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Gpet instruction Manual 31/5/09 18:06 Page 1 asy! Glucose Meter User Guide Veterinary Monitoring System Veterinary Monitoring System For dog and cat use only...
Memory features Glucode chip details Care and storage Installing/replacing the battery Display messages Setting up the g-Pet meter Specifications Coding your g-Pet meter Limitations of the procedure Blood Glucose Testing Service and warranty Preparing the test strip...
Page 4 g-Pet glucose meter kit. Your g-Pet system contains: • g-Pet meter • One vial of g-Pet test strips • Two glucode chips: one for cats, one for dogs • One lancing device • Ten lancets • One carrying case •...
2. M Button - On/Off. 3. S Button - Select button. 4. Test Port - This is where you insert the g-Pet Test Strip into the g-Pet Meter. 5. Battery Cover 6. Reset Button - Press this button to re-set the system.
Each strip can be used only once. The g-pet Test Strip consists of the following parts: 1. Contact Bar—This end of the g-pet Test Strip is inserted into the Test Port to activate the g-pet Meter (white side face up, arrow points into test port).
Gpet instruction Manual 31/5/09 18:06 Page 7 g-Pet Test Strip Vial. Test Strip Vial Code Numbers Expiration Date g-Pet Control Solution Range Lot Number...
The Glucode chip is used to ensure that your g-Pet Meter provides you with the most accurate results. Before performing the blood glucose test, or when starting a...
Installing/Replacing the battery. When to replace the battery How to Replace the battery 1. From the back of the g-Pet Meter, gently slide When the battery is low, the g-Pet and remove the battery cover. Meter will show a warning signal that 2.
18:06 Page 10 Setting up the g-Pet Meter. To turn the g-Pet Meter on, first pull the plastic tab out from the battery chamber, then press the reset button located at the back of the Meter and proceed with the following instructions: Setting Up the Date and Time 1.
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Gpet instruction Manual 31/5/09 18:06 Page 11 Setting up the g-Pet Meter. Setting Up the Date and Time 4. To enter the day and move on to choose the hour setting, press the M button. 5. To change the hour, press the S button. To enter the hour and move on to change the minutes, press the M button.
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31/5/09 18:06 Page 12 Setting up the g-Pet Meter. 8. To set the second alarm, press the M button (y). If you press S button (n), it will move to health management alarm setting (step 11). To change the hour, press S button. To enter the hour and move on to change the minutes, press M button.
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31/5/09 18:06 Page 13 Setting up the g-Pet Meter. 10. To set the fourth alarm, press the M button (y). If you press S button (n), it will move to health management alarm setting (step 11). To change the hour, press S button. To enter the hour and move on to change the minutes, press M button.
Meter display with the code g-Pet Meter is functioning number on the g-Pet Test Strip Vial properly. Then a beep will sound, for cat or dog. If the code matches, followed by the code number.
• Always use a new and sterile lancet. Lancets are for 3. Adjustable automatic lancing device or insulin single use only. needle. • Always use a new g-Pet Test Strip. Test Strips are for 4. Sterile lancet. single use only. 5. Glucode Chip for the animal type.
Control Solution. Reminder: Make sure that the code number on the display matches the code number located on the g-Pet Test Strip Vial for your animal type (cat or dog). If the code number on the display does not match the code number on the Test Strip Vial,...
Gpet instruction Manual 31/5/09 18:06 Page 17 Obtaining a blood sample. Sample may be obtained from cat PERFORM THE TEST WITH METER 2. Remove the lancet from the or dog. Using an insulin needle or (see p. 19) lancing device and discard in a the lancing device supplied: TO UNLOAD LANCET DEVICE: clinical waste sharps container.
Test Strip. 3. As soon as enough blood has filled the Confirmation Window of the Test Strip, the g-Pet Meter will beep and begin counting down from 8 to 1. 4. The blood glucose result will appear on the LCD panel and will be stored into the Meter memory automatically.
