GlucoCheck TD 4255, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...TD 4255 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM OWNER S MANUAL 311 4255100 018...

Page 2: ...This ensures a more accurate result GlucoCheck system also has a top loading strip port with strip ejection capability ensuring optimal safety for health care providers and convenience The strip eject...

Page 3: ...en handicapped persons or invalids 2 Use the device only for the intended use described in this manual 3 Do not use accessories which are not supplied by the manufacturer 4 Before using product to tes...

Page 4: ...ents of the System 10 Appearance and Key Function of the Meter 11 LCD Display 12 Appearance of the Test Strip 13 PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 14 Battery Replacement 14 Setting the Meter and Deleting the Me...

Page 5: ...37 USING THE METER MEMORY 39 Viewing Results on the Meter 39 Viewing Results on a Personal Computer 44 TAKECAREOFYOURMETERANDSTRIP 46 Cleaning 46 Storage 46 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE 49 Special Message 50...

Page 6: ...your blood glucose Applying other substances will cause wrong results If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consis tent with your blood glucose test results and you have followed all instruct...

Page 7: ...forearm the upper arm the calf and the thigh testing What s the advantage Fingertips feel pain more readily be cause they are full of nerve endings receptors At other body sites since nerve endings we...

Page 8: ...results do not match the way you feel You are testing for hyperglycemia How to increase the accuracy Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the puncture site glucose value obtained Blood from the site...

Page 9: ...the diagnosis of diabetes or for the testing of newborns AST in this system can be used only during steady state blood glucose conditions described in the section of About AST Principle of Measurement...

Page 10: ...to pro duce accurate blood glucose test results Use only the same brand name test strips and a control solution with the blood glucose meter Your system includes A meter Owner s manual Warranty card Q...

Page 11: ...fter you push up the button 4 MAIN BUTTON Located in front of the meter the main white button is used to turn on the meter enter the memory or control steps of setting 5 SET BUTTON Located in the batt...

Page 12: ...ears when the test result is equal or higher Both are result indicators They appear together with the test result which exceeds the reference range Appears when you review the memory Indicates that th...

Page 13: ...the reaction takes place Please see pages 28 36 Testing Your Blood for com plete instructions The test strip consists of the following parts Contact Bars Insert this end of the test strip into the me...

Page 14: ...the result re mains accurate but it is time to change the battery 2 With symbol low and E b symbols on the displays the battery can not provide enough power for a test You must change the battery imm...

Page 15: ...t up to remove the cover STEP2 Remove the old battery and replace with two 1 5V AAA alkaline batteries STEP3 Close the battery cover WARNING As with all small batteries the batteries should be kept aw...

Page 16: ...r is nowin the setting mode enter the setting mode Start with the meter off Then press the set button located in the bat tery compartment The meter is now in the setting mode STEP 1 Set the Year After...

Page 17: ...main but ton until you see the correct day To move faster keep pushing the main button down When the de sired day is displayed press the set button and then the hour will be shown on the screen STEP...

Page 18: ...below STEP 5 Set the Hour Press and release the main button until you see the correct hour on the screen To move faster keep pushing the main button down When the desired hour is displayed on the scr...

Page 19: ...et the Minutes Press and release the main button to advance one minute To move faster keep pushing the main but ton down When the desired minute is displayed press the set button and then the memory d...

Page 20: ...not possible to be changed The meter cannot automatically update daylight saving time You have to manually adjust the time in the meter according to the procedures Please make sure the meter matches t...

Page 21: ...curate results How often should the control solution test be performed practice the procedure using control solution When you can do three tests in a row that are within the expected range you are rea...

Page 22: ...22 When your test strips are exposed to extreme environmental conditions See Storage section of this manual When you want to practice running the test If you drop the meter...

Page 23: ...e off the dispenser tip to ensure a good sample and an accurate result discard date date opened plus 90 days on the control solution vial Discard after 90 days Store the control solution tightly close...

Page 24: ...which means that the meter is in the Control Solution Testing Mode If you decide not to perform a control solution test press the main button again and the QC sign will disappear STEP 1 into the test...

Page 25: ...an inaccurate test result Every time you perform a control solution test you must enter into the QC test mode so that the test result will not be stored in the meter memory Failure to do so will conf...

Page 26: ...drop to the top of cap STEP4 Apply Control Solution While holding the meter move the absorbent hole of the test strip to touch the drop of control solution Then the drop will be automatically drawn i...

Page 27: ...t should fall within this range Out of range results If test results fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial check the section of Problem in Operation in trouble shooting guide and repea...

Page 28: ...Device D Sterile Lancet E Clear Cap For AST use A B C D E WARNING To reduce the chance of infection Never share a lancet or the lancet device with others Always use a new sterile lancet Lancets are fo...

Page 29: ...p with the release button 5 Select the depth of penetration by turning the adjustable tip in either direc tion so that the arrow on the cap points to the desired depth 6 Pull the cocking control back...

