Sanofi-aventis BG STAR, Owner'S Manual

Page 1: ...Application number 184338 Page 1 of 48 Date of revision August 18 2011 s a Version 2 1 dated August 26 2011 Blood Glucose Monitoring System OWNER S GUIDE...

Page 2: ...ve Feedback The BGStar will also display a smiley face icon if your result is within the target range Toll free sanofi aventis 24 hour support Tel 1 888 852 6887 or visit us at www bgstar ca In case o...

Page 3: ...Forearm 10 10 1 10 2 10 3 10 4 10 5 Data Management Features Viewing Individual Results Viewing 14 Day Statistics Viewing 14 30 and 90 Day Averages Viewing Pre Post Mealtime Averages Glucose Variabili...

Page 4: ...nts undergoing oxygen therapy may receive inaccurate results 4 Results below 3 9 mmol L may mean low blood glucose levels hypoglycemia 5 Results over 13 3 mmol L may mean high blood glucose levels hyp...

Page 5: ...lucose levels of arterial or venous blood 4 Testing glucose from sites other than the fingertip palm at the base of the thumb or forearm Possible test sites The BGStar System requires only 0 5 L of bl...

Page 6: ...k Reference Guide Warranty Card Test Strips and Control Solution are sold separately About the BGStar Test Strip With your BGStar System you can test your blood glucose on your fingertips palms at the...

Page 7: ...Store your BGStar Test Strips in their original vial only never store them in another vial any other container or outside the vial 5 With clean dry hands you may gently handle the BGStar Test Strip w...

Page 8: ...Use the UP arrow button to scroll backward through options 4 DOWN Arrow Button Use the DOWN arrow button to scroll forward through options 5 BACKLIGHT Button Use the BACKLIGHT button to turn the backl...

Page 9: ...of 10 C to 40 C 6 Ketone Symbol Appears when your glucose test results are higher than 13 3 mmol L 7 Control Solution message Appears after you have performed a control solution test 8 Units of Measu...

Page 10: ...Happy Face Symbol The happy face is displayed with glucose test results that fall within specific pre and post meal target ranges 15 Mealtime Tags The mealtime tags appear after a test is complete and...

Page 11: ...klight will briefly flash ON IMPORTANT If all the display segments DO NOT flash ON each time your meter is activated do not use the meter Call sanofi aventis toll free immediately at 1 888 852 6887 HO...

Page 12: ...rrow buttons to accelerate through options or results CHAPTER 6 Preparing For a Test With Your BGStar Meter 1 Insert a BGStar Test Strip Insert a new BGStar Test Strip into the meter Make sure you ins...

Page 13: ...tar Control Solution with your BGStar System 2 Always replace the cap on the control solution bottle immediately after use 3 Do not add water or any other liquid to control solution 4 Control solution...

Page 14: ...the meter display the droplet symbol fills The scrolling bar and 1 2 3 indicates that the meter is calculating your results 4 Viewing Control Solution Test Result The result will appear on the displa...

Page 15: ...Out of range test results may be due to one or more of the following factors 1 Expired or defective control solution 2 Expired or defective test strip 3 Error in performing test 4 Watered down control...

Page 16: ...he lancing device Insert New Lancet Insert a new BGStar Lancet firmly into the lancet holder cup Pushing the lancet into the lancet holder cup may arm the device this is OK Twist the Lancet Cover Off...

Page 17: ...est Strip and reinsert it into the meter Meter Ready for Test The meter now displays the droplet symbol and the word Fill The BGStar System is now ready for you to apply blood You do not need to set a...

Page 18: ...m is now ready for you to apply blood Immediately bring the BGStar Test Strip to the blood sample The test strip fills from the tip Do not apply blood on the top surface of the test strip The BGStar T...

Page 19: ...s into the BGStar strip port Doing so may lead to system failure 7 Do not apply more blood after beep 8 Carefully read the test results on the display before making any treatment decisions Remove Test...

Page 20: ...Breakfast Lunch Post Lunch Dinner Post Dinner and Night For example if you test at 12 30 the meter will flash the word POST LUNCH If the tag is incorrect you can change it by pressing the DOWN or UP...

Page 21: ...the meter will display positive feedback in the form of a happy face The happy face symbol is displayed with glucose test results that fall within specific pre and post meal target ranges 6 Final Step...

Page 22: ...Used test strips lancets and lancing devices may be considered biohazardous or medical waste in your city or town Follow recommended safety measures for removal and disposal of test strips and lancet...

Page 23: ...an and make sure there is no grease oil or lotion on the test site Follow Chapter 8 steps 1 2 to begin blood glucose testing For testing on your palm or forearm 1 Prepare Lancing Device Always use the...

Page 24: ...solely on stored results averages and graphs Consult with your health professional regarding treatment options This chapter covers the steps on how to view your Individual Results 1865 past results wi...

