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NOVA BIOMEDICAL Nova Vet Owner's Manual

Blood ketone and glucose monitoring system for veterinary animal use only not for human use
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Blood Ketone and Glucose
Monitoring System
Owner' s Guide
For Veterinary Animal Use Only
Not For Human Use
Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 1
4/14/15 10:26 AM

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  • Page 1 Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System Owner’ s Guide For Veterinary Animal Use Only Not For Human Use Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 1 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 2 Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 2 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 3 Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System Owner’s Guide Nova Biomedical Taiwan Corporation New Taipei City Taiwan 235 (R.O.C.) Customer Service: visit our Web site at www.novabiomedical.com. Made in Taiwan U.S. Patent No. 6,258,229, 6,837,976, 6,942,770, CA 2,375,089, CA 2,375,092, EP 1 497 446, EP 1 497 449, JP 4060078, and other U.S.
  • Page 4 Glucose Monitoring System. This Owner’s Guide contains important information on the monitor and how it works. Please read it carefully before using your new Nova VET Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System. The Nova VET Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System is designed to be convenient and easy to use.
  • Page 5 Bovine Cattle Ketone Testing For Users that want to use the Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 5 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 6 Use of other brands of ketone or glucose test strips or control solutions with the Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitor- ing System may produce inaccurate results. The Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System contains small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed.
  • Page 7 Units Measure Disclaimer The Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System is factory set to report ketone results in mmol/L and glucose results in mmol/L or mg/dL. Important Safety Instructions! • Before you begin using your new Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System, please read all of the instructions provided in this Owner’s Guide.
  • Page 8 NOTES provide helpful operating information. CAUTIONS provide information that is important for instrument protection. WARNINGS provide information that is important for user pro- tection or about risk for inaccurate results. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 8 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 9: Table Of Contents

    Intended Use ........................1 Symbols ..........................2 Introduction ........................3 Monitor Components .....................3 Monitor Display ......................4 The Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System ....5 Overview ........................6 Environmental ......................7 Ketone Test Strips .....................7 Important Nova Vet Ketone Test Strip Information ........8 Glucose Test Strips ....................9 Important Nova Vet Glucose Test Strip Information ........10...
  • Page 10 Basic Upkeep .........................41 Battery Check ......................41 Battery Replacement .....................43 Cleaning and Care ....................44 Displays, Meanings, Actions ..................45 Appendix ........................58 Specifications ......................58 Chemistry Measurement ..................60 Limitations ........................60 Instructional Notes ....................61 Warranty ........................64 TOC-2 Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 10 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 11: Intended Use

    • It should only be used with Nova Vet Ketone and Glucose Test Strips and Nova Max Plus Control Solutions. • It should NOT be stored in the refrigerator or in the car.

  • Page 12: Symbols

    Ketone, i.e., test strips and alcohol swabs, must be disposed of in accordance to local regulations to avoid risk to anyone. Symbols The following are symbols that are used in this manual, on insert sheets, and on the Nova Vet Monitoring System. Biological risk Caution, consult accompanying documents...

  • Page 13: Introduction

    Introduction Monitor Components Test Strip Goes Here LCD Display Right Arrow Button Left Arrow Button Mode Button Nova Vet Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 3 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 14: Monitor Display

    Introduction Monitor Display When you turn the Nova Vet Monitoring System on, the all seg- ments display appears briefly. This tells you that all the display segments are working properly. Marked Test Results Ketone Control Glucose Low Battery Indicator Memory Result...

  • Page 15: The Nova Vet Blood Ketone And Glucose Monitoring System

    The test strip is touched to a drop of blood to initiate the test process. The moni- tor activates after a Nova Vet test strip is inserted. The screen displays “Glu” or “Ket, ” depending on which test strip is inserted.

