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  • Page 2 Menarini Helpline THANK YOU A. Menarini Diagnostics thanks you for choosing the GlucoMen ® LX blood glucose meter. This User Manual contains important information on the meter and how it works. Please read it carefully before us- ing your new meter. The GlucoMen LX blood glucose meter is designed to be convenient and easy to use.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    iMpOrTanT inFOrMaTiOn! COnTenTS� • For correct use refer to GlucoMen ® LX sensor instructions for use. inTended US�e • Before you begin using your new blood glucose meter, please read all of the instructions provided in S�yMbOlS� this User Manual. inTrOdUCTiOn •...

  • Page 4: Intended Us�E

    COnTenTS� inTended US�e TeS�TinG a blOOd S�aMple • To be used by people with diabetes mellitus at home as an aid to measure the effectiveness of diabetes OBTAINING AND APPLYING A BLOOD SAMPLE FROM FOREARM OR PALM control. It is not intended for use in the diagnosis of, or screening for diabetes mellitus and is not LIMITATIONS AND CONSIDERATIONS: FOREARM AND PALM TESTING intended for use on neonates.

  • Page 5: Introduction

    S�yMbOlS� inTrOdUCTiOn The following are symbols that are used in this manual, on insert sheets, and on the GlucoMen ® LX blood Meter Components glucose meter. Test Strip Manufacturer Contents of Set Goes Here Attention, read user manual before use This product fulfills the requirements of the Directive 98/79/EC on in vitro diagnostic medical devices LCD Display...

  • Page 6: Meter Display

    inTrOdUCTiOn inTrOdUCTiOn Meter display The GlucoMen ® lx blood glucose meter The meter is a hand-held testing device that measures glucose (sugar) in capillary blood. The test strip is When you turn the GlucoMen ® LX blood glucose meter on, the all segments display appears briefly. This touched to a drop of blood to initiate the test process.

  • Page 7: Kit Contents

    inTrOdUCTiOn inTrOdUCTiOn kit Contents before Testing • GlucoMen ® LX blood glucose meter. Before testing and to ensure accurate glucose results, wash your hands and the testing site then thoroughly • Battery (CR2450, 3v). dry these areas. • User Manual. The GlucoMen LX blood glucose meter can test your blood glucose on the fingers, forearm, or palm.

  • Page 8: Test Strips

    inTrOdUCTiOn inTrOdUCTiOn Test S�trips • Test strips should only be stored for 9 months after opening the vial. When first opening a new vial of test strips, count forward 9 months and write that date on the vial. Discard any remaining test strips after The GlucoMen ®...

  • Page 9: S�Etting The Time, Date, And Beeper

    S�eTTinG THe TiMe, daTe, and beeper S�eTTinG THe TiMe, daTe, and beeper Having the correct time and date of each blood glucose test result helps you and your healthcare This brings the meter display to the first setup screen: time. professional track changes in your therapy.

  • Page 10: Running Control S�Olution

    rUnninG COnTrOl S�OlUTiOn rUnninG COnTrOl S�OlUTiOn Control S�olution important information for Control S�olution Control solution is a liquid that contains a fixed amount of glucose. • Use only the GlucoMen ® LX Control solution for the test. • Use this control solution to test that your meter is working properly with the test strip. •...

  • Page 11: Testing A Quality Control Solution

    rUnninG COnTrOl S�OlUTiOn rUnninG COnTrOl S�OlUTiOn Testing a Quality Control S�olution nOTe 1. Insert a test strip into the meter. If meter was off, the screen displays all segments for 2 seconds then the The on-screen Control Symbol flashes on and off repeatedly until sufficient control solution has been blinking blood drop symbol appears.

  • Page 12: Running A Tes�T

    rUnninG COnTrOl S�OlUTiOn rUnninG a TeS�T Out-of-range results may be caused by the following: 1. Insert a test strip into the meter. If the meter was switched off, the screen displays all segments for 2 seconds. • An error in performing the control test. Retest and follow the instructions carefully. nOTe •...

  • Page 13: Tes�Ting A Blood S�Ample

    TeS�TinG a blOOd S�aMple TeS�TinG a blOOd S�aMple 5. Use the lancing device, loaded with a new lancet, to puncture the finger. (See lancing device nOTe instructions for use.) The meter will time out after 2 minutes of non-use or if the strip is removed. The keys are disabled until a 6.

