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1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter

Insert the test strip into the meter. Wait for the meter to display the 

test strip and blood drop symbols.

Control Solution Testing

 

Performing a Control Solution Test

Our Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose that reacts 

with test strips and is used to ensure your meter and test strips are 

working together correctly.

Do a control 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 have damaged the meter.

Summary of Contents for TD-4279

Page 1: ...owner s manual Blood Glucose Monitoring System TD 4279 ...

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Page 3: ...Jan 2010 Version 1 0 311 4279000 002 MANUAL OWNER S Blood Glucose Monitoring System TD 4279 ...

Page 4: ...contents thoroughly 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 TD 4279 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 ...

Page 5: ...ng this device to test blood glucose read all instructions thoroughly and practice the test Carry out all the quality control checks as directed 7 Keep the device and testing equipment away from young children Small items such as the battery cover batteries test strips lan cets and vial caps are choking hazards 8 Use of this instrument in a dry environment especially if synthetic materials are pre...

Page 6: ...ES 18 BEFORE TESTING 19 Calibration 19 How to Code Your Meter 19 Checking the Code Number 20 Control Solution Testing 21 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 25 Performing a Blood Glucose Test 27 METER MEMORY 30 Reviewing Test Results 30 Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average R...

Page 7: ...er 36 Caring for Your Test Strips 36 Important Control Solution Information 37 SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 38 Result Readings 38 Error Messages 39 Troubleshooting 41 DETAILED INFORMATION 42 Reference values 42 Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 43 SYMBOL INFORMATION 45 SPECIFICATIONS 46 ...

Page 8: ...ce 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 instruc tions given in this owner s manual contact your healthcare profes sional We do not recommend using this product on seve...

Page 9: ...iabetes Professionals may test with capillary venous arterial and neonatal whole blood home use is limited to capillary whole blood testing Capillary samples may be drawn from the fingertip Test Principle Your system measures the amount of sugar glucose in whole blood The glucose testing is based on the measurement of electrical current generated by the reaction of glucose with the reagent of the ...

Page 10: ...t box They can be purchased separately If any items are missing from your kit or opened prior to use please contact local customer services or place of purchase for assistance NOTE Meter Owner s Manual Protective Wallet Quick Start User Guide Daily Log Book Warranty Card Quick start user guide Lancing Device 2 x 1 5V AAA Alkaline Batteries Test Strips Control Solution Lancets Code strip ...

Page 11: ...Blood drop symbol Test strip symbol Low battery symbol Test result Error warning Ketone warning Face Low High symbol Measurement unit Memory symbol Measurement mode Control solution mode Reminder alarms Day average Time Date ...

Page 12: ...his button Test Slot Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing SET Button Data Port for USB model Download test results with a cable connection M Button Bluetooth Indication Light for Bluetooth model Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm SET Top Front Side Back ...

Page 13: ...her Test Strip Handle Hold this part to insert the test strip into the slot Confirmation window This is where you confirm if enough blood has been applied to the absorbent hole in the strip Absorbent Hole Apply a drop of blood here The blood will automati cally be absorbed Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not fully inserted into the test slot Attention The front side of the test s...

Page 14: ...ttings saved Entering the setting mode Start with the meter off no test strip inserted Press SET button to turn on the meter 1 Setting the date With the year flashing press M button until the cor rect year appears Press SET button With the month flashing press M button until the correct month appears Press SET button With the day flashing press M button until the cor rect day appears Press SET but...

Page 15: ...e time With the hour flashing press M button until the cor rect hour appears Press SET button With the minute flashing press M button until the correct minute appears Press SET button 4 Deleting the memory With dEL and a symbol on the display press M button and select No to keep the results in memory then press SET button to skip ...

Page 16: ... to delete the results in memory then press SET button to confirm OK and are displayed on the meter which indicates that all data stored is deleted Press M button to select On then press SET button to set the hour When the hour is flashing press M button to add an hour Press SET button to confirm and go to minutes press M button to add one minute Hold M button longer to add faster Press SET but to...

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

Page 18: ...e Modes Use when General displays as Gen any time of day without regard to time since last meal AC no food intake for at least 8 hours PC 2 hours after a meal QC testing with the control solution You can switch between each mode by 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: ...the strip vial You can easily code your meter by selecting the correct code number in the meter How to Code Your Meter 1 Insert the code strip when the monitor is off Wait until the code number appears on the display Note Make sure the code number on display code strip and test strip vial are the same 2 Remove the code strip the display will show OK This tells you that the meter has finished codin...

Page 20: ... it matches you can proceed with your test If the codes do not match please stop testing and repeat the calibration procedure If the prob lem persists contact Customer Service for help It is important to make sure that the LCD displayed code is the same as the code on the test strip vial before testing Failure to do so will get inaccurate results Warning 03 ...

Page 21: ...used to ensure your meter and test strips are working together correctly Do a control 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 ...

Page 22: ...e out another drop and place it on the tip of the vial cap Hold the meter to move the absorbent hole of the test strip to touch the drop Once 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 When doing the control solution test you have to mark it as QC Failure to do so will m...

Page 23: ...trip 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 NOTE 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 thi...

Page 24: ...OD SAMPLE Overview of the Lancing Device Setting up the Lancing Device If your lancing device differs from the one shown here please refer to the manufacturer s manual to ensure proper usage Cap Cocking Control Release Button Lancet Holder Ejector Arrow Depth Indicator Adjustable Tip 1 Pull off the cap of the lancing device 2 Insert a lancet into the lancet holder and push down firmly until it is ...

Page 25: ...n 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 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 The lancing device is now ready for use Set aside for la...

