test with a new test strip If the above steps do not work please contac...

Page 49: ...facing up Defective meter Please call your local Customer Care Line at 1 866 829 7926 for help Insufficient blood sample Repeat the test with a new test strip and a larger sample Defective test strip...

Page 50: ...or contaminated control solution Check the expiry date or the discard date of the control solution PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Did not shake the control solu tion vial very well Shake the control soluti...

Page 51: ...nt down Sleeping Mode Power consumption less than 80uA Auto turn off after 3 minutes without action Temperature Warning Operating Condition 10 C 40 C below 85 R H noncondensing Storage Transportation...

Page 52: ...Inc toll free at 1 866 829 7926 Customers may take the product to the retail location where the product was purchased Tremblay Harrison will repair or replace any Product found to be defective and re...

Page 53: ...agnostic medical device Do not reuse Consult instructions for use Keep away from sunlight Keep dry Temperature limitation Use by Date of manufacture Batch code Serial number Caution consult accompanyi...

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