IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THIS BEFORE USING The following basic safety precautions should always be taken. 1. Close supervision is necessary when the device is used by, on, or near children, handicapped persons or invalids. 2. Use the device only for the intended use described in this manual. 3.
Table of Contents BEFORE YOU START Warnings and Precautions Health Information ABOUT THIS SYSTEM Intended Use Principle of Measurement Alternative Site Testing (AST) Content of the System Appearance and Key Function of the Monitor LCD Display Appearance of the Test Strip PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Battery Installation and Replacement Setting the Monitor...
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HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR MONITOR Cleaning Storage Monitor storage Strip storage Control storage PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE ERROR MESSAGE Problem in Opertation SPECIFICATIONS...
BEFORE YOU START Warnings and Precautions The Fora comfort 2 in 1 blood glucose plus blood pressure monitoring system is designed for use on individuals age 16 and above. It shall NOT be used: 1. To diagnose newborns with diabetes. 2.
Health Information Blood Glucose Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetes control. A long-term study showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up to 60%* . The results you get with the Fora comfort 2 in 1 blood glucose plus blood pressure monitoring system can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes.
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Blood Pressure Clinical studies show that the adult diabetes is often accompanied by elevated blood pressure. People with diabetes can reduce their heart risk by managing their blood pressure along with diabetes treatment* . Knowing your routine blood pressure trend tells whether your body is in good condition or not. Human blood pressure naturally increases after reaching middle age.
ABOUT THIS SYSTEM Intended Use The Fora Comfort TD-3260 2 in 1 Blood Glucose plus Blood Pressure Monitoring System is indicated for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh whole blood (capillary blood from the finger, the palm, the forearm, the upper-arm, the calf and the thigh) for self testing by persons with diabetes in the home or by healthcare professionals in healthcare facilities.
Alternative Site Testing (AST) Important: There are limitations for doing AST. Please consult your healthcare professional before you do AST. What is AST? Alternative site testing (AST) means that people use parts of the body other than fingertips to check their blood glucose levels.
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Do NOT use AST if: You think your blood glucose is low. You are unawareness of hypoglycemia. Your AST results do not match the way you feel. You are testing for hyperglycemia. Your routine glucose results are often fluctuating. You are pregnant. How to increase the accuracy? Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the puncture site prior to blood extraction has a significant influence on the glucose value obtained.
Content of the System These products have been designed, tested, and proven to work together as a system to produce accurate blood glucose test results. Use only the same brand-name test strips and a control solution with the blood glucose and blood pressure monitor.
Appearance and Key Function of the Monitor LCD Display Test Slot Test result is For Feature 1 displayed with Blood Glucose symbols and Test simple messages. Zigbee Indicator For Feature 5 Wireless Connection Memory Button For Feature 3 Memory Recall Set Button For Feature 4 Monitor Setting...
Appearance of the Test Strip Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood. Blood is applied to the absorbent hole of the test strip and is automatically drawn into the reaction chamber where the reaction takes place. See pages 21-36, How to measure blood glucose, for complete instructions.
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE Battery Installation and Replacement Your monitor comes with batteries already installed. When replacing, use ONLY 1.5V AA size alkaline batteries for best performance and longest life. Low Power Signal The monitor will remind you when the power is getting low by displaying two different messages: 1.
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Make sure the monitor is off before replacing the batteries. STEP 1- Press the edge of the battery cover and pull up (Fig. 3). Lift the battery cover and remove the batteries inside. (Fig. 3) STEP 2- Insert four 1.5V AA size alkaline batteries.
Setting the Monitor Your monitor comes with the time, date, units and ambient temperature preset. These options may be changed any time to fit your needs. They also need to be set again when you change the batteries. How to set the monitor? STEP 1- Start with the Monitor Turned Off.
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STEP 5- The hour and minute will appear automatically. Press the M button to select the changes you made and press S button move on to next step.(Fig. 9) (Fig. 9) STEP 6- The blood glucose unit* will appear automatically. Press the M button to select the changes you made and press the S button move on to next step.(Fig.
