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GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white
2011/10/12
1:44 PM
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D D e e a a r r G G l l u u c c o o S S u u r r e e A A u u t t o o c c o o d d e e O O w w n n e e r r
Thank you for choosing the GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Monitoring System to
help you monitoring your blood sugar levels.
Your new GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Monitoring System is designed with con-
venience and accuracy in mind to make your life a little easier. All of the information
needed to use and maintain your new meter is included in this manual. Please read it care-
fully.
Your GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Monitoring System provides an easy and precise
way to measure blood glucose using fresh capillary whole blood taken from fingertips,
palm, or forearm. Testing is done outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). The test results
are plasma-calibrated for easy comparison to lab results. The GlucoSure Autocode Blood
Glucose Monitoring System is a portable battery operated meter intended for use as an aid
by persons with diabetes and by health care professionals to monitor glucose concentra-
tion in whole blood.
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  • Page 1 D D e e a a r r G G l l u u c c o o S S u u r r e e A A u u t t o o c c o o d d e e O O w w n n e e r r Thank you for choosing the GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Monitoring System to help you monitoring your blood sugar levels.
  • Page 2 Page 2 Intended Use The GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantita- tive measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the finger- tips, forearm, or palm. Testing is done outside the body (In Vitro diagnostic use). It is intended for both lay use by people with diabetes and in a clinical setting by healthcare professionals, as an aid to monitoring levels in Diabetes Mellitus.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    The GlucoSure Autocode Meter Display Screen ........8 The GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Test Strip ....... 10 Setting Up Your New System Inserting (or Changing) the Battery .
  • Page 4 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:44 PM Page 4 Important Information on Alternate Site Testing (AST)......31 Performing a Blood Glucose Test.
  • Page 5 U U n n d d e e r r s s t t a a n n d d i i n n g g Y Y o o u u r r N N e e w w B B l l o o o o d d G G l l u u c c o o s s e e K K i i t t Each kit of the GlucoSure Autocode may include the following items:...

  • Page 6: The Glucosure Autocode Meter

    1:44 PM Page 6 GlucoSure Autocode Meter T T e e s s t t S S t t r r i i p p P P o o r r t t This is where you insert the test strip and the meter will turn on automatically.
  • Page 7 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:44 PM Page 7 Battery Compartment Holds one CR 2032 3V Lithium coin cell battery. Data Connection Port: This function is not yet available.

  • Page 8: The Glucosure Autocode Meter Display Screen

    GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:44 PM Page 8 The GlucoSure Autocode Meter Display Screen HAPPY/SAD FACE ALARM CLOCK MEMORY BEEPER MAIN DISPLAY AREA Blood DROP mmgl/dL BATTERY UNIT TEMPERATURE DAY AVERAGE TEST STRIP MINUTES HOUR...
  • Page 9 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:44 PM Page 9 MEMORY: ....Indicates the number in the display area is a stored test value (see page 40) MAIN DISPLAY AREA: .

  • Page 10: The Glucosure Autocode Blood Glucose Test Strip

    IMPORTANT: • Be sure to use only the GlucoSure Autocode Test Strip with the GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Meter. Other brands of test strips will not work with the meter.

  • Page 11: Inserting Or Changing The Battery

    S S e e t t t t i i n n g g U U p p Y Y o o u u r r N N e e w w S S y y s s t t e e m m Inserting or Changing the Battery The battery needs to be inserted before using your GlucoSure Autocode Meter for the first time or when the “...
  • Page 12 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:45 PM Page 12 S S t t e e p p 2 2 . . Insert a new battery according to the direction found on the battery cover and inside the battery compartment. Slide the battery cover back into the meter firmly.

  • Page 13: Setting The Clock

    M M a a t t e e r r i i a a l l y y o o u u w w i i l l l l n n e e e e d d : : • Your GlucoSure Autocode Meter Begin Set Up S S t t e e p p 1 1 .
  • Page 14 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:45 PM Page 14 mg /dL mmgl/dL mmgl/dL mg /dL Set Year S S t t e e p p 4 4 . . Press “ ” and the current year will flash. Use the “▲” or “▼” buttons to se- lect the correct year.
  • Page 15 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:45 PM Page 15 mg /dL mmgl/dL mmgl/dL mg /dL mg /dL Set 12-hour or 24-hour Time Format S S t t e e p p 7 7 . . The time format will flash. Use the “▲” or “▼” buttons to select the time for- mat of your choice.
  • Page 16 Page 16 NOTE: Anytime during set up, you may either press “ ” to exit, or insert a GlucoSure Autocode Test Strip and begin testing. The changes you have done so far will be memorized by the meter. Begin testing (see page 28, Testing your Blood Glucose ), or press and hold “...

