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  • Page 1 DiaCheck DA12 Blood Glucose Monitoring System User Guide for Self-Testing...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Content Before Using the Product A. Introduction ..................2 Intended use..................2 B. Important Safety Warranty and Caution ..........2 C. General Information ................4 Operating Instructions D. Know This Unit ..................4 Package Content ................

  • Page 4: Introduction

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM A. INTRODUCTION Thank you for purchasing the DA12 Blood Glucose Monitoring System. Before using the unit for the first time, please be sure to read this user guide carefully and use the unit safely and properly.
  • Page 5 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM ♦ User should not take any decision of medical relevance without first consulting a medical practitioner. Always consult user’s doctor to have the results interpreted. ♦ Only used for in-vitro diagnostic test. ♦ Please read meter manual and strip manual carefully before using DA12 meter.

  • Page 6: General Information

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM C. GENERAL INFORMATION The DA12 meter measures the small electrical current and displays the blood glucose results. The current is produced from the blood glucose mixing well with chemicals on the test strip. User needs to apply 0.6μL of fresh capillary or vein for one test, and the test result will be displayed in 6 seconds.
  • Page 7 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM ♦ Function Display ♦ 1.Glucose PC test mode ♦ 8.Memory symbol ♦ 2.Glucose AC test mode ♦ 9.Test results ♦ 3.Control solution test mode ♦ 10.Test unit ♦ 4.Test strip symbol ♦ 11.Low battery reminder ♦...

  • Page 8: How To Use

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM DA12 TEST STRIP Top Edge of Yellow Zone - Apply Blood Sample Here Inserting Bar - Insert This Test Strip into The Back Front Meters’ Strip Port with This Face Up Side Side Warning: Touch the drop of blood to the top edge of the test strip.
  • Page 9 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM 3. Push back the battery compartment until hearing a “click” sound. 4. Try to turn on the device then see whether the DA12 can be powered on, the screen will show all symbols for 2 second at this time. If not, please check the above steps.

  • Page 10: Meter Set Up

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Battery Life and Replacement When the symbol shows on the screen, it means the battery power is low and need to replace batteries as soon as possible. In case the meter is in this situation, even the battery power is low, user still can use DA12, but we strongly suggest user replace the batteries as soon as possible.
  • Page 11 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM 3. Setting the month Please select the month Once the meter enters the month setting mode, the month field will flash. (1) Click the right button to increase the month. (2) Click the left button to decrease the month.
  • Page 12 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM 5. Setting the hour Please select the hour Once the meter enters the hour setting mode, the hour field will flash. (1) Click the right button to increase the hour. (2) Click the left button to decrease the hour.
  • Page 13 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM METER SET UP (Speaking Volume) There are four speaking volume options (0/1/2/3) to choose from. Power on meter and then screen will show strip symbol. Press middle button 3 times then switch to voice volume setting mode.

  • Page 14: Preparation Before Blood Glucose Testing

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM At the pre-set alarm time, the meter will beep and screen will show “on” and automatically turn off after 3 minutes. You can press Middle button to turn off alarm and then insert test strip to begin testing.
  • Page 15 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Without food intake at least 2 Glucose AC test mode eight hours 3 Glucose PC test mode Two hours after meal Control solution test Testing with control solution mode - Preparation of test strip 1.
  • Page 16 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM 3. While drop symbol will appear, you can press right button, to switch between General test mode – AC test mode – PC test mode. Press and hold left button 2 seconds to switch Control solution test mode.

  • Page 17: Blood Glucose Testing

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM 3. Slide the barrel control back until it clicks. The lancing device is ready to use. - Wash Hands and Puncture Site Wash hands with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING 1.
  • Page 18 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM 3. Blood glucose test Touch the blood drop to the tip of the confirmation window of test strip. The test result will appear on the screen after 6 seconds. Your blood glucose reading is 13.5 millimol per liter 4.
  • Page 19 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Your After Meal blood glucose test result is lower than 5.5 mmol/L. Your GENERNAL blood glucose test result is higher than 8.9 mmol/L. Your GENERNAL blood glucose test result is lower than 3.8 mmol/L.
  • Page 20 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Sample filled yellow zone fully Sample too small Precaution: ♦ Check the yellow zone is filled with sample. ♦ Do not apply sample to the strip more than once. ♦ The blood sample must be 0.6 μL.
  • Page 21 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM 5. Strip ejection Press the strip ejection button to remove the strip to avoid blood contamination. Notice: The meter will turn off automatically after removal of the test strip. 6. Dispose of used strip and lancet properly The following items will cause inaccurate results: ♦...