  • Page 16: Overview

    4 (Glu) or 10 (Ket) seconds. The test result is automatically stored into the monitor’s memory. The operator can recall and review test data stored in the monitor. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 6 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 17: Environmental

    • The relative humidity range: 10% to 90% non-condensing Ketone Test Strips The Nova Vet Ketone Strips are designed for use with your Nova Vet Monitoring System only. Use each test strip only once, then discard. DO NOT reapply blood to the test strip.

  • Page 18: Important Nova Vet Ketone Test Strip Information

    Monitor Front Edge Important Nova Vet Ketone Test Strip Information • Use only Nova Vet Ketone Test Strips when testing for ketone. • Remove a test strip from the vial only when ready to test. • Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place between 59-86°F (15-30°C).

  • Page 19: Glucose Test Strips

    Do not tamper with the test strip. Glucose Test Strips The Nova Vet Glucose Test Strips are designed for use with your Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System. Use each test strip only once, then discard. DO NOT reapply blood to the test strip.

  • Page 20: Important Nova Vet Glucose Test Strip Information

    Drop to Monitor Front Edge Important Nova Vet Glucose Test Strip Information • Use only Nova Vet Glucose Test Strips when testing for glucose. • Remove the test strip from the vial only when ready to test. • Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place below 30°C.
  • Page 21 3 months and write that date on the vial. Discard any remaining test strips after the date you have written on the vial. • Do not tamper with the test strip. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 11 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 22: Setting The Time, Date, And Beeper

    It is important to set the correct time and date so you have records of when you tested. Your Nova Vet Monitoring System offers a beeper function that is preset “On. ” This tells you when enough blood is applied to...
  • Page 23 3 seconds, and enters the SETUP Mode. This brings the monitor display to the first setup screen: Time. 2. Repeatedly press the MODE button to find the MODE you want to change. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 13 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 24 Hour (Flashing) “10”:00“ ” Minutes (Flashing) 10:”55” Year (Flashing) 12-28 “2013” Month (Flashing) “12”-28 2013 Day (Flashing) 12-”28” 2013 Beep (ON or OFF) “ON” Sample Marking (ON or OFF) “ON” Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 14 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 25: Setting The Ketone Slope

    Slope Slope Slope setting. This change will modify the reported ketone result for whole blood specimens only. Quality Control specimens, designated as a control, are not affected by this change. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 15 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 26: Setting The Ketone Intercept

    Quality Control specimens, designated as a control, are not affected by this change. END (End of Setup Mode) “END” Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 16 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 27: Running Control Solution

    Use this solution to practice or to check that you are follow- ing the correct testing procedure without using blood. If the Monitoring System reading is within the control solution’s acceptable range, the monitor is working properly. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 17 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 28 If you leave the glucose test strip vial cap open for any length of time • If the Monitoring System is dropped, damaged, or exposed to liquids • To check the performance of the Monitoring System and test strips Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 18 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 29: Running Ketone Control Solution

    • Store the control solution tightly closed at room tempera- ture below 86°F (30°C). Do not refrigerate or freeze. • Shake the control solution well before using. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 19 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 30: Testing A Ketone Quality Control Solution

    System was off, the screen displays all segments for 2 sec- onds then the blinking blood drop symbol and “Ket” appear. NOTE: If the strip is removed before you start the test, the screen goes blank. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 20 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 31 Squeeze a drop of control solution onto a clean, hard, dry surface, i.e., control cap. 4. Pick up the Monitoring System with test strip inserted and touch the test strip to the control solution drop. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 21 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 32 Monitoring System and test strips are working correctly. 7. The result is automatically stored into memory. 8. If the ketone test result is above 8 mmol/L for ketone, the screen displays HI with Ket displayed. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 22 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 33 Retest using a new test strip. • Monitoring System malfunction - the Monitoring System may not be working properly. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 23 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 34: Running A Ketone Blood Test

    Ketone is a green strip. If Monitoring System was off, the screen displays all segments for 2 seconds. NOTE: If the strip is removed before you start the test, the screen goes blank. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 24 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 35 4. Touch the end of the test strip to a blood sample (collected in a syringe) until the test strip is full and the on-screen countdown timer begins. (Beeper sounds if enabled.) Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 25 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 36 The keys are disabled until a strip is inserted. Results and marking status are saved if the moni- tor times out, the strip is removed, or the monitor is turned off. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 26 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 37: Your Ketone Test Results

