Troubleshooting ..................32 Setting Up the HI/LO Alarms ............12 Specifications ....................33 Important Information ..............13 Icon Descriptions...................34 Blood Glucose Testing ...............14 Service and Warranty ................35 Obtaining a Blood Sample ..............15 Customer Service ..................36 Applying a Blood Sample to iPet PRO Test Strip ..16...
Introduction iPet PRO Blood Glucose Monitoring System is specifically designed for in-home and professional use capillary or venous blood samples taken from a cat, dog or horse. This manual contains all information required to operate and maintain the device. Please read carefully before use.
1. Display: To display results in numbers and icons Button: Press and hold to enter reminder alarm and HI/ LO alarm setting, or to adjust numbers and to toggle settings Button: Press and hold to enter buzzer setting or to adjust numbers and to toggle settings Button: Press and hold to enter the year/date/time setting,...
1. Memory Icon: memory mode 2. Year/Date: To display year/date 3. Control Solution Icon: during a control solution test and indicates a control solution test result an alarm is set 5. Test Result: To display test results 6. Buzzer Icon: 10.
PRO test strips are for blood iPet PRO meter. Each test strip can be used only ONCE! The test strip consists of the test strip To confirm that sufficient blood has been applied to the target area top side back side 3.
Test Strip Vial Label Test Strip Vial Do not use expired test strips as • this may cause inaccurate results • the vial, replace the vial cap immediately and close it tightly...
Installing/Replacing Batteries 1. From the back of the meter, gently slide and remove the battery cover (Fig.1). ends matching indication marks on the battery compartment. 3. Slide battery cover back into batteries to operate. (Fig.1)
Setting Up iPet PRO Meter Be sure the batteries are properly appear and flash. Press installed. The default is set to to adjust and press to confirm (Fig.5). instructions to properly set up the meter. appear and flash. Press to adjust and press to confirm...
Coding iPet PRO Meter Insert glucode chip to start the procedure (Fig.10) Glucode Chip is inserted (Fig.11). (Fig.10) (Fig.11) a flashing animal icon. Press to select a desired animal type (Fig.12). make sure the code exactly matches the test strip vial label.
PRO meter provides 4. Press to adjust and press and hold button for 4 seconds to confirm. 4 reminder alarms for each or longer to enter setting. animal type. flash (Fig.17). Press To change to a different animal type, appear on the display (Fig.14).
Setting Up the HI/LO Alarms The iPet PRO blood glucose meter 3. To change the alarm setting, 4. Continue to the LO alarm press until you reach setting (Fig.21), repeat Steps provides an individual HI/LO alarm your desired HI setting and then 2 and 3 (Fig.22, 23) to confirm...
Any change of medications based • Always keep test strips in the date printed on the package since on the iPet PRO Blood Glucose • original vial. Tightly close the this may cause inaccurate results. Monitoring System results...
Blood Glucose Testing Before testing, you need the You may not proceed to do any following items: testing unless the meter is coded. iPet PRO blood glucose meter • Reminder: iPet PRO test strip Make sure that the code number on •...
Obtaining a Blood Sample For further instructions, please Removing the lancet from the CAUTION To reduce chances see the insert provided with the lancing device. of infection: 1. After use, twist off the lancing lancing device. Always use a new and sterile •...
be automatically stored into the discard the first drop to prevent meter memory (Fig.30). Please DO NOT point the contamination. Introduce the tip test strip at humans or animals of the test strip to the drop of if there is no further test, the strip (Fig.29).
Understanding Blood Glucose Test Results The meter displays results in The meter displays results from 20 – 600 mg/dL (1.1 – 33.3 mmol/L). either mg/dL or mmol/L. The unit of measure is preset. You cannot indicate a potentially serious medical change this setting.
1. Using the iPet PRO blood Note: glucose meter for the first time. For more information regarding the 2. Using a new vial of iPet PRO control solution, please read the test strips. control solution package insert.
If button is test strip. Hold until the meter 3. Insert iPet PRO test strip, top pressed again for 2 seconds, the beeps. The meter will now start side facing up, contact bar end...
• in day average calculation when solution test result is within the the iPet PRO meter is set in the specified range printed on the test control solution test mode. strip vial. If the test result is out of range, please repeat the test.
Memory Features How to view results stored will then be displayed (Fig.40). 6. When the meter displays the last The most recent memory results stored test result, press button in memory will be displayed first. so the meter will display day 1.
View Day Average Results 1. Press to turn the meter on and Note: the meter’s specified operating select a desired animal type, then 1. The consecutive 7/14/30 temperature range and may press the button to view day day average is calculated from not be accurate.
General Cleaning Care and Storage It is advised that you store all Switch the meter OFF. Please handle the meter with parts of iPet PRO Blood Glucose • • care. Dropping the meter may Monitoring System in the carrying Using a soft cloth moistened with •...
Display Messages DISPLAY DESCRIPTION ACTION The system is ready to accept a blood sample. Apply a blood sample. This message is displayed when your meter Please code the meter according to page 10. has NOT been coded. The default setting is 180 mg/dL (9.5 mmol/L) appears when the result is HIGHER and it can be changed according to page 12.
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Display Messages (continued) DISPLAY DESCRIPTION ACTION The default setting is 70 mg/dL (3.2 mmol/L) appears when the result is LOWER and it can be changed according to page 12. than the “LO” alert setting. Repeat the test by using a new test strip. If Test result is HIGHER than 600 mg/dL the same message displays again, the result (33.3 mmol/L).
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Display Messages (continued) DISPLAY DESCRIPTION ACTION Temperature is TOO HIGH during the test procedure. Large variation may occur between results due to high or low temperature. Move to a different environment (50ºF - 104˚F or 10ºC - 40˚C) and wait for 30 minutes before retesting.
Display Messages (continued) DISPLAY DESCRIPTION ACTION Battery power is LOW. Meter will only provide Replace with 2 AAA batteries. approximately 10 more measurements.
Error Messages DISPLAY DESCRIPTION ACTION The control solution temperature is HIGHER than permitted for analysis. Move to a different environment The control solution temperature is (50ºF - 104˚F or 10ºC - 40˚C) and LOWER than permitted for analysis. wait for 30 minutes before retesting. Temperature is TOO HIGH to perform a test.
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Error Messages (continued) DISPLAY DESCRIPTION ACTION Move to a different environment Temperature is TOO LOW to perform a test. (50ºF - 104˚F or 10ºC - 40˚C) and wait for 30 minutes before retesting. Battery power is too depleted for any Replace with 2 AAA batteries immediately.
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Error Messages (continued) DISPLAY DESCRIPTION ACTION An error message indicates a problem with the test strip. Review the instructions and try again with a new test strip. If the problem persists, contact customer service. An error message indicates a problem with the test strip or meter.
Error Messages (continued) DISPLAY DESCRIPTION ACTION Review the instructions and try again with An error message indicates a problem a new test strip. If the problem persists, with the test strip. contact customer service. Remove batteries and wait for 1 minute, then An error message indicates a problem reinstall batteries to see if meter is working with the meter.
Troubleshooting OTHER PROBLEMS WHICH MAY OCCUR ACTION A test strip has not been inserted into the Review the instructions and reinsert a meter properly. test strip correctly. Defective test strip. Replace with a new test strip. A test strip remains in the test port for more than Meter will automatically turn off.
Icon Descriptions Do not reuse Temperature limitation Use by Consult instructions for use Batch Code Caution Keep dry Do not use if package is damaged...
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