ARA Pharmaceuticals First Canadian Health SPIRIT, Owner'S Booklet

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Page 2: ...he System 19 Control Solution Testing 20 Comparing the Control Solution Test Results 22 Testing Using the Lancing Device 23 Preparing the Lancing Device 24 Preparing the Meter and Test Strip 26 Flagging Post meal Test Results 26 Applying the Blood Sample 27 Discarding Used Lancets 29 Alternative Site Testing 30 HI and Lo Messages 33 Target Blood Glucose Ranges 34 Transferring Test Results 34 Addit...

Page 3: ...l electrical current The First Canadian Health SPIRIT meter detects this electrical current and measures the amount of glucose in the blood sample The First Canadian Health SPIRIT Blood Glucose Meter is designed to minimize code related errors in monitoring by using the no coding function The First Canadian Health SPIRIT Blood Glucose Meter should be used only with the First Canadian Health SPIRIT...

Page 4: ...se Check all the components after opening the First Canadian HealthSPIRITbloodglucosemonitoringsystempackage The exact contents are listed on the main box The cable for data management software can be ordered separately Please contact your authorized First Canadian Health sales resentative or visit www firstcanadianhealth ca 1 2 6 3 7 4 8 5 9 Product specifications Measurement range 1 1 33 3 mmol ...

Page 5: ...your blood glucose Store all the meter components in the portable case to prevent loss and help keep the meter clean The First Canadian Health SPIRIT Meter comes with two 3 0 V lithium batteries Before using the meter check the battery compartment and insert batteries if empty When the symbol appears on the display while the meter is in use the batteries should be replaced as soon as possible The ...

Page 6: ...t strips in vials that have been opened can be used up until the expiration date printed on the test strip box and vial label if the test strips are used and stored according to its storage and handling methods Store test strips in a cool and dry place at a temperature of 1 30 C 34 86 F Keep test strips away from direct sunlight or heat and do not freeze Store test strips only in their original vi...

Page 7: ...n set Battery symbol indicates meter battery is running low and needs to be replaced Post meal test flag appears during post meal testing and when post meal test results are displayed Alarm symbol appears when the post meal alarm has been set Mute symbol appears only when the sound is set to OFF check appears when test results have not been saved Test results test results displaying panel Decimal ...

Page 8: ...ting the Month A number indicating the month will blink on the screen Press or until the correct month appears Press the S button to confirm your selection and to go to the next step Step 4 Setting the Date Press or until the screen displays the correct date Press the S button to confirm the date and to go to the next step Step 5 Setting the Time Format The meter can be set in the AM PM 12 hour or...

Page 9: ...ess the S button to confirm the selection Note symbol is displayed only when the sound is set to OFF The meter will beep in the following instances if set to On When the test strip is inserted in the meter When the blood sample is absorbed into the test strip and the test starts When the test result is displayed When you push the S button or button to turn on the meter When you push the button to ...

Page 10: ...ature 20 25 C 68 77 F Before using the control solution shake the bottle discard the first few drops and wipe the tip clean Close the control solution bottle tightly and store at a temperature of 8 30 C 46 86 F You may do a control solution test When you want to practice the test procedure using the control solution instead of blood When using the meter for the first time Note At any stage if the ...

Page 11: ... the cap as shown After the symbol appears on the display apply the solution to the narrow edge of the test strip until the meter beeps Make sure the confirmation window fills completely Step 3 A test result will appear after the meter counts down from 5 to 1 After your control solution result appears on the display press for 3 seconds till the check appears on the display When the check is displa...

Page 12: ... date the date the bottle was opened plus three 3 months When the control solution is contaminated Situations Do This Repeat the control solution test by referring to the Notes on page 19 Discard the used control solution and repeat the test using a new bottle of control solution Caution To avoid infection when drawing a sample use a lancet only once and Do not use a lancet that has been used by o...

