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Cleaning and Care

The exterior of the Nova Max Link Blood Glucose Monitor should 

only be cleaned with alcohol wipes/swabs. Keep liquids from 

entering the test strip port or the Left, Right, and Mode buttons.

CAUTION:

 

DO NOT

 attempt to open the monitor to make any re-

pairs. Your warranty and all claims will be void! Only an authorized 

service personnel can repair the monitor. Call Customer Service at 

1-800-681-7390 if the monitor needs to be repaired or replaced.

Basic Upkeep

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Страница 1: ...k com Made in the USA by Nova Biomedical Corporation U S Patent No 6 258 229 6 837 976 6 942 770 CA 2 375 089 and other U S and foreign patents pending Nova Max Link is a trademark of Nova Biomedical...

Страница 2: ...he monitor also has memory that stores your blood sugar test results to help you and your healthcare profes sional manage your diabetes care Before you get started it is important to complete the Warr...

Страница 3: ...tions Commission and international standards for Electro magnetic Compatibility regarding its use This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC rules Operation is subject to the following 2 conditions...

Страница 4: ...ry to correct the interference by one or more of the following measures Reorient or relocate the blood glucose monitor Increase the separation between the blood glucose moni tor and the device that is...

Страница 5: ...cose 7 Important Health Related Information 7 Test Strips 8 Important Nova Max Test Strip Information 8 Lancing Device 9 Talking to Your Pump 10 Setting the Time Date and Beeper 11 Using the Send Snd...

Страница 6: ...12 712 or Higher Insulin Pump 28 Marking a Single Blood Glucose Test So It Is Not Sent to Your Paradigm Model 512 712 or Higher Insulin Pump 30 Review Test Results in Memory 31 Basic Upkeep 33 Battery...

Страница 7: ...Monitor is intended for use outside the body in vitro diagnostic use It should only be used with Nova Max Test Strips and Nova Max Control Solution It should be used for testing glucose sugar and onl...

Страница 8: ...glucose i e test strips lancets and alcohol swabs must be disposed of in accordance to local regulations to avoid risk to anyone Symbols The following are symbols that are used in this manual on inser...

Страница 9: ...Nova Max Link Blood Glucose Monitor LCD Display Left Arrow Button Mode Button Right Arrow Button Test Strip Goes Here Monitor Components...

Страница 10: ...e Test Results mg dL Average Test Results AM or PM Indicator Date Day Nova Max Link Monitor Screen Introduction Monitor Display When you turn the Nova Max Link Blood Glucose Monitor on the all segment...

Страница 11: ...is on CAUTION Themonitor shouldbehandledwithcare Dropping rough handling etc maydamagethemonitor Ifthemonitor isnottobeused foranextendedperiodoftime removethebattery toeliminatetherisk ofbatteryleaka...

Страница 12: ...0 Warranty Card 11 Clear Cap and Instructions for Forearm and Palm Testing These items are not included in the mail order ver sion of the monitor Environmental The storage temperature range for the mo...

Страница 13: ...L of blood Reasons to Check for Low Blood Glucose You have symptoms such as weakness sweating nervous ness headache or confusion You took insulin but have delayed eating Your doctor or healthcare pro...

Страница 14: ...t Nova Max Test Strip Information Use only Nova Max Test Strips when testing Remove the test strip from the vial only when ready to test Store the test strip package in a cool dry place below 86 F 30...

Страница 15: ...the vial Discard any remaining test strips after the date you have written on the vial Do not tamper with the test strip WARNING The test strip vial contains small parts Keep the test strip vial away...

Страница 16: ...igher insulin pump However your pump will only listen for a blood glucose test result if you have programmed the pump with the meter s ID number The pump will accept up to 3 different meter ID num ber...

Страница 17: ...hen enough blood is ap plied to the test strip when test is completed and prompts you through other steps in using your monitor NOTE Remember to adjust time and date settings as needed to match the lo...

Страница 18: ...Year Flashing 1 28 2008 Month Flashing 1 28 2008 Day Flashing 1 28 2008 Sample Marking ON or OFF ON Beep ON or OFF ON END End of Setup Mode END 2 Repeatedly press the MODE button to find the MODE you...

Страница 19: ...test strip slot 1 Begin Setup Press and continue to hold the Mode button You will hear 2 short beeps and see Snd and the word On Release the Mode button NOTE If you release the Mode button too soon tu...

Страница 20: ...working correctly A control solution test is similar to a blood glucose test except you use Nova Max Control Solution and not a blood sample You should run a control solution test When you first get...

Страница 21: ...en on the vial Store the control solution tightly closed at room temperature below 86 F 30 C Do not refrigerate or freeze Shake the control solution well before using Caution The Nova Max Control Solu...

Страница 22: ...mportant to mark a control solution test prior to ap plying blood to the test strip so the test result does not appear to be one of your blood glucose test results and also to prevent it from be ing i...

Страница 23: ...in 5 seconds The display does a countdown from 5 to 1 6 Compare the result on the display with the range printed on the test strip vial If the result falls within the range your monitor and test strip...

Страница 24: ...the expiration date on the test strip vial The test strip may have been damaged This can be caused by extreme temperature or by leaving the test strip vial cap open Retest using a new test strip Moni...

Страница 25: ...s not performed within 2 minutes from the insertion of the test strip the screen goes blank To perform a test take out then replace the test strip starting from Step 1 3 Wash hands with soap and warm...

