embrace No Code, Manual

Page 1: ...ng fresh capillary whole blood taken from fingertips palm or forearm The added con venience of auto coding can help reduce the chance of inaccurate read ings caused by incorrect coding of the meter Testing is done outside the body in vitro diagnostic use The test results are plasma cali brated for easy comparison to lab results The Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Monitoring System is a portable batt...

Page 2: ... and Beeper Function 16 Talking Function Table 18 Control Solution Testing Performing a Control Solution Test 23 Control Solution Trouble Shooting 27 Testing Your Blood Glucose Preparing Your Lancing Device 28 Important Information on Alternate Site Testing AST 30 Performing Blood Glucose Test 31 Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results 35 Viewing Stored Readings and 7 14 30 Days Average 36 C...

Page 3: ...3 Table of Contents Embrace N0 Code Solving Problems 41 Product Warranty 44 Specifications 45 ...

Page 4: ...brace N0 Code Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit 4 Kit Configuration Contents Starter Kit Simple Kit Embrace No Code Meter Instruction Manual Carrying Case Log Book Lancing Device with Clear Cap Test Strips Lancets Glucose Control Solution ...

Page 5: ...n nection and alarm times Meter Buttons Press and hold the mid dle button on the side of the meter Press middle button to select different meter options Press and hold middle button to turn on or off the meter Press middle button to enter control mode with test strip inserted see page 36 or enter set up mode when not testing see page 10 Test Strip Port Insert test strip see page 7 to turn on the m...

Page 6: ...Embrace N0 Code Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit 6 Data Port Connect an Omnis Health data cable here to send data into a PC purchased separately Battery Compart ment Holds two AAA batteries ...

Page 7: ...rt you when there is not enough blood to perform a test so you can be assured that each reading you get is an accurate and meaningful result IMPORTANT Immediately close the vial cap of the test strip bottle tightly after each use Keep unused test strips in their original bottle DO NOT leave any test strips outside the bottle while not in use DO NOT reuse test strips Test strips are for single use ...

Page 8: ...mber in the meter display is a stored test value see page 36 ALARM Indicates alarm has been set see page 14 BATTERY Appears when batteries need to be changed see page 39 CABLE Indicates the meter is in data transfer mode to PC purchased separately Displays the date time am pm in 12 hours format see page or type of day averages 7 21 or 30 see page 36 8 Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit Embra...

Page 9: ...e meter is ready to set up time and date see page 11 Talking Feature Indicates talking feature is turned on UNITS Unit of measurement for your blood glucose is mg dL BLOOD DROP and ARROW Indicate the meter is ready for testing TEST STRIP Flashes to prompt you to insert a test strip for testing 9 Understanding Your New Blood Glucose Kit Embrace N0 Code ...

Page 10: ... button to enter that function when the icon is flashing Use the arrows to End at the display screen to exit the Setup Screen The meter will also announce each function when the talking feature is turned on press the middle button to enter Memory Recall to retrieve stored results Your meter can store up to 300 memories with date and time see page 36 Press the buttons to enter PC Link Mode for data...

Page 11: ...ck You will need Your Embrace Meter NOTE If date and time on the Embrace Meter has not been set test or control result will not be stored in memory Step 1 Press and hold the middle button to turn on the meter Step 2 Use up or down buttons until starts to flash If the talking feature is on the meter will say Set date and time Press the middle button to enter clock setup Step 3 Set Year If the talki...

Page 12: ...he talking function is on the meter will say Set Day Step 6 Set Time Format to 12 hours or 24 hours The current time format will flash Use the up arrow to select for either 12 hours format or 24 hour format Press the middle button to confirm your selection and advance to set hour Step 7 Set Hour The current hour will flash If the talking feature is on the meter will say Set Hour Press the up arrow...

