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Страница 2: ... W Blood Glucose Meter utilizes the latest electrochemical biosensor technology to measure blood glucose level by recording a current between two electrodes The i QARE DS W Blood Glucose Meter coding free allowing you to save time and avoid forgetting insert code card allows you to perform Alternative Site Testing AST If you have any questions about your meter lancing device test strips or control...

Страница 3: ...ear children or persons with disabilities Use the device only for the intended use described in this manual Do not use test strip and control solutions which are not supplied by the manufacturer Do not use the device if it is not working properly or if it has suffered any damage Before testing your blood glucose read all instructions thoroughly and practices the test first Do all quality control c...

Страница 4: ...loodborne Pathogens 2010 http www cdc gov injectionsafety Fingerstick Devi cesBGM html KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH YOU Warning Keep the test Strip vial away from children the vial cap and the test Strip can be a potential choking hazard Never chew or swallow a test strip If this occurs please seek medical assistance immediately ...

Страница 5: ...elf testing outside the body in vitro diagnostic use by people with diabetes at home as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control The i QARE DS W Blood Glucose Monitoring System should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening of diabetes or for neonatal use Alternative site testing should be done only during steady state times when glucose is not changing rapidly The i QARE DS W...

Страница 6: ...ting AST 10 Understanding Your Meter Strip 12 Control Solution Test 15 How to Obtain a Blood Sample 18 Performing Blood Test 21 Understanding Your Test Result 24 Comparing Your Meter with Lab Results 25 Memory Setup and Recall 27 Changing the Battery 28 Cleaning and Disinfecting your Meter 29 Meter Specifications 33 Message Description and Proceeding Solution 34 Troubleshooting 37 Limited Warranty...

Страница 7: ...be extremely low Contact your healthcare provider immediately 5 When the result is 50 mg dL Your blood glucose level may be low In this situation follow your healthcare provider s instructions 6 When the result is 300 mg dL Your blood glucose level may be high In this situation follow your healthcare provider s instructions 7 When the result is HI Your blood glucose level may be extremely high Tes...

Страница 8: ...ngle patient use only The Blood Glucose Monitoring System is not for use in the critically ill 9 Elevated levels of Ascorbic Acid Vitamin C Dopamine L Dopa Uric Acid Methyldopa and Triglycerides in the blood sample may cause inaccurate results 10 The acceptable hematocrit range is 20 60 If your hematocrit is outside of this range your blood glucose result may not be accurate 11 Please read your te...

Страница 9: ... User s Manual 1 DS W Draw in Blood Glucose Test Strip 10 or 25 Alliance Blood Glucose Control Solution Level I 1 Lancets 10 or 25 Strip instruction 1 Control solution instruction 1 NOTE The DS W meter is available as a meter only or a starter kit Contents might vary from different packages For starter kit products with mark are excluded For purchasing accessories please call customer service if y...

Страница 10: ...en 39 2 89 6 4 32 Altitude up to 8 563 ft 2 610 meters above sea level has no effect on readings DO NOT store the meter and test Strip in a car bathroom or refrigerator Keep the meter test Strip lancing device and lancets away from children and pets Remove battery if the meter will not be used for 1 month or more Dispose of all components of your blood glucose monitoring system according to your h...

Страница 11: ...ip You should perform AST only at the following times Do AST ONLY in the following intervals In a pre meal or fasting state more than 2 hours from last meal Two hours or more after taking insulin Two hours or more after exercising Do NOT use AST if You think your blood glucose is low You often do not notice when your blood glucose level is low hypoglycemia unawareness Your AST results do not match...

Страница 12: ...atch how you feel DO a fingertip test to check the result again Do NOT change your treatment because of an alternative site result do a fingertip test to check the result NOTE Talk with your healthcare provider before you test with samples from your forearm or palm Do NOT ignore symptoms of high or low blood glucose Fingertip samples are able to show the rapid change of glucose faster than forearm...

Страница 13: ... 12 Understanding Your Meter Strip Display Shows test results messages and memory records Function Power Button Test Strip Slot Insert test strip here Battery Cover Slide cover off to replace battery ...

Страница 14: ... 13 Meter Display Test Strip Electrode Reaction Window Sample Collection Area Battery Status Test Result Message Unit Symbol of Test Blood Application Code Message Meter Checking Status ...

