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FORA D40

Blood Glucose plus Blood Pressure

Monitoring System

Owner’s Manual

09/2009

Version 1.0

Summary of Contents for FORA D40

Page 1: ...A1 1 FORA D40 Blood Glucose plus Blood Pressure Monitoring System Owner s Manual 09 2009 Version 1 0 01...

Page 2: ...tudies also suggest that diabetes patients could reduce the risk of cardiovascular diseases by managing their blood glucose levels and blood pressure Therefore with the compact size and easy operation...

Page 3: ...the equipment and its flexible cord away from hot surfaces 4 Do not use the equipment where aerosol sprays are being used or where oxygen is being administered 5 Do not use the device if it is not wo...

Page 4: ...nitor 14 LCD Screen 15 Speaking Function 16 Test Strip Description 19 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 20 Battery and DC adaptor 20 Battery Installation and Replacement 21 Use of the DC Adaptor 22 Setting the...

Page 5: ...surement Average Mode 44 MONITOR MEMORY 45 Viewing Results on the Monitor 45 Reading the Average of Blood Glucose Results 47 Viewing Results on a Personal Computer 49 Data Transmission via Bluetooth 5...

Page 6: ...mptoms or diseases The data measured are for reference only Always consult your physician to have the results interpreted This device is NOT able to take measurements in the presence of common arrhyth...

Page 7: ...re meal Less than 100 mg dL 5 6 mmol L 2 hours after meals Less than 140 mg dL 7 8 mmol L Source American Diabetes Association 2008 Clinical Practice Recommendations Diabetes Care 31 Supplement 1 S1 1...

Page 8: ...lood pressure accelerates hardening of the arteries and the body becomes more susceptible to apoplexy and coronary infarction The recommended blood pressure range is as below Classification Systolic P...

Page 9: ...are full of nerve endings receptors At other body sites since nerve endings weren t so condensed you won t feel as much pain as at the fingertip When to use AST Food medication illness stress and exer...

Page 10: ...ite prior to blood extraction has a significant influence on the glucose value obtained Blood from the site without rubbing exhibits a measurably different glucose concentration than blood from the fi...

Page 11: ...at the arm based on the Oscillometric method Both functions work independently of each other one measurement either blood glucose or blood pressure at one time in order to avoid any interference prob...

Page 12: ...to manage their test results The data transmissions are listed below Model Data Transmission Function Test results can be viewed on the PC through the cable connection Test results can be viewed on th...

Page 13: ...ps and control solution with your FORA D40 monitor NOTE One 3 7V rechargeable Li ion battery is included in the kit of FORA D40g instead of alkaline batteries Use ONLY rechargeable Li ion battery for...

Page 14: ...N is used to turn on the monitor and enter the memory 6 ON OFF BUTTON 7 USER SELECTION BUTTON assists you with user number selection 8 SPEAKER 9 RF INDICATOR lights up for data transmission 10 USB IND...

Page 15: ...ssure Symbol 7 Voice Volume 8 Ketone Warning 9 Time 10 Code Number 11 Unit of Measurement in Blood Glucose 12 Unit of Measurement in Blood Pressure 13 Memory 14 Battery Symbol 15 Smile Symbol 16 Day A...

Page 16: ...is outside operating range of 10 40 C Room temperature out of range unable to measure When the glucose test is completed the result appears on display The blood glucose is number milligram per decili...

Page 17: ...se test result is outside measurement range of 20 600 mg dL The blood glucose is out of range unable to measure Battery is low please recharge When power is insufficient Battery is dead please recharg...

Page 18: ...umber milligram per deciliter millimole per liter Your memory record for Time Your systolic blood pressure is number millimeter of mercury the diastolic blood pressure is number millimeter of mercury...

Page 19: ...lucose 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 contains the following pa...

Page 20: ...Power Signal When the power is low the monitor will remind you by displaying two messages When the flashing symbol is displayed on the main screen this indicates that batteries are dead and it is tim...

Page 21: ...Li ion rechargeable battery ONLY battery pack no S14500 1S4P If the battery is replaced by an incorrect type it may cause risk of explosion Do not use different type date or brand name batteries toget...

Page 22: ...the AC adapter plug from the AC adapter jack of the monitor NOTE FORA D40 with the Li ion battery must be recharged by connecting the AC adapter to an electrical outlet Only this 3 7V rechargeable Li...

Page 23: ...Step 3 for changes Please note The default unit is milligram per deciliter mg dL Step 8 Unit of blood pressure will flash Follow Step 3 for changes Please note The default unit is mmHg Step 9 Unit of...

Page 24: ...will be displayed together with The time date speaking volume and memory deletion can ONLY be changed in the setting mode Therefore these parameters cannot be changed while performing tests During th...

Page 25: ...ual memory storage STEP 1 Press the user selection button to select the desired user number You can change the user number by pressing the user selection button STEP 2 When you have finished the user...

Page 26: ...healthcare professional 3 Apply only capillary whole blood sample to test your blood glucose Applying other substances will cause inaccurate results 4 If you are experiencing symptoms that are incons...

Page 27: ...control solution When you can do three tests in a row that are within the expected range you are ready to test your blood To routinely check the monitor and test strips perform a single test for each...

Page 28: ...pe off the dispenser tip to ensure a good sample and an accurate result Use only within 3 months after first opening Record the discard date date opened plus 90 days on the control solution vial Disca...

Page 29: ...ture with the user s number and a flashing STEP 2 Select the User Number After the test strip is fully inserted into the test slot press the user selection button to select the user numbers from1 to 4...