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NOTE The time, date, unit of measurement and unit of temperature can ONLY be changed in the setting mode. Therefore, when you perform a glucose testing or blood pressure testing, those parameters are not possible to be changed. *3: The milligram per deciliter (mg/dL) is the standard unit in the United States.
HOW TO MEASURE BLOOD GLUCOSE Important Information and Possible Interferences Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low results. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately. Test results below 60 mg/dL (3.3 mmol/L) mean low blood glucose (hypoglycemia).
Coding the Monitor You must code the monitor every time you begin to use a new vial of test strips. Test results may be wrong if the code number displayed on the monitor does not match the number printed on the strip vial. Step 1- Insert the code strip when the...
Checking the Code When you start measuring blood glucose, check the code number first. STEP1- With the monitor off, insert a test strip into the Test Slot. Make sure you insert the end with the contact bars first and facing up. Contact bars must be inserted all the way into the monitor for an accurate result (Fig.
Checking the System with Control Solutions TaiDoc control solutions contain a known amount of glucose that reacts with test strips. By comparing your control solution test results with the expected range printed on the test strip vial label, it is able to check that the monitor and the test strips are working together as a system and that you are performing the test correctly.
Important Control Solution Information Use only TaiDoc control solutions. Check the expiry date on the control solution vial. Do not use if expired. Control solution, monitor, and test strips should come to room temperature (68-77℉/20-25℃) before testing. Shake the vial, discard the first drop of control solution, and wipe off the dispenser tip to ensure a good sample and an accurate result.
Doing a Control Solution Test TAKE A TEST STRIP OUT WITH CLEAN AND DRY HANDS FIRST. STEP1- Insert Test Strip Insert a test strip with contact bars end first and facing up,into the test slot.The monitor turns on automatically and displays the followings in sequence: “CHK”...
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STEP 3- Obtain control solution Shake the control solution vial well. Remove the cap. Squeeze the vial, discard the first drop, and wipe off the dispenser tip to prevent contamination. Squeeze the vial again to get another drop and place on a clean surface (Fig.
Testing Your Blood Glucose Be sure to read carefully this section and the test strip package insert found in the test strip box before testing. Make sure you have all items needed to test: A. Monitor B. Test Strips C. Lancing Device D.
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WASH AND DRY YOUR HANDS FIRST BEFORE STARTING. STEP 1- Set the Lancing Device Remove the cap of lancing device. Insert a lancet into the lancet holder and push down firmly until it is fully seated.(Fig.26) (Fig.26) Remove the protective disk.Replace the lancing Device cap.( Fig.
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Slide the ejection /cocking control back until it clicks. If it does not click the device may have been cocked when the lancet was inserted.(Fig. 30) (Fig.30) ■ Blood from sites other than the fingertip A clear cap, together with the kit, makes it easier to get a drop of blood for AST.
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STEP 2- Insert Test Strip Insert a test strip with contact bars end first and facing up, into the test slot(Fig.32). The monitor turns on automatically and displays the followings in sequence: CHK and” ” ambient temperature code number and flashing “...
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STEP 3- Get a Drop of Blood Select the puncture site either in finger or in other parts (AST). Clean the puncture site with 70% alcohol cotton and let it air-dry. ■ Fingertip Hold the Lancing Device firmly against the side of your finger.
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STEP 4- Apply Blood into the Test Strip When “ “is flashing on the screen, apply your blood to the absorbent hole of the test strip until the confirmation window is fully covered with blood(Fig. 36). The monitor then begins to count down automatically.
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STEP 6- Remove the Lancet Always use caution when removing the lancet. Take the lancet out carefully. Place the disk on a hard surface and push the exposed tip into the protective disk(Fig. 38). (Fig. 38) WARNING The used lancet and the used test strip may be potentially biohazard. Please discard it carefully according to your local regulations.
Special Messages MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTION This indicates hypoglycemia (low blood glucose.) Appears when your result is below measurement limit, You should immediately treat which is less than 20 mg/dL. hypoglycemia as recommended by your healthcare professional. This indicates severe hyperglycemia (high blood Appears when your result is above measurement limit,...
