SMS SureEdge -4240 Owner'S Manual Download Page 1

Blood Glucose 

Monitoring System

Owner's 

Manual

Version 1.0  March 2008

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Summary of Contents for SureEdge -4240

Page 1: ...Blood Glucose Monitoring System Owner s Manual Version 1 0 March 2008 M...

Page 2: ...u to easily monitor your blood glucose at home Another unique feature is its strip ejection function which allows you to remove the used strip without touching the test strip This may prevent any cros...

Page 3: ...device only 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 device if it is not working properly or if...

Page 4: ...ts of the System 10 Appearance and Key Function of the Meter 11 LCD Display 12 Appearance of the Test Strip 13 PREPARATION BEFORE USE 14 Battery Replacement 14 Setting the Meter and Deleting the Memor...

Page 5: ...ND LABORATORY RESULTS 40 USING THE METER MEMORY 42 VIEWING RESULTS ON A PERSONAL COMPUTER 46 TAKING CARE OF YOUR METER AND STRIPS 47 Cleaning 47 Storage 47 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDES 50 Special Message 51...

Page 6: ...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 have followed all instruction...

Page 7: ...cause 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 at the fingertip When to use AST Food medication illness s...

Page 8: ...ase 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 exhibi...

Page 9: ...in clinical settings It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for the testing of newborns AST in this system can be used only during steady state blood glucose conditions described in t...

Page 10: ...ame brand name of test strips and glucose control solution with the blood glucose meter Contents of the System Please make sure that all products listed above are contained and sealed in the package b...

Page 11: ...sages 3 DATA PORT located at the side is for cable connection 4 STRIP EJECTION BUTTON to remove the used strip from strip slot 5 SET BUTTON Back below battery compartment allows user to set up Year Mo...

Page 12: ...oing a control test and indicates that the result will not be stored in the memory LOW BATTERY SYMBOL Appears when the battery power is low TEST RESULT AREA Displays glucose results A decimal point ap...

Page 13: ...trip consists of 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 Make sure white side is facing up Test Strip Handle Hol...

Page 14: ...symbol low and E b symbol is on the display the battery can not provide enough power to do a test You must change the battery immediately PLEASE NOTE Replacing the battery within 5 minutes does not af...

Page 15: ...and replace with one 3V CR2032 Lithium battery STEP3 Close the battery cover To replace the battery make sure that the meter is turned off WARNING As with all small batteries the batteries should be...

Page 16: ...TEP 1 Set the Year After pressing the set button the year a blinking number will be shown on the screen Press and release the M button to plus one year You can also keep pushing down the M button to p...

Page 17: ...h or 24h Press and release the M button to select 12h or 24h If you select 12h AM and PM will be shown together with time An example is shown below If you select 24h format of time will be from 00 00...

Page 18: ...own When the desired minute is displayed press the set button and then the current unit of measurement will flash STEP 7 Select mg dL or mmol L Press and release the M button to select the unit of mea...

Page 19: ...manually adjust the time in the meter according to the procedures Please make sure the meter matches the time zone and adjust the daylight saving time data if required Your meter displays 7 14 21 28...

Page 20: ...ect yes Then press set button to delete All memory OK is displayed in the meter which means that all data stored is deleted Go to step 10 STEP 10 Select and Set Alarm Function The meter provides four...

Page 21: ...move faster keep pushing the M button down When the desired minute is displayed press the set button to proceed to the next alarm setting Alarm 2 setting If you press the M button to select OFF then...

Page 22: ...en press the set button to go to set Alarm 4 If you press the M button to select On then press set button to set hour Set hour and minute according to the instruction described in Alarm 1 After finish...

Page 23: ...he set button to turn off the meter If you press the M button to select On then press set button to set hour Set hour and minute according to the instruction described in Alarm 1 After finished settin...

Page 24: ...rm Function for information If you have turned on the alarm function the meter will auto start in the time point you set with short beeps for two minutes An example if Alarm 1 is set at 10 00 AM The m...

Page 25: ...to perform a test after the meter turns on Press the M button and OFF displays and then the meter will turn off Or you can leave the meter without pressing any button and the meter will turn off autom...

Page 26: ...the first time practice the procedure using control solution When you can do three tests in a row that are within the expected range you are ready to test your blood For routinely checking the meter a...

Page 27: ...ample and an accurate result Use only for 90 days after opening Record the discard date date opened plus 90 days on the control solution vial Discard after 90 days Store the control solution tightly c...

Page 28: ...ith contact bars end first and facing up into the test slot The meter turns on automatically and displays the following in sequence CHK and ambient temperature flashing Doing a Control Solution Test F...

Page 29: ...a control solution test press the M button again and the CTL sign will disappear WARNING Contact bars must be inserted all the way into the meter or you may get an inaccurate test result Every time yo...