Страница 15: ... the original vial only Do not transfer them to a new vial or any other container Wash and dry your hands before removing a strip from the strip vial After taking out of the strip from the vial close the vial cap immediately and tightly and perform the test right away Avoid exposing the strip for long time otherwise the moisture may affect the reading User must match the code number every time whe...

Страница 16: ...tly 3 You drop the meter 4 You have repeated a test and the test results are still lower or higher than expected 5 When test Strip are exposed to extreme environmental conditions NOTE Alliance Blood Glucose Control Solution range is printed on the i QARE DS W Draw in Blood Glucose Test Strip vial Control solution is used to test meter and strip performance It is not a recommended range for your bl...

Страница 17: ...applying the solution to a test strip Do not use expired control solution the expiration date is printed on each container Upon opening the control solution the date of opening should be noted The control solution is stable for 3 months after initial opening and can be stored at room temperature How to Perform a Control Test You need to have the following materials available DS W Blood Glucose Met...

Страница 18: ...control solution drop to the sample collection area of the test strip The solution is automatically drawn in and a beep sound is heard for confirming 5 The measurement appears after 6 seconds Compare it with the range printed on the Strip vial NOTE DO NOT APPLY THE CONTROL SOLUTION DIRECTLY TO THE TEST STRIP To avoid contaminating the control solution with the substance of the test strip In the ca...

Страница 19: ...n Users should always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before after handling the meter lancet or test strips Preparing the lancing device to get blood sample 1 Turn and pull off the cap 2 Insert the lancet firmly Precaution If the meter is being operated by a second person who is providing testing assistance to the user the meter should be disinfected prior to use by the second person ...

Страница 20: ...back on and twist off the cap to the device IMPORTANT Lancet is for single use only Use a new and sterile lancet to perform the test Keep lancing device and lancets clean Use caution when removing the used lancet from the device and when disposing the used lancet ...

Страница 21: ...borne pathogens such as viral hepatitis 5 Turn the cap to set the lancet depth Start at 2 or 3 For tougher skin dial to a higher number 6 Pull the plunger until it clicks Set aside until later in the test NOTE The lightest depth setting is the lowest number on the setting Try different settings to find out which is right for you ...

Страница 22: ...sh your hands and dry them Then massage your fingertips gently It will be easier to get blood sample with less pain 2 Take one test strip from the vial and recap the vial immediately taking care that the lid is secure NOTE If the temperature is lower than 57 2 14 or higher than 104 40 the LCD screen will display E t message ...

Страница 23: ...p of blood should be discarded then use the second drop of blood for testing 5 This helps you get a blood drop Touch the drop to the tip of the application zone of the test strip Do not apply blood on top surface of test strip When you hear a beep sound you have enough blood in the test strip 6 After finishing the test please use the protective cap to cover the needle eject the lancet and discard ...

Страница 24: ...tion window before the meter begins to count down If you find that the reaction window is not filled with blood when the meter is counting NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip Discard the test strip and retest with a new one Correct Blood Application Incorrect Blood Application If you do not apply a blood sample within one 1 minute the meter will automatically turn off You must remove the...

Страница 25: ...s outside the range printed on the test strip vial perform another control test If the second control measurement still falls outside the range your meter and test strip may not be working properly DO NOT use the system to test your blood and contact us at our toll free number 1 866 400 3336 Mon Fri 9 00am 5 00pm EST At all other times please contact your healthcare provider for assistance If your...

Страница 26: ... to the lab 1 Perform a control solution test to make sure that the meter is working properly 2 You must be fasting for at least 8 hours before doing comparison tests 3 Take your meter with you to the lab doctor While at the lab 1 Wash your hands before obtaining a blood sample 2 Blood should be drawn for your lab test within 15 minutes of the time you measured your glucose level with your meter 3...

Страница 27: ...or a lab test 2 Therefore it is best to be fasting for 8 hours before doing comparison tests Factors such as the amount of red blood cells in the blood a high or low hematocrit or the loss of body fluid severe dehydration may also cause a meter result to be different from a laboratory result Please contact your healthcare provider if you have questions References 1 Surwit R S and Feinglos M N Diab...

Страница 28: ... After 3 seconds the test result will show up immediately Screen showed when meter is on 2 Press key again the screen will show the next test result record 3 To view all of the 20 test results please follow and repeat step 2 4 Meter will turn off once you press for 3 seconds NOTE Once the memory is full 20 sets the latest result will replace the oldest one Recalled test results will not be identif...

