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GL40
GB
Codefree
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR
Step by step
Beurer GmbH
Söfl inger Straße 218
89077 Ulm, Germany
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0483
www.beurer.com

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  • Page 1: Instructions For Use

    GL40 Codefree BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR Step by step Beurer GmbH Söfl inger Straße 218 89077 Ulm, Germany • • 0483 www.beurer.com...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 About Your Beurer Blood Glucose Monitoring Device ........4 1.1 Delivery scope, replacement parts and accessories ............. 5 1.2 Functions of the unit....................... 6 1.3 Signs and symbols ......................... 6 2 Safety information and warnings .................. 7 3 Description of units and accessories ................

  • Page 4: About Your Beurer Blood Glucose Monitoring Device

    The device can be connected directly to a PC using the USB cable provided. You can evaluate the measured values on your PC using blood glucose diary software and use the results to monitor your blood glucose values. Beurer blood glucose software is available as a free download at www.beurer.com Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 5: Delivery Scope, Replacement Parts And Accessories

    These instructions for use, additional information material • If the box has sustained extensive damage or if any contents are missing, please return the system to the retailer. • The Blood Glucose Monitoring device, test strips and control solutions (LEVEL1 + LEVEL2 - avail- able to purchase separately) are all designed to be used together. Therefore use only the test strips and control solution intended for this measuring device. Note • Only use the manufacturer's original accessories. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 6: Functions Of The Unit

    Temperature limit PCT: certification symbol for +2 °C to +30 °C products that are exported to the Russian Federation and Not for re-use/For single use members of the CIS only Green dot (Der Grüne Punkt): Use by German dual waste collection system Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 7: Safety Information And Warnings

    • The lancing device is suitable for self-testing. Never share the lancing device or needle lancet with others. Never use it on more than one patient (Risk of infection!). • Use a new sterile needle lancet for each blood test (for one-time use only). Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 8 • Do not use the test strips at elevations over 3048 m. Note • The Beurer GL40 mg/dL measuring system is suitable for measuring capillary whole blood. Storage and maintenance Warning •...
  • Page 9 Carefully dispose of all blood samples and materials with which you or your patients have come into contact, in order to prevent injury and infection of others. • After use, dispose of the test strips and lancets in a sharp-proof container. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 10: Description Of Units And Accessories

    • Cd = Battery contains cadmium, • Hg = Battery contains mercury. escription of units And Accessories 3.1 Blood Glucose Monitoring device Receptacle for test strips, with lighting Display ON/OFF button Computer port Battery compartment (underside) rocker button Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 11: Lancing Device And Needle Lancets

    9 Temperature symbol 10 Blood drop symbol 11 Test strip symbol 12 Memory symbol 13 Error symbol 14 Speaker symbol Note The measuring device is supplied with the following basic settings: • Blood glucose unit: mg/dL • Beep on Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 12: Test Strips

    Read the following information about handling and storing your test strips carefully. The test strips are guaranteed to yield accurate measurement results only if you observe all instructions. Warning • Each test strip is to be used only once and only for one patient! Handling test strips Note • Once you have removed the test strip, tightly close the container again immediately. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 13: Using The Unit For The First Time And Basic Settings

    Insert two new batteries of type CR 2032 3V. Ensure that the batteries are inserted with the correct polarity, according to the diagram. See the diagram inside the battery compartment. Carefully replace the lid on the battery compartment. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 14: Basic Settings

    • Use the lancing device only with needle lancets from the manufacturer. Use of other needle lancets can impair the function of the lancing device. • If the lancing device is manufactured by a third party, consult their instructions for use. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 15: Acquiring Blood Samples

    • Never squeeze the finger to obtain a larger droplet of blood. Squeezing causes interstitial fluid to dilute the blood; this can lead to a false measurement result. • Note that inadequate circulation at the puncture site, for example caused by cold or illness, can lead to inaccurate measurements. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 16 The difference in puncture depth between the smallest and largest click position is approx. 2 millimetres • Small bar (1 to 2): Delicate or thin skin • Medium bar (3 to 4): Normal skin • Large bar (5 to 6): Thick or rough skin Turn the cap to the required click position until the arrow in- dicates the desired puncture depth. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 17 (corresponds to approx. 1.4 mm, original size: ). Lift the lancing device carefully away from the skin. If insufficient blood was collected, increase the puncture depth and repeat steps 5 to 7. Untwist the cap and carefully remove it from the lancing device. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 18: Measuring The Blood Glucose Value

    You can handle any part of the test strip with clean, dry hands. The unit switches on automatically and shows the start display. As soon as the hand symbols are flashing, the unit is ready to perform measurements. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 19: Evaluating A Blood Glucose Measured Value

    • If you suspect that the blood glucose values are incorrect, first repeat the test and, if necessary, per- form a function test using the control solution. If you consistently have reason to doubt the results, contact your doctor. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 20 Perform a ketone test. Consult your ketones doctor. Above 240 mg/dL Very high blood glucose Repeat the measurement with a new test strip. If the display shows Above 630 mg/dL the same result again: Seek medical advice immediately. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 21: Functional Check With Control Solution

    Important Never use a control solution from other manufacturers. You can only verify the proper function of your measuring device using the Beurer GL40 control solution. Performing a function test with control solution Warning Hold the blood glucose monitor so that the display is facing you.

  • Page 22: Measurement Memory

    The memory can store a maximum of 480 measured values. If the memory is full, the oldest value is replaced by the most recent value. You can call up every individual measured blood glucose value. You can also calculate and display the average value for the last 7, 14, 30 and 90 days. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 23: Displaying Individual Values

    The start display appears briefly. Press the rocker button [5] again. The blood glucose level unit, "7 days" and the average value are displayed. Press [5] repeatedly to display the average value for 14, 30 and 90 days. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 24: Deleting The Measured Value Memory

    6.4 Transferring measured values to a computer The GL40 measuring system has a built-in computer interface [4] which you can use to transfer the measured values stored in your unit to a computer. (For the position of the connection socket, see p.

  • Page 25: Storage And Maintenance Of The Unit

    USB port on your computer. Insert the mini USB connector into the integrated PC inter- face socket on the GL40 monitor. "-> PC" appears in the display of the measuring de- vice. The measuring device is now ready for data transfer.

  • Page 26: Troubleshooting

    Problem: Unit does not turn on. Cause Solution Flat batteries Replace batteries. Incorrectly inserted or missing batteries. Verify that the batteries are inserted correctly (see "Inserting and replacing the batteries", page 13). Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 27: Technical Specifications

    Relative humidity: < 90 % Operating ranges Temperature: +10 °C – +30 °C Relative humidity: < 90 % non-condensing Measuring range, glucose Glucose: 20 - 630 mg/dL Blood sample capillary whole blood Amount of blood 0.6 microlitres Blood glucose measuring duration Approx. 5 seconds Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 28 The control solution is a red solution with the following D-glucose level (in percentage shares): Ingredients Control solution LEVEL 1 Control solution LEVEL 2 D-glucose 0.10 % 0.35 % Non-reactive components 99.90 % 99.65 % Standards The Beurer GL40 measuring system meets the following European directives and standards: Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 29: Guarantee And Customer Service

    The warranty claim must be submit- ted within a period of 3 years from the date of purchase to BEURER GmbH, Söflinger Straße 218, D-89077 Ulm (Germany). In the event of a warranty claim, the customer reserves the right to have the goods repaired at our own workshop or at a workshop authorised by us.
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