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  • Page 1 OWNER'S MANUAL...
  • Page 3 OWNER'S MANUAL Version 7.0 2014/9 311-4277100-035...
  • Page 4 Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels can help you and your doctor gain better control of your diabetes. Due to its compact size and easy operation, you can use the GlucoRx Nexus Blood Glucose Monitoring System to easily monitor your blood glucose levels by yourself anywhere, any time.

  • Page 5: Important Safety Precautions

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

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Important Information ABOUT ATERNATIVE SITE TESTING (AST) Intended Use Test Principle Contents of System Meter Overview Display Screen Test Strip SETTING THE METER THE FOUR MEASURING MODES BEFORE TESTING Control Solution Testing Performing a Control Solution Test TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing...
  • Page 7 MAINTENANCE Battery Replacing the Battery Caring for Your Meter Caring for Your Test Strips Important Control Solution Information SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Result Readings Error Message Troubleshooting DETAILED INFORMATION SYMBOL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS...

  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Important Information ► Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings which are lower 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 9: About Aternative Site Testing (Ast)

    ABOUT ALTERNATIVE SITE TESTING (AST) Important: There are limitations for doing AST. Please consult your healthcare professional before you do AST. What is AST? Alternative site testing (AST) means that people use parts of the body other than fingertips to check their blood glucose levels. This system allows you to test on the palm, the forearm, and the upper arm with the equivalent results to fingertip testing.

  • Page 10: Intended Use

    Intended Use This 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 monitor 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 and upper arm).

  • Page 11: Contents Of System

    Contents of System Your new GlucoRx Nexus system kit includes: Meter Lancing Device with AST cap 2 x 1.5V AAA Alkaline Batteries Owner’s Manual Control Solution Warranty Card Test Strips Quick Start User Guide Lancets Daily Log Book Protective Wallet Test strips, control solutions, or sterile lancets may not be included in the kit (please check the contents on your product box).

  • Page 12: Meter Overview

    Meter Overview Left Side Front Right Side Back TEST STRIP EJECTOR Eject the used strip by pushing this button up. DISPLAY SCREEN M BUTTON Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm. TEST STRIP SLOT WITH STRIP INDICATION LIGHT Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing.

  • Page 13: Display Screen

    Display Screen Blood Drop Symbol Low Battery Symbol Buzzer Measurement Unit Test Result Reminder Alarm Ketone Warning Day Average Error Message Time Memory Mode Symbol Date Control Solution Mode Measuring Mode Test Strip Symbol...

  • Page 14: Test Strip

    The front side of the test strip should face up when inserting the test strip. Front Back NOTE The GlucoRx Nexus meter should only be used with GlucoRx Nexus Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can pro- duce inaccurate results.

  • Page 15: Setting The Meter

    SETTING THE METER Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter battery, you should check and update these settings. Make sure you complete the steps below and have your desired settings saved. To Enter the Setting Mode Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted).
  • Page 16 2. Setting the time format Press M button to select the desired time format --- 12h or 24h. Press SET. 3. Setting the time With the hour flashing, press and release M button to choose the correct hour. Press SET. With the minute flashing, press and release M button to choose the correct minute.
  • Page 17 5. Setting the reminder alarm You may set up any or all of the reminder alarms (1-4). The meter displays “On” or “OFF” and , press M button to turn on or turn off to set the first reminder alarm. Press M button to select “On”, then press SET to set the hour.

  • Page 18: The Four Measuring Modes

    THE FOUR MEASURING MODES The meter provides you with four modes for measuring General, AC, PC and QC. Modes Use when any time of day, regardless of time since General (displays as “Gen”) last meal no food intake for at least 8 hours 2 hours after a meal testing with the control solution You can switch between each mode by:...

  • Page 19: Before Testing

    BEFORE TESTING Control Solution Testing TaiDoc Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose that re- acts 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,...
  • Page 20 2. Press M button to mark this test as a control solution test. With “QC” displayed, the meter will store your test result in memory under “QC”. If you press M button again, the “QC” will disappear and this test is no longer a control solution test. WARNING When doing the control solution test, you have to mark it so that the test result will NOT mix with the blood glucose TEST RE-...
  • Page 21 4. Read and Compare the Result After counting down to 0, the test result of control solution will appear on the display. Compare this result with the range printed on the test strip vial and it should fall within this range. If not, please read instructions again and repeat the control solution test.

  • Page 22: Testing With Blood Sample

    TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE NOTE To reduce the chance of infection: ■ Never share a lancet of the lancing device. GlucoRx Lancing device is for self-use only. ■ Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.

