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Arkray GLUCOCARD Expression User Instruction Manual

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  • Page 1 Read this User Instruction Manual carefully User Instruction Manual before you start testing.

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Meter Display Screen ........10 The GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip ..... 12 GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution (Recommended) .
  • Page 3 Testing Your Blood Glucose ......40 Preparing Your Lancing Device ......41 Important Information on Alternate Site Testing (AST).

  • Page 4: Introduction

    INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose Monitoring System to help you monitor your diabetes. We designed the GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose Monitoring System to be accurate and easy to use. The added convenience of the bilingual voice feature can be used as a verbal aid for using the meter and hearing test results by visually impaired users.

  • Page 5: Intended Use

    Intended Use The GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips, forearm, or palm. Testing is done outside the body (In Vitro diagnostic use). The meter includes voice functionality to assist visually impaired users.
  • Page 6 IMPORTANT: • Dehydration – Severe dehydration may lead to inaccurate blood glucose test result. If you suspect you are severely dehydrated, contact your healthcare professional immediately. • Hematocrit range – A hematocrit range that is higher than 55% or lower than 30% can cause inaccurate blood glucose test results. • Not intended for use on neonates.

  • Page 7: The Glucocard Expression System Includes

    THE GLUCOCARD EXPRESSION SYSTEM INCLUDES: • GLUCOCARD Expression Meter • User Instruction Manual • Carrying Case • Self-testing Log Book • May include Test Strips, Control Solution, and Lancing Device and/or Lancets...

  • Page 8: Getting To Know The Glucocard Expression Blood Glucose Meter

    GETTING TO KNOW THE GLUCOCARD EXPRESSION BLOOD GLUCOSE METER Test Strip Port Insert test strip (see page 45) to turn on the meter. Meter Display Shows your blood glucose test results, memory values, averages, and other messages. Enter ( ) and...
  • Page 9 Battery Compartment Holds two AAA batteries Data Port Connect an ARKRAY data cable* here to send data to a PC. *Purchased separately...

  • Page 10: Meter Display Screen

    METER DISPLAY SCREEN BATTERY Appears when batteries need to be changed (see page 58). CABLE Indicates the meter is in data transfer mode to PC. Indicates the number in the meter display is a stored test value (see page 53). ALARM Indicates alarm has been set (see page 21).
  • Page 11 BEEPER Set sound volume (see page 23). TEMPERATURE Appears when meter is outside of temperature range (50˚F~104˚F). CLOCK Indicates the meter is ready to set up time and date (see page 17). VOICE mg /dL Indicates the voice feature is turned on (see page 23).

  • Page 12: The Glucocard Expression Test Strip

    Apply blood or control strip port on the meter. solution here. The GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strips require a small blood sample to quickly test glucose in fresh capillary whole blood. The test results are plasma-calibrated for easy comparison to lab results, however results may be 10% to 15% higher than results obtained from whole-blood referenced blood glucose assays. The...
  • Page 13 IMPORTANT: • Immediately close the test strip bottle cap tightly after each use. Keep the unused test strips in the original bottle. DO NOT store any test strips outside the bottle while not in use. • DO NOT reuse test strips. Test strips are for single use only. • Carefully discard used test strips and lancets in proper waste containers.

  • Page 14: Glucocard Expression Control Solution (Recommended)

    Glucose Control Solution Test. (See Control Solution Testing, page 32). GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution is available in 2 levels. GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution Level 1 (L1) helps you validate the performance of your system for a normal range blood glucose reading.

  • Page 15: Setting Up Your Glucocard Expression System

    SeTTING UP YOUR GLUCOCARD eXPReSSION SYSTem The Setup Screen The Setup Screen of the GLUCOCARD Expression meter lets you take advantage of the GLUCOCARD functions of this meter. To access the Setup Screen: Step 1: Press and hold Enter ( ) to turn on meter.
  • Page 16 ..Press Enter ( ) to enter Memory Recall to retrieve stored results. Your meter stores up to 300 test results with date and time (see page 53)..Press Enter ( ) to enter PC Link Mode for data transfer onto a PC..Press Enter ( ) to enter Time and Date Setup (see page 17).

