Thank you for choosing GLUCOCARD
TM
SM.
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
SM TEST STRIPS and GLUCOCARD
TM
SM CONTROL. Pay
particular attention to listed warnings and cautions. Please keep this manual
handy for future reference. If you have any questions, please contact
A. Menarini Diagnostics on the numbers listed at the end of the manual.
Chapter 1 Introduction
1.1 Intended use
The GLUCOCARD
TM
SM meter and GLUCOCARD
TM
SM 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 blood glucose level.
1.3 What’s included
GLUCOCARD
TM
SM
Carrying case
Operating manual (this manual)
Guide on Bluetooth connection
GLUCOCARD
TM
SM TEST STRIPS
Lancets
Lancing device
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.
These treatments may produce higher test results than your actual
blood glucose level
.
2.2 What you need for each test
a. GLUCOCARD
TM
SM
(meter)
b. GLUCOCARD
TM
SM
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.
Operating manual
2.3 Cautions on using the meter
CAUTION
For accurate test results, allow the meter to adjust to the surroundings:
Temperature: 8 to 40 °C (46 to 104 °F)
Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (Relative Humidity)
for 30 minutes before testing your blood glucose.
Do not store or use the meter where:
• Humidity is high enough to cause condensation (bathrooms, drying
rooms, kitchen, etc.).
•
Do not use the meter after it has been dropped in liquid or liquids have
entered inside, even if dried afterwards.
Avoid hand contact with test strip slot on the meter. A thermo sensor is
housed inside the meter to minimize errors.
Do not connect the meter to a computer via USB cable during testing. The
meter may be damaged, leading to inaccurate test results.
Do not apply blood directly to the test strip slot on the meter.
Do not share your meter with anyone to avoid the risk of infection.
2.4 Cautions on using the test strips
CAUTION
Use only the GLUCOCARD
TM
SM TEST STRIPS for testing with the
GLUCOCARD
TM
SM meter.
Do not
use other test strips as it causes
inaccurate test results.
Do not
use test strips beyond their expiration date. The expiration date is
written on the test strip bottle next to the “Use by” symbol.
For accurate test results, allow test strips to adjust to the surroundings:
Temperature: 8 to 40 °C (46 to 104 °F)
Humidity: 20 to 80% RH (Relative Humidity)
for 30 minutes before testing your blood glucose.
Do not
use the test strips if 6 months or more have passed since opening
the laminated pouch.
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
Display
Test strip
ejector
Battery cover
Test strip slot light
Micro-B USB
port
Test strip slot
Insert a test strip here
before testing.
button
(Down button)
button
(ON/OFF button)
button
(Up button)
2.6 Display
At each start-up, the screen displays all segments, indicating the correct
functioning of the meter.
NOTE
After 30 seconds of inactivity, the display will dim slightly. It will brighten again
when next used.
Result average symbol
High blood sugar (high
value) warning flag
Alarm symbol
Hospital device icon
Date symbol
Time symbol
Delete flag
Past results symbol
Low blood sugar (low
value) warning flag
Battery symbol
Beeper volume symbol
Control test flag
Sound mute symbol
Before bedtime flag
Blood symbol:
Appears when the meter
is ready for testing.
Bluetooth symbol:
Flashes during wireless
communication
Personal device icon
Before-meal flag:
indicates the “After-meal flag”.
Thermometer symbol
Setting symbol:
Appears when you set up the meter.
Wireless communication setting symbol
Appears when you set up the wireless
communication (BLE = Bluetooth Low Energy).
Memory symbol:
Appears when you are
reviewing a past result
from the meter memory.
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