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IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS

READ BEFORE USE

1. Use this device

ONLY

for the intended use described in this

manual.

2. Do

NOT

use accessories which are not speciﬁed by the

manufacturer.

3. Do

NOT

use the device if it is not working properly or if it

is damaged.

4. Do

NOT

use the equipment in places where aerosol sprays

are being used or where oxygen is being administered.

5. Do

NOT

use under any circumstances on neonates.

6. This device does

NOT

serve as a cure for any symptoms

or diseases. The data measured is for reference only.

Always consult your doctor to have the results interpreted.

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Page 1: ...hly and carefully Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels can help you and your doctor gain better control of your diabetes Due to its compact size and easy operation you can use the FORA V30a Blood Glucose Monitoring System to easily monitor your blood glucose levels by yourself anywhere any time If you have other questions regarding this product please contact the place of purchase V30a ...

Page 2: ...T use the device if it is not working properly or if it is damaged 4 Do NOT use the equipment in places where aerosol sprays are being used or where oxygen is being administered 5 Do NOT use under any circumstances on neonates 6 This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseases The data measured is for reference only Always consult your doctor to have the results interpreted ...

Page 3: ...ery cover batteries test strips lancets and vial caps are choking hazards 9 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 10 Do not use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation as these may interfere with the accur...

Page 4: ...R MEASURING MODES 18 BEFORE TESTING 20 Control Solution Testing 20 Performing a Control Solution Test 21 TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 24 Overview of the Lancing Device 24 Setting up the Lancing Device 24 Preparing the Puncture Site 27 Alternative Site Testing 29 Performing a Blood Glucose Test 31 METER MEMORY 34 Reviewing Test Results 34 Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 36 Downloading Resu...

Page 5: ...ring for Your Test Strips 44 Important Control Solution Information 45 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 46 Result Readings 46 Error Messages 47 Troubleshooting 49 DETAILED INFORMATION 51 Reference Values 51 Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 52 SPECIFICATIONS 54 ...

Page 6: ...the treatment advice of your healthcare professional Use only fresh whole blood samples to test your blood glucose Using other substances will lead to incorrect results If you are experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your blood glucose test results and you have followed all the instructions given in this owner s manual contact your healthcare professional We do not recommend using this...

Page 7: ...ot intended to be used on neonates Alternative site testing AST in this system can be used only during steady state blood glucose conditions described in the section about AST This meter has some speaking functions but is not intended for use by the visually impaired Test Principle Your system measures the amount of sugar glucose in whole blood The glucose testing is based on the measurement of el...

Page 8: ...lease check the contents on your product box They can be purchased separately NOTE If any items are missing from your kit or opened prior to use please contact local customer services or place of purchase for assistance 6 6 1 1 4 4 5 5 3 3 7 7 2 2 Warranty Card 2X1 5V AAA alkaline batteries Meter Owner s Manual Protective Wallet Quick Start User Guide Daily Log Book ...

Page 9: ...y Screen M Button Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm Test Strip Ejector Eject the used strip by push ing up this button 1 3 4 2 Data Port Download test results with a cable connection SET Button Enter and conﬁrm the meter settings C Button Marks a control solution test 5 7 6 1 3 7 2 4 5 6 ...

Page 10: ...ol Blood Drop Symbol Volume Symbol Test Result Memory Symbol Alarm Function Indicator Measuring Mode Date Time Ketone Warning Day Average Measurement Unit Error Control Solution Mode 1 6 4 7 8 5 3 2 13 9 10 12 11 13 14 15 14 1 4 3 2 8 6 7 9 5 10 15 12 11 ...

Page 11: ...is is where you conﬁrm if enough blood has been applied to the absorbent hole in the strip Test Strip Handle Hold this part to insert the test strip into the slot Contact Bars Insert this end of the test strip into the meter Push it in ﬁrmly until it will go no further ATTENTION Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not fully inserted into the test slot The front side of the test strip...

Page 12: ...asure ment When room temperature is out side operating range which is 50ºF to 104ºF 10ºC to 40ºC Room temperature out of range unable to measure After inserting test strip Please apply blood onto the test strip When the meter is ready to test Symbol appears on display When the test is completed Result appears on display The blood glucose is number milligrams per decilitre When the test result is o...

Page 13: ...ake sure you complete the steps below and have your desired settings saved Entering the Setting Mode Start with the meter off no test strip inserted Press SET to turn on the meter Step 1 Setting the date With the year ﬂashing press until the correct year appears Press SET With the month ﬂashing press until the correct month appears Press SET ...

Page 14: ... Step 2 Setting the time format Press and release to select the desired time format 12h or 24h Press SET Step 3 Setting the time With the hour ﬂashing press until the correct hour appears Press SET With the minute ﬂashing press until the correct minute appears Press SET ...

Page 15: ...played in the meter which indicates that all data stored is deleted Step 5 Setting the Speaking Volume There are seven 7 speaking volume op tions to choose from Press to choose a volume from 0 to 7 To conﬁrm your selec tion press SET Volume 0 indicates that the speaking func tion is turned off and will not display during testing Volume 1 to 7 indicates speaking volume from low to high and will be ...