  • Page 17: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock You will need: • Your GLUCOCARD Expression Meter NOTE If date and time on the GLUCOCARD Expression Meter has not been set, test or control result will not be stored in memory. Step 1: Press and hold Enter ( ) to turn on the meter.
  • Page 18 Step 3: Set the Year. The current year will flash. If the voice function is on, the meter will say, “Set Year.” Press < or > to select the correct year. Press Enter ( ) to confirm your choice. The screen advances to set the month. Step 4: Set the Month.
  • Page 19 Step 6: Set the Time Format to 12-hour or 24-hour: The current time format will flash. Press < or > to select either 12-hour format or 24-hour format. Press Enter ( ) to confirm your choice. The screen advances to the hour setting. Step 7: Set the Hour. The current hour will flash. If the voice function is on, the meter will say, “Set Hour.” Press < or > to select the correct hour. Press Enter ( ) to confirm your choice.
  • Page 20 After date and time has been set, the meter will announce the date and time if the voice feature is on. Begin testing by inserting a GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip (see page 40, Testing Your Blood Glucose), or press and hold Enter ( ) to turn the meter off.

  • Page 21: Setting The Alarms

    Setting the Alarms You can set up to three alarms on the GLUCOCARD Expression meter. You must set the clock before the alarms can be set. When an alarm sounds, the meter turns on, and a melody sounds for 30 seconds.
  • Page 22 Step 4: The display screen will indicate alarm 1 status (the default is OFF). You can turn alarm on or off by pressing < or >. Step 5: Press Enter ( ) and the hour will flash. Press < or > to select the hour. Press Enter ( ) to confirm your choice and the screen advances to the minute setting.

  • Page 23: Voice And Beeper Function

    • Alarm will follow the time format (12-hour or 24-hour) you choose when setting up the clock. • Alarm settings will not be erased when changing batteries. Begin testing by inserting a GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip (see page 40, Testing Your Blood Glucose), or press and hold Enter ( ) to turn off the meter, or see the next section on how to set up the voice feature on your meter.
  • Page 24 Setting Volume Step 1: Press and hold Enter ( ) to turn on the meter. Step 2: Press Enter ( ) to go into setup screen. Press < or > until starts to flash. Press Enter ( ) to enter volume setting. Step 3: The screen displays the current sound volume (default is 2).
  • Page 25 Language Selection Step 1: Press and hold Enter ( ) to turn on the meter. Step 2: Press Enter ( ) to enter setup screen. Step 3: Press < or > until starts to flash. If the voice function is on, the meter will announce “Language Selection.”...

  • Page 26: Voice Function Table

    Test Strip and begin testing. Any changes made so far are stored. • Your choice of language and volume settings will not be erased when changing batteries. Begin testing by inserting a GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose Test Strip (see page 40, Testing Your Blood Glucose) or press and hold Enter ( ) to turn off the meter.
  • Page 27 WHEN the meter will speak... WHAT the meter will say... Melody Turned on “Please insert test strip” Prompt user to insert test strip “Blood glucose test. Please Test strip is inserted and the meter is apply blood onto the test strip” ready to test (with flashing arrow and blood drop) “Your blood glucose reading is...
  • Page 28 Voice Function: Control Solution and Blood Glucose Testing See page 32 - Control Solution Testing and page 40 - Testing Your Blood Glucose Insert the test strip and press < or > (ctl appears next to the test strip icon) “L1 control solution test.
  • Page 29 Voice Function: The Setup Screen See page 15 - Setting Up Your GlUCoCard Expression System Pressing Enter ( ) to enter setup screen (after the meter has been turned on) “Memory “End Function “Language Recall” Mode” Selection” “PC Link”* *This function is not available yet “Set Date and...
  • Page 30 Voice Function: Setting the Clock WHEN the meter will speak... WHAT the meter will say... During date and time setup, “Set Year” setting up the year During date and time setup, “Set Month” setting up the month During date and time setup, “Set Day”...
  • Page 31 Voice Function: Setting the Alarms WHEN the meter will speak... WHAT the meter will say... Setting alarm 1, 2, or 3 “Set Alarm (number)” When sending data to PC “Sending data to PC” Finish sending data to PC “Data transmission complete” Voice Function: Other warning messages See page 61 - Solving Problems...

