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Table of Contents

Information 

  Important Information                                                            

  Specifications

  CareSens LINK Blood Glucose Monitoring System

  CareSens LINK Blood Glucose Test Strip

  CareSens LINK Blood Glucose Meter

  CareSens LINK Blood Glucose Meter Display

Preparation

  Setting up Your System

    Adjusting the Date, Time and Unit

    Setting the Sound On/OFF

    Setting Bluetooth

    Setting the Test Result Reset

    Checking the System

    Control Solution Testing

    Comparing the Control Solution Test Results

Testing

  Using the Lancing Device

    Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Sample Retrieval

    Preparing the Meter and Test Strip

    Flagging Post-meal Test Results 

  

      Applying Blood Sample  

    Discarding Used Lancets

  Alternative Site Testing 

  Hi and Lo Messages

  Target Blood Glucose Ranges

Additional Functions

  Meter Memory  

    Viewing Test Results Stored in the Meter’s memory

  Setting the Alarm Function

    Setting the Post-meal Alarm (PP2)

    Setting the Time Alarm (alarm 1 ~ 3)

    Bluetooth Paring

Maintenance

  Replacing the Batteries

  Caring for Your System

  Understanding Error and Other Messages

  General Troubleshooting

  Performance Characteristics

    Warranty Information

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Summary of Contents for CareSens LINK

Page 1: ...ng the Lancing Device for Blood Sample Retrieval Preparing the Meter and Test Strip Flagging Post meal Test Results Applying Blood Sample Discarding Used Lancets Alternative Site Testing Hi and Lo Mes...

Page 2: ...nt and measures the amount of glucose in the blood sample The CareSens LINK blood glucose meter is designed to minimize code related errors in monitoring by using the no coding function The CareSens L...

Page 3: ...batteries AAA Operating ranges Temperature Relative humidity Hematocrit 10 40 C 50 104 F 10 90 20 60 CareSens LINK Blood Glucose Meter Lancing Device Lancet 10 Owner s Booklet Quick Reference Guide L...

Page 4: ...nt and measures the amount of glucose in the blood sample The CareSens LINK blood glucose meter is designed to minimize code related errors in monitoring by using the no coding function The CareSens L...

Page 5: ...nt appears when the blood glucose measuring unit is set to mmol L mg dL unit for measuring blood glucose Blood insertion icon indicates meter is ready for the application of a drop of blood or control...

Page 6: ...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 enter the month setting mode Step...

Page 7: ...pressing or the screen will display the On or OFF Press the S button to confirm the selection The meter will beep in the following instances if set to On When the test strip is inserted in the meter...

Page 8: ...sed for 3 seconds Time Date and Unit setting mode will finish and the meter will be turned off Press and hold to scroll through numbers quickly Note Setting the Test Result Reset Deleting all the save...

Page 9: ...r you open a new vial of test strips If the meter or test strips do not function properly If your symptoms are inconsistent with the blood glucose test results and you feel that the meter or test stri...

Page 10: ...ou get on testing three times continuously are within the range printed on the test strip the meter and test strips are working properly and you may use them for your blood glucose test Caution www i...

Page 11: ...ct your authorized i SENS sales representative Note www i sens com 23 Using the Lancing Device You will need a lancing device in order to collect a blood sample You may use the lancing device containe...

Page 12: ...sens com 25 To cock the lancing device hold the tip in one hand Pull the sliding barrel on with the other hand The lancing device is cocked when you feel a click Select a desired depth of one to five...

Page 13: ...the confirmation window is not filled before the meter finishes counting down then discard the test strip and insert a new one If confirmation window is not filled in time because of abnormal viscosi...

Page 14: ...after 3 seconds Discard used test strips safely in disposable containers www i sens com 29 Unscrew general lancing device tip Discarding Used Lancets Step 1 Place protective cover on lancet Push the l...

Page 15: ...Site Testing Alternative Site Testing www i sens com 31 When the glucose levels are rapidly increasing during the two hours after a meal or exercise When sick or when glucose levels seem quite lower...

Page 16: ...mic shock or symptoms Note If the sample drop of blood runs or spreads due to contact with hair or with a line in you palm do not use that sample Try puncturing again in a smoother area Note www i sen...

Page 17: ...ast 14 days 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 for 2 seconds followed by the average value and the number of the...

Page 18: ...urs 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 Step 1 Setting the PP2 alarm On Without inserting a test strip p...

Page 19: ...e OFF icon will blink on the screen Setting the Time Alarms alarm1 3 Step 3 Press to adjust the time of the alarm1 A number representing the time will blink on the screen Press to set the time Press t...

Page 20: ...soon as possible The test results might not be saved if the battery runs out Removing the meter batteries will not affect your stored result However you may need to re set your meter settings See page...

Page 21: ...the meter or submit it to strong shocks Do not try to fix or alter the meter in any way Keep the meter away from strong electromagnetic fields such as cell phones and microwave ovens CareSens LINK met...

Page 22: ...ing Problem Troubleshooting Check whether the test strip is inserted with the contact bars facing up Check if the strip has been inserted completely till the end Check whether the batteries are insert...

Page 23: ...L Within 5 mg dL Within 0 28 mmol L Within 10 mg dL Within 0 56 mmol L Within 15 mg dL Within 0 83 mmol L 13 17 76 16 17 94 17 17 100 Accuracy results for glucose concentration 75 mg dL 4 2mmol L With...

Page 24: ...dling 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 covere...

Page 25: ...rgy and if not installed and used in accordance with the instructions may cause harmful interference to radio communications However there is no guarantee that interference will not occur in a particu...

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