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BLOOD SUGAR
MEASURING DEVICE
Beurer GmbH • Söflinger Str. 218 • D-89077 Ulm • Germany
Phone: +49 800 6645222 • E-mail: kd@beurer.de • www.beurer-medical.de
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GL40
mg/dL
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IVD
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  • Page 1 GL40 mg/dL BLOOD SUGAR MEASURING DEVICE Step by step Beurer GmbH • Söflinger Str. 218 • D-89077 Ulm • Germany 0344 Phone: +49 800 6645222 • E-mail: kd@beurer.de • www.beurer-medical.de...
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  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents 1 About Your Beurer Blood Sugar Measuring Device .......... 4 1.1 Delivery scope, replacement parts and accessories ........5 1.2 Functions of the unit ..................6 1.3 Signs and symbols ..................7 2 Safety information and warnings ................8 3 Description of the unit and accessories ..............

  • Page 4: About Your Beurer Blood Sugar Measuring Device

    1 About Your Beurer Blood Sugar Measuring Device Dear valued customer, Thank you for choosing one of our products. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body tem- perature, pulse, gentle therapy, massage and air.

  • Page 5: Delivery Scope, Replacement Parts And Accessories

    • The blood sugar measuring device, test strips and control solution (available to pur- chase 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

    REF 464.01 LEVEL 1 control solution REF 463.05 100 needle lancets REF 457.01 Beurer GL40 PC Kit (con- REF 463.10 nection cable, driver and test software) Functions of the unit This unit is designed for measuring the blood sugar content. It is suitable for household use.

  • Page 7: Signs And Symbols

    Caution, refer to accompa- nying documents The following symbols in these instructions mean Warning Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to health. Important Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessories. Note Important information to be noted. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 8: Safety Information And Warnings

    • Do not use this unit to test any seriously ill patient. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 9 • 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 10 Carefully dispose of all blood samples and materials with which you have come into contact, in order to prevent in- jury and infection of others. • After use, dispose of the test strips and lancets in a sharp-proof container. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 11 You can hand in your used batteries at public collection points in your district or sales outlets where batteries of this type are sold. The following symbols are found on batteries that contain harmful substances: Pb = battery contains lead Cd = battery contains cadmium Hg = battery contains mercury Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 12: Description Of The Unit And Accessories

    Receptacle for test strips, with lighting Display ON/OFF button Computer port Battery compartment (underside) rocker button Lancing device and needle lancets Item Designation Protective disk for the lancet Sterile needle lancet Lancet holder Release button Tensioning device Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 13: Display Symbols

    Test strip symbol Blood sugar unit mg/dL Memory symbol Blood sugar unit mmol/L – Error symbol not functional Speaker symbol Note The measuring device is supplied with the following basic settings: • Blood sugar unit: mg/dL • Beep on Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 14: Test Strips

    Slit for blood collection the contact panels. Hold here Contacts Insert the test strip into the unit so that the contacts are visible in the slit. Ensure that the front side of the test strip is facing you. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 15 • Store test strips in a cool, dry place between +2°C and +30°C. Protect test strips a- gainst direct sunlight or heat. Do not store test strips in the fridge. • Permitted relative humidity under 90%. • Store test strips only in the original container – never use another container. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 16: Using The Unit For The First Time And Basic Settings

    Note • When the battery change symbol appears, the batteries are almost empty. Re- place both batteries as soon as possible. • When "LP" is displayed, the batteries are so empty that no more measurements are possible. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 17: Basic Settings

    "On" and the speaker symbol are displayed. Turning the beep on/off To turn off the beep, press the button. "OFF" is displayed. The speaker symbol disappears from the display. Confirm via the ON/OFF button [3]. The measuring device switches off automatically. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 18: Measuring Your Blood Sugar

    Dry your hands carefully. Also ensure that your lancing site is hygienically clean if taking a blood sample from an alternative site (AST). Warning If you wipe the lancing site with alcohol, ensure that the site has dried completely be- fore beginning the measurement. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 19 • 1 to 2: Delicate or thin skin • 3: Normal skin • 4 to 5: Thick or rough skin Turn the cap in the corresponding direction until the arrow points to the desired puncture depth. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 20 (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 de- vice. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 21 Carefully dispose of all blood samples and materials with which you have come into contact. This prevents injury and prevents infection spreading to other people. Twist the (white) cap back in place. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 22: Measuring The Blood Sugar Value