  • Page 32: Control Solution Testing

    • Using the meter for the first time • Using a new bottle of GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strips • You left the test strip bottle cap open • You dropped the meter • You suspect your meter and test strips are not working properly • The blood glucose test results do not reflect how you feel • You want to practice the testing procedure Call your local supplier or pharmacy to order control solution. If they do not stock it, call ARKRAY Order Services at 800.818.8877 (USA and Canada only).

  • Page 33: Performing A Control Solution Test

    Performing a Control Solution Test IMPORTANT: • Use only the GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution with the GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strips. Other brands of control solution will produce inaccurate results. • Always check the expiration date. DO NOT use control solution if it is expired. • DO NOT FREEZE. Store the control solution at room temperature. You will need: • GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution (Level 1 or Level 2) • Your GLUCOCARD Expression meter • A new GLUCOCARD Expression test strip Step 1: Remove a GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip from the test strip bottle.
  • Page 34 IMPORTANT: • Check the expiration date printed on the test strip bottle and its package. Do not use expired test strips. • Use test strip immediately after removing from the bottle. • Do not use wet or damaged test strips. • Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Store the test strip bottle in a dry, cool place. • Record the “date opened” on the bottle label. Discard the bottle and any remaining test strips after 6 months from date of opening. • Test under the temperature range of 50˚F to 104˚F. Your meter will not work outside of this range. • Must insert test strip into the test strip port.
  • Page 35 Step 2: Wait until the flashing blood drop and arrow icons appear on the meter display screen. The meter will also announce, “Please apply blood onto the test strip” if you have the voice feature turned on. Press > to enter L1 control solution testing.
  • Page 36 Step 5: Gently touch the drop of the control solution to the tip of the test strip. The meter will beep indicating it has received the control solution. Step 6: The screen will start to count down. After 6 seconds, the control test result will appear on the meter display screen.
  • Page 37 NOTE: • Control solution test results will be stored into the meter memory and indicated by ctl icon. • Control solution test results will not be used for calculating averages. Step 8: Remove the used test strip. The meter will automatically turn off. Discard the used test strip into a proper waste container. IMPORTANT: Do not re-use Test Strips. Follow steps 3 through 8 to complete a Level 2 control solution test and compare the result with the Level 2 range printed on the test strip bottle.

  • Page 38: Control Solution Trouble Shooting

    If your control solution test is out of range (too high or too low), it may be caused by the following: Possible Causes What you can do... • Make sure you are using • Wrong brand of Control GLUCOCARD Expression Solution used Control Solution. • Make sure the testing • Control solution not at room environment is between 50˚F temperature to 104˚F.
  • Page 39 Possible Causes What you can do... • If problem persists, Please • Meter malfunction call Customer Service at 1-800-566-8558 (USA and Canada only). Contact your diabetes healthcare professional if you cannot reach Customer Service.

  • Page 40: Testing Your Blood Glucose

    • Lancing device with a clean, unused lancet (or safety lancets) • Clear cap (lancing device) for Alternate Site Testing (AST) on palm and forearm Before you begin, make sure: • The meter has been set up properly and you’ve completed a control test. See Setting Up Your GLUCOCARD Expression System on page 15, and Control Solution Testing on page 32 for details. • Wash your hands and the testing site thoroughly with soap and warm water, dry well. • You are testing in an area between the temperature ranges of 50˚F~104˚F. NOTE: Your meter will not test outside of this range and will display a thermometer icon with verbal indication if the voice feature is turned on.

  • Page 41: Preparing Your Lancing Device

    Preparing Your Lancing Device Step 1: Remove the adjustable cap by twisting the cap off the lancing device and insert the lancet by pushing down firmly until lancet is fully seated. Step 2: Twist the protective cover off the lancet. Attach the adjustable cap by twisting clockwise onto the lancing device.
  • Page 42 Step 3: Adjust the puncture setting on the adjustable cap for the puncture depth level (1 is the lightest and 5 is the deepest). Step 4: With one hand holding the adjustable cap, pull back the lancing device with your other hand until you hear a click.

