Beurer GL43, Instructions For Use Manual

Page 1: ...instructions for use GL43 GB mg dL BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR Step by Step Codefree BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR tep...

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Page 3: ...surements 15 5 2 Evaluating measured blood glucose values 16 6 Functional check using control solution 17 7 Measured value memory spaces 20 7 1 Displaying individual values 20 7 2 Displaying average b...

Page 4: ...ood samples either for self testing or in a clinical environment by trained personnel It enables you to measure your blood glucose quickly and easily store the measured values and dis play the average...

Page 5: ...F H D A 1 Blood glucose monitor B 1 lancing device C 5 test strips D USB cable E AST cap with groove for taking blood samples from alternative parts of the body F 1 button cell battery 3 V CR2032 alr...

Page 6: ...lled measured blood glucose values from the last 7 14 30 and 90 days Set the time and date Transfer stored measured values to a PC for evaluation The blood glucose monitor also includes the following...

Page 7: ...display the blood glucose content in mg dL The unit of meas urement mg dL accompanies each blood glucose value Please contact Customer Services if the device does not display mg dL You risk damaging y...

Page 8: ...pressure shock or hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic non ketotic coma may lead to incorrect measured results A hematocrit value between 20 and 60 has no significant influence on the measurement results An ex...

Page 9: ...values Notes on handling batteries If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid flush out the affected areas with water and seek medical assistance Choking hazard Small children may swall...

Page 10: ...nfection of other persons After use dispose of test strips and lancets in a puncture proof container Note The empty completely flat batteries must be disposed of through specially designated collectio...

Page 11: ...cription of units and accessories 3 1 Blood glucose monitor Front 1 Slot for test strips 2 Rocker switch 3 Display 4 Highlight button 5 On Off button 6 PC port Rear 1 Battery compartment bottom side C...

Page 12: ...od glucose unit mmol L not functional 9 Blood glucose unit mg dL 10 Hand symbol 11 Test strip symbol 12 Blood droplet symbol 13 Time Note The blood glucose monitor is supplied with the following basic...

Page 13: ...lass symbol Test strips expire three months after the box is opened Make a note of the expiry date opening date 3 months on the label The shelf life is limited to the expiry date see date next to the...

Page 14: ...ty if the replace battery symbol appears Replace the battery as soon as possible If appears on the display the battery power level is so low that no more measurements can be taken 4 2 Making and chang...

Page 15: ...hese instructions describe how to prepare and take a blood sample correctly Note Do not apply blood to the sides of the test strips Do not add blood later if the device does not start measurement Remo...

Page 16: ...dL The warning is displayed for measured results below 20 mg dL The warning is displayed for measured results above 630 mg dL Warning If you suspect that the blood glucose results are incorrect first...

Page 17: ...on Very high blood glucose level Above 630 mg dL Take another measurement using a new test strip If the result is identical seek medical at tention immediately 6 Functional check using control solutio...

Page 18: ...y switches on and briefly shows the initial display The device is ready for measurement as soon as the hand and the symbol flash IMPORTANT Control solutions and blood react to temperature influences i...

Page 19: ...first drop of control solution was not dis posed of The tip of the bottle was not cleaned correctly The bottle was not shaken well enough Rectify the cause and repeat the test Control solution and or...

Page 20: ...st 7 14 30 and 90 days Note If you have already saved measured values and you reset the date the average values are calculated as from the new period indicates an empty memory for measured values Pres...

Page 21: ...ood glucose value and the average value are displayed 2 Press 2 repeatedly to display the average value for 7 14 30 and 90 days 3 You can cancel the process at any time To do so press the On Off butto...

Page 22: ...ment for blood glucose values and are shown on the display mg dL Mem Press 2 repeatedly to display the average value from the last 14 30 and 90 days be fore meals After displaying the average value fo...

Page 23: ...n You are in the measurements memory By pressing the highlight button 4 you can switch to the different 7 day average values In this way you can get to the desired average value more quickly For examp...

Page 24: ...lable to download There you will find all the information required for the data transfer and a de tailed description of the software Note An effective evaluation is only possible if you have correctly...

Page 25: ...e sure that moisture does not enter the test strip insertion slot Do not spray cleaning agent di rectly on the device Do not submerge the device in water or any other fluids and make sure that no flui...

Page 26: ...ge Repeat the test using a new test strip as soon as the measuring environment measuring device and test strips have reached room temperature 20 C to 26 C Lt Temperature of the measuring environ ment...

Page 27: ...ices Problem the test does not start after inserting the test strip into the device and applying blood Cause Solution Insufficient blood or test strip not filled correctly Repeat test using a new test...

Page 28: ...test Each time device is switched on EMC This device complies with the European standard EN 61326 and is subject to specific precautions with regard to electromagnetic compatibility Please note that p...

Page 29: ...tion of the control solution The control solution is a red solution with the following D glucose level in percentage shares Ingredients Control solution LEVEL 5 Control solution LEVEL 6 D glucose 0 12...

Page 30: ...glucose concentrations 100 mg dL 5 55 mmol L Within 5 Within 10 Within 15 250 414 60 4 379 414 91 5 413 414 99 8 Results of the system accuracy for combined glucose concentrations between 24 8 mg dL 1...

Page 31: ...esults Severely lipaemic blood samples were not tested with the Beurer GL43 blood glucose monitor therefore using the device with these samples is not recommended 3 In the case of severely ill patient...

Page 32: ...in 200 mg dL 0 03 mmol L 0 7 mg dL 0 04 mmol L 1 54 Heparin 60 mg dL 0 10 mmol L 1 1 mg dL 0 06 mmol L 0 37 Ibuprofen 40 mg dL 1 94 mmol L 3 0 mg dL 0 17 mmol L 0 90 Icodextrin 1094 mg dL 1 68 mmol L...

Page 33: ...ge due to improper operation Wearing parts Cases of personal negligence on the part of the customer The event that the device has been opened by an unauthorised workshop The warranty does not affect t...

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