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3F, 5F., No. 127, Wugong 2nd Road, 24888
Wugu Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan

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  • Page 1 3F, 5F., No. 127, Wugong 2nd Road, 24888 Wugu Dist., New Taipei City, Taiwan...

  • Page 2: Blood Glucose

    BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM OWNER’S MANUAL TD 4234 Version 2.0 06/2011 311-4234200-005...
  • Page 3 Thank you for choosing BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Dear GlucoCheck Advanced System Owner: This manual contains important information you must know about the system. Please read it thoroughly and carefully. For other questions regarding this system, please contact your local customer service or place of purchase.

  • Page 4: Important Safety Instructions

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THIS BEFORE USE 1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual. 2. Do NOT use accessories which are not specified by the manufacturer. 3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is damaged. 4.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT ALTERNATIVE SITE TESTING (AST) INTRODUCTION TO THE SYSTEM Intended Use Principle of Measurement Contents of the System Appearance and Key Function of the Meter Indicators for Main Control Mode Test Strip BEFORE USE Battery Recharge Indicators for System Setting Mode Modify Meter Settings Alarm Function...
  • Page 6 USING THE METER MEMORY Indicators for Memory Recall Mode Viewing Results on the Meter VIEWING RESULTS ON A PERSONAL COMPUTER TAKING CARE FOR YOUR METER AND TEST STRIPS Cleaning Storage PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Special Message Error Message Operational Problem SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 7: Important Information

    IMPORTANT INFORMATION ·Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings which are lower / or higher than actual values. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately. ·If your blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and you do not have any symptoms of illness, first repeat the test.

  • Page 8: About Alternative Site Testing (Ast)

    Alternative Site Testing (AST) Important: There are limitations with AST (Alternative Site Testing). Please consult your healthcare professional before you begin AST. What is AST? Alternative site testing (AST) means that people use parts of the body other than the fingertips to check their blood glucose levels.
  • Page 9 We strongly recommend you do AST only at the following times: ˙In a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since the last meal). ˙Two hours or more after taking insulin. ˙Two hours or more after exercise. Do NOT use AST if: ˙You think your blood glucose is low.

  • Page 10: Introduction To The System

    INTRODUCTION TO THE SYSTEM Intended Use The system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). by people with diabetes at home and by health care professionals in clinical settings as an aid to monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes control. It is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh whole blood samples (from the finger, palm, forearm, upper arm, calf and thigh).

  • Page 11: Contents Of The System

    Contents of the System The system consists of three main products: the blood glucose meter, test strips, and a control solution. These products have been designed, tested, and proven to work together as a system to produce accurate blood glucose test results. Use only the test strips and TaiDoc control solution with the blood glucose meter.

  • Page 12: Appearance And Key Function Of The Meter

    Appearance and Key Function of the Meter DISPLAY SCREEN guides you through the test using symbols and simple messages. TEST SLOT Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing. TEST STRIP EJECTOR Eject the used strip by pushing up this button. UP BUTTON Select or change information.

  • Page 13: Indicators For Main Control Mode

    Indicators for Main Control Mode The screen displays several indicators that help you to perform the main functions of this meter. When you start to use the meter, press the M button to turn on the meter and then GlucoCheck logo with date and time appears.

  • Page 14: Test Strip

    Test Strip This system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood. Blood is applied to the absorbent hole of the test strip and is automatically drawn into the reaction cell where the reaction takes place. The test strip consists of the following parts: Contact Bars Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.

  • Page 15: Before Use

    BEFORE USE Battery Recharge Your meter comes with built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery which allows recharging the meter. If the low battery symbol appears on the screen indicating that the battery is low and it is time to recharge the battery. 1.

  • Page 16: Indicators For System Setting Mode

    Indicators for System Setting Mode Your meter comes with the time, date, date format, clock alarm and memory deletion preset. The following indicators for System Setting Mode help you to set your meter easily. Indictor Meaning / You can do this Time and Date Setting: Set the date and time for the meter 12- 25...

  • Page 17: Modify Meter Settings

    Modify Meter Settings Follow the below steps to modify the meter settings. In Main Control Mode, press Up or Down button to select System Setting Mode indicator . Press M button to enter System Setting Mode. Setting the Time and Date Step1 Press Up or Down button to select Time and Date Setting indicator.