  • Page 43: Important Information On Alternate Site Testing (Ast)

    Important Information on Alternate Site Testing (AST) The GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose Monitoring System can test blood glucose from areas other than your fingertip such as palm and forearm (alternate site testing, or AST). Alternate site testing can be less painful than fingertip...
  • Page 44 Alternate Site Testing SHOULD NOT be used when: • You are experiencing Hypoglycemic unawareness (unable to tell if you have low blood sugar) • Within 2 hours of a meal, exercise, or medication • You will be operating machinery or driving a car. • You are sick • You think your blood glucose is low. • Your AST results do not match the way you feel. • You are testing for hyperglycemia. • Your routine glucose results are often fluctuating. • If you are pregnant. NOTE: • Rubbing forearm until warm before lancing will help minimize the difference between fingertip and AST results.The palm (at the base of the thumb) does not require rubbing before testing. • If results from alternate site testing do not agree with how you feel, repeat test using fingertip testing.

  • Page 45: Performing A Blood Glucose Test

    Performing a Blood Glucose Test Step 1: Remove a GLUCOCARD Expression test strip from the test strip bottle. Close the bottle cap immediately. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter. IMPORTANT: • Check the expiration date printed on the test strip bottle and its package. Do not use expired test strips.
  • Page 46 Step 2: A flashing blood drop and arrow icon appears on the meter display screen. The meter will announce, “Please apply blood onto the test strip” if you have the voice feature turned on. mo /dL Step 3: Obtain blood sample. For Fingertip Testing: Hold the lancing device (use the white adjustable cap) against the side of your fingertip and press the release button.
  • Page 47 TIP: • Gently massage your hand and finger toward the puncture site to form a drop of blood (approximate size ). Do not “milk,” or squeeze around the puncture site. • Lance the side of your fingertip to avoid soreness. To avoid calluses, choose a different lancing site each time. For Testing on Palm and Forearm: Hold the lancing device (use the clear adjustable cap) against the test site (base of palm or forearm).
  • Page 48 For forearm test sites, apply and release pressure (“pump”) for a few seconds while keeping the lancing device in constant contact with the skin. Palm testing (at the base of the thumb) does not require pumping. When the blood drop is large enough (approximate size ), lift the lancing device straight up without smearing the blood drop.
  • Page 49 Step 4: Gently bring the test strip to the drop of blood at a slight angle. The test strip acts like a straw to pull the blood in. Keep the test strip in the blood drop until the meter beeps to indicate the test strip has enough blood.
  • Page 50 CAUTION: • If you see “HI” or “LO” displayed, your blood glucose level may be above 600 mg/dL or below 20 mg/dL. Test again using fingertip testing, DO NOT test on forearm. If you receive the same result, call your physician or healthcare professional immediately. Step 6: Remove the used test strip into proper waste container. The meter will automatically shut off.

  • Page 51: Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results

    Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results Blood glucose values vary depending on food intake, medication, health, stress, and exercise. The ideal range for adults with and without diabetes Normal and Target Blood Glucose Ranges Normal Blood Glucose Levels in People Who Do Not Have Diabetes Upon waking—fasting 70 to 99 mg/dL After meals 70 to 140 mg/dL Target Blood Glucose Levels in People Who Have Diabetes...
  • Page 52 If the meter displays results that are “HI” or “LO,” or you get a result that is more than 250 mg/dL or below 50 mg/dL AND you DO NOT feel ill: • Test your meter with a control solution, refer to page 32, Control Solution Testing. • Test again using fingertip testing. If you still get a high or low reading, contact your healthcare professional. NOTE: • Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals or patients in shock. • Inaccurate low results may occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis.