  • Page 23: Performing A Blood Glucose Test

    ■ Fingertip testing Press the lancing device’s tip firmly against the side of your fingertip. Press the release button to prick your finger, then a click indicates that the puncture is complete. ■ Blood from sites other than the fingertip Replace the lancing device cap with the clear cap for alternative site test- ing.
  • Page 24 2. Select the appropriate measuring mode by pressing M button. For selecting the measuring mode, please refer to the “FOUR MEASURING MODES” section. 3. Obtain 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.
  • Page 25 NOTE Do not press the site against the test strip or try to smear the blood. If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 min- utes, the meter will automatically turn off. You must remove and reinsert the test strip to start a new test.

  • Page 26: Meter Memory

    METER MEMORY The meter stores the 1000 most recent blood glucose test results along with respective dates and times in its memory. To enter the meter memory, start with the meter off. Reviewing Test Results 1. Press and release M button. will appear on the display.

  • Page 27: Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results

    Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 1. Press and release M button When appears on the display, keep pressing M button for 3 sec- onds until the flashing “ ” appears. Release M button and then your 7-day average result measured in general mode will appear on the display.

  • Page 28: Downloading Results Onto Acomputer

    1. Obtaining the required cable and installing the software For downloading Health Care Software System, please visit the GlucoRx website: http://www.glucorx.co.uk. 2. Connecting to a personal computer Connect the cable to an USB port of your computer.

  • Page 29: Maintenance Battery

    MAINTENANCE Battery Your meter comes with two 1.5V AAA size alkaline batteries. Low Battery Signal The meter will display one of the below messages to alert you when the meter power is getting low. 1. The symbol appears along with display messages: The meter is functional and the result remains accurate, but it is time to change the batteries.

  • Page 30: Caring For Your Meter

    NOTE Replacing the batteries does not affect the test results stored in memory. As with all small batteries, these batteries should be kept away from small children. If swallowed, promptly seek medical assistance. Batteries might leak chemicals if unused for a long time. Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the device for an extended period (i.e., 3 months or more).
  • Page 31 Meter Storage Storage condition: -20°C~60°C (-4°F~140°F) , below 95% relative humidity. Always store or transport the meter in its original storage case. Avoid dropping and heavy impact. Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity. Meter Disposal The used meter should be treated as contaminated that may carry a risk of infection during measurement.

  • Page 32: Caring For Your Test Strips

    Caring for Your Test Strips Storage conditions: 2°C~32°C (35.6°F~89.6°F), 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 and dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.

  • Page 33: Important Control Solution Information

    Important Control Solution Information Use only TaiDoc control solutions with your meter. Do not use the control solution beyond the expiry date or 3 months after first opening. Write the opening date on the control solution vial and discard the remaining solution after 3 months. It is recommended that the control solution test be done at room temperature (20°C-25°C / 68°F-77°F).

  • Page 34: Error Message

    Error Messages MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO Appears when the Replace the batteries batteries cannot provide immediately. enough power for a test. Appears when a used Repeat with a new test strip. test strip is inserted. Repeat the test with a new test strip.

  • Page 35: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. If the meter does not display a message after inserting a test strip: POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Batteries exhausted. Replace the batteries. Test strip inserted upside down or Insert the test strip with contact bars incompletely. end first and facing up. Defective meter or test strips.

  • Page 36: Detailed Information

    DETAILED INFORMATION The meter provides you with plasma equivalent results. Normal blood glucose range for people with Time of day diabetes (mmol/L) Fasting and before meal 4 to 7 mmol/L (72 to 126 mg/dL) 2 hours after meals < 9 mmol/L (162 mg/dL) Source: Diabetes UK.

  • Page 37: Symbol Information

    SYMBOL INFORMATION...

  • Page 38: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model No.: TD-4277 Dimension & Weight: 96 (L) x 61 (W) x 26 (H) mm, 67.2 g Power source: Two 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries Display: LCD Memory: 1000 measurement results with respective date and time External output: USB Cable...
  • Page 40 B1-7F., No. 127, Wugong 2nd Rd., Wugu Dist., New Taipei City 248, Taiwan (R.O.C.) www.taidoc.com MedNet GmbH Borkstraβe 10, 48163 Mϋnster, Germany Distributed by GlucoRx Ltd. 4 Wintonlea, Monument Way West Woking, Surrey, GU21 5EN, UK Website: www.glucorx.co.uk Call centre number: 01483 755133 For self-testing.

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