  • Page 18: Alarm Function

    Alarm Function The meter provides four alarms. The alarm function alerts you to perform your blood glucose regularly. In Main Control Mode, press Up or Down button to select Alarm Setting and press M button to enter Alarm Setting indicator. 12- 25 12:25 Setting the Alarm...
  • Page 19 Memory Deletion Step1 Press Up or Down button to select Memory Deletion Indicator. Press M button to enter the setting. 12-25 14:52 12-25 14:54 Step2 Press Up or Down button to select Y/N to delete memory. Step3 Clear Memory? N Clear Memory? Y After finishing the setting, press M button to return to System Setting...

  • Page 20: Display Self-Checks

    Display Self-Checks The system provides AC/PC modes. Glucose AC is the glucose value before meal; and PC is the glucose value after meal. While you insert a test strip, the meter turns on automatically and displays a message: “Did you eat any thing within 4 hours?” Please press Up or Down button to select Yes for PC mode or No for AC mode and then press M button to confirm it.

  • Page 21: Control Test

    CONTROL TEST TaiDoc control solutions contain a known amount 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,...

  • Page 22: Performing A Control Solution Test

    Performing a Control Solution Test Did you eat any Step1 Insert Test Strip thing within 4 hours ? Insert a test strip with contact bars end first and M : Confir m facing up into the test slot. The meter will turn on : Change automatically and display a message: ►“Did you eat any thing within 4 hours?”...
  • Page 23 Step3 Read and Compare the Result After counting down to 0, the control solution test result will appear on the display. Compare this result with the range printed on the test mg/dL strip vial and it should fall within this range. 109~165 If not, please read the instructions again and repeat the control solution test.

  • Page 24: Testing Your Blood Glucose

    TESTING YOUR BLOOD GLUCOSE Be sure to read this section and the test strip package insert found in the test strip box carefully before testing. Make sure you have all items needed to test: Meter Test Strips Lancing Device Sterile Lancets Clear Cap (For AST use) WARNING! To reduce the chance of infection:...

  • Page 25: Testing Your Blood Glucose

    Testing Your Blood Glucose Wash and dry your hands before starting. Setting up the lancing device 1. Pull off the cap of the lancing device. 2. Insert a lancet into the lancet holder and push down firmly until it is fully secured. 3.

  • Page 26: Performing A Blood Glucose Test

    Alternative Site Testing (AST) Testing on sites other than the fingertip is referred to as alternative site testing (AST). Please read the Alternative Site Testing section in your Owner’s Man- ual before you perform AST. Substitute the lancing device cap with the clear cap for alternative site testing.
  • Page 27 Step2 Obtaining a Blood Sample Use the pre-set lancing device to puncture the desired site. After penetration, discard the first drop of blood with a clean cotton swab. Gently squeeze the punctured area to obtain another drop of blood. Be careful NOT to smear the blood sample.
  • Page 28 Step3 Apply the Sample Hold the blood drop to touch the absorbent hole of the test strip. Blood will be drawn in and after the confirmation window is completely filled, the meter begins counting down. Step4 Read Your Result The result of your blood glucose test will appear after the meter counts to 0.
  • Page 29 Step5 Eject the Used Test Strip To eject the test strip, point the strip at a disposal container for sharp items. The meter will switch itself off automatically after the test strip is ejected. Step6 Remove the Lancet Always use caution when removing the lancet. Safely dispose of the used lancet by placing the protective disk on a hard surface, and pushing the exposed tip into the disk.

  • Page 30: Expected Test Results

    A long-term study showed that maintaining normal blood glucose levels can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up to 60%. The results provided by the GlucoCheck Advanced system can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes.

  • Page 31: Comparing Meter And Laboratory Results

    COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS The meter provides you with whole blood equivalent results. The result you obtain from your meter may differ somewhat from your laboratory result due to normal variation. Meter results can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect laboratory results in the same way.
  • Page 32 You may still have a variation from the result because blood glucose levels can change significantly over short periods of time, especially if you have recently eaten , exercised, taken medication, or experienced stress* . In addition, if you have eaten recently, the blood glucose level from a finger prick can be up to 70 mg/dL higher than blood drawn from a vein (venous sample) used for a lab test.* Therefore, it is best to fast for eight hours before doing comparison...

  • Page 33: Using The Meter Memory

    USING THE METER MEMORY Indicators for Memory Recall Mode Your meter stores the 400 most recent blood glucose test results along with their respective dates and times in its memory. It also provides you with 7-, 14- averages of your blood glucose test results.
  • Page 34 Indictor Meaning / You can do this Glucose Trend Report for 14-day Average Re- sults: View each 14-day average results in glucose trend 12-25 14:52 report. Exit Mode: Exit the memory recall mode.