Page 30: ...p and apply the drop to the top of cap STEP 4 Apply Control Solution Hold the meter so that the absorbent hole of the test strip meets the drop and the drop will be automatically drawn into the test s...

Page 31: ...p vial It should fall within this range Out of range results If test results fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial check the section Problem in Operation in the troubleshooting guide a...

Page 32: ...e testing Make sure you have all items needed to test A Blood Glucose Meter B Test Strip C Lancing Device D Sterile Lancet E Clear Cap For AST use A B C D E WARNING To reduce the chance of infection N...

Page 33: ...y until it is fully seated Twist the protective disk until it separates from the lancet Replace the lancing device cap Turn the cap until it is snug but not too tight Twist the adjustable tip in eithe...

Page 34: ...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 cap until it is snug but not too tight an...

Page 35: ...Test Strip Insert a test strip with contact bars end first and white side facing up into the test slot The meter turns on automatically and displays the followings in sequence CHK and ambient tempera...

Page 36: ...l NOT to smear the blood sample The volume of blood sample must be at least 0 7 microliter actual size STEP 3 Get a Drop of Blood Select the puncture site either on the fingertip or in other parts AST...

Page 37: ...nger with blood on it against the test strip or try to apply a smeared sample on the test strip If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes the meter will automatically turn...

Page 38: ...er will shut off automatically M WARNING The used lancet and the used test strip may be potentially biohazardous Please discard it carefully according to your healthcare provider s instructions STEP 7...

Page 39: ...tudy showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up to 60 3 The results you get with the system can help you and your healthcare professio...

Page 40: ...imitations To make an accurate comparison between meter and laboratory results follow the guidelines below Before you go to the lab Perform a control solution test to make sure that the meter is worki...

Page 41: ...drawn from a vein venous sample used for a lab test 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 42: ...verages of your blood glucose in the intervals of 7 14 21 28 60 and 90 days You can review the results easily by the following steps 1 Recall the Stored Test Results STEP 1 When the meter is off press...

Page 43: ...esult press the M button again and the meter will be turned off 2 Read the Average of Blood Glucose Results STEP 1 When the meter is off press and release the M button The screen shows Keep pressing t...

Page 44: ...e the 14 day average and the times of performing test in the past 14 days will be shown on the screen STEP 3 After the 90 day average press the M button again and it will go to the most recent test re...

Page 45: ...the memory keep pressing the M button for 3 seconds until OFF displays The meter will then automatically shut down 4 If no button is pressed within 3 minutes the meter will show OFF and turn off auto...

Page 46: ...the instructions provided on s website www specialtymedicalsupplies com Click on Products tab click on More Info on the SMS Glucose System Section and click on SureChek Software Both instructions and...

Page 47: ...or a mild cleaning agent then dry the device with a soft and dry cloth Do not flush with water 2 Do not use organic solvents to clean the meter Storage 1 Meter Storage Storage condition 4 F 140 F 20 C...

Page 48: ...e 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 discard date the da...

Page 49: ...on storage Storage condition Store the control solution tightly closed at temperatures 36 86 F 2 30 C DoNOTrefrigerate Record the discard date date opened plus 90 days on the control solution vial Dis...

Page 50: ...and solve certain problems but not all problems Improper use may cause inaccurate results without showing any error message or symbol In the event of a problem refer to the information under action N...

Page 51: ...icates the possibility of ketone accumulation for Type 1 diabetes If you see this message please contact your healthcare professional for further instructions is displayed when your result is higher t...

Page 52: ...elow system operation range 50 F Appears when environmental temperature is above system operation range 104 F Error message may be caused by removing the test strip during testing Replace the battery...

Page 53: ...ple until is flashing Repeat the test with a new test strip Apply sample only when flashing appears on the display Defective meter PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Battery exhausted Replace the battery Batte...

Page 54: ...o warm or too cold Test strip deterioration Meter malfunction Read the instruction thoroughly and repeat the test again Shake the control solution vigorously and repeat the test again Check the expiry...

Page 55: ...on 50 104 F 10 C 40 C below 85 R H noncondensing Storage Transportation condition 39 2 F 104 F 4 C 40 C below 85 R H Measurement Range 20 600mg dL 1 1 33 3mmol L Measurement Units Either mg dL or mmol...

Page 56: ...itute for the owner s manual Please read the entire manual before you begin performing testing STEP 1 Insert test strip The meter is automatically turned on CHK is displayed followed by a temperature...

Page 57: ...bent hole of the test strip until the confirmation window is completely filled STEP 4 Obtain a result The meter starts to count down Never try to add any blood into the absorbent hole even if you find...

Page 58: ...tton STEP 6 Discard the used strip and the lancet according to your local regulations Manufactured for Specialty Medical Supplies Coral Springs FL 33065 Customer Service Line is available 24 hours a d...

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