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9. Record glucose test reading in mmol/l. It is suggested that you Log Book. review your testing procedure and test again with a new g-Pet Test Strip to confirm the result. 6. If a “Lo”message appears on your display, your g-Pet Meter has detected that your patients blood glucose level is lower than 1.1...
Test Strip vial. 4. g-Pet Control Solution test technique. The g-Pet System is 4. When you suspect the g-Pet Meter or performed outside of 15º - 40ºC performing successfully when the g-Pet g-Pet Test Strips are not working (59º...
7/14/30-day average of your blood glucose test results. 1. Press the M button to turn on the g-Pet Meter. All segments of the LCD display will appear. The date and time will appear first. 2. Press S button, the result of control solution will appear on display.*...
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Memory features (continued…) 6. Press S button, the most recent test result will appear. Each time you press the S button, the g-Pet Meter will recall the last 300 test results accordingly. When the memory is full, the oldest result is removed and replaced with the newest result.
DO NOT USE ANY device. ORGANIC SOLVENT for cleaning. 2. Do not expose the g-Pet Meter, Test Strips, and Control 5. The Meter should be stored at room temperature Solution to extreme conditions, such as high in a dry and clean space.
This message appears immediately Code Meter (see page 8). if your Meter has not been encoded. This is the current code number This code number should match in use. the code number printed on your g-Pet Test Strip Vial.
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The system is ready to accept You may now apply a drop of a Control Solution sample. control solution sample. g-Pet Meter detects blood glucose Indicates high blood glucose level. level is higher than 33.3 mmol/l. Repeat test. If result still occurs, consult your veterinarian immediately.
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31/5/09 18:06 Page 26 Display messages. Display What it means Action The g-Pet Meter detects blood Indicates low blood glucose level. glucose level is lower than Repeat test. If result still occurs, 1.1 mmol/l. consult your veterinarian immediately. Temperature is too low to perform Repeat the test in a warmer setting the test.
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Action An error message indicating a Review the instructions and try again problem with the g-Pet Meter. with a new g-Pet Test Strip or Glucode Chip. Battery power is too low for further Replace with a new 3-Volt lithium usage.
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Fax: +44 (0)1204 669034. An error message indicating a Press ‘reset’ button and check the meter again with the Glucode Chip. If the problem persists, problem with the g-Pet Meter. contact Woodley Equipment Company Ltd. Customer Services for help. Tel: +44 (0)1204 669033.
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Gpet instruction Manual 31/5/09 18:06 Page 29 Display messages. Display What it means Action Temperature is high during Result may be larger variation. the test procedure. Move to a cooler environment (10 - 40°C or 50 - 104°F) and wait 15 minutes before retesting. All testing values recorded in Press S button or M button the memory have been...
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18:06 Page 30 Problems that may occur. Problem Action The g-Pet Test Strip has not been inserted into the Review the instructions and re-insert the Test Strip Meter properly. correctly (white side face up). Defective g-Pet Test Strip. Replace with a new g-Pet Test Strip.
12 x 50 x 15mm (4.0 x 1.9 x 0.6 in) Weight: Distributed by: WOODLEY EQUIPMENT COMPANY LTD., OLD STATION PARK BUILDINGS, ST. JOHNS STREET, • Calibrated for cat and dog use, not intended for humans. HORWICH, BOLTON, LANCASHIRE, BL6 7NY. UK Tel: +44 (0)1204 669033.
18:06 Page 32 Limitations of the procedure. Caution: The g-Pet System is designed for in vitro use occur when performing the test on a pet that may be only and is not intended to test on newborn animals. severely dehydrated, severely hypotensive, in shock or in a hyperglycaemic-hyperosmolar state.
Meter or its parts. User’s Guide and is invalid when the g-Pet System and g-Pet Test Strip are used improperly. For manufacturer warranty services, purchaser...
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Fax: +44 (0)1204 669034 or E-mail us at :sales@woodleyequipment.com When you call Customer Service, please have your g-Pet Meter, g-Pet Test Strip and all other system supplies available. This will allow us to answer any of your questions with speed and efficiency.
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