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Specifications

CareSens N Blood Glucose Monitoring System

• Check all the components after opening the CareSens N Blood

Glucose Monitoring System package. The exact contents are

listed on the main box.

• The cable for data management software can be ordered

separately. Please contact your authorised i-SENS sales

representative.

Product specifications

Operating ranges

Measurement range

1.1-33.3 mmol/L

Sample size

Minimum 0.5 µL

Test time

5 seconds

Sample type

Fresh capillary whole blood

Calibration

Plasma-equivalent

Assay method

Electrochemical

Battery life

3,000 tests

Power

Two 3.0 V lithium batteries

(disposable, type CR2032)

Memory

1,000 test results

Size

93 X 47 X 15 (mm)

Weight

51.5 g (with batteries)

Temperature

5-50˚C (41-122˚F)

Relative humidity

10-90%

Hematocrit

15-65%

CareSens N BGM System includes the following items:

* CareSens N Blood Glucose Meter

* Owner's Booklet

* Quick Reference Guide

* Batteries

Optional items:

* CareSens N Blood Glucose Test Strips

* Lancets

* Lancing Device

* Logbook

* Carrying Case

Summary of Contents for GM505PAD

Page 1: ...lts 21 Testing Using the Lancing Device 22 Preparing the Lancing Device 23 Preparing the Meter and Test Strip 25 Flagging Post meal Test Results 25 Applying Blood Sample 26 Discarding Used Lancets 28 Alternate Site Testing 29 HI and Lo Messages 32 Target Blood Glucose Ranges 33 Transferring Test Results 34 Additional Functions Meter Memory 35 Viewing Averages Stored in the Memory 35 Viewing Test R...

Page 2: ...nitoring by using the no coding function The CareSens N Blood Glucose Meter should be used only with the CareSens N Test Strips An abnormally high or low red blood cell count hematocrit level over 65 or below 15 may produce inaccurate results If your test result is below 3 3 mmol L or above 13 3 mmol L consult a healthcare professional immediately Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensi...

Page 3: ...1 33 3 mmol L Sample size Minimum 0 5 µL Test time 5 seconds Sample type Fresh capillary whole blood Calibration Plasma equivalent Assay method Electrochemical Battery life 3 000 tests Power Two 3 0 V lithium batteries disposable type CR2032 Memory 1 000 test results Size 93 X 47 X 15 mm Weight 51 5 g with batteries Temperature 5 50 C 41 122 F Relative humidity 10 90 Hematocrit 15 65 CareSens N BG...

Page 4: ...ace Note Removing the meter batteries will not affect your stored results However you may need to reset your meter settings See pages 14 17 Caring for Your System Use a soft cloth or tissue to wipe the meter exterior If necessary dip the soft cloth or tissue in a small amount of alcohol Do not use organic solvents such as benzene acetone or any household and industrial cleaners that may cause irre...

Page 5: ...rips in new unopened vials and test strips in vials that have been opened can be used up until the expiration date printed on the test strip box and vial label if the test strips are used and stored according to its storage and handling methods Store test strips in a cool and dry place at a temperature between 1 30 C Keep test strips away from direct sunlight or heat and do not freeze Store test s...

Page 6: ...Do not use the meter if the display screen does not exactly match the illustration as the meter may show incorrect results mem appears when test results stored in the memory are displayed alarm appears when the time alarm has been set Battery symbol indicates meter battery is running low and needs to be replaced Post meal test flag used for tests done after eating Alarm symbol appears when the pos...

Page 7: ...ust until the correct year appears Press and hold button to scroll through the numbers quickly After setting the year press the S button to confirm your selection and go to the next step Step 3 Setting the Month A number indicating the month will blink on the left corner of the screen Press or until the correct month appears Press the S button to confirm your selection and go to the next step Step...

Page 8: ...h the S button or button to turn on the meter When the test strip is inserted in the meter When the blood sample is absorbed into the test strip and the test starts When the test result is displayed When you push the button to set the post meal PP2 alarm When it is time for a preset blood glucose test If the sound is set to OFF none of the sound functions will work To confirm all settings press an...

Page 9: ...he tip clean Close the control solution bottle tightly and store at a temperature between 8 30 C 46 86 F You may do a control solution test When you want to practice the test procedure using the control solution instead of blood When using the meter for the first time Whenever you open a new vial of test strips If the meter or test strips do not function properly If your symptoms are inconsistent ...

Page 10: ...nge printed on the label of the test strip vial Repeat the control solution test if the test result falls outside of this range Out of range results may occur in following situations If results continue to fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial the CareSens N Test Strip and Meter may not be working properly Do not use your system and contact your authorised i SENS sales representati...

Page 11: ...cing device is for use by a single user only and should not be shared with anyone Use a soft cloth or tissue to wipe the lancing device If necessary a small amount of alcohol on a soft cloth or tissue may be used AdjustableTip Lancet Holder Sliding Barrel Release Button Load Confirmation Window Ejection System Lancet Step 1 Wash hands and sample site with soap and warm water Rinse and dry thorough...

