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STERILE R

Announcement of Test Result by Universal Tone  

SYMBOL INFORMATION

DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE

The blood glucose results will be broken down into individual digits and 
each digit represents the corresponding number of beeps.  

 

The result is announced three times in succession and each time is 
preceded by two quick beeps. So you will hear: 2 quick beeps – results – 
2 quick beeps – results – 2 quick beeps – result.  
 
For mg/dL meters, the hundreds are always announced, even when the 
result is below 100.  
 

 Examples: 

 

80 mg/dL is announced as 1 long beep (0) – 1 single pause – 8
single beeps (8) – 1 single pause – 1 long beep (0)  
 
182 mg/dL is announced as 1 single beep (1) – 1 single pause – 8 single 
beeps (8) – 1 single pause – 2 single beeps (2)  
 
For mmol/L meters, the tens are always announced, even when the 
result is below 10. The decimal point is represented by 1 quick beep.  
 

 Examples:  

6.0 mmol/L is announced as 1 long beep (0) – 1 single pause – 6 single 
beeps (6) – 1 single pause – 1 quick beep (.) – 1 single pause – 1 long 
beep (0)  

The following is a summary of the display messages. If your meter 
displays an error message, please follow the actions for the error 
message as described in the table below. If the problem persists, please 
contact your local customer service agent for help.

For questionable results, please see test strip package insert for 
important information.

 Step 3   

    

Get Results

The result of your blood glucose test will appear after the meter counts to 
0. Blood glucose test results are automatically stored in the meter’s 
memory. 

NOTE

Please do not change your treatment based on the result without first 
consulting your healthcare provider. Turn the meter off by removing the test 
strip. Discard the used test strip and lancet carefully according to your local 
regulations.

NOTE

The results of control solution tests are NOT stored in the memory. Stored 
results are blood glucose results only.

NOTE

If you do not apply a blood sample within 3 minutes, the meter will turn itself 
off. You must remove the test strip and insert it back into the meter to restart 
the test.

NOTE

Information or warnings in the form of symbols displayed together with the 
results are not announced acoustically.  

 Step 3   

    

Exit The Memory Mode

Press the main button for three seconds to turn off the meter.

USING THE METER MEMORY

Viewing Results

Your Meter stores the latest 20 blood glucose test results with date and 
time in its memory. You can review the test results easily by the following 
steps.

Announcement of Memory Result by Universal Tone  

Only the most recent result that was saved can be announced 
acoustically. If you press 

M

 button to turn the meter on, you will first hear 

the Long-Beep which stands for power-on and then the most recent 
result.  

Announcement of Error Message by Universal Tone  
Hi or Lo Result: 

Results larger than 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L) are represented as 999, 
i.e. three groups of nine short beeps with pauses between the groups. 
Results lower than 20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L) are represented as 000, i.e. 
three long beeps.  

 
Low Battery Warning: 

When the batteries are about to be exhausted, 2 quick beeps are 
announced three times in succession. This warning is sounded when the 
meter is switched on.  

 
Other Errors: 

Other Error Messages are announced by 2 quick beeps four times in 
succession.  

 Step 1   

    

Enter the Memory Mode

With the meter turned off, press the main button 
twice. The first test result will appear, indicating that 
you are in the memory mode. If you continue to press 
the main button, you can then review the last 20 
tests in the memory.

When using the meter for the first time or if the 
results have been deleted, “---” will appear, indicating 
that there are no test results in the memory.

 Step 2   

    

Recall Test Results

After the last test result, the most recent test result 
appears with the date and time. Press the main 
button to review your last 20 test results in order. 
When the memory is full, the oldest result will be 
deleted when the newest is added.

SETTING THE METER AND DELETING THE MEMORY

Start with the meter off. Then press the setting button located on the 
back. The meter is now in the setting mode.

 Step 1   

    

Set the Year

The year will appear first, with the year flashing. Press 
and release the main button to add one year. To go 
faster, press the main button down longer. Once the 
correct year is displayed, press the setting button and 
the date will appear on the display with the month 
segment flashing.

 Step 2   

    

Set the Month

Press and release the main button until the correct 
month appears. To go faster, press the main button 
down longer. Once the correct month is displayed, 
press the button and the day will flash.

 Step 3   

    

Set the Date

Press and release the main button until the correct 
day appears. To go faster, press the main button 
down longer. Once the correct day is displayed, press 
the setting button and the time will appear on the 
display with the hour flashing. (To set the time, you 
must first set the date.)

 Step 4   

    

Select 12h or 24h Clock

Press and release the main button to select the 12h 
or 24h clock. These are different time presentation 
formats. If you select 12h, AM and PM will be shown 
alongside the time. If you select 24h, the time format 
will be from 00:00 to 23:59 without showing AM or 
PM.