Page 13: ...1 Press the up or down arrow to select AM or PM NOTE Anytime during set up inserting an Embrace Test Strip will begin testing Any changes made so far will be stored You may need to reset time after changing batteries After date and time have been set the meter will announce the date and time if the talking feature is on Begin testing by inserting an Em brace Blood Glucose Test Strip see page 28 Te...

Page 14: ...the alarm You can set up one or all three alarms You will need Your Embrace Meter Step 1 Press and hold the middle button to turn on the meter Step 2 Press the middle button and then arrow up or down until starts to flash If the talking feature is on the meter will say Set Alarm Press the middle button to enter alarm setting Step 3 The display screen will indicate alarm 1 status You can turn it on...

Page 15: ...owing steps 3 through 5 After you finish setting alarm 3 press the middle button to exit alarm setup NOTE Alarm will not sound during testing Alarm will follow the time format 12 hours or 24 hours you choose when setting up the clock Alarm settings will not be erased when changing batteries Begin testing by inserting a Embrace Blood Glucose Test Strip see page 28 Testing Your Blood Glucose or pres...

Page 16: ... hold the middle button to turn on the meter Step 2 Arrow up or down until the starts to flash Press the middle button to enter volume setting Step3 The display screen will show the current sound vol ume Scroll up or down to adjust the sound volume from 1 lowest to 5 high est A melody will sound according to the sound volume you have se lected Setting to 0 will turn off the talking function The me...

Page 17: ...ress the mid dle button again when you have finished selecting the language and exit language selection NOTE Anytime during set up you can insert an Embrace No Code Test Strip and begin testing Any changes made so far are stored Your choice of language and volume settings will not be erased when changing batteries Begin testing by inserting an Embrace No Code Blood Glucose Test Strip see page 28 T...

Page 18: ...Table 18 Turned on Prompt user to insert test strip Test strip is inserted and the meter is ready to test with flash ing arrow and blood drop Blood Glucose test is completed and the result is show on screen Blood Glucose test result is BELOW the measurement range of 20 mg dL Blood Glucose test result is ABOVE the measurement range of 600 mg dL Greeting Tone Please insert test strip Blood glucose t...

Page 19: ...esult is number milligram per deciliter is within range Your L1 L2 control solution test result is number milligram per deciliter is not within range Temperature is out of range Melody Test Strip is inserted and use the up or down arrow to scroll up or down CTL showing next to the test strip icon L1 control solution test Please apply control solution onto the test strip Blood glucose test Please a...

Page 20: ...call Memory Recall Language Selection Exit Function Mode Set Volume Set Testing Alarm Set Date and Time Arrow down Arrow up Arrow down Arrow up Arrow down Arrow up Arrow down Arrow up Arrow down Arrow up A r r o w d o w n A r r o w u p A r r o w d o w n A r r o w u p During date and time setup setting up the year During date and time setup setting up the month During date and time setup setting up...

Page 21: ...p setting up the Minutes After finish setting up date and time Turning on or off alarm 1 2 or 3 Setting alarm 1 2 or 3 When sending data to PC Finish sending data to PC Set Minutes The date and time is year month date hour minutes Alarm number is on off Set Alarm number Sending data to PC Data transmission complete ...

Page 22: ...N0 Code Voice Function Table 22 Meter date and time has not been set Batteries are low Meter failure Used test strip Not enough blood or control solu tion Meter can t count down Please set date and time Low Battery Error 1 Meter Failure Error 3 used test strip Error 4 not enough sample Error 5 count down error ...

Page 23: ...o not reflect how you feel Practice the testing procedure IMPORTANT Use only the Embrace Glucose Control Solutions with the Em brace No Code Test Strips Other brands of control solution can pro duce inaccurate results Always check the expiration date DO NOT use control solutions if expired DO NOT FREEZE Store the control solutions at room temperature You will need Embrace Control Solution Level 1 ...

Page 24: ... meter will also announce Please apply blood onto the test strip if you have the talking feature turned on Use the middle button and arrow up or down to enter L1 control solution testing Step 3 ctl icon will appear next to the test strip icon and L1 will appear on the meter display screen The meter will also announce L1 or L2 control solution test please apply control solution onto the test strip ...