Страница 26: ...enaddedtotheteststrip 8 A countdown on screen appears while test is in progress Glucose result is available on screen in 5 seconds 9 The result is automatically stored into memory NOTE The glucose res...

Страница 27: ...If test result is above 600 mg dL the screen displays HI test result cannot be stored If test result is below 20 mg dL the screen displays LO test result cannot be stored NOTE The monitor will time ou...

Страница 28: ...void accidental sticks do not store used lancets in the device after testing or arm the lanc ing device with a new sterile lancet unless ready to use NOTE Do not press the test strip directly against...

Страница 29: ...hair at the sample site may cause the blood drop to smear 1b Select the Palm Heel or Palm Side test site in the highlighted areas as shown 2 Attach the clear cap to the lanc ing device Press and hold...

Страница 30: ...the strip should look similar to the red blood you are accustomed to seeing when you test your finger If the sample looks clear pink or light in color retest with a fingertip sample 6 The blood glucos...

Страница 31: ...results when glucose levels are changing rapidly e g after a meal after taking insulin or during or after exercise Only use finger or palm testing during these times The Nova Max Link reduces the pain...

Страница 32: ...after taking insulin or during or after exercise If you are not aware of symptoms when your blood glucose is low hypoglycemic If your forearm test results do not match the way you feel retest using yo...

Страница 33: ...cribed by your healthcare professional and or contact your healthcare professional immediately If test result is lower than 20 mg dL the mon itor displays LO You may have low blood sugar Retest your b...

Страница 34: ...p Your Nova Max Link Blood Glucose Monitor arrives with Snd turned On Thus when a new blood glucose result is displayed the monitor will send the result to your pump The new result will flash on the m...

Страница 35: ...frequency RF signals to send the blood glucose result to the pump If you set Snd to OFF your monitor will not send a RF signal to your pump You may want to turn off the Snd feature to save battery pow...

Страница 36: ...of the arrow buttons before applying blood to the test strip 4 Ctl will appear on the display indicating that the result is a control solution test After you apply blood or control solu tion to the te...

Страница 37: ...n goes blank then release the button 1 With the monitor off press the Mode button The most recent test result should display If there are NO results in memory the screen displays 3 dashes 2 Press the...

Страница 38: ...ts the screen displays 3 dashes 6 After reviewing the 30 day average press the Mode button to shut off the monitor or press no buttons and the monitor will turn off automatically after 30 seconds NOTE...

Страница 39: ...screen the monitor has sufficient charge for 20 more tests Continue with testing as usual the battery indicator will remain on screen After 20 tests have been performed there will be insufficient bat...

Страница 40: ...he side facing up 3 Replace the cover NOTE After the battery is replaced the monitor displays the all segments screen Then the monitor displays the time set up Reset to the current time and date If ne...

Страница 41: ...from entering the test strip port or the Left Right and Mode buttons CAUTION DO NOT attempt to open the monitor to make any re pairs Your warranty and all claims will be void Only an authorized servi...

Страница 42: ...e working Appears when Monitor is turned on for Setup and Memory Review Test strip is inserted into the monitor No action required If all segments are not displayed on monitor call Customer Service at...

Страница 43: ...f Snd is On the result 123 will be flashing during RF transmission to the Paradigm Model 512 712 or higher insulin pump It will stop flashing once the monitor receives an acknowledgement from the insu...

Страница 44: ...ould treat as prescribed by your healthcare professional and or contact your healthcare professional immediately Your blood glucose reading is lower than 20 mg dL You may have low blood sugar Retest y...

Страница 45: ...ired No test results in the last 24 hours No action required The average of all blood glucose test results taken in the last 7 days No action required No test results in the last 7 days No action requ...

Страница 46: ...required There are NO results in memory No action required Battery is getting low but you can still perform a test Battery will appear on all screens We suggest that you replace the battery immediate...

Страница 47: ...y 7 days a week Operating Temperature Error Monitor is outside the required testing tem perature range of 57 to 104 F 14 to 40 C Move the monitor to a warmer or cooler area and wait a few minutes Used...

Страница 48: ...ttery is correctly installed with the sign facing you Call Customer Service 1 800 681 7390 24 hours a day 7 days a week Monitor does not begin test countdown after apply ing a blood sample Not enough...

Страница 49: ...60 Length of Test 5 seconds Test Strip Volumes 0 3 L Battery Life nominal 500 Tests Send on Low Battery Life About 10 Tests Radio Frequency RF 916 5 MHz Data Output Port Serial USB Operating Ranges T...

Страница 50: ...whole blood Do not use serum or plasma There is no effect on blood glucose values for altitudes up to 10 000 feet 3000 meters above sea level Refer to the Owner s Guide for operating temperature rang...

Страница 51: ...45 Test results may be falsely low if the patient is severely dehy drated Critically ill patients should not be tested with home blood glucose monitors Appendix...

Страница 52: ...de 3 Battery low icon is displayed in every mode except setup 4 Once battery level goes below the threshold that triggers the low battery warning it continues to give the warning until the monitor bec...

Страница 53: ...e OFF pressing the MODE button greater than 3 0 seconds wakes up the monitor and enters setup mode While monitor is awake ON pressing the MODE button greater than 1 5 seconds manually turns off the mo...

Страница 54: ...uctions 3 We have no knowledge of the performance of the Nova Max Link Moni tor when used with test strips other than Nova MaxTest Strips Therefore we make no warranty as to the performance of the Nov...

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