Страница 29: ...about 1000 tests When the battery symbol appears on the meter display please replace new batteries 1 Press lightly on the battery cover and slide it in the direction of the arrow 2 The battery remove buckle is at the back of the battery cover 3 Use the battery remove buckle to remove the battery 4 Replace a new battery under the copper hinge make sure it is firmly positioned ...

Страница 30: ...e by the second person Always perform the cleaning step before the disinfection step Cleaning Cleaning is the removal of organic material or soil from your meter but cleaning does not kill microbes We recommend cleaning your meter once per week with DISPATCH Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels with Bleach the active ingredient by CALTECH EPA Reg No 56392 8 which has been shown to be safe for use ...

Страница 31: ...tle If towel is very wet wring towel slightly to discard excess liquid Step 3 Wipe surface with towel until completely wet Wipe down meter on front back and sides DO NOT WRAP THE METER IN A WIPE Take extreme care not to get liquid in the test strip port of the meter Step 4 Wipe dry or allow to air dry Dispose of towel ...

Страница 32: ...ALTECH EPA Reg No 56392 8 which has been shown to be safe for use with your meter Step 1 Dispose of used test strip Gloves should be worn Step 2 Remove towel from package or bottle If towel is very wet wring towel slightly to discard excess liquid Step 3 Wipe surface with towel until completely wet Wipe down meter on front back and sides DO NOT WRAP THE METER IN A WIPE Take extreme care not to get...

Страница 33: ...e meter The meter has been further validated for a cleaning step after each use If you notice any of signs of deterioration of physical characteristics e g polymer crazing thin silver streaks appear cracking swelling dissolving softening becoming brittle or performance e g power malfunction icon illegible display or number unclear stop using the meter and contact Alliance International customer se...

Страница 34: ...suring Range 20 600 mg dL Hematocrit Range 20 60 Operation Condition 57 2 104 14 40 95 R H Storage Transportation Condition 39 2 89 6 4 32 95 R H Battery Life 1000 tests Memory Capacity 20 results Measurement Units mg dL or mmol L Power Supply CR2032 3V Lithium coin battery x 1 Sleep Mode Power consumption less than 3μA Auto turn off 1 minute Temperature Warning Less than 57 2 14 or above104 40 Di...

Страница 35: ...e Message Description Proceeding Solution Every time after starting your glucose meter please make sure all the symbols show on the display briefly Please compare it with Symbols Introduction of the LCD Screen If there are any symbols that do not display properly it could cause incorrect test result Please contact your healthcare provider The Test Result will be stored in the memory After entering...

Страница 36: ...remely low If it is lower than 20mg dL Ensure the test strip has drawn in sufficient blood sample to the blood application zone and test again with new strip If it is still displaying the LO symbol please consult with your healthcare provider Your blood glucose may be extremely high If it is higher than 600mg dL Make a new test with new test strip again If it is still displaying the HI symbol plea...

Страница 37: ...st results or else the glucose meter cannot be operated If the temperature is extremely high or low during the operation of the glucose meter Move to an area between 14 40 57 2 104 wait for 5 minutes and do the test The test strip is used or damaged Please DO NOT reuse the test strip Please use a new strip to test again ...

Страница 38: ...n or is not inserted completely Ensure to insert the introduction zone of the test strip firmly into the strip slot which is located on the top of the meter Then insert the test strip to the end of strip slot The glucose meter or the test strip is not working The battery is weak or no battery is installed After inserting the test strip and turning on the glucose meter the glucose meter turns off a...

Страница 39: ...riginal warranty expiration or 90 days after the shipment of a replacement meter whichever period is longer This warranty applies only to the original purchaser of the meter This warranty does not apply to the performance of a Glucose Meter that has been damaged by accident or has been altered misused tampered with or abused in any way Alliance International Co Ltd will handle meters that show dam...

Страница 40: ...ctions All requests for return of the DS W Blood Glucose Meter under the above Warranty or Non Warranty Service Policy must be made to the Customer Service Center or your healthcare provider Customer experiencing difficulties of operating meter should review troubleshooting or Error Message of this manual Be sure to fill out your warranty form and return it with your DS W Blood Glucose Meter For m...

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