Arkray Glucocard 01 Manual de instrucciones

User Instruction Manual Read this User Instruction Manual carefully before you start testing. BLOOD GLUCOSE METER

10CAUTION: Replacing the battery will not delete meter settings or test results stored in the meter unless you:•Touchthemetalportiononmainunit

11To replace battery:1. Open the battery cover on the back side of the meter by pushing the tab in the direction of the arrow and pulling the co

5. Put the battery cover back into correct position and snap to close.If the clock setting has been deleted, either “12:00” or “0:00” will blink when

13Before using the GLUCOCARD 01 blood glucose meter for the first time, set the time and date. Do not perform a blood glucose test until you have set-u

Step 2: Press the Orange/Up Arrow and Gray/ Down Arrow buttons at the same time for 5 seconds. A beep sounds and the meter turns on. Next, a second be

15<Power OFF>Gray ArrowEnding Set-upSetting the Year28OrangeArrowOrangeArrowOrangeArrowOrangeArrowOrangeArrowReturnSetting the Hour5Setting the

16Setting the Audible BeepIf the audible beep is turned “on”, the beep will sound when:•Youinsertateststripintothemeter.•Youapplybloodor

17Press the Gray/Down Arrow button to cycle through the volume levels: “OFF” (no sound) ”on 1” (low) “on 2”(middle) “on 3” (high) “OF

18Setting the YearIn the year set-up screen, the last two digits of the currently set year appear at the top of the screen. “yER” appears in the middl

19Setting the MonthPress the Gray/Down Arrow button to change the month. After you set the month, press the Orange/Up Arrow button to confirm the setti

CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood sugar (blood glucose), read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality control checks

20Setting the HourPress the Gray/Down Arrow button to change the hour. After you set the hour, press the Orange/Up Arrow button to confirm the setting.

Setting Test AveragingPress the Gray/Down Arrow button to cycle through the test averaging choices: “oFF” (not displayed), “14” (14-day average), or“3

22Ending Set-up To make further changes to set-up settings, press the Gray/Down Arrow button while “End” is displayed. This will bring up the Aud

23It is recommended to use GLUCOCARD® 01 CONTROL to check if:•themeterandteststripsareworkingcorrectlyasasystem.•youaretestingcorrectl

24It is recommended to perform a Control Solution Test:•Whenyouopenanewbottleofteststrips.•Wheneveryoususpectthemeterorteststripsm

25•GLUCOCARD01CONTROLisnotintendedforhuman    consumption. Do not drink.• Donotapplytoeye.Contactyourhealthcareprofessional

26Step 1: Insert a test strip as shown in diagram. Test strip should seat firmly into meter. The meter will turn on automatically. The full screen will

27Step 2: Press the Orange/Up Arrow button to enter the control mode. You will see “CONT” on the bottom right of the screen. If you do not enter the c

28Step 3: Mix control solution by gentlyinverting bottle. Remove the cap from the control solution bottle. While the Apply Blood symbol and Code N

29NOTE: Control solution test results are not included in the averages.Do not use the system if control solution result is out of range. See Trouble-s

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 Intended Use ...

30 Troubleshooting Control Solution TestIf the control solution test result is out-of-range, check the following and repeat the test: Check Action D

31 Check Action Did you insert test strip Make sure test strip is inserted firmly into meter? all the way into test strip port. See diagra

32Does your Control Solution result still read outside the range printed on the test strip bottle? If yes, the system may not be working correctly. DO

33The Multi-Lancet Device™BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTINGLancetDisposal-and-set leverRemovable capMulti-Lancet Device™ bodyLancing ButtonAdjustment dialBand hoo

34Step 3: Twist off the protective cap.Step 4: Attach the removable cap.Step 2: Insert a new, unused lancet into the Holder. Firmly press lancet unt

35Step 5: The Multi-Lancet Device offers 7 different levels of skin penetration. For soft or thin skin or first time use, select “1 or 2.” For alternat

36Step 5: Press the removable cap to the side of the fingertip. Press the lancing device button.Getting a Drop of BloodStep 1: Wash hands with soap and

37Step 6: Set aside the Multi-Lancet Device and wait a few seconds for a blood drop to form. Keeping the hand warm, lowering the hand to waist level a

38Performing a Blood Glucose TestStep 1: Remove test strip from the bottle. Immediately replace the bottle cap tightly. Insert test strip as shown in

39Step 2: The beep will sound again. The Apply Blood symbol and the code number (F-2, F-3, or F-4) will alternate on the screen. Verify that the

Blood Glucose Testing . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33 The Lancing Device ...

40Step 3: Obtain a blood drop (see pages 36-37). Apply blood to the end of the test strip. Capillary action will pull the blood into the strip. The me

41If it takes longer than 20 seconds to obtain a blood sample and to touch the test strip to the blood drop, repeat Step 3.Step 4: The meter will coun

42Flagging Test ResultsYou can mark a test result with either “DEL” or “CONT” or leave it unmarked. You must mark the test result after it has been d

43Step 2: When you have selected the desired marker, remove the test strip. When you recall the result from memory, the selected marker will be displa

44ALTERNATE SITE TESTING (AST)Important Information About ASTSites other than your fingertip may have fewer nerve endings so obtaining a blood sample f

45Consider Alternate Site Testing When: •Testingbeforeameal. •Youareinafastingstate. •Twohourshavepassedsinceameal. •Twohoursh

