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  • Page 1 Owner’s Manual...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS............... Meter Overview ....................Meter Overview .....................6 SETTING THE METER ....................8 THE FOUR MEASURING MODES ..............9 BEFORE TESTING ....................9 Performing a Control Solution Test ...............10 TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE ..............12 Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing ........12 Preparing the Puncture Site ................12...
  • 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 DIAVUE ToGo 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 this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual. 2. Do NOT use accessories which are not specifi ed by the manufacturer. 3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is damaged. 4.

  • Page 7: 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 suff ering 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, fi rst repeat the test.

  • Page 8: Meter Overview

    Meter Overview ➊ Test Strip Slot Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing. ➋ Test Strip Ejector Eject the used strip by pushing up this button. ➌ Main Button (M) Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm. ➍...

  • Page 9: Meter Overview

    Meter Overview...
  • Page 10 Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not fully inserted into the test slot. NOTE : • The DIAVUE ToGo monitor should only be used with DIAVUE ToGo Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results.

  • Page 11: Setting The Meter

    SETTING THE METER Before using your meter for the fi rst time or if you change the meter battery, you should check and update these settings. Entering the Setting Mode (a) Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted). Press S. 1.

  • Page 12: The Four Measuring Modes

    Congratulations! You have completed all settings! NOTE : • These parameters can ONLY be changed in the setting mode. • If the meter is idle for 3 minutes during the setting mode, it will switch off automatically. THE FOUR MEASURING MODES The meter provides you with four modes for measuring, General, AC, PC and QC.

  • Page 13: Performing A Control Solution Test

    Test strips (c), control solutions (d), lancing device (e) or sterile lancets (f) may not be included in the kit (please check the contents on your product box). They can be purchased separately. Please make sure you have those items needed for a blood glucose test beforehand.
  • Page 14 4. Read and compare the result After counting down to 0, the control solution test result 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 the instructions again and repeat the control solution test NOTE : •...

  • Page 15: Testing With Blood Sample

    TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE Warning : To reduce the chance of infection : • Never share a lancet or the lancing device. • Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only. • Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets and the lancing device.

  • Page 16: Performing A Blood Glucose Test

    ☉ Fingertip testing (h) Press the lancing device’s tip fi rmly against the lower side of your fi ngertip. Press the release button to prick your fi nger, then a click indicates that the puncture is complete. ☉ Blood from sites other than the fi ngertip (i) Replace the lancing device cap with the clear cap for AST.
  • Page 17 blood sample has been applied. Do NOT remove your fi nger until you hear a beep sound. NOTE : • Do not press the punctured 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 minutes, the meter will automatically turn off .

  • Page 18: Alternative Site Testing

    Alternative Site Testing You can test on a variety of locations on your body. Important : There are limitations with AST (Alternative Site Testing). Please consult your health care professional before you perform AST. When to use AST? Food, medication, illness, stress and exercise can aff ect blood glucose levels.

  • Page 19: Meter Memory

    METER MEMORY The meter stores the 450 most recent blood glucose test results along with respective dates and times in its memory. To enter the meter memory, start with the meter switched off . Reviewing Test Results 1. Press and release M . “...

  • Page 20: Downloading Results Onto Acomputer

    1. Obtaining the required cable and installing the software To download the Health Care Software System, please visit the BioCare website : www.biocare.com 2. Connecting to a personal computer Connect the cable to a RS232 port on your computer.

  • Page 21: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Battery Your meter comes with two 3V CR2032 size lithium batteries. Low Battery Signal The meter will display one of the messages below 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 battery.

  • Page 22: Caring For Your Meter

    Caring for Your Meter Cleaning 1. To clean the meter exterior, wipe it with a cloth moistened with tap water or a mild cleaning agent, then dry the device with a soft dry cloth. Do NOT rinse with water. 2. Do NOT use organic solvents to clean the meter. Meter Storage ☉...

  • Page 23: Important Control Solution Information

    ☉ Touch the test strip with clean and dry hands. Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial. ☉ Write the opening date on the vial label when you fi rst opened it. Discard remaining test strips after 6 months. ☉...

  • Page 24: System Troubleshooting

    SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the recommended action but the problem persists, please call your local customer service. Result Readings Error Messages MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO Appears when the batteries Replace the batteries immediately. are too low. Appears when a used test strip Repeat with a new test strip.

  • Page 25: Troubleshooting

    MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO Appears when test strip is Review the instructions and repeat removed while counting down. test with a new strip. If the problem persists, please contact the local customer service for help. Troubleshooting 1. If the meter does not display a message after inserting a test strip : POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Batteries exhausted.

  • Page 26: Detailed Information

    3. If the control solution testing result is out of range : POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Error in performing the test. Read instructions thoroughly and repeat the test again. Control solution vial was Shake the control solution poorly shaken. vigorously and repeat the test again.

  • Page 27: Symbol Information

    SYMBOL INFORMATION SYMBOL REFERENT SYMBOL REFERENT In vitro diagnostic medical Caution, consult accompanying device documents Consult instructions for use Humidity Limitation Collection for electrical and Temperature limitation electronic equipment CE mark Use by Batch code Manufacturer Authorized representative in the Serial number European...

  • Page 28: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model No DIAVUE ToGo Dimension & Weight 96.5 (L) x 54.3 (W) x 20.5 (H) mm, 55.4 g Power Source Two 3V CR2032 lithium batteries Display Memory 450 measurement results with respective date and time External output RS232 interface cable...
  • Page 29 BioCare Corporation 4F., No.12, Ln. 5, Sec. 2, Nanshan Rd., Luzhu Dist., Taoyuan City 33852, Taiwan TEL : 886-3-261-6678 FAX : 886-3-261-6679 www.biocare.com.tw MedNet GmbH Borkstrasse 10, 48163 Muenster - Germany TEL : +49 251 322660 FAX : +49 251 3226622...
  • Page 30 BioCare Corporation 4F., No.12, Ln. 5, Sec. 2, Nanshan Rd., Luzhu Dist., Taoyuan City 33852, Taiwan TEL : 886-3-261-6678 FAX : 886-3-261-6679 www.biocare.com.tw MedNet GmbH Borkstrasse 10, 48163 Muenster - Germany TEL : +49 251 322660 FAX : +49 251 3226622...

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