Page 25: ...verage The standard deviation feature is a way to track your glucose variability You can transfer your stored results to a computer to track identify patterns and print For information on how to order...

Page 26: ...ng 14 30 and 90 Day Averages 1 When your meter is deactivated press the CHECK button once to enter menu mode The word MEM is displayed 2 Press the DOWN arrow button until the word AVG appears in the l...

Page 27: ...ons only include the first instance of a particular mealtime tag breakfast post breakfast lunch post lunch etc per day over the last 14 day period The second and subsequent tests marked with the same...

Page 28: ...on The display now shows your post breakfast average 5 Press the DOWN arrow button The display now shows your lunch average 6 Press the DOWN arrow button The display now shows your post lunch average...

Page 29: ...ll cycle through the Pre Post Mealtime Averages To return to the menu press the CHECK button 10 5 Viewing 1 Month 2 Week and 3 Day Trend Graphs 1 When your meter is deactivated press the CHECK button...

Page 30: ...ycle through the Trend Graphs To return to the menu press the CHECK button 1 Month Trend Graph Each bar represents a test result average from 3 days Each vertical unit represents about 2 8 mmol L The...

Page 31: ...ll not be represented in the trend graphs CHAPTER 11 Setting the Mealtime Tag The BGStar Meter allows you to turn ON or OFF the feature that tags results as having occurred before or after a meal 1 Wh...

Page 32: ...ume setting 4 Turn the volume ON or OFF with the DOWN or UP arrow buttons Your selection will be highlighted by the blinking of the symbol Press the CHECK button to confirm your selection and return t...

Page 33: ...option is indicated by a 24hr Your selection will be highlighted by the blinking of the symbol Press the CHECK button to confirm your selection and continue on to the hour setting 4 Set the hour flas...

Page 34: ...mbol Press the CHECK button to confirm your selection and continue on to the year setting 4 Set the year flashing with the DOWN or UP arrow buttons Your selection will be highlighted by the blinking o...

Page 35: ...w buttons until the abbreviation HYPO is displayed 3 Press the CHECK button to enter and edit the Hypoglycemic Warning Alarm settings 4 Set the Hypoglycemic Alarm ON or OFF with the DOWN or UP arrow b...

Page 36: ...m your selection and return to the menu CHAPTER 17 Setting The Glucose Target Range The BGStar includes a unique positive feedback feature where a happy face symbol is displayed with test results that...

Page 37: ...enter and edit the glucose target range settings 4 Set the lower limit of the premeal glucose target range flashing with the DOWN or UP arrow buttons Press the CHECK button to confirm your selection a...

Page 38: ...L7 depending which alarm is set is displayed The display backlight flashes and the meter will beep repeatedly for 15 seconds 2 You can turn the alarm OFF by pressing any button 3 The alarms will not a...

Page 39: ...s the CHECK button to confirm your selection and move to the set alarm time section 5 Set Alarm Time You can now set the alarm time First set the hour flashing numbers with the DOWN or UP arrow button...

Page 40: ...being used near electrical equipment like a power generator or a computer monitor If this is the case move the meter away from the source of electrical interference Error 1 Problems have occurred tha...

Page 41: ...ssional Error 6 The test strip has taken too long to generate a signal 1 This may be caused by a combination of cold operating temperature and high hematocrit levels Retest in a warmer location 2 If t...

Page 42: ...f problem persists call sanofi aventis toll free at 1 888 852 6887 and have the meter serial number available located on back of the meter Troubleshooting Situation 2 The glucose test sequence does no...

Page 43: ...e It will be included in averages as a value of 33 3 mmol L ACTIONS If you feel symptoms such as fatigue thirst excessive urination or blurry vision follow your health professional s recommendations I...

Page 44: ...ht does not turn on battery 1 is dead and must be replaced Battery numbers are indicated by the numbers printed on the pull tabs CHAPTER 21 Batteries CAUTION When the battery symbol appears you should...

Page 45: ...ppropriate tab to pop out the battery Install the new battery with the positive sign facing up towards you 4 Close Battery Door Angle the battery door back onto the meter and swing down until it snaps...

Page 46: ...nd continue on to the hour setting 4 Set the hour flashing with the DOWN or UP arrow buttons Press the CHECK button to confirm your selection and continue on to the minute setting 5 Set the minute fla...

Page 47: ...re 2 C to 30 C Test Strip Storage Temperature 8 C to 30 C Memory 1865 blood glucose and control solution test results with date time and averaging 14 30 90 days and mealtimes Power Source Two replacea...

Page 48: ...ication number 184338 Page 48 of 48 Date of revision August 18 2011 s a Version 2 1 dated August 26 2011 Batch Code Consult Instructions For Use Do Not Reuse Temperature Limitation Use By Reference Nu...