Page 25: ...n to the Level 1 range printed on the test strip bottle or its package If the reading falls outside the Level 1 range printed on the test strip bottle or its package see Control Solution Trouble Shooting on page NOTE Control solution testing results will be stored into the meter memory and indicated by ctl icon Control solution testing result will not be used for calculating aver ages Step 8 Remov...

Page 26: ...o not reuse Test Strips Follow steps 3 through 8 to do a Level 2 control solution testing and compare the result with the Level 2 range printed on the test strip bottle Embrace N0 Code Control Solution Testing 26 ...

Page 27: ...ion not at room temperature Expired or contaminated con trol solution Damaged test strip Meter malfunction Make sure you are using Embrace Control Solution Make sure the testing environ ment is between 50 F 104 F Check the expiration and open bottle date on both the control solution and test strips Repeat testing using a new test strip If the result is still out of range use a new bottle of contro...

Page 28: ... plus warm water and dry well You are testing in an area between the temperature ranges of 50 F 104 F Your meter will not test outside of this range and will display with verbal indication if the voice feature is turned on Move the meter into an area that is between 50 F 104 F and let it sit for 10 to 15 minutes before testing again Preparing Your Lancing Device Step 1 Unscrew the adjustable cap o...

Page 29: ...5 is the deepest Step 4 With one hand holding the adjustable cap pull back the lancing device with your other hand until you hear a click sound The lancing de vice is now ready for blood sampling IMPORTANT Use a new sterile lancet every time you test to avoid cross contamina tion If alcohol wipes are used to cleanse the fingers make sure the area is dry before the blood sample is obtained Embrace ...

Page 30: ...rofessional before using alternate site testing Alternate Site Testing SHOULD NOT be used when You have Hypoglycemic unawareness not able to tell if you have low blood sugar Within 2 hours of a meal exercise or medication You will be operating machinery or driving a car You are sick NOTE Rubbing forearm until warm before lancing will help minimize the dif ference with fingertip test results The pa...

Page 31: ...moving it from the bottle Do not use wet or damaged test strips Keep away from direct sunlight and heat Store the test strip bottle in a dry cool place Record the date opened on the bottle label Discard the bottle and any remaining test strip after 3 months from date of opening Step 2 Wait for a flashing blood drop and an arrow icon appears on the meter display screen The meter will also announce ...

Page 32: ... create a puncture TIP Gently message your hand and finger toward the puncture site to form a drop of blood approximately 5 ml blood drop graph Do not milk or squeeze around the puncture site Lance the side of your fingertip to avoid soreness To avoid calluses choose a different lancing site each time Embrace N0 Code Testing Your Blood Glucose 32 ...

Page 33: ...e keeping the lancing device in con stant contact with the skin Palm testing at the base of the thumb does not re quire pumping When the blood is approximately 5 ml blood drop graph size lift the lancing device straight up without smearing the blood NOTE Rubbing forearm until warm before lancing will help minimize the dif ference with fingertip test results The palm at the base of the thumb does n...

Page 34: ...ly stored into the meter memory CAUTION If you see HI or LO displayed your blood glucose level may be above 600 mg dL or below 20 mg dL Test again using fingertip test ing DO NOT test on forearm If you still receive the same result call your physician or healthcare professional immediately Step 6 Remove the used test strip into proper wastebasket The meter will au tomatically shut off Step 7 Remov...

Page 35: ...g dL or below 50 mg dL AND you feel ill Treat your diabetes according to the instruction from your doctor and or consult your healthcare provider If the Meter displays results that are HI or LO or you get a result that is more than 250 mg dL or below 50 mg dL AND you DO NOT feel ill Test your meter with a control solution refer to page 23 Control So lution Testing Test again using fingertip or pal...

