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BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

SYSTÈME DE SURVEILLANCE DE LA GLYCÉMIE

User Guide

For

in vitro

Diagnostic Use

in Animals
Featuring the AlphaTRAK 2 Meter

Distributed by

Zoetis Inc.

Kalamazoo, MI 49007

www.AlphaTRAKmeter.com

Contact Customer Care at 1-888-963-8471

Summary of Contents for AlphaTRAK 2 Meter

Page 1: ...EM SYSTÈME DE SURVEILLANCE DE LA GLYCÉMIE User Guide For in vitro Diagnostic Use in Animals Featuring the AlphaTRAK 2 Meter Distributed by Zoetis Inc Kalamazoo MI 49007 www AlphaTRAKmeter com Contact Customer Care at 1 888 963 8471 ...

Page 2: ...kwards Scrolls backwards Silences a reminder alarm The AlphaTRAK 2 Meter and How It Works Test Strip Port Insert theTop end of a new AlphaTRAK 2 test strip here The meter powers on when you insert the test strip System Check Screen This display always appears when the meter is turned on You should check that the meter matches the example exactly every time the meter turns on Do not use the meter i...

Page 3: ...g Blood Glucose Test Results 14 Low and High Blood Glucose Results 15 LO Result Display 16 HI Result Display 17 Error Codes 18 Troubleshooting 22 AlphaTRAK Control Solution 24 Purpose 24 Control Solution Information 24 Out of Range Control Solution Results 25 Performing an AlphaTRAK Control Solution Test 26 Using Meter Memory 30 Purpose 30 Viewing Blood Glucose Averages in Memory 30 Viewing Test R...

Page 4: ...ith fresh whole venous samples Testing with whole blood collected in a syringe or tube with EDTA or heparin anticoagulant if testing within 10 minutes Testing with whole blood collected in a syringe or tube with no anticoagulant if testing is performed immediately Do not use the AlphaTRAK 2 meter for Testing of arterial blood Testing with serum Testing with plasma Diagnosis of diabetes Warning Thi...

Page 5: ...tting the optional reminder alarms You may choose to set these later see Setting Reminder Alarms section Set Sound Volume With the sound volume on the meter will beep when The test strip is full of blood The test result appears on the display An error occurs You may also choose to silence the meter 3 Set sound volume If you prefer Press c until you see Then No sound Press m to save A low beep A lo...

Page 6: ...o display correct hour Press m to save Minutes 5 Set minutes Press c to display correct minutes Press m to save Time Format 6 Set time format Press m to accept time format or Press c to change Press m to save Set Date Note The date format can display either Year OR Year Month Day Day Month Month The month will flash first 7 Set month Press c to display correct month Press m to save Day 8 Set day P...

Page 7: ...rinarian veterinary surgeon for a recommended sampling method and instructions 1 Select the test site There are many sites to obtain capillary blood samples the marginal ear vein in both cats and dogs paw pad in cats and dogs leg callus usually dogs inner or outer lip dogs only Warming the area will help increase blood flow This can be done by Gently rubbing the test site or Applying a warm not ho...

Page 8: ...se follow normal first aid procedures If bleeding persists please contact your local healthcare professional AlphaTRAK Blood Glucose Testing Purpose The purpose of this section is to produce an accurate blood glucose test result Performing a Blood Glucose Test 1 Select the test site 2 Wash your hands and the test site with warm water and soap to ensure accurate results Thoroughly dry your hands an...

Page 9: ...test strip is out of the meter Do not put blood or foreign objects into the meter Warning Drying agents in the test strip vial may be harmful if inhaled or swallowed and may irritate skin and eyes 4 Remove test strip from vial 5 Insert test strip to turn meter on Note The meter turns off after 2 minutes of inactivity Remove and reinsert the unused test strip to restart the meter If the meter does ...

Page 10: ...sample may be too small You can add blood to the same side only for up to 60 seconds If the test does not start after applying blood drop go to Troubleshooting section 5 8mmol L Exampleonly 10 View result The result appears on the display when the test is complete The time that the meter takes to display a result depends on the animal s blood glucose level Higher glucose levels require more time N...

Page 11: ...f the blood glucose result is not consistent with the symptoms perform a control solution test with a new test strip If the test results are within the range printed on the test strip vial retest using blood and a new test strip If the blood glucose result is still not consistent with the symptoms contact a veterinarian veterinary surgeon LO Result Display Display What It Means Symptoms1 What To D...