    If test result is higher than 8.0 mmol/L (Ket), the monitor displays “HI. ” If test result is lower than 0.1 mmol/L (Ket), the monitor displays “LO. ” No action is required. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 27 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 38: Running Glucose Control Solution

    • Store the control solution tightly closed at room tempera- ture below 86°F (30°C). Do not refrigerate or freeze. • Shake the control solution well before using. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 28 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 39: Testing A Glucose Quality Control Solution

    Monitor was off, the screen displays all segments for 2 sec- onds then the blinking blood drop symbol and “Glu” appear. NOTE: If the strip is removed before you start the test, the screen goes blank. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 29 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 40 Step 1. 3. Shake the control solution vial. Discard a drop before use. Squeeze a drop of control solution onto a clean, hard, dry surface, i.e., control cap. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 30 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 41 6. Compare the result on the display with the range printed on the test strip vial. If the result falls within the range, your monitor and test strips are working correctly. 7. The result is automatically stored into memory. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 31 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 42 Control solution is good for only 3 months after opening. Make sure the control solution vial is closed when not in use. • Expired test strip - Check the expiration date on the test strip vial. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 32 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 43 Repeat the process using a new test strip. Do not use the Monitoring System until test results fall within the appropriate range. If the problem continues, contact Nova Techni- cal Support or your local supplier. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 33 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 44: Running Glucose Blood Test

    NOTE: If the strip is removed before you start the test, the screen goes blank. Insert this Apply Blood End Into Drop Here Monitor 3. After 3 seconds, the blinking blood drop symbol appears with “Glu” displaying. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 34 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 45 5. A countdown on screen appears while test is in progress. A result is available on-screen in 4 seconds. 6. The result is automatically stored into memory. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 35 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 46 Monitoring System is turned off. NOTE: Do not press the test strip directly against the blood collec- tion site. Touch the test strip gently to the blood sample using a syringe. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 36 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 47: Glucose Test Results

    If test result is lower than 20 mg/dL or 1.1 mmol/L, the monitor displays “LO. ” If you receive an Error Message, see Displays, Meanings, Actions of this Owner’s Guide. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 37 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 48: Review Test Results In Memory

    NO results in memory, the screen displays 3 dashes. 2. Press the Left/Right button to view all the data in memory. The Left arrow goes back in time and the Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 38 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 49 HI glucose results equal 600 mg/dL or 33.3 mmol/L and LO results equal 20 mg/dL or 1.1 mmol/L. 4. To review 1 day, 7 day, 14 day, and 30 day average results, press the Mode button. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 39 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 50 6. After reviewing the 30 day average, press the Mode button to shut off the monitor, or press no buttons and the monitor will turn off automatically after 30 seconds. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 40 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 51: Basic Upkeep

    20 more tests. Continue with testing as usual; the battery indicator will remain on-screen. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 41 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 52 The battery icon will only appear when a strip is inserted and the icon will disappear when the strip is removed. Battery low Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 42 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 53: Battery Replacement

    Then, the monitor displays the time set up. Reset to the current time and date. If needed, go to the “Setting the Time, Date, and Beeper” section in this guide. Discard batteries according to your local environmental regulations. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 43 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 54: Cleaning And Care

    Cleaning and Care The exterior of the Nova Vet Monitoring System should only be cleaned with alcohol wipes/swabs. Keep liquids from entering the test strip port or the Left, Right, and Mode buttons. CAUTION: DO NOT attempt to open the monitor to make any repairs.