After you have finished selecting the 12h or 24h 
clock, press the setting button and then the hour will 
flash on the screen.

 Step 5   

    

Set the Hour

Press and release the main button to add one hour. To 
go faster, press the main button down longer. Once 
the correct hour is displayed, press the setting button 
and the minute will flash.

 Step 6   

    

Set the Minute

Press and release the main button to add one minute. 
To go faster, press the main button down longer. Once 
the correct minute is displayed, press the setting 
button to enter the memory deleting mode. 

 Step 7       

Universal Tone

Press 

M

 button to select Beep On, Universal Tone On 

or Beep Off.   
When Universal Tone is turned on, the meter guides 
you through the blood glucose test in a series of beep 
tones; it also outputs the result as a series of beeps.

 Step 8   

    

Delete Results and Exit the Setting Mode

With the “no” symbol flashing on the display, you can 
easily delete all the results stored in the memory by 
pressing the main button once. The meter will display 
“yes”. Then press the setting button to delete all the 
results and “---” will be displayed. The meter will then 
automatically turn off. 

If you do not want to delete the results, do not press 
the main button but press the setting button again to 
turn off the meter. 

When the meter is in the setting mode, it will also turn 
off automatically after being idle for two minutes.

Problem with the meter.

You may have removed 
the strip after applying 
blood to the absorbent 
hole.

Memory error.

Result is below the 
measurement limit of 
20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L).

Result is above the 
measurement limit of 
600 mg/dL (33.3 
mmol/L).

Review the instructions and try 
again with a new test strip. If 
the problem persists, please 
contact your local customer 
service agent for help.

Keep the test strip in the meter 
after it has absorbed the blood 
until the meter displays the test 
result.

Please contact your local 
customer service agent for help.

This indicates hypoglycemia 
(low blood glucose.) 
Please seek medical assistance 
immediately.

This indicates severe 
hyperglycemia (high blood 
glucose). 
Please seek medical assistance 
immediately.

The “      ” symbol 
appears with this 
message. This means 
that the battery does 
not have enough power 
remaining for a test.

A used test strip is 
inserted, or there is an 
electrical problem.

The temperature of the 
environment, meter, or 
test strip is outside the 
system’s operating 
range. You cannot 
perform a test until the 
meter and test strip are 
within the operating 
range of 10°C to 40°C 
(50°F to 104°F).

Replace the battery 
immediately.

Repeat test with a new test 
strip. If the error message 
re-appears, please contact your 
local customer service agent 
for help.

Repeat the test after the meter 
and test strip are within the 
operating temperatures.

MESSAGE

WHAT IT MEANS

WHAT TO DO

MESSAGE

WHAT IT MEANS

WHAT TO DO

For 

in vitro

 diagnostic use only

Do not reuse

Read instructions before use

Keep away from sunlight

Keep dry

Temperature limitation

Use by / Expiry date

Use within 6 months after opening

Batch code

Manufacturer

Serial number

Caution, consult accompanying documents

Sterilized using irradiation

CE mark

Do not use if package is damaged

Humidity limitation

SYMBOL

REFERENT

0123

6M

Battery

3 Volts DC

Dispose of the packaging properly after use

Model No.

REF

3V

Summary of Contents for G71a

Page 1: ...Owner s Booklet ver 5 0 2018 10 Blood Glucose Monitoring System G71a ...

Page 2: ...d at the front of the monitor and marked with an M is used to turn on the monitor and enter the memory Battery Replace the battery when the power is low Set Button Is used to set up the meter 1 2 3 4 5 NOTE The meter will turn off automatically after 120 seconds without any action or you can press and hold the main button for 3 seconds to turn off the meter APPEARANCE AND KEY FUNCTIONS OF THE METE...

Page 3: ...est results are displayed here Error Warning Appears with error messages Month Day Hour Minute Memory Indicates a test result stored in memory Measurement Unit The measurement unit is fixed as mg dL Battery Symbol Appears when the battery is low 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 DISPLAY SCREEN 2 1 4 3 5 6 7 ...

Page 4: ...ough blood has been applied to the absorbent hole in the strip Absorbent Hole Apply a drop of blood here The blood will be automatically absorbed 1 2 3 4 FORA G71a TEST STRIPS Your system measures the amount of sugar glucose in whole blood Blood is applied to the absorbent hole on the test strip and is automatically drawn into the reaction cell where the reaction takes place The test strip consist...

Page 5: ... and control solutions with the FORA G71a blood glucose monitoring system Intended Use This system is intended for external use in vitro diagnostic use only It is used for the quantitative measurement of glucose in samples of fresh capillary whole blood taken from the palm forearm upper arm calf thigh or fingers It is not intended to diagnose or screen for diabetes mellitus or to be used on neonat...