Page 30: ...Blood from sites other than the Replace the lancing device cap with the clear cap for AST Pull the cock ing control back until it clicks When lancing the forearm upper arm hand thigh or calf avoid la...

Page 31: ...actbarsend The meter turns on automatically and displays the followings in sequence CHk and with date and time AST Clean the puncture site with 70 alcohol cotton and let it air dry Fingertip Press the...

Page 32: ...lood But be attention NOT to smear the blood sam ple The volume of blood sample must be at least 0 7 microliter actual size Choose a different spot each time you test Repeated punctures in the same sp...

Page 33: ...lt in 7 Seconds When screen apply your blood to the absorbent hole of the test strip with blood The me ter then begins to count down automatically The result of your blood glucose test is shown after...

Page 34: ...e test strip within 3 minutes the meter will automatically turn off You must remove and reinsert the test strip to restart the test procedure counting NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip Dis...

Page 35: ...Strip you can either take out the used strip by simply pushing up the Strip Ejection button or remove the test strip directly by your hand OFF is shown after the used strip is ejected and the meter w...

Page 36: ...adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes Source American Diabetes Association 2008 Standards of Medical Care in Diabe tes Diabetes Care 31 Supplement 1 S12 S54 1 American Dia...

Page 37: ...tations To make an accurate comparison between meter and laboratory results follow the guide lines below Before you go to the lab Perform a control solution test to make sure that the meter is working...

Page 38: ...ple used for a lab test 3 Therefore it is best to fast for eight hours before doing comparison tests Factors such as the amount of red blood cells in the blood a high or low hematocrit or the meter re...

Page 39: ...of your blood glucose in the intervals of 7 14 21 28 60 and 90 days You can review the results easily by the following steps STEP 1 When the meter is off press and release the main button The screen s...

Page 40: ...ed off STEP 1 When the meter is off press and release the main button The screen shows Keep pressing the main button for 2 3 seconds until blinking DAY AVG appears Release the main button and then the...

Page 41: ...and 90 day average in order Like the 14 day average the 21 day average and the times of performing test in the past 21 days will be shown on the screen The average of glucose tests The average was ca...

Page 42: ...r PLEASE NOTE 1 When pressing the main button to recall the stored test results blinking will be displayed on the main 5 seconds the blinking will appear In the mean time you can choose to insert a te...

Page 43: ...e main button for 5 second until OFF displays The meter then automatically shut down 4 If no button is pressed within 3 minutes the meter will show OFF and turn off automatically 5 The control solutio...

Page 44: ...r to obtain an Interface Cable separate ly please contact the GlucoCheck care line on 0861 106 150 Step 1 Install Software Install GlucoCheck Software on your computer by following the instructions pr...

Page 45: ...s provided in the software to transmit data Results transmitted will include date and time Remove the cable and the meter will automatically turn off While the meter is connected to the PC it is unabl...

Page 46: ...age 1 To clean the meter exterior wipe with a cloth moist ened with tap water or a mild cleaning agent then dry water 2 Do not use organic solvents to clean the meter 1 Meter Storage Storage condition...

Page 47: ...t strips in their original vial only Do not transfer to other container Store test strip packages in a cool and dry place Keep away from direct sunlight and heat After removing a test strip from the v...

Page 48: ...test strip in any way Keep the strip vial away from children since the cap and the test strip may be a choking hazard If swallowed promptly see a doctor for help 3 Control solution storage Storage co...

Page 49: ...but not in all circumstances Improper use may cause inaccu rate results without showing any error message or sym bol In the event of a problem refer to the information under action Never try to disas...

Page 50: ...l L UK diabetes Lo or symbol indicates hypoglycemia low blood glucose You should contact with your healthcare professionals for further treatment immediately appears when your result is equal or great...

Page 51: ...peration range 10 C 50 F System operation range is 10 C to 40 C 50 F to 104 F Repeat the test after the meter and test strip have reached the above temperature Appear when environmental temperatureisa...

Page 52: ...est with a new test strip Did not apply sample until Repeat the test with a new test strip Apply sample only when appears on the display Defective meter Please call the dealer for service PROBABLE CAU...

Page 53: ...rol solution vigorously and repeat the test again Expired or contaminated control solution Check the expiry date or the discarded date of the control solution Control solution that is too warm or too...

Page 54: ...ng detection Auto sample loading detection Auto reaction time count down Auto turn off after 3 minutes without action Temperature warning Operating condition 10 C to 40 C below 85 R H noncon densing M...

Page 55: ...ons before use Keep away from sunlight Keep dry Temperature limitation Use by Batch code Manufacturer Serial number Caution consult accompanying documents Authorized representative in the European Com...

Page 56: ...as a substitute for the owner s manual Please read the entire manual before you begin testing STEP3 Puncture and apply sample Touch and hold the drop of blood to the absorbent hole of STEP1 Insert te...

Page 57: ...starts to count down Never try to add any Discard the strip and retest with a new strip STEP5 Eject the used strip by pushing the strip ejec tion button STEP6 Discard the used strip and the lancet ac...

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