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Operating manual
Thank you for choosing the GLUCOCARD
TM
MX.
We have designed this compact blood glucose meter for faster and easier
testing of your blood glucose. We hope our product will help you manage your
diabetes. This manual explains how to use your new meter. Before testing,
carefully read through this manual and the package inserts that come with the
GLUCOCARD
TM
MX BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS and GLUCOCARD
TM
MX CONTROL. Pay particular attention to listed warnings and cautions. Please
keep this manual handy for future reference. If you have any questions, please
contact our authorized distributor at the end of this manual.
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Intended Use
Your GLUCOCARD
TM
MX and GLUCOCARD
TM
MX BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST
STRIPS are for quantitatively measuring the glucose level in fresh capillary
whole blood. They are intended for use outside of the body (in vitro diagnostic
use) at home or in a clinical setting as an aid to monitor and control blood
glucose levels. Do not use them to diagnose diabetes. Also, do not alter
treatment based on the test results of this meter without instructions from your
doctor or healthcare professional.
1.2 Measurement Principle
Glucose in the blood reacts with the reagent in the test strip and this produces
a small electric current. The strength of this current is proportional to the
concentration of glucose in the blood. The meter measures this current and
calculates your glucose level.
1.3 What’s Included
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GLUCOCARD
TM
MX
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Carrying case
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Operating Manual (this manual)
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Simplified Manual / Information for Users
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Glucoject
®
Lancets No-dol (lancets)*
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Glucoject
®
Dual /Dual S (lancing device)*
Some kits do not include the above items with an asterisk (*).
Chapter 2 Before Tests
2.1 Important Health-Related Information
WARNING
Do not
use this meter for your blood glucose testing if you are being
tested for xylose absorption. You may use this meter if you are taking PAM
(1-Methylpyridine-6-carbaldehyde oxime).
These treatments may produce higher test results than your actual
blood glucose level
. Taking unnecessary measures to lower your blood
glucose level may induce severe low glucose symptoms such as coma.
2.2 What You Need for Each Test
a. GLUCOCARD
TM
MX (meter)
b. GLUCOCARD
TM
MX
BLOOD GLUCOSE
TEST STRIPS
c. Lancing device
d. Lancet
WARNING
Keep the meter, test strips and other items away from young children.
Small items are choking hazards.
2.3 Cautions on Using the Meter
CAUTION
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For accurate test results, allow the meter to adjust to the surroundings:
Temperature: 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F)
Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (Relative Humidity)
for 30 minutes before testing your blood glucose.
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Do not store or use the meter where:
• There are sharp temperature fluctuations.
• Humidity is high enough to cause condensation (bathrooms, drying
rooms, kitchen, etc.).
• There is a strong electromagnetic field (microwave oven, cell phone,
etc.).
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Do not use the meter after it has been dropped in liquid or liquids have
entered inside, even if dried afterwards.
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Keep hands away from the test strip slot on the meter. A thermo sensor
is housed inside the meter to minimize detection of errors.
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Do not connect the communication cable to the connection terminal
during testing. The meter may be damaged, leading to inaccurate test
results.
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Do not apply blood directly to the test strip slot on the meter.
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Do not share your meter with anyone to avoid the risk of infection.
2.4 Cautions on Using the Test Strips
CAUTION
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Use only the GLUCOCARD
TM
MX BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST STRIPS for
testing with the GLUCOCARD
TM
MX.
Do not
use other test strips as it
causes inaccurate test results.
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Do not
use test strips beyond their expiration date. The expiration date is
written on the test strip bottle next to “Exp.”.
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For accurate test results, allow test strips to adjust to the surroundings:
Temperature: 10 to 40°C (50 to 104°F)
Humidity: 20 to 80% RH
for 20 minutes before testing your blood glucose.
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Do not
use the test strips if 6 months or more have passed since
opening the bottle.
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The test strips are for single-use only.
Do not
use test strips that have
already absorbed blood or control solution.
NOTE
Store test strips in their original bottle to maintain quality.
Do not
transfer them
to other containers.
2.5 Meter Parts
Strap hole
Battery holder
Display
with backlight
Test strip
disposal lever
Connection
terminal
Test strip slot with light
Insert a test strip here before
testing.
Operating
button
MASTER
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