  • Page 35: Viewing Results On The Meter

    Viewing Results on the Meter Follow the below steps to review test results in memory. In Main Control Mode, press Up or Down button to select Memory Recall Mode indicator . Press M button to enter Memory Recall Mode. Glucose Results Step1 Press Up or Down button to select Glucose Results indicator.
  • Page 36 7-day/14-day Average Results Step1 Press Up or Down button to select recall mode 7-day Average Result 14-day Memory Recall 12-25 14:52 12-25 14:52 Average Result indicator. Press M button to enter day average results reviewing. recall mode Memory Recall 12-25 14:52 12-25 14:52...
  • Page 37 Glucose Trend Report for 7-day/14-day Average Results Step1 Press Up or Down button to select the following screen. Press M button to Memory Recall recall mode 12-25 12-25 14:52 14:52 enter glucose trend report reviewing. recall mode Memory Recall 12-25 14:52 12-25 14:52...
  • Page 38 Exit Mode Please select the below screen when you want to exit System Setting Mode and turn to Main Control Mode. NOTE The meter will turn off automatically without any action in two minutes.

  • Page 39: Viewing Results On A Personal Computer

    VIEWING RESULTS ON A PERSONAL COMPUTER Results in memory can be transmitted to a personal com- puter. GlucoCheck Software and an USB cable are required before installation. The software can be downloaded from the home page of TaiDoc. To learn more about GlucoCheck System Software, please contact the GlucoCheck care line on 0861 106 150.
  • Page 40 Step4 Transmit Data Follow the instructions provided in the software to transmit data. Results with respective date and time will be transmitted. Remove the USB cable and then the meter will return to Main Control Mode. It will automatically turn off if left idle for 2 minutes. NOTE While the meter is connecting to the PC, it is unable to perform a blood glucose test.

  • Page 41: Taking Care For Your Meter And Test Strips

    TAKING CARE OF YOUR MONITOR & STRIP To protect the meter and test strips from dirt, dust and other contaminants, please wash and dry your hands thoroughly before use. Cleaning 1. To clean the meter’s exterior, wipe with a cloth moistened with tap water or a mild cleaning agent, then dry the device with a soft and dry cloth.
  • Page 42 2. Strip Storage • Storage condition: 4°C to 40°C, below 85% relative humidity. Do NOT freeze. • Store your test strips in their original vial only. Do not transfer to another container. • Store test strip packages in a cool, dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
  • Page 43 3. Control Solution Storage • Storage condition: Store the control solution with lid tightly closed at temperatures 2°C to 30°C. Do NOT freeze. • Record the opening date on the control solution vial. Discard after 3 months.

  • Page 44: Problem-Solving Guide

    PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE The following is a summary of various display messages. These messages help to identify certain problems but do not always appear in all cases when a problem has occurred. Improper use may cause an inaccurate result without producing an error message.

  • Page 45: Special Message

    Special Message Special symbols and messages appear together with your test result. MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO Your result is below measurement limit, 1.1 mmol/L. You should immediately This indicates hypoglycemia Out of range. treat hypoglycemia as (low blood glucose.) recommended by your Appears when your result healthcare professional.

  • Page 46: Error Message

    Error Message MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO Strip has been used. Start again with a new test strip. Strip has been... No strip is inserted to the Insert a test strip. meter during measuring. None strip. Recharge the battery The battery is low.

  • Page 47: Operational Problem

    Operating Problem 1. If the meter does not display a message after inserting a test strip: POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Battery exhausted. Recharge the battery. Test strip inserted upside down or Insert the test strip facing up with incompletely. the contact bars end first.
  • Page 48 3. If the control solutions test result is out of range: POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Error in performing the test. Read the instructions thoroughly and repeat the test. Control solution poorly shaken. Shake the control solution vigor- ously and repeat the test again. Expired or contaminated control Check the expiration date or the dis- solution.

  • Page 49: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Power Source: Built-in rechargeable Li-polymer battery Dimension & Weight: 84mm(L) x 59mm(W) x 17mm(H), 46g Memory: 400 measurement results with respective dates and times Auto electrode inserting detection Auto sample loading detection Auto reaction time countdown Operating Condition: 10°C to 40°C, below 85% R.H. (noncondensing) Strip Storage / Trasportation Condition: 4°C to 40°C, below 85% R.H.

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