Comparing Monitor and Laboratory Results The result you obtain from your monitor may differ somewhat from your laboratory result due to normal variation. Monitor results can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect laboratory results in the same way (See test strip package insert for typical accuracy and precision data and for important information on limitations).
HOW TO MEASURE BLOOD PRESSURE Suggestions before Measuring Avoid caffeine, tea, alcohol, and cigarette at least 30 minutes before measurement. Wait 30 minutes after exercising or bathing before measurement. Sit or lie down for at least 10 minutes before measuring. Do not measure when feeling anxious or tense.
Testing Your Blood Pressure SETP 1 Please sit and take a rest at least 10 minutes before measuring. STEP 2- Connect the air plug of the tubing to the air jack at the side of the monitor (Fig. 39) . (Fig.39) STEP 3- Assemble the cuff as Figure 40.
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WARINING It is extremely important that the cuff is at the same level of the heart. If the cuff is relatively lower (higher) than the heart, the blood pressure measured will be higher (lower) than the actual value. A 15 cm difference in height may result in an error of 10 mmHg.
HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FEATURES Viewing Memory in the Monitor Your monitor stores the most 352 recent results of blood glucose and blood pressure with date and time in its memory. You can review the test results in memory with these easy steps. STEP 1- When the monitor is off, press the M Button once.
HOW TO USE THE MEMORY FEATURES Deleting Memory To clear the memory, with the monitor turned off, press and hold the M Button for 3 seconds. “CLr/ALL” then appears and indicates that ALL the memories stored in the monitor will be cleared (Fig. 49). (Fig.
HOW TO TAKE CARE OF YOUR MONITOR Cleaning To clean the monitor exterior, wipe with a cloth moistened with tap water or a mild cleaning agent, then dry the device with a soft and dry cloth. Do not flush with water. Do not use organic solvents to clean the monitor and cuff.
2. Strip Storage Storage condition: 4 C-40 C, below 85% relative humidity. Do NOT refrigerate. Store your test strips in their original vial only. Do not transfer to other container. Store test strip packages in a cool and dry place. Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
3. Control solution storage Storage condition: Store the control solution tightly ℉ Do NOT closed at temperature below 30℃ (86 ). refrigerate. Record the discard date (date opened plus 90 days) on the control solution vial. Discard after 90 days.
PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE Following is a summary of some display messages. These messages help to identify certain problems but do not appear in all cases when a problem has occurred. Improper use may cause an inaccurate result without producing an error message. In the event of a problem, refer to the information under action. Never try to disassemble the monitor in any circumstances.
ERROR MESSAGE Message Cause What to Do Err.00 Weak pulse. Err.02 Monitor can not figure out Refit cuff tightly, relax, and repeat systolic pressure. measurement as shown in "Applying Err.04 Monitor can not figure out the Pressure Cuff". diastolic pressure or it is out of range.
Problem in Operation Please check the chart below for problems you may encounter during measurement and what to do. If you follow “What to Do” but the problem still exists, please contact Customer Service Line for help. Blood Glucose Function If no message appears after inserting a test strip: Possible Cause What to Do...
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Blood Pressure Function If there is no display after pushing the button. POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Batteries exhausted. Replace the batteries. Batteries incorrectly installed Check that the batteries are or absent. correctly installed. What happened? If the heart rate is higher/lower than user’s average. POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Moving during measurement.
SPECIFICATIONS System Performance Power source: Four 1.5V AA alkaline batteries Size of monitor w/o cuff: 137mm (L) x 90 mm (W) x 54 mm (H) Memory: 352 measurement results with date& time Power saving: Automatic power off if idle for 3 minutes ℃...
FCC STATEMENT This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
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Manufacturer: U.S.A Agent TaiDoc Technology Corporation Fora Care Inc. 4F, No.88, Sec. 1, Kwang-Fu Rd. 223E Thousand Oaks Blvd. Suite 121, San-Chung, Taipei County, Taiwan Thousand Oaks, CA, 91360 TEL: 886-2-66358080 Customer Care Line: FAX: 886-2-66355959 805-230- 3068 Hours of Operation: 9 am- 4 pm PDT At all other times, you should contact your health care professional for assistance.
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