Infopia Element Plus Owner'S Manual Download

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IMM20-526 Rev. 2012-07-02

Catalog number: INFM21FUS

TEL : 1-888-446-3246

Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Voice Feature in English & Spanish

Summary of Contents for Element Plus

Page 1: ...IMM20 526 Rev 2012 07 02 Catalog number INFM21FUS TEL 1 888 446 3246 Blood Glucose Monitoring System Voice Feature in English Spanish...

Page 2: ...and should not be shared The ElementTM Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for self testing outside the body in vitro diagnostic use by people with diabetes at home as an aid in the manag...

Page 3: ...g Administration FDA have become increasingly concerned about the risks for transmitting hepatitis B virus HBV and other blood borne pathogens to people undergoing finger stick procedures for blood sa...

Page 4: ...Insert the Element Brand test strip Test Strip Ejector Releases and discards the test strip Display Screen Displays your test results symbols and messages Power Enter Button Powers the meter on off pr...

Page 5: ...oving any test strips from the vial 4 Make a note of the discard date which is three months from the date you first open a new vial of strips Throw Element Brand test strips and vial away after the di...

Page 6: ...e to normal variation Your glucose monitor results can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect labora tory results in the same way Your ElementTM Plus monitor value is considered accu...

Page 7: ...two hours before you test your blood Perform a control solution test to make sure the meter is working properly Take your meter with you to the lab While at the lab Follow all instructions in this own...

Page 8: ...e time will be blinking Press and release either the or button to change the hour and minutes then press and release Setting Your Meter Select voice volume Select activities meal flag Select year mont...

Page 9: ...red and downloaded properly Setting Your Meter Press and release either the or button to set the number of days to be calculated for that average That number will be blinking next to a at the bottom P...

Page 10: ...the strip bottle The Element Plus automatically adjusts the meter accordingly Scroll through the icons with the or button until the control solution bottle is blinking press Press and release either...

Page 11: ...om temperature 68 77 20 25 before testing Check the expiration date before performing a glucose control solution test Do not used if expired Once opened solution expires after 3 months If your control...

Page 12: ...careful not to bend the test strip when inserting it into the port For a more accurate test result avoid testing under direct sunlight Warning Element Plus meter and reusable lancing device are for s...

Page 13: ...tically count down Step 3 Warning You may get an inaccurate result if the blood sample is not completely filled Completely filled Insufficient amount of blood Correct Incorrect Pull the end of the lan...

Page 14: ...e cover Pull the lancet out and discard accordingly Performing Your Test Step 4 The meter should begin counting down from 3 to 1 on the LCD display The LCD window will display the result of your blood...

Page 15: ...g your averages Reviewing Your Results The ElementTM Plus meter stores up to 365 test results in its built in memory Test results and blood sugar averages can be retrieved any time Previous result Pre...

Page 16: ...entTM Plus meter You may test your blood sugar from your forearm upper arm palm ventral palm or dorsal hand fingertips thigh or calf It is recommended that alternate site testing be used when sugars a...

Page 17: ...Alternate Site Testing Lancing and sampling from an alternate site area Sampling from your upperarm forearm dorsal hand ventral palm thigh or calf allows you to use your fingertips less often You may...

Page 18: ...cap to the highest setting 5 Hold the clear cap down against a fleshy area on the alternate site Press the release button Do not lift up Alternate Site Testing To ensure accurate results when lancing...

Page 19: ...one including other family members Alternate Site Testing 5 While holding the lancing device on your test site look through the clear cap until a round drop of blood appears approximately 0 3 6 Lift t...

Page 20: ...ng and Disinfecting your Element Plus system Materials Needed Cleaning and disinfecting can be completed by CaviWipesXL Disinfecting Towelettes EPA reg 46781 8 which is a commercially available EPA re...

Page 21: ...cting towelettes in total To achieve disinfection of all the stated efficacy kill claims the meter lancing device should remain visibly wet for two minutes right after the completion of each treatment...

Page 22: ...ds thoroughly with soap and water after handling the lancing device or test strips Be sure to clean and disinfect your lancing device when you get dirt blood or any type of liquid on it It also should...

Page 23: ...Store your test strips in their original vial only Do not transfer to other container Store test strip packages in a cool and dry place Keep away from direct sunlight and heat After removing a test st...

Page 24: ...line batteries should be used After changing the batteries please be sure to recheck your meter settings Call toll free 1 888 446 3246 www infopiausa com Transferring your results You can transfer tes...

Page 25: ...eter Please re test with a new test strip Please re test with a new test strip Please re test with a new test strip Wet or used strip Damaged strip Applied blood before the ready for blood icon Action...

Page 26: ...applying blood sample There is no sound on the voice option Please insert a new test strip and perform your test again Refer to performing a blood test p 23 Please check the voice volume setting If th...

Page 27: ...e before returning your meter for any reason You will be given the information needed to get your problem handled correctly and efficiently Have your meter test strips and control solution nearby when...

Page 28: ...56 57 Call toll free 1 888 446 3246 www infopiausa com MEMO Specifications 2 3 98 in 55 82 25mm 3V Alkaline Battery AAA X 2 2 4 oz 69g with batteries...