46Ask your diabetes healthcare professional about recommended testing procedures when operating machinery or driving a car, as fingertip testing is usu

47Prepare Your Lancing Device: To order an AST Lancing Kit containing the lancing device, lancets and instructions, please call 800.566.8558.Step 1:In

48Step 2:Remove test strip from the bottle. Immediately replace the bottle cap tightly. Insert test strip as shown in diagram. A beep will sound and t

49Step 3:a) PRESS AND VIGOROUSLY RUB THE SELECTED AREA for 10 seconds until it starts to feel warm to the touch.b) Firmly hold the cocked lancing devi

Thank you for choosing the GLUCOCARD 01 Blood Glucose Monitoring System meter. This system measures blood glucose in fresh capillary whole blood. Resu

50IMPORTANT!Insert strip VERTICALLY into blood sample, NOT at an angle.c) Press the release button on the lancing device to lance the skin. Continue t

51IMPORTANT•Wasthesampledeepredincolorandfreeofwateryuid?•Wasthedroplargeenough(atleast0.3µL)?•Didthereactionsitellwithe

52If the repeated alternate site result is still not consistent with how you feel, confirm your blood glucose level with fingertip testing.Step 6: Alway

53Understanding Test ResultsThe GLUCOCARD 01 blood glucose meter is referenced to a fresh plasma sample. Your meter results may differ from clinical l

54ALWAYS wash hands with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry them before testing. ALWAYS use fresh capillary whole blood on meter tests.You may still see

55Expected Blood Glucose ReadingsExpected blood glucose levels for adults without diabetes¹,²: Fasting 70 - 110 mg/dL 2 hours after meals 70 - 1

56Low Blood Glucose ReadingsIf your blood glucose is below 20 mg/dL, you will receive a “Lo.” Repeat the test with a new test strip. If this message s

57What This Means for YouFrequent blood glucose testing is the best means you have for keeping track of how well you are doing with the factors that a

58References1 “Denitionanddiagnosisofdiabetesmellitusandintermediatehyperglycaemia”WorldHealthOrganization,20062 DiabetesCare,vol.3

The GLUCOCARD 01 blood glucose meter stores up to 360 test results. When more than 360 test results have been performed, the meter drops the oldest re

6Intended UseThe GLUCOCARD 01 Blood Glucose Monitoring System meter is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole b

•IfTestAveraginghasbeenturnedon,the average result will appear first. Either “14d” or “30d” will show at the bottom of the screen for e

61Step 3: After all test results have been reviewed, “End” appears. •PresstheOrange/UpArrowbuttononcetogobacktotherstresult  in me

Deleting all test resultsStep 1: Press both the Orange/Up Arrow and Gray/Down Arrow buttons for 5 seconds while “End” is shown. You will see “dEL” an

63 CleaningTo prevent malfunction of the meter, keep the test strip port free of blood, moisture, dirt, or dust. Use a lint-free cloth dampened with w

64Display Screen and Error MessagesPlease first read this section. If you still have questions, call Customer Service at 800.566.8558 (24 hours a day,

65Your blood glucose level is more than 600 mg/dL. Repeat test with new test strip. If this message shows again, contact your healthcare professional

66The meter is faulty. Contact Customer Serviceat 800.566.8558.The meter temperature is outside acceptable range of 50˚F-104˚F (10˚C-40˚C). Allow the

67Test strip problem. Contact bars on test strip may be dirty. Incorrect test strip used. Used test strip has been inserted. Repeat test with new test

68Apply Control Solution. The Apply Blood symbol flashes alternately with the strip code number (F-2, F-3, or F-4) and “CONT” appears at the bottom of

Storage and Handling•Storemeterat32°F-122°F(0°C-50°C).•Donotleavethemeterinveryhotorcoldplaces.Donotleaveit  near a heat sou

7UNDERSTANDING THE GLUCOCARD 01 BLOOD GLUCOSE METERBottomBattery Compartment CoverDisplayData Connection TerminalTest Strip PortOrange/UpArrowGray/Dow

If you have technical problems or questions, please call Customer Service at 800.566.8558 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week, USA and Canada only). Contac

71Product SpecificationsTest Strips: GLUCOCARD 01 SENSOR.Result Range: 20-600 mg/dL.Calibration: Plasma referenced.Sample Size: Minimum 0.3

72Warnings, Precautions & Limitations• Youmaygettestresultshigherthanyouractualglucoselevel   if taking PAM (1-Methylpyridine-6-ca

73•Extremesinhematocritmayaffecttestresults.Hematocritlevels  less than 30% may cause falsely high readings. Hematocrit levels grea

74•TheGLUCOCARD01BloodGlucoseMonitoringSystemisnot   designed to be a substitute for pathology laboratory equipment and should not

75WarrantyYou are a valued customer of ARKRAY. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your GLUCOCARD 01 blood glucose meter.ARKRA

ReturnsYou must contact ARKRAY Customer Service at 800.566.8558 before returning your meter. You will be instructed how to return the meter to ARKRAY.

Memory Mode SymbolBattery SymbolApply Blood SymbolTemperature WarningAudible Beep OffUnit of MeasurementTime FormatDelete Symbol Control SolutionNOTE:

9GLUCOCARD® 01 SENSORThese test strips need only 0.3 µL (microliter) of blood. Apply blood to the sample application tip. The strip draws in the blood