Page 6: ...mount of glucose that reacts with test strips and is used to ensure your meter and test strips are working together correctly Do a control solution test when you first receive the meter at least once a week to routinely check the meter and test strips you begin using a new vial of test strips you suspect the meter or test strips are not working properly your blood glucose test results are not cons...

Page 7: ...rom the control solution bottle Place the cap on a flat surface Squeeze the bottle discard the first drop and wipe the dispenser tip clean to prevent contamination Squeeze out another drop and place it on the tip of the cap Hold the meter to touch the drop with the test strip s absorbent hole and the drop will automatically drawn into the test strip Make sure the confirmation window is completely ...

Page 8: ... the range printed on the test strip vial The result should fall within this range NOTE To avoid contaminating the control solution with the content of the test strip it is recommended that you discard the first drop and place another drop of control solution on a clean surface first Then touch the drop with the test strip ...

Page 9: ... least 0 5 µL using a lancing device To obtain blood from other sites other than the fingertip use the clear cap provided and refer to the strip package insert for more details When the symbol appears on the display touch the drop of blood with the absorbent hole of the test strip Do not rub the test strip with your finger or try to apply a smeared sample The blood should completely fill the confi...

Page 10: ...mperature warning Operating Conditions 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F below 85 R H Storage Transport Conditions 20 C to 60 C 4 F to 140 F below 95 R H Measurement Units mg dL Measurement Range 20 600 mg dL 1 1 33 3 mmol L When the battery is low you can still do up to 50 tests The device has been tested to meet the requirements of ISO 15197 and electrical and safety requirements of IEC EN 61010 1 IEC ...

Page 11: ...ange your treatment based on the result without first consulting your healthcare provider Turn the meter off by removing the test strip Discard the used test strip and lancet carefully according to your local regulations NOTE If you do not apply a blood sample within 3 minutes the meter will turn itself off You must remove the test strip and insert it back into the meter to restart the test ...

Page 12: ...sult is below 100 Examples 80 mg dL is announced as 1 long beep 0 1 single pause 8 single beeps 8 1 single pause 1 long beep 0 182 mg dL is announced as 1 single beep 1 1 single pause 8 single beeps 8 1 single pause 2 single beeps 2 For mmol L meters the tens are always announced even when the result is below 10 The decimal point is represented by 1 quick beep Examples 6 0 mmol L is announced as 1...

Page 13: ... you are in the memory mode If you continue to press the main button you can then review the last 20 tests in the memory When using the meter for the first time or if the results have been deleted will appear indicating that there are no test results in the memory Step 2 Recall Test Results After the last test result the most recent test result appears with the date and time Press the main button ...

Page 14: ...he Memory Mode Press the main button for three seconds to turn off the meter Announcement of Memory Result by Universal Tone Only the most recent result that was saved can be announced acoustically If you press M button to turn the meter on you will first hear the Long Beep which stands for power on and then the most recent result ...

Page 15: ...r Once the correct month is displayed press the button and the day will flash Step 3 Set the Date Press and release the main button until the correct day appears To go faster press the main button down longer Once the correct day is displayed press the setting button and the time will appear on the display with the hour flashing To set the time you must first set the date Step 4 Select 12h or 24h ...

Page 16: ...perature limitation Use by Expiry date Use within 6 months after opening Batch code Manufacturer Serial number Caution consult accompanying documents Sterilized using irradiation CE mark Do not use if package is damaged Humidity limitation SYMBOL REFERENT 0123 6M Battery 3 Volts DC Dispose of the packaging properly after use Model No REF 3V ...

Page 17: ...versal Tone is turned on the meter guides you through the blood glucose test in a series of beep tones it also outputs the result as a series of beeps Step 8 Delete Results and Exit the Setting Mode With the no symbol flashing on the display you can easily delete all the results stored in the memory by pressing the main button once The meter will display yes Then press the setting button to delete...

Page 18: ...gh power remaining for a test A used test strip is inserted or there is an electrical problem The temperature of the environment meter or test strip is outside the system s operating range You cannot perform a test until the meter and test strip are within the operating range of 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Replace the battery immediately Repeat test with a new test strip If the error message re app...

Page 19: ...new test strip If the problem persists please contact your local customer service agent for help Keep the test strip in the meter after it has absorbed the blood until the meter displays the test result Please contact your local customer service agent for help This indicates hypoglycemia low blood glucose Please seek medical assistance immediately This indicates severe hyperglycemia high blood glu...

Page 20: ...99 i e three groups of nine short beeps with pauses between the groups Results lower than 20 mg dL 1 1 mmol L are represented as 000 i e three long beeps Low Battery Warning When the batteries are about to be exhausted 2 quick beeps are announced three times in succession This warning is sounded when the meter is switched on Other Errors Other Error Messages are announced by 2 quick beeps four tim...

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