Page 16: ...s SET to set the hour When the hour is ﬂashing press to add an hour Press SET to conﬁrm and go to minutes press to add one minute Hold longer to add faster Press SET to conﬁrm and go to the next alarm setting Step 6 Choosing a Language Press to select L1 L2 The default language for the meter is L1 which is English To conﬁrm your selection press SET If you do not want to set an alarm press SET to s...

Page 17: ...ess to silence the alarm and insert a test strip to begin testing If you do not press the meter will beep for 2 minutes then switch off If you do not want to test at this time press to switch off the meter Congratulations You have completed all settings NOTE These parameters can ONLY be changed in the setting mode If the meter is idle for 3 minutes during the setting mode it will switch off automa...

Page 18: ... 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 the control solution You can switch between each mode by Step 1 Start with the meter switched off Insert a test strip to turn on the meter The screen will display a ﬂashing blood drop and Gen ...

Page 19: ...19 Step 2 Press to switch between General AC and PC mode Step 3 Press to switch to QC mode NOTE AC and PC results are NOT included in the general day average results ...

Page 20: ...l solution test when you ﬁrst receive the meter at least once a week to routinely check the meter and test strips you begin using a new vial of test strips you suspect the meter or test strips are not working properly your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel or if you think the results are not accurate practicing the testing process or you have dropped or think you may ...

Page 21: ...turn on the meter Insert the test strip into the meter Wait for the meter to display the test strip and blood drop symbols Step 2 Press to mark this test as a control solution test If you press again the QC will disappear and this test is no longer a control solution test ...

Page 22: ...ce the conﬁrmation window ﬁlls completely the meter will begin counting down To avoid contaminating the control solution do not directly apply control solution onto a strip Step 4 Read and compare the result After counting down to 0 the control solution test result will appear on the display Compare this result with the range printed on the test strip vial and it should fall within this range If n...

Page 23: ...be working properly Do NOT test your blood Contact the local customer service or place of purchase for help NOTE The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for control solution use only It is not a recommended range for your blood glucose level See the Maintenance section for important information about your control solutions ...

Page 24: ...e NOTE 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 1 2 3 4 5 7 6 8 9 Cap Adjustable Tip Depth Indicator Arrow 1 4 3 2 Lancet Holder Ejector Release Button Cocking Control 5 7 6 8 A Clear Cap 9 ...

Page 25: ...der and push down ﬁrmly until it is fully secured Step 3 Twist the protective disk off the lancet Step 4 Replace the cap by aligning the arrow on the cap with the release button Step 5 Select the depth of penetration by turning the adjustable tip in either direction so that the arrow on the cap points to the desired depth ...

Page 26: ...for use Set aside for later use Step 6 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 lancet was inserted ...

Page 27: ...blood extraction the difference was signiﬁcantly reduced Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of blood Wash and dry your hands before starting Select the puncture site either at ﬁngertips or another body parts please see section Alternative Site Testing AST on how to select the appropriate sites Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70 alcohol and let it air dr...

Page 28: ... cap for AST Pull the cocking control back until it clicks When lancing the forearm upper arm hand thigh or calf avoid lancing the areas with obvious veins because of excessive bleeding NOTE Choose a different spot each time you test Repeated punctures at the same spot may cause soreness and calluses Please consult your health care professional before you begin AST It is recommended to discard the...

Page 29: ... with results equivalent to ﬁngertip testing What is the advantage Fingertips feel pain more readily because they are full of nerve endings receptors At other body sites since nerve endings are not so condensed you will not feel as much pain as on the ﬁngertips When to use AST Food medication illness stress and exercise can affect blood glucose levels Capillary blood at the ﬁngertip reﬂects these ...

Page 30: ...e 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 often do not notice when your blood glucose is low You think your blood glucose is high Your AST results do not match the way you feel Your routine glucose results are often ﬂuctuate ...

Page 31: ...easuring mode please refer to the FOUR MEASURING MODES section on page 18 Step 3 Obtaining a blood sample Use the pre set lancing device to puncture the desired site After penetration discard the ﬁrst drop of blood with a clean cotton swab Gently squeeze the punctured area to obtain another drop of blood Be careful NOT to smear the blood sample The volume of blood sample must be at least 0 5 micro...

Page 32: ...od sample to the test strip within 3 minutes the meter will automatically turn off You must remove and reinsert the test strip to start a new test The conﬁrmation window should be ﬁlled with blood before the meter begins to count down NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip after the drop of blood has moved away Discard the used test strip and retest with a new one If you have trouble ﬁlling...

Page 33: ... remove the lancet To eject the test strip point the strip at a disposal container for sharp items The meter will switch itself off automatically after the test strip is ejected Step 7 Always follow the instructions in the lancing device insert when removing the lancet WARNING The used lancet and test strip may be biohazards Please discard them carefully according to the recommendations of your he...

Page 34: ...memory To enter the meter memory start with the meter switched off Reviewing Test Results Step 1 Press will appear on the display Press again and the ﬁrst reading you see is the last blood glucose result along with date time and the measuring mode Step 2 Press to recall the test results stored in the meter each time you press ...