  • Page 53: Viewing The Meter Memory

    Viewing the Meter Memory Your GLUCOCARD Expression meter automatically stores up to 300 test and control results with date and time. The meter also provides 7, 14, and 30 day averaging to help track your blood glucose trends. You must set...
  • Page 54 Step 1: Press and hold Enter ( ) to turn on the meter. Step 2: Press Enter ( ) to enter setup screen. Step 3: Press < or > until starts to flash. If the voice function is turned on, the meter will say “memory recall.” Press Enter ) to enter.
  • Page 55 nil will appear on the display screen after the last recorded test result if less then 300 readings are stored . You can press > to go back viewing from the oldest to the most recent readings. mg /dL mg /dL Step 4: When you reach the most recent test result, continue to press >...
  • Page 56 The number of results included in the average is shown right next to icon. Control solution results are not included in the day average calculations. mg/dL mg/dL mg /dL...
  • Page 57 NOTE: • Control testing results are flagged by on the bottom left corner of the display screen in addition to • When the meter memory is blank, the display screen will show nil. • When there is no day average data available, the display screen will show 4 dashes. • If the meter memory is full, adding a new test result will cause the oldest to be deleted. • Stored test results and day averages will not be erased when changing batteries. • You can begin testing anytime by inserting a test strip.

  • Page 58: Caring For The Meter

    Caring for the Meter Caring for your GLUCOCARD Expression meter is easy. Follow these simple guidelines to keep your meter working properly. Changing the Battery Batteries need to be changed when the icon appears on the meter display. Materials you will need: • Two Alkaline AAA Batteries...

  • Page 59: Cleaning The Meter

    Step 2: Insert new batteries . Slide the battery cover back into the meter firmly. NOTE: • Meter will prompt you to reconfirm the date and time when turned on. See page 17 for Setting the Clock. • The date, stored results, alarm settings, volume setting, and language choice remain in memory when the batteries are changed. Cleaning the Meter • If the meter is dirty, use a moist (NOT WET) lint-free cloth dampened with a mild detergent.

  • Page 60: Storage And Precautions

    Storage and Precautions • Handle the meter with care- severe shock, such as dropping the meter, could damage the electronics. • The meter and test strips are designed to be used within the temperature range 50˚F to 104˚F. • Avoid leaving the meter in extremely hot or cold places, such as near a heat source or in an extremely hot or cold car. • Do not store or use the meter or test strips in high humidity levels, such as a bathroom or kitchen. • Always close the bottle cap immediately after removing a test strip and make sure to close tightly.

  • Page 61: Downloading Test Results To A Computer

    We offer a diabetes management software system to help you download your test results to a computer. For more information on ARKRAY diabetes data management software, call ARKRAY Customer Service at 800.566.8558 (24 hours a day, 7 days a week, USA and Canada only).
  • Page 62 What you see What meter says What it means What you should do • Remove the battery and turn “Error 1 Meter Failure” The meter on the meter. electronics or test • Remove the test strip and strip is damaged insert a new test strip. • If problem persists, call us at 1-800-566-8558 (USA and Canada only).
  • Page 63 What you see What meter says What it means What you should do Change the battery (see page Low battery Batteries are low 58, Changing the Battery). Move the meter into an area “Temperature is out Temperature is that is between 50˚F~104˚F, and of range”...
  • Page 64 There are no stored Check if the date and time on your meter is set. results in the meter (See Setting Up Your GLUCOCARD Expression System on page 15 and/or Testing Your Blood Glucose on page 40.)

  • Page 65: Warranty

    Warranty You are a valued customer of ARKRAY. It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your GLUCOCARD Expression blood glucose meter. ARKRAY warrants your GLUCOCARD Expression blood glucose meter will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of the original purchase.

  • Page 66: Specifications

    1000 tests of continuous use or 1 year Automatic Power-off: After 2 minutes of non-use Operating Temperature: 50˚F to 104˚F. Relative Humidity: Less than 85% Storage Condition: Meter at 39˚F ~ 122˚F Test Strips at 39˚F ~ 86˚F For additional information, refer to the GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip insert...

  • Page 67: Returns

    Returns You must contact ARKRAY Customer Service at 800.566.8558 before returning your meter. You will be instructed how to return the meter to ARKRAY. Returned meters without this authorization will not be accepted.
  • Page 68 TEL 800.566.8558 FAX 952.646.3110 www.arkrayusa.com P/N 7888-01 ©2011 ARKRAY, Inc. Rev 3/12 65070000093...

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