Page 12: ...contact bars facing upwards into the meter s test strip port Push the strip in gently until the meter beeps Be careful not to bend the test strip The symbol will appear on the screen Step 8 If you want to attach a post meal flag to a test result press and hold for 3 seconds after inserting the test strip The post meal flag and the symbol will appear on the screen The test result will also be displ...

Page 13: ... strip be performed virtually vertical to the sample site as shown in the diagram below Applying Blood Sample 3 4 5 6 7 Good Sample Insufficient Sample Note The meter may switch off if the blood sample is not applied within 2 minutes of the symbol appearing on the screen If the meter turns off remove the strip and reinsert it and apply blood sample after symbol appears on the screen Step 11 Apply ...

Page 14: ... of testing with different parts of the body is called Alternate Site Testing While AST may reduce the pain during testing it may not be simple for everyone and the following precautions should be observed during testing Alternate Sites for Testing Alternate Site Blood Sampling forearm palm Select a clean soft and fleshy sample site area free of visible veins and hair and away from bones Wash the ...

Page 15: ...has the biggest effect During two 2 hours after an insulin injection AST Precautions Do not ignore the symptoms of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia When the results of the test do not reflect your opinion retest using the fingertip test If the fingertip result still does not reflect the way you feel please consult your healthcare professional Do not rely on the AST results for changing your treatment...

Page 16: ...te Please contact your authorised i SENS sales representative if such messages are displayed even though you do not have hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia Target Blood Glucose Ranges Reminders Time of day Before breakfast Before lunch or dinner 1 hour after meals 2 hours after meals Between 2 a m and 4 a m Your target ranges from your healthcare professional ExpectedValues The range of a normal fastin...

Page 17: ... the screen followed by the 1 day average value and the number of the test results saved within the current day Viewing Averages Stored in the Memory Step 2 Press the button to view 7 14 30 and 90 day average values and the number of tests performed for the last test period button button The CareSens N Meter can save up to 1 000 glucose test results with time and date If the memory is full the old...

Page 18: ...meal average 1 7 14 30 90days button button Post meal average 1 7 14 30 90days Note The control solution test results saved with check will be displayed with check when you review the stored test results Step 1 Press the or S button to turn the meter on The current date and time will be displayed on the bottom of the screen followed by the 1 day average value and the number of the test results sav...

Page 19: ...ymbol displayed Setting the Post meal Alarm PP2 alarm Four types of alarms can be set in the CareSens N Meter one post meal alarm PP2 alarm and three time set alarms alarm1 3 The PP2 alarm goes off 2 hours after setting the alarm The alarms ring for 15 seconds and can be silenced by pressing or the S button or by inserting a test strip symboldisappears Step 1 Without inserting a test strip press a...

Page 20: ... test strip was inserted The temperature during the test was above or below the operating range WhatTo Do Repeat the test with a new test strip Move to an area where the temperature is within the operating range 5 50 C 41 122 F and repeat the test after the meter and test strips have reached a temperature within the operating range Understanding Error Messages The blood or control solution sample ...

Page 21: ...sed instead of CareSens N blood glucose test strip Problem Troubleshooting Check whether the test strip is inserted with the contact bars facing up Check if the strip has been inserted completely into the test strip port Check if the appropriate test strip was used Check whether the batteries are inserted with the side facing up Replace the batteries Check if the confirmation window is filled comp...

Page 22: ...55 mmol L Accuracy results for glucose concentration 5 55 mmol L 169 186 90 9 180 186 96 8 Within 0 56mmol L Within 0 83mmol L Within Run Precision Blood avg 2 1 mmol L SD 0 1 mmol L Blood avg 3 2 mmol L SD 0 1 mmol L Blood avg 6 7 mmol L CV 3 6 Blood avg 9 7 mmol L CV 2 8 Blood avg 16 8 mmol L CV 3 2 Precision The precision studies were performed in a laboratory using CareSens N BGM Systems Packe...

Page 23: ...ol 0 1 mmol L 0 7 20 Methyldopa 0 03 mmol L 0 2 21 Pralidoxime Iodide 0 0 mmol L 1 4 22 Salicylate 0 1 mmol L 0 1 23 Tolazamide 0 3 mmol L 2 8 24 Tolbutamide 0 3 mmol L 7 3 25 Triglycerides 0 1 mmol L 4 7 26 Uric acid 0 1 mmol L 0 5 27 Xylose 0 04 mmol L 1 0 Interval 1 Interval 2 2 8 5 5 mmol L 13 9 19 4 mmol L Interval 1 Interval 2 2 8 5 5 mmol L 13 9 19 4 mmol L Interferences The effect of vario...

Page 24: ...proper handling tampering use or service of the meter Any claim must be made within the warranty period The i SENS company will at its discretion repair or replace a defective meter or meter part that is covered by this warranty As a matter of warranty policy i SENS will not reimburse the consumer s purchase price Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service you must return the defective ...

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