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Page 2: Ds-W Blood Glucose Meter
DS-W Blood Glucose Monitoring System. The i-QARE DS-W Blood Glucose Meter utilizes the latest electrochemical biosensor technology to measure blood glucose level by recording a current between two electrodes. -
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
Important Safety Instructions Read this carefully before using. The following basic safety precautions should always be taken: The meter is for single patient use. Do not share it with anyone including other family members! Do not use on multiple patients! All parts of the kits are considered biohazardous and ... - Page 4 dNotices/ucm224025.htm “CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens” (2010). http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-Devi cesBGM.html KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS WITH YOU. Warning : Keep the test Strip vial away from children; the vial cap and the test Strip can be a potential choking hazard.
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Page 5: Indication For Use
(when glucose is not changing rapidly). The i-QARE DS-W Draw-in Blood Glucose Test Strip are for us with the i-QARE DS-W Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips,... -
Page 6: Table Of Contents
Table of Content Important Safety Instructions Indication for Use Signs and Symbols Limitations Standard Accessories Important Information about Your New Meter About Alternative Site testing (AST) Understanding Your Meter & Strip Control Solution Test How to Obtain a Blood Sample Performing Blood Test Understanding Your Test Result Comparing Your Meter with Lab Results... -
Page 7: Limitations
Limitations 1. Apply only capillary whole blood sample to test your blood glucose level. 2. Not for use on patients in shock, hypotensive patients, dehydrated patients or hyper-osmolar patients. 3. If you have followed all instructions described in this user’s manual and you are still getting results that do not agree with how you feel, please contact your healthcare provider. -
Page 8: Strip Instruction
• Alternative site testing (AST) testing should only be done during steady-state times (when glucose us not changing rapidly) • AST should not be used to calibrate continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) • AST should not be used for insulin dose calculations •... -
Page 9: Standard Accessories
Standard Accessories Your new DS-W Blood Glucose meter and accessories work together to measure your blood glucose level. The starter meter kit includes: DS-W Blood Glucose Meter × 1 Lancing Device × 1 3V CR2032 Battery × 1 ... -
Page 10: Important Information About Your New Meter
Important Information about Your New Meter Use only DS-W Draw-in Blood Glucose Test Strip with DS-W Blood Glucose Meter. Other test Strip will get inaccurate results. Store in a safe place out of direct sunlight at temperatures between 39.2℉ - 89.6℉ (4℃ - 32℃). ... -
Page 11: About Alternative Site Testing (Ast)
About Alternative Site Testing (AST) Understanding Alternative Site Testing What is AST? Besides the fingertip, you can test your palm or forearm instead. What is the advantage of AST? You have different options of testing other places on your body besides the fingertip. You should perform AST only at the following times: Do AST ONLY in the following intervals: In a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours... - Page 12 Fingertip test only: If you are sick After exercising Less than 2 hours after exercising Within 2 hours of taking or injecting insulin AST Results If the blood glucose test result from the AST does not match how you feel, DO a fingertip test to check the result again.
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Page 13: Understanding Your Meter & Strip
Understanding Your Meter & Strip Test Strip Slot – Insert test strip here. Function & Display – Power Shows test Button results, messages, and memory records Battery Cover – Slide cover off to replace battery... -
Page 14: Meter Display
Meter Display Blood Application Battery Status Test Result Message Code Message Unit Symbol of Test Meter Checking Status Test Strip Reaction Window Electrode Sample Collection Area... - Page 15 1. Sample Collection Area: Apply a drop of blood here and the blood will be drawn in automatically. 2. Reaction Window: This is where you confirm if enough blood has been drawn into the test strip’s absorbent channel. 3. Electrode: Insert this end of the test strip into the meter until it will go no further.
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Page 16: Control Solution Test
Alliance Blood Glucose Control Solution range is printed on the i-QARE DS-W Draw-in Blood Glucose Test Strip vial. Control solution is used to test meter and strip performance. It is not a recommended range for your blood glucose level. -
Page 17: Important Control Solution Information
Important Control Solution Information Use only Alliance Blood Glucose Control Solutions. Allow the control solution to come to room temperature before use. Shake the control solution bottle before use, and place the drop of control solution onto a clean nonabsorbent surface before applying the solution to a test strip. - Page 18 1. Take a test strip from the test strip vial and close the cap quickly and tightly. 2. Insert the test strip into the test strip slot, and open 1 level of Control Solution. 3. Squeeze a drop of control solution onto a plain nonabsorbent plastic/surface, and close the control solution vial immediately.
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Page 19: How To Obtain A Blood Sample
How to Obtain a Blood Sample Warnings All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and can potentially transmit infectious diseases, even after you have performed cleaning and disinfection. Users should always wash hands thoroughly with soap and water before/after handling the meter, lancet, or test strips. - Page 20 3. Twist off the lancet’s 4. Snap the cap back on protective cover. and twist off the cap to the device. IMPORTANT: Lancet is for single use only. Use a new and sterile lancet to perform the test. Keep lancing device and lancets clean.
- Page 21 5. Turn the cap to set the 6. Pull the plunger until it lancet depth. (Start at 2 clicks. Set aside until or 3) For tougher skin, later in the test. dial to a higher number. NOTE: The lightest depth setting is the lowest number on the setting.