Page 35: ...35 Step 3 Exit the meter memory After the last test results press again and the meter will be turned off ...

Page 36: ... display keep pressing for 3 seconds until the ﬂashing appears Release and then your 7 day average result measured in general mode will appear on the display Step 2 Press to review 14 21 28 60 and 90 day average results stored in each measuring mode in the order of Gen AC then PC ...

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Page 38: ...s or leave it without any action for 3 minutes The meter will switch off automatically Control solution results are NOT included in the day average If using the meter for the ﬁrst time displays when you recall the test results or review the average result It indicates that there is no test result in the memory AC and PC results are NOT included in the general day average results ...

Page 39: ...onnect the other end of the interface cable to the me ter data port PC will appear on the meter display indicating that the meter is in communication mode Downloading Results onto a Computer You can use the meter with an interface cable and the Health Care Software System to view your test results on your personal computer To learn more about the Health Care Software System or to obtain an interfa...

Page 40: ...w the instructions provided with the software Results will be transmitted with date and time Remove the cable and the meter will automatically switch off WARNING While the meter is connecting to the PC it will be unable to perform a blood glucose test ...

Page 41: ...ies Low Battery Signal The symbol appears along with display messages The meter is functional and the result remains accurate but it is time to change the battery The symbol appears with E b Error and low The power is not enough to do a test Please change the battery immediately ...

Page 42: ... correctly you will hear a beep afterwards NOTE Replacing the batteries does not affect the test results stored in the memory As with all small batteries these batteries should be kept away from small children If swallowed promptly seek medical assistance Batteries might leak chemicals if unused for a long time Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the device for an extended period i e ...

Page 43: ...with a cloth moistened with tap water or a mild cleaning agent then dry the device with a soft and dry cloth Do NOT rinse with water Do NOT use organic solvents to clean the meter Meter Storage Storage conditions 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C below 95 relative humidity Always store or transport the meter in its original storage case Avoid dropping and heavy impact Avoid direct sunlight and high humidi...

Page 44: ...ap 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 opened it Discard remaining test strips after 3 months Do not use test strips beyond the expiry date This may cause inaccurate results Do not bend cut or alter a test strip in any way Keep the strip vial away from children s...

Page 45: ...months It is recommended that the control solution test be done at room temperature 68 F to 77 F 20 C to 25 C Make sure your control solution meter and test strips are at this speciﬁed temperature range before testing Shake the vial before use discard the ﬁrst drop of control solution and wipe off the dispenser tip to ensure a pure sample and an accurate result Store the control solution tightly c...

Page 46: ...or error messages other than the ones below appear please call your local customer service Do not attempt to repair by yourself and never try to disassemble the meter under any circumstances Result Readings APPEARS WHEN GLUCOSE 20 mg dL 1 1mmol L 600 mg dL 33 3mmol L 240 mg dL 13 3 mmol L ...

Page 47: ...oved during testing Appears when a used test strip is inserted The test strip has been used Please replace Re test with a new test strip Repeat with a new test strip Appears when ambient temperature is below system operation range System op eration range is 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C Repeat the test after the meter and test strip are in the above tempera ture range Room tem perature is out of rang...

Page 48: ...lem with the meter Repeat the test with a new test strip If the me ter still does not work please contact the customer service for as sistance System error MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO WHAT DOES METER SAY ...

Page 49: ...mpletely Defective meter or test strips 2 If the test does not start after applying the sample POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Repeat the test using a new test strip with larger volume of blood sample Repeat the test with a new test strip Repeat the test with a new test strip Apply sample only when ﬂashing appears on the display Please contact customer services Insufﬁcient blood sample Defective test st...

Page 50: ...he expiry date of the control solution Control solution meter and test strips should be at room temperature 68 F to 77 F 20 C to 25 C before testing Repeat the test with a new test strip Please contact customer services Error in performing the test Control solution vial was poorly shaken Expired or contaminated control solution Control solution that is too warm or too cold Defective test strip Met...

Page 51: ...r and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes Source American Diabetes Association 2008 Clinical Practice Recommendations Diabetes Care 31 Supplement 1 S1 108 Please consult your doctor to determine a target range that works best for you References 1 American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial 1993 Time of day Normal p...

Page 52: ...ween meter and laboratory results follow the guidelines below Before going 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 staying at the lab Make sure that the samples for both tests are taken and tested within 15 minutes of each other Wash y...

Page 53: ...than blood drawn from a vein venous sample used for a lab test 3 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 dehydration may also cause a meter result to be different from a laboratory result References 2 Surwit R S and Feinglos M N Diabetes Forecast 1988 Apri...

Page 54: ...le loading detection Auto reaction time count down Auto switch off after 3 minutes without action Temperature Warning Operating Conditions 50 F to 104 F 10 C to 40 C below 85 R H non condensing Storage Transportation Condition 4 F to 140 F 20 C to 60 C below 95 R H Measurement Units mg dL Measurement Range 20 to 600mg dL 1 1 to 33 3mmol L This device has been tested to meet the electrical and safe...

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