Page 13: ...o five 1 5 on lancing device s adjustable tip Choose a depth by rotating the top portion of the adjustable tip until the setting number matches the arrow A beginning setting of three 3 is recommended Step 5 To cock the lancing device hold the body of lancing device in one hand and pull the sliding barrel with the other hand The lancing device is cocked when you feel a click Note The skin depth to ...

Page 14: ...as shown below Step 8 Obtain a blood sample using the lancing device Place the device against the pad of the finger The best puncture sites are on the middle or ring fingers Press the release button Remove the device from the finger Wait a few seconds for a blood drop to form A minimum volume of 0 5 microliter is needed to fill the confirmation window Actual size of 0 5 μL Applying Blood Sample Go...

Page 15: ... in disposable containers Note The meter may switch off if the blood sample is not applied within 2 minutes of the symbol appearing on the screen If the meter turns off remove the strip reinsert it and start from step 2 Step 1 Unscrew lancing device tip Step 2 Place protective cover on lancet Push the lancet ejector forward with the thumb to dispose of the used lancet in a proper biohazard contain...

Page 16: ...st site Wait until the skin surface under the lancing device changes color Then press the release button while continuing to apply pressure Keep holding the lancing device against your skin until sufficient at least 0 5 μL actual size blood is drawn Carefully lift the lancing device away from your skin Alternative Sites for Testing Things To Know When Using AST Please read the following before tes...

Page 17: ...levels to reach the same value Use a fingertip for testing if you suffer from hypoglycemia or have experienced hypoglycemic shock or symptoms If the sample drop of blood runs or spreads due to contact with hair or with a line in your palm do not use that sample Try puncturing again in a smoother area HI and Lo Messages HI Message The meter displays results between 1 1 33 3 mmol L HI appears when t...

Page 18: ...r meals 2 hours after meals Between 2 a m and 4 a m Reminders Time of day Your target ranges from your healthcare professional Meter Memory Transferring Test Results Step 1 Press the or S button to turn the meter on The current date and time will be displayed on the bottom of the screen followed by the average value and the number of the test results saved within the last 14 days Viewing Test Resu...

Page 19: ...n off the PP2 alarm press and hold for 3 seconds PP2 bell symbol and OFF will appear on the screen Then the screen will change automatically to the memory mode without bell symbol displayed Setting the Alarm Function Setting the Post meal Alarm PP2 alarm Four types of alarms can be set in the meter one post meal alarm PP2 alarm and three time set alarms alarm1 3 The PP2 alarm goes off 2 hours afte...

Page 20: ...n to cancel alarm 1 OFF will blink on the screen Step 3 Press to adjust the time of alarm 1 A number representing the hour will blink on the screen Press to set the hour Setting the Time Alarms alarm 1 3 Step 4 On pressing the number indicating the minute will start blinking Press to set the minute Step 5 Press the S button to finish and to go to alarm 2 mode Repeat steps 2 to 4 to set the remaini...

Page 21: ...ing the blood or control solution sample Move to an area where the temperature is within the operating range 10 40 C 50 104 F and repeat the test after the meter and test strips have reached a temperature within the operating range The blood sample has abnormally high viscosity or insufficient volume There is a problem with the meter Repeat the test after inserting a new test strip Repeat test aft...

Page 22: ...ooting Note If the problem is not resolved please contact your authorized First Canadian Health sales representative Within 5 Within 10 Within 15 281 414 67 9 387 414 93 5 411 414 99 3 Within 0 28mmol L 103 186 55 4 164 186 88 2 184 186 98 9 Within 0 56mmol L Within 0 83mmol L Performance Characteristics The performance of First Canadian Health SPIRIT Blood Glucose Monitoring System has been evalu...

Page 23: ...cretion repair or replace a defective meter or meter part that is covered by this warranty As a matter of warranty policy ARA Pharmaceuticals will not reimburse the consumer s purchase price Obtaining Warranty Service To obtain warranty service you must return the defective meter or meter part along with proof of purchase to your nearest ARA Pharmaceuticals authorized Warranty Station This study s...

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