Page 36: ...ill need Your Embrace Meter Step 1 Press and hold the middle button to turn on the meter Step 2 Press the middle button once and arrow up or down until mem starts to flash If the talking func tion is on the meter will say memory recall Press the middle button to enter Use the arrow keys to view prior tests Press the middle button when complete to exit the memory section nil will appear on the disp...

Page 37: ...g dL mem PM mem PM code mem PM mem PM mem PM PM PM PM mg dL DAY AVG mem mg dL PM PM mol dL code PM mol dL code PM mmol dL code PM mol dL mmol dL PM mg dL AY G mg dL DAY AVG mem mem PM mg dL PM mg dL mg dL mem PM mo dL PM mg dL mem PM mem code mem PM mg dL DAY AVG mem mg dL PM PM mol dL code PM code code PM mol dL mmol dL PM mg dL mem DAY AVG mg dL mem DAY AVG mg dL DAY AVG mem code code mem ctl AM...

Page 38: ...l show nil When there are no day average data available the display screen will show 4 dashes If the meter memory is full adding a new test result will cause the oldest one to be deleted Stored test results and day averages will not be erased when chang ing batteries You can begin testing anytime by inserting a test strip Embrace N0 Code Viewing Your Meter s Memory 38 ...

Page 39: ...Embrace Meter Step 1 Press firmly on the battery cover and slide in the direction of the arrow Step 2 Insert new batteries The meter will beep after the batteries inserted correctly Slide the battery cover back into the meter firmly NOTE Meter will prompt you to reconfirm the date and time when turned on See page 11 for Setting the Clock The date stored results alarm settings volume setting and la...

Page 40: ...e meter could damage the electronics The meter and test strips are designed to be used within the temper ature ranges between 50 F 104 F Avoid leaving the meter in extremely hot or cold place such as near a heat source or in an extremely hot or cold car Do not store or use the meter or test strips in high humidity levels such as bathroom or kitchen Always close bottle cap immediately after removin...

Page 41: ...ists call us at 1 877 989 5454 Repeat the test with a new test strip Re member add sample only until you see the prompt on the display screen or the meter verbally prompts you to add sample Remove the Test Strip and repeat the test with a new test strip See Testing Your Blood Glucose on page 28 mg dL DAY AVG mem mg dL PM PM mol dL code PM mol dL code PM mmol dL code PM mol dL mmol dL PM mg dL m DA...

Page 42: ... out of range Test result is higher than 600 mg dL test result is lower than 20 mg dL Remove the Test Strip and repeat the test with a new test strip See Testing Your Blood Glucose on page 28 Move the meter into an area that is between 50 F 104 F and allow 10 to 15 minutes for it to reach the new tempera ture Wash and dry your hands and repeat the test on your fingertip with a new test strip If th...

Page 43: ...meter Change the battery ac cording to page 39 In serting or changing the Battery Check if the date and time on you meter is set up See Setting Up Your New System on page 10 Start testing your blood glucose see Testing Your Blood Glucose on page 28 mg dL DAY AVG m mol dL code PM mmol dL e PM mol dL mmol dL PM code mem PM mg dL PM mg dL mg dL m PM mem m PM 43 Embrace N0 Code ...

Page 44: ...imited to repair or replacement and in no event shall Omnis Health LLC be liable for any collateral or con sequential damages or loss Instruments subjected to misuse abuse neglect unauthorized repair or modification will be excluded from this warranty This warranty specifically excludes expendables and consumables All warranty claims must be directed to the Omnis Health LLC The warranty applies on...

Page 45: ...od test results with date and time Result Averaging 7 14 and 30 days averaging Dimension 90L x 53W x 20H mm Weight 80g Battery 2 Alkaline AAA Battery Battery Life 1000 tests of continuous use or 1 year Automatic Power off After 2 minutes of nonuse Operating Temperature 50 F 104 F Relative Humidity Less than 85 Storage Condition Meter at 3 89 F 50 F Test Strips at 3 89 F 50 F For additional informa...