    • If you are measuring in a dimly lit room, press the ON/OFF button to switch on the unit. The test strip area lighting turns on and makes it easier for you to insert the test strip. In addition, the backlighting turns on for the results display. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 23: Evaluating A Blood Sugar Measured Value

    Normal blood Suspicious Diabetes urement sugar values On an empty stomach Below 100 mg/dL 100-110 mg/dL Above 110 mg/dL 2 hours after eating Below 140 mg/dL 140-200 mg/dL Above 200 mg/dL Source: Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft (DDG) 2008 Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 24 Perform a ketone test. Consult your tones doctor. Above 240 mg/dL Very high blood sugar Repeat the measurement with a Above 630 mg/dL new test strip. If the display shows the same result again: Seek medi- cal advice immediately. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 25: Function Check With Control Solution

    Important Never use the control solution of other manufacturers. You can only verify the proper function of your measuring device using the Beurer GL40 control solution. When is it recommended to perform a test using the control solution? • After opening a new test strip container.
  • Page 26 The result of the measurement is then shown in the display. Check whether the result is within the specified results range for the control solution. This results range is printed on the container with the test strips. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 27 Please contact customer service. device. Warning If you repeatedly obtain measurement results with the control solution which are outside of the specified range, refrain from using the system to determine your blood sugar content. Please contact customer service. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 28: The Measured Value Memory

    You can display a maximum of 480 previous measured values. You can cancel the process at any time. To do so, press the ON/OFF button or wait until the unit switches off automatically after 1 minute. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 29: Displaying Average Blood Sugar Levels

    Reinsert the batteries while holding down the buttons; pay attention to the correct po- larity. After inserting the batteries, continue holding down the button and the on/off button [3] for another five seconds. "dEL" is displayed and the measured values are deleted. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 30: Transferring Measured Values To A Computer

    (For the position of the connection socket, see p. 12). You can acquire the connection cable as the accessory set 'Beurer GL40 PC Kit' in a specialist store (see "Delivery scope, replacement parts and accessories"). Enclosed with...
  • Page 31 "-> PC" appears in the display of the measuring device. The measuring device is now ready for data transfer. Follow the transferring and evaluating information in the software and in the instruc- tions for the Beurer PC Kit. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 32: Storage And Maintenance Of The Unit

    • Protect the unit against damaging influences such as moisture, dirt, dust, blood, con- trol solution or water, extremes of temperature and direct sunlight. • Do not store close to strong electromagnetic fields, wireless systems or mobile tele- phones. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 33: Troubleshooting

    • Repeat blood sugar measurement. • Remove the batteries and reinsert System error them. Contact our customer service department if the problem persists. • Remove the batteries and reinsert Memory error them. Contact our customer service department if the problem persists. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 34 The unit's basic settings were Press the "On/Off" button until "OFF" is displayed. changed and the change was not Repeat test. completed (see "Basic settings", page 17). Unit is defective Contact customer service. Beurer GL40 mg/dL...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    Blood sample Capillary whole blood Blood quantity 0.6 microlitres Measuring time for blood Approx. 5 seconds sugar Calibration Plasma Test method Amperometric biosensor Application Suitable for self testing System function test Each time the unit is switched on Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 36 20 to 630 mg/dL. Chemical components of the test strip sensor • Glucose oxidase ≥ 0.6 IU • Electron shuttle ≥ 0.03 mg • Non-reactive components ≥ 0.06 mg Beurer GL40 mg/dL...
  • Page 37 0.12 % Non-reactive components 99.88% Standards The Beurer GL40 measuring system for household use corresponds to the following Eu- ropean directives and standards: IVD (98/79/EC), EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-101, EN 13640, EN ISO 15197, MDD (93/42/EC). In accordance with the MPBetreibV (German Medical Device Operator Ordinance), regu- lar metrology checks must be performed if the unit is to be used for commercial or busi- ness purposes.

  • Page 38: Guarantee And Customer Service

    Claims must be made within a period of 3 years from the date of purchase to BEURER GmbH, Söflinger Str. 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany. In the case of claims against the guarantee, the customer has the right to have the product repaired by us or in a workshop authorised by us.
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