  • Page 55: Displays, Meanings, Actions

    Appears when: displayed on monitor, • Monitor is turned on contact Nova Technical for Setup and Memory Support or your local Review. supplier. • Test strip is inserted into the monitor. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 45 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 56 10 seconds for Ketone to calculate the test result. A blood glucose test result No action required. Result is in mg/dL or mmol/L. is automatically stored into memory. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 46 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 57 The blood glucose reading Follow standard veteri- is higher than 600 mg/dL nary protocols. or 33.3 mmol/L. The blood Ketone reading is higher than 8 mmol/L. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 47 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 58 The blood ketone reading No action required. is lower than 0.1 mmol/L. A blood glucose test No action required. result in mg/dL or mmol/L stored in the monitor’s memory with date/time. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 48 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 59 End of Setup or Memory No action required. Review. The average of all blood No action required. Glucose only glucose test results taken in the last 24 hours. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 49 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 60 The average of all blood No action required. Glucose only glucose test results taken in the last 7 days. No test results in the last No action required. Glucose only 7 days. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 50 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 61 No test results in the last No action required. Glucose only 14 days. The average of all blood No action required. Glucose only glucose test results taken in the last 30 days. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 51 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 62 We suggest that you re- you can still perform a place the battery immedi- test. Battery will appear on ately. There is only enough all screens. power to perform 20 tests. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 52 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 63 What to Do A Glucose control solution No action required. test result. A marked Ketone sample No action required. test result. Software Error Contact Nova Technical Support or your local supplier. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 53 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 64 Monitor is outside the Error required testing tempera- ture range of 23 to 113°F (-5 to 45°C). Move the monitor to a warmer or cooler area and wait a few minutes. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 54 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 65 Retest with a new strip. damaged strip. Blood Sample Error Incorrect application of blood sample or control solution onto the test strip, or the test strip may be damaged. Review your sampling technique. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 55 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 66 • Battery is installed strip. correctly installed with incorrectly or there is no the “+” sign facing you. battery in the monitor. Contact Nova Technical Support or your local supplier. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 56 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 67 • Test strip may be after new test strip. applying damaged. After 3 attempts, contact a blood • Monitor may not be Nova Technical Support or sample. working properly. your local supplier. Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 57 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 68: Appendix

    20 to 600 mg/dL 1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L Ketone Test range 0.1 to 8.0 mmol/L Acceptable Hematocrit range 25% to 60% Length of Test 4 seconds (Glu), 10 seconds (Ket) Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 58 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 69 10% to 90% relative humidity Altitude Up to 3000 m Weight 2.65 lb (75 g) Size 3.6 x 2.3 x 0.9 in (91.4 x 58.4 x 22.9 mm) Monitor data storage 400 Results Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 59 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 70: Chemistry Measurement

    6% or 5.4 mg/dL or 0.3 mmol/L (whichever is greater) tone test imprecision 6% or 0.15 mmol/L (whichever is greater) Limitations The Nova Vet Test Strips give accurate results when the follow- ing limitations are observed: • Each test strip is for single use only. •...

  • Page 71: Instructional Notes

    2. If in Data Review mode when the test strip is inserted, the monitor immediately switches to test mode. Upon exiting test mode the monitor screen goes blank and does not Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 61 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 72 Hold down the Left/Right button to speed up screen change process. MODE button When the MODE button is pressed less than 1.5 seconds Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 62 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
  • Page 73 1.5 seconds manually turns off the monitor (sleep mode). 6. With no activity, time-out occurs after the following times: 1 minute for all screens 2 minutes during test mode Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 63 4/14/15 10:26 AM...

  • Page 74: Warranty

    2 years from the date of purchase (except as noted below). If at any time during the first 2 years after purchase, your Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System does not work for any reason (other than as described below), it will be replaced with a new monitor, or a substantial equivalent, free of charge.
  • Page 75 Appendix 3. We have no knowledge of the performance of the Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System when used with test strips other than Nova Vet Test Strips. Therefore, we make no warranty as to the performance of the Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System when used with any test strips other than Nova Vet Test Strips.
  • Page 76 Appendix Nova Vet Monitor OG PN52899E EN.indd 66 4/14/15 10:26 AM...
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