Page 26: ...e button to prick your finger then a click indicates that the puncture is complete Choose a different spot each time you test Repeated punc tures at the same spot may cause soreness and calluses It is recommended to discard the first drop of blood as it might contain tissue fluid which may affect the test result NOTE ...

Page 27: ...measurement mode please refer to the FOUR MEASURING MODES section on page 18 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 1 1 microl...

Page 28: ...e 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 the confirmation window please con tact your health care professional or the local customer service for assistance NOTE 4 Apply the sample Hold the blood drop to touch the absorbent hole of the test s...

Page 29: ...est strip may be biohazards Please dis card them carefully according to your local regulations WARNING 6 Eject the used test strip and remove the lancet To eject the test strip point the strip at a dis posal container for sharp items The meter will switch itself off automatically after the test strip is ejected Always follow the instructions in the lancing device insert when removing the lancet ...

Page 30: ...he last blood glucose result along with date time and the mea surement mode 2 Press M button to recall the test results stored in the meter each time you press 3 Exit the meter memory After the last test results press M button again and the meter will be turned off Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 1 Press and release M button When appears on the display keep pressing M for 3 seconds unt...

Page 31: ...laying the last test result Any time you wish to exit the memory keep pressing M button for 5 seconds 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 i...

Page 32: ...it the TaiDoc website at http www TaiDoc com U RIGHT TD 4279 has 2 types of transmission methods your meter uses either USB or Bluetooth to transmit the data please check your meter box for the transmission method of your meter 2 Connecting to a personal computer Connect the cable to the USB port on your computer With the meter switched off connect the other end of the USB cable to the meter data ...

Page 33: ...ng to a personal computer After turning off the meter will initiate the monitor s data transmis sion automatically The blue spot above the screen will flash Con nect the meter with the PC according to your PC s Bluetooth setting When the computer and meter is successfully connected the blue light stop flash You can use your meter and Health Care Software System to view your test results on your pe...

Page 34: ...o a test Please change the batteries immediately Low Battery Signal The meter will display one of the messages below to alert you when the meter power is getting low Replacing the Battery To replace the battery make sure that the meter is turned off 1 Press the edge of the battery cover and lift it up to remove 2 Remove the old batteries and replace with two 1 5V AAA size alkaline batteries 3 Clos...

Page 35: ...If swallowed promptly seek medical as sistance Batteries might leak chemicals if unused for a long time Re move the batteries if you are not going to use the device for an extended period i e 3 months or more Properly dispose of the batteries according to your local envi ronmental regulations After replacing the batteries the meter will enter the setting mode NOTE ...

Page 36: ...meter in its original storage case Avoid dropping and heavy impact Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity Caring for Your Test Strips Storage conditions 2 C to 32 C 35 6 F to 89 6 F below 85 relative humidity Do not freeze Store your test strips in their original vial only Do not transfer to another container Store test strip packages in a cool dry place Keep away from direct sunlight and heat Af...

Page 37: ...t 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 ac curate result Store the control solution tightly closed at temperatures between 2 C to 30 C 35 6 F and 86 F Do NOT freeze Do not use test strips beyond the expiry date This may cause inaccurate results Do not bend cu...

Page 38: ... 180 mg dL 10 0 mmol L 120 mg dL 6 7 mmol L 600 mg dL 33 3mmol L 240 mg dL 13 3 mmol L SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the recommended action but the problem persists or error messages other than the ones below appear please call your local customer service Do not attempt to repair yourself and never try to disassemble the meter under any circumstances Result Readings ...

Page 39: ... new test strip Problem in operation Repeat the test with a new test strip If the meter still does not work please contact the cus tomer service for assistance Appears when test strip is removed while counting down or other problem with operation Review the instructions and re peat test with a new test strip If the problem persists please contact the local customer service for help Error Messages ...

Page 40: ...lease contact the local cus tomer service for help Expired code strip Repeat the test with a new lot of test strip Appears when ambient temperature is below system operation range System operation range is 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Repeat the test after the meter and test strip are in the above temperature range Appears when ambient temperature is above system operation range Error Messages ...

Page 41: ...test with a new test strip Sample applied after automatic switch off 2 minutes after last user action Repeat the test with a new test strip Apply sample only when flashing appears on the display Defective meter Please contact customer services POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Error in performing the test Read instructions thoroughly and repeat the test again Control solution vial was poorly shaken Shake ...

Page 42: ...adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes Time of day Normal plasma glucose range for people without diabetes mg dL Fasting and before 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 Diabe tes Care 31 Supplement 1 S1 108 Please consult your doctor to determine...

Page 43: ... comparison between 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 work ing properly Fast for at least eight hours before doing comparison tests if pos sible 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 ...

Page 44: ...specially if you have recently eaten exercised taken medication or expe rienced stress 2 In addition if you have eaten recently the blood glucose level from a finger prick can be up to 70 mg dL 3 9 mmol L higher 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 com parison tests Factors such as the amount of red blood cells i...

Page 45: ...reuse Read instructions before use Keep away from sunlight Keep dry Temperature limitation Use by Expiry date Batch code Manufacturer Serial number Caution consult accompanying documents Authorised representative in the European Community CE mark Do not use if package is damaged Use within 3 months after opening ...

Page 46: ...tion Auto sample loading detection Auto reaction time count down Auto switch off after 3 minutes without action Temperature Warning Operating Condition 10 C to 40 C below 85 R H non condensing Storage Transportation Conditions 20 C to 60 C below 95 R H Measurement Units mg dL Measurement Range 10 to 600mg dL 0 5 to 33 3mmol L This device has been tested to meet the electrical and safety requiremen...

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