  • Page 22: About Modes

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM F. ABOUT MODES MODE CHANGING Press the middle button can change modes as the followings operation flow. More details, please refer to the below relative mode description. Meter ON Memory Mode Average Mode Volume Setting...
  • Page 23 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Average Mode - To Average the Test Results Note: This product provides three modes for records averaging as the following table; the result in control solution mode will not be included in any average mode.
  • Page 24 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM 2. Follow below figure, press middle button to choose the average mode.

  • Page 25: Data Transmission

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM G. DATA TRANSMISSION The advantage of downloading test results to a PC Due to the limitation of data storage of the DA12 meter, we recommend user download test results to a PC regularly and it will be helpful for user to monitor the long term trend of blood glucose.

  • Page 26: Alternate Site Testing

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM H. ALTERNATE SITE TESTING General Information of Alternate Site Testing Users have the options of testing other sites on body besides the fingertip. Users can test the palm, forearm and upper arm as well. While fingertip blood...

  • Page 27: How To Ast

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM - How to AST User need the meter, a test strip, a lancing device designed for AST, and the clear AST cap. 1. Unscrew the adjustable tip, insert a new lancet firmly into the carrier.

  • Page 28: Glucose Control Solution Testing

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM I. GLUCOSE CONTROL SOLUTION TESTING ABOUT CONTROL TESTING In order to provide you an accurate test result, we suggest running a control test to check if the meter and test strips are working properly.

  • Page 29: How To Control Testing

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM HOW TO CONTROL TEST Running a Control Testing: 1. Prepare the meter and test strip. 2. Insert the test strip into the meter correctly. 3. Then the screen shows the symbol. 4. Press the left button 2 seconds to enter control solution test mode, and the control solution symbol appears.
  • Page 30 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM mg/dL 120-150 mg/dL 6.6-8.3 mm ol/L * Write the date user first open the bottle on the bottle label. The control solution must be discarded after three months from the date the bottle was opened, on the “discard date or on the “expired date on the bottle label,...

  • Page 31: Caring, Maintenance And Troubleshooting J. Caring And Maintenance

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM J. CARE AND MAINTENANCE CARING FOR STRIPS Wash hands before testing. ♦ Check the expire date printed on the package and do not use expired strips. ♦ Mark the opened date on the test strip bottle label when user opens it at the first time.

  • Page 32: Troubleshooting

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM K. TROUBLESHOOTING When the meter is used incorrectly, in poor condition, or other unexpected events happen, the screen will show an error message to alert user to notice the problem arising and user should resolve the issue according to the following troubleshooting table.
  • Page 33 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Symbo Meaning Action Message You may have tested Repeat the test after the meter near the low or high has reached a temperature end of the meter’s within the operating range. operating temperature range.

  • Page 34: Limited Warranty

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM L. LIMITED WARRANTY It’s guaranteed that the original purchaser of the meter that this product will be free from defects in materials and workmanship for two years from the date of purchase. If, during this two years period, the meter does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship, please contact with the dealer.

  • Page 35: Specifications

    DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM M. SPECIFICATION Product Blood Glucose Monitoring System Model DA12 Power Supply Alkaline AAA batteries x 2 Battery Life 1000 times 20~600mg/dl (1.11 mmol/L ~ 33.33 Measuring Range mmol/L) Calibration Plasma- equivalent Measuring Unit mmol/L...
  • Page 36 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM For self-testing DELBio INC. 3F, NO. 252 Shangying Road, Guishan Industrial Zone, Taoyuan, Taiwan. www.delbio.com.tw Delta Electronics (Netherlands) BV 0120 5019004601 16-05 REV.02...
  • Page 37 DiaCheck DA12 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Distributed by: Apollo Medical Technologies Ltd Fox Briars 14 Marlock Close Fiskerton Southwell Notts NG 25 0UB www.diacheck.co.uk Customer Service Tele:01636 831201 Email: info@diacheck.co.uk DELBio INC. 3F, NO. 252 Shangying Road, Guishan Industrial Zone, Taoyuan, Taiwan.

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