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Page 22: Performing Blood Test
Performing Blood Test Running a Blood Glucose Test: Before testing, make sure you do the following: 1. Use warm water to wash your hands and dry them. Then, massage your fingertips gently. It will be easier to get blood sample with less pain. 2. - Page 23 3. When you see the flashing blood drop, hold the lancing device against the side of your fingertip and press the release button. 4. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the flow of blood. The first drop of blood should be discarded, then use the second drop of blood for testing.
- Page 24 NOTE: The DS-W meter only requires a tiny sample of blood to perform a test. Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeat puncture in the same spot may cause soreness and calluses. The first drop of blood usually contains tissue and serum, which may affect the test result.
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Page 25: Understanding Your Test Result
Understanding Your Test Result Normal Blood Glucose Range Expected blood glucose levels for people without diabetes: Time Range (mg/dL) Range (mmol/L) Fasting and before meals <100 mg/dL <5.6 mmol/L 2 hours after meals <140 mg/dL < 7.8mmol/L (Referenced from the Diabetes Care January 2014 vol. -
Page 26: Comparing Your Meter With Lab Results
Comparing Your Meter with Lab Results The result you obtain from your meter may differ somewhat from your lab result due to normal variation. Meter results can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect lab results in the same way. To make an accurate comparison between meter and lab results, please follow the steps below: Before you go to the lab... - Page 27 You may still have a variation from the result because blood glucose levels can change significantly over short periods of time, especially if you have eaten, exercised, taken medication, or experienced stress . In addition, if you have eaten, the blood glucose level from a finger stick can be up to 70 mg/dL higher than blood drawn from a vein (venous sample) used for a lab test Therefore, it is best to be fasting for 8 hours before...
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Page 28: Memory Setup And Recall
Memory Setup and Recall Your meter will automatically store up to 20 test results, and you can review them anytime by press and hold until the meter turns on, the meter will show the test results by the sequence of number 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 up to 20. Steps: 1. -
Page 29: Changing The Battery
Changing the Battery The DS-W uses with 3V CR2032 alkaline battery. Battery life will vary depending on usage, so always keep a spare battery on hand. The battery should last about 1000 tests. When the battery symbol appears on the meter display, please replace new batteries. -
Page 30: Cleaning And Disinfecting Your Meter
Cleaning and Disinfecting your Meter Warning: No liquids, dust, or dirt should be allowed to enter the strip port or the interior of the meter. You should always wash and dry your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the meter or test Strip. -
Page 31: Cleaning Procedure
Cleaning Procedure: Step 1. Dispose of used test strip. Gloves should be worn. Step 2. Remove towel from package or bottle. If towel is very wet, wring towel slightly to discard excess liquid. Step 3. Wipe surface with towel until completely wet. - Page 32 Disinfection Disinfecting your meter kills the microbes that can cause diseases such as hepatitis. We recommend disinfecting your meter once per week with DISPATCH® Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels with Bleach (the active ingredient) by CALTECH (EPA Reg. No. 56392-8), which has been shown to be safe for use with your meter.
- Page 33 Step 4. Let stand for one minute. To kill TB, let stand for 2 minutes at room temperature (20-25℃). Wipe dry or allow to air dry. Dispose of towel. A cleaning and disinfection cycle refers to one cleaning step and one disinfecting step. The meter has been validated for 260 cleaning and disinfection cycles, which is equivalent to cleaning and disinfecting once per week over the 5 year use life of the meter.
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Page 34: Meter Specifications
Meter Specifications Model Name DS-W Assay Method Electrochemical biosensor Test Sample Capillary Whole Blood Fresh blood from fingertip, palm, or Alternative Site Testing forearm Sample Size 0.7µL Measuring Time 6 seconds count down Measuring Range 20 – 600 mg/dL Hematocrit Range 20~60% 57.2℉... -
Page 35: Message Description And Proceeding Solution
Message Description and Proceeding Solution All the messages will be displayed by symbols or images on the display. However, when the incorrect operation cause the incorrect test results, the glucose meter will not display any messages or symbols for the incorrectness. If you still have questions, please call customer service for assistance. - Page 36 Message Description Proceeding Solution After drawing the NONE blood sample into the test strip, the 6-second countdown shall start. After the countdown is finished, the rest result will display on the screen. Your blood glucose Ensure the test strip may be extremely low. has drawn in sufficient If it is lower than blood sample to the...
- Page 37 Message Description Proceeding Solution The battery is out of Please change the power. battery to avoid incorrect test results or else the glucose meter cannot be operated. If the temperature is Move to an area extremely high or low between 14℃ - 40℃ during the operation (57.2℉...
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Page 38: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting After inserting the Test Strip, if the Glucose Meter does not display any message or start the test, please check the following possible reasons and solutions. Reasons Solutions The battery is weak or no battery is Change to a new battery or install a installed. -
Page 39: Limited Warranty
Limited Warranty Alliance International Co., Ltd. warrants to the original purchaser of the meter that your i-QARE DS-W Blood Glucose Meter will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for 5 years from the date of purchase. If the... -
Page 40: Warranty And Service Instructions
Non-Warranty Service Policy The DS-W Blood Glucose Meter Non-Warranty Service Policy applies to meters where the above warranty has not become effective, has become inapplicable, or has expired. Alliance International Co., Ltd. will repair or replace at its option meters returned to it for a service charge.