  • Page 14: Obtaining And Applying A Blood Sample From Forearm Or Palm

    TeS�TinG a blOOd S�aMple TeS�TinG a blOOd S�aMple nOTe Obtaining and applying a blood S�ample from Forearm or palm 1a. Select the Forearm test site in the highlighted areas as shown. Do not press the blood glucose sensor directly against the skin. Touch the test strip gently to the blood drop.

  • Page 15: Limitations And Considerations: Forearm And Palm Testing

    TeS�TinG a blOOd S�aMple TeS�TinG a blOOd S�aMple 4. Continue to hold the device, pressing FirMly until a proper blood drop limitations and Considerations: Forearm and palm Testing forms. The clear cap allows you to see the blood drop. Some patients test their blood glucose at sites other than the finger because it is generally less painful. 5.

  • Page 16: Your Tes�T Res�Ult

    TeS�TinG a blOOd S�aMple yOUr TeS�T reS�UlT Do not use forearm testing: Your blood glucose test result is displayed on the meter. • For at least 2 hours after you have eaten or injected insulin. • If you have recently exercised. •...

  • Page 17: Review Tes�T Res�Ults� In Memory

    yOUr TeS�T reS�UlT revieW TeS�T reS�UlTS� in MeMOry nOTe nOTe Test results greater than 13.3 mmol/L may mean high blood sugar (hyperglycaemia). Test results lower If a test strip is inserted while in the Data Review mode, the meter immediately switches than 3.3 mmol/L may mean low blood sugar (hypoglycaemia).

  • Page 18: Data Review In Memory

    daTa revieW in MeMOry daTa ManaGeMenT S�OFTWare Glucose results stored in the GlucoMen ® LX meter’s memory can be also downloaded using a dedicated 4. To review 1 day, 7 day, 14 day, and 30 day average results, press the Mode button.

  • Page 19: Bas�Ic Upkeep

    baS�iC Upkeep baS�iC Upkeep battery Check battery replacement The meter is powered by a single coin cell battery, CR2450 (3v). The first time you see the battery icon Replace the battery as follows: in the upper right corner of the screen and the blood drop at the lower left corner of the screen, the meter 1.

  • Page 20: Cleaning And Care

    Only authorized service person may repair the meter. • Meter is turned on for Setup and A.Menarini Diagnostics for assistance: Memory Review. (UK) 0800 243667 Call A. Menarini Diagnostics if the meter needs to be repaired or replaced.
  • Page 21 diS�playS�, MeaninGS�, aCTiOnS� diS�playS�, MeaninGS�, aCTiOnS� display What it Means What to do display What it Means What to do Your blood glucose reading is higher Retest your blood glucose immediately. The average of all blood glucose test re- No action required. than 33.3 mmol/L.
  • Page 22 diS�playS�, MeaninGS�, aCTiOnS� diS�playS�, MeaninGS�, aCTiOnS� display What it Means What to do display What it Means What to do No test results in the last 14 days. No action required. A control solution test result. No action required. The average of all blood glucose test re- No action required.
  • Page 23 diS�playS�, MeaninGS�, aCTiOnS� diS�playS�, MeaninGS�, aCTiOnS� display What it Means What to do display What it Means What to do Used Strip Error: Used or damaged Retest with a new strip. Meter does • Not enough blood sample. Repeat the test with a new test strip strip.

  • Page 24: Appendix

    appendix appendix S�pecifications limitations Test Measured Blood Glucose The GlucoMen ® LX Sensor test strips give accurate results when the following limitations are observed: Glucose Methodology Glucose oxidase biosensor • The test strips should not be used to diagnose diabetes or to test newborns. Glucose Test Results mmol/L (Plasma values) •...

  • Page 25: Instructional Notes

    appendix appendix instructional notes - While the meter is awake (ON), pressing the MODE button for longer than 1.5 seconds manually turns off the meter (sleep mode). 6. With no activity, time-out occurs after the following times: 1. If in setup mode when the test strip is inserted, the meter saves all the values entered up to that point - 1 minute for all screens.

  • Page 26: Warranty

    WarranTy Your GlucoMen ® LX blood glucose meter is warranted to be free of material and workmanship defects for life. If at any time your GlucoMen ® LX blood glucose meter does not work for any reason (other than as described below), it will be replaced with a new meter, or a substantial equivalent, free of charge.

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