Page 12: ... It Means What To Do The sample is too small There may be a problem with the test strip Meter error Blood glucose lower than 20 mg dL or 1 1 mmol L 1 Follow a veterinarian veterinary surgeon s treatment advice to treat low blood glucose if the animal has symptoms such as Dogs Abnormal drowsiness Weakness Shaky movements Seizure Coma Cats Weakness Shaky movements Disorientation Convulsions 2 If no ...

Page 13: ...correct test procedure For example putting blood on the test strip before inserting it into the meter or applying blood before and appear There may be a problem with the test strip Meter error 1 Wait for and to appear before applying blood or control solution 2 Perform a control solution test using a new test strip If the test results are within the range printed on the test strip vial retest usin...

Page 14: ...es not enter test mode after inserting a test strip Test strip is inserted upside down or bottom end in or not fully inserted into the meter 1 Insert test strip print side up top end in No battery is installed Battery is installed incorrectly 1 Install battery with facing up Dead battery 1 Replace battery Reset date and time if necessary 2 If meter still does not enter test mode contact Customer C...

Page 15: ...o practice testing without using animal blood To confirm that the meter and test strips work together properly When you are unsure of the blood glucose test results Contact Customer Care for information on how to obtain control solution Control Solution Information Use only AlphaTRAK control solution with the AlphaTRAK 2 meter Replace the cap securely on the bottle immediately after use Control so...

Page 16: ...deterioration Control solution test done outside 59 104 F 15 40 C Correct code is not set in the meter Performing an AlphaTRAK Control Solution Test 1 Check control solution expiry date 2 Remove test strip from vial 3 Insert test strip to turn meter on Note The meter turns off after 2 minutes of inactivity Remove and reinsert the unused test strip to restart the meter If the meter does not turn on...

Page 17: ...he number in the outlined box on the test strip vial for either dog or cat 6 Gently invert the control solution bottle Wipe tip with tissue and discard the first two drops Apply and hold control solution to 1 sample area of the test strip until You see short lines moving clockwise on the display or You hear a beep This indicates the test strip obtained enough control solution and the meter is proc...

Page 18: ... have marked this reading as a control solution test 10 Remove the test strip to turn meter off Using Meter Memory Purpose The purpose of this section is to review your stored test results and 7 14 and 30 day averages Viewing Blood Glucose Averages in Memory Start with the meter off no test strip inserted Press m The 7 day average appears control solution LO and HI readings not included Note To ex...

Page 19: ...st result of under 20 mg dL or 1 1 mmol L is included in memory as LO a test result of over 750 mg dL or 41 7 mmol L is included in memory as HI indicates a control solution test result Setting Reminder Alarms optional Purpose The purpose of this section is to set up to four reminder alarms to prompt you to test throughout the day ReminderAlarm 1 With the meter off press and hold m for 3 seconds u...

Page 20: ...ttery installed When appears on the display the battery is low When appears the meter may fail to turn on When you are ready to install a new battery remove the old battery and install the new battery within 60 seconds to avoid losing time and date settings If time and date settings are lost both time and date will flash until reset Reset time and date to get the correct 7 14 and 30 day averages I...

Page 21: ...sposed in accordance with local regulations for separate collection of spent batteries Cleaning the AlphaTRAK 2 Meter Avoid getting dirt dust blood control solution or liquid in the meter test strip and data ports Clean the outside of the meter using a damp cloth and Mild detergent soap and water or 70 isopropyl alcohol available in the USA A mixture of 1 part household bleach 9 parts water IMPORT...

Page 22: ...4 to 1 6 oz 39 7 to 45 4 g including battery Specifications Assay method Coulometric electrochemical sensor Automatic shutoff 2 minutes of inactivity Calibration Plasma equivalent Haematocrit 15 to 65 Measurement units mg dL or mmol L Meter storage temperature 4 to 140 F 20 to 60 C Memory 250 blood glucose and control solution tests with date and time Operating relative humidity 5 to 90 non conden...

Page 23: ...ternal Medicine Vol 2 WB Saunders Company pp 1529 1534 1995 Definition of Symbols Consult instructions for use For in vitro diagnostic medical device Temperature limitation Catalogue number Manufacturer Recycle Batch code Serial number Use by Do not reuse The battery in this product should be removed and disposed in accordance with local regulations for separate collection of spent batteries CE Ma...

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