Page 30: ...e Squeeze the vial discard the first 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 STEP 5 Apply Cont...

Page 31: ...your results continue to be out of range the system may not be working properly Do NOT test your blood Please contact your local customer service for help WARNING Contact bars must be inserted all th...

Page 32: ...monitor test strips lancing device and sterile lancet WASH AND DRY YOUR HANDS FIRST BEFORE STARTING STEP 1 Set the Lancing Device Screw off the cap of the lancing device Insert a lancet into the lance...

Page 33: ...cap together with the kit make it easier to get a drop of blood for AST When you want to obtain blood from sites other than the finger replace the lancing device cap with the clear cap Turn the clear...

Page 34: ...ode number the user s number and a flashing STEP 3 Select the User Number After the test strip is fully inserted into the test slot press the user selection button to select the user numbers from1 to...

Page 35: ...orming a blood glucose test before meal or PC for performing a test after meal STEP 5 Apply Blood into the Test Strip When the symbol is flashing on the LCD display apply a drop of blood to the absorb...

Page 36: ...into the protective disk Always use caution when removing the lancet CAUTION If you do not apply blood sample within 3 minutes or if you accidentally turn off the monitor by pressing the On Off butto...

Page 37: ...recommended by your healthcare professional Appears when your result is above measurement limit which is over 600 mg dL This indicates severe hyperglycemia high blood glucose You should seek immediate...

Page 38: ...d within 15 minutes of each other Wash your hands before obtaining a blood sample Never use your monitor with blood that has been collected in a gray top test tube Use fresh capillary blood only You m...

Page 39: ...ore measurement Sit or lie down for at least 10 minutes before measuring Do not measure when feeling anxious or tense Take a 5 10 minute break between measurements This break can be longer if necessar...

Page 40: ...our left arm above your elbow The red line on the edge of the cuff should be approximately 0 8 inch to 1 2 inch 2 cm to 3 cm above your elbow Align the tubing over the main arteries at the inside of y...

Page 41: ...on all the LCD display symbols will appear with a long beep sound Then the cuff will begin to inflate automatically Remain still and do not talk or move during the measurement WARINING It is extremel...

Page 42: ...utton to select user numbers from1 to 4 whose test reading will be stored in its memory Then the cuff will begin to inflate automatically STEP 2 After the cuff pressure is reached the cuff begins defl...

Page 43: ...ecord up to 4 users measurements If you press the On Off button during the measurement the monitor will turn off If the pulse rate symbol showed as instead of this suggests that the monitor has detect...

Page 44: ...erage mode Then the cuff will begin to inflate automatically STEP 2 The monitor will take three 3 measurements consecutively with an interval of 20 seconds The number on the right represents the remai...

Page 45: ...de Press the user selection button to select the desired user symbol numbers from1 to 4 which you used to store in the memory STEP 2 1 appears first and then the latest blood glucose result or blood p...

Page 46: ...sults stored in the monitor memory i e user number 2 NOTE If you d like to exit from the memory press the On Off button to turn off the monitor or leave it idle for 3 minutes for auto shut down When u...

Page 47: ...user s number by pressing the user selection button and selecting another one 1 The day average of blood glucose tests 2 The user s number is 1 3 The average was calculated from the test results of th...

Page 48: ...A1 48 When using the monitor for the first time appears showing that there are no test result in memory 48...

Page 49: ...transmission via cable For all FORA D40 STEP 1 Connect the interface cable to a serial port on your computer With the monitor turned off connect the interface cable to the data port located at the si...

Page 50: ...and ready for data transmission STEP 2 Follow the instructions provided in the software to transmit data results and their corresponding dates and times Press the RF button or the On Off button and th...

Page 51: ...nt to transmit data results that have not been uploaded and their corresponding dates and times If the SIM card is not inserted the PCL will start blinking as the figure showed below and the monitor w...

Page 52: ...ild cleaning agent then dry it with a soft dry cloth Do not flush with water 2 Do not use organic solvents to clean the monitor and cuff 3 The cuff can be cleaned by wiping with a moistened cloth and...

Page 53: ...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 first openin...

Page 54: ...l Solution Storage Storage conditions Store the control solution tightly closed at temperatures 2 to 30 4 to 86 Do not freeze Record the first opening date on the control solution vial Discard it afte...

Page 55: ...is too high No pulse rate detected or the pulse rate is too low Refit cuff tightly and correctly Relax and the repeat measurement If error still remains Please contact local customer service for help...

Page 56: ...service What happened The test does not start after applying the sample POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Insufficient blood sample Repeat the test with a new test strip and a larger sample Defective test str...

Page 57: ...he control solution vigorously and repeat the test Expired or contaminated control solution Check the expiration and discard dates of the control solution Control solution that is too warm or too cold...

Page 58: ...E WHAT TO DO Moving during measurement Repeat measurement Measuring right after exercise Rest at least 30 minutes before measurement What happened A result is higher lower than user s average measurem...

Page 59: ...L 20 mg dL 600 mg dL Precision 5 CV Accuracy 15mg dL when glucose 75mg dL 20 when glucose 75mg dL Ketone warning glucose value is over 240 mg dL Blood pressure measurement performance Pressure range 0...

Page 60: ...tion which can be determined by turning the equipment off and on the user is encouraged to try to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the receiving a...

Page 61: ...A1 61 CAUTION RISK OF EXPLOSION IF BATTERY IS REPLACED BY AN INCORRECT TYPE DISPOSE OF USED BATTERIES ACCORDING TO THE INSTRUCTIONS 61...

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