  • Page 17: Setting The Alarm

    GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:45 PM Page 17 Setting the Alarm S S t t e e p p 1 1 . . Press and hold “ ” to turn on the meter. S S t t e e p p 2 2 . . The meter will run a series of self tests before entering the main mode.
  • Page 18 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:45 PM Page 18 mmgl/dL mmgl/dL mg /dL mg /dL mg /dL mg /dL S S t t e e p p 4 4 . . Press “ ” to enter the alarm setting. Use the “▲” or “▼” buttons to turn ON/OFF the alarm 1.

  • Page 19: Turning On/Off Beep Sound

    /dL peat the above for alarm 3. Turning ON OFF Beep Sound The GlucoSure Autocode Meter comes with beeper sound ON as preset. Turning off the mg /dL mmgl/dL beeper will cause you to miss many important cues from your meter – such as confirma- tion or error messages.
  • Page 20 ” to exit, or insert a GlucoSure Autocode Test Strip and begin testing. The changes you have done so far will be memorized by the meter. Begin testing by inserting a GlucoSure Autocode Test Strip (see page 28, Testing Your Blood Glucose ), or press “...

  • Page 21: Performing A Control Solution Test

    You should perform control solution testing when: • Using the Meter for the first time • You open a new bottle of GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Test Strips • You left the cap on the test strip vial open for a while •...
  • Page 22 • A new GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Test Strip S S t t e e p p 1 1 . . Insert a GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Test Strip into the meter with the blood sample reaction zone facing up. Make sure the test strip contact points are inserted all the way into the meter.
  • Page 23 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:45 PM Page 23 IMPORTANT: • Do not use Test Strip that has expired. Check the expiration date that is printed on the test strip bottle and its package. • Use each Test Strip immediately after removing it from the bottle. •...
  • Page 24 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:45 PM Page 24 Step 2: The “ ” will appear, and then the meter will enter the main mode with flashing test strip icon on the bottom-middle side. If error messages (Err 1, Err 3, etc) appears, see Solving Problems on page 46 for Trouble Shooting S S t t e e p p 3 3 : : Wait for the flashing blood drop and test strip icons on the middle of the...
  • Page 25 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:45 PM Page 25 surface. Do not apply Control Solution to the test Strip directly from the bottle. Replace the bottle cap on the control solution bottle immediately after use. S S t t e e p p 6 6 . . While holding the meter, touch the control solution to the edge of the sam- pling end of the test strip, and the control solution will be automatically mmgl/dL...
  • Page 26 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:45 PM Page 26 NOTE: • Control Solution Testing results will be stored into the meter’s memory and indicated by “c c t t l l ” icon. • Control solution testing result will not be used for calculating averages. •...

  • Page 27: Control Solution Trouble Shooting

    GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 27 Control Solution Trouble Shooting If your control solution testing is out of range (too high or too low), it may be caused by the following: Possible Causes What you can do … •...
  • Page 28 M M a a t t e e r r i i a a l l s s y y o o u u w w i i l l l l n n e e e e d d : : • Your GlucoSure Autocode Meter • A new GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Test Strip • Lancing device with a clean, unused lancet •...

  • Page 29: Preparing Your Lancing Device

    GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 29 Preparing Your Lancing Device S S t t e e p p 1 1 : : Unscrew the adjustable cap of the lancing device and insert the lancet by pushing down firmly until it is fully seated. S S t t e e p p 2 2 : : Twist the protective cover off from the lancet.
  • Page 30 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 30 S S t t e e p p 4 4 : : With one hand holding the adjustable cap, pull back the lancing device with your other hand until your hear a click sound. The lancing device is now ready for blood sampling.

  • Page 31: Important Information On Alternate Site Testing Ast

    1:46 PM Page 31 Important Information on Alternate Site Testing AST The GlucoSure Autocode Blood Glucose Monitoring Sys- tem can test for blood glucose from sites other than your fingertip such as palm and forearm (alternate site testing, or AST). Alternate site testing can be less painful then fin-...
  • Page 32 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 32 A A S S T T S S H H O O U U L L D D N N O O T T b b e e u u s s e e d d w w h h e e n n : : •...

  • Page 33: Performing A Blood Glucose Test

    Perfoming a Blood Glucose Test S S t t e e p p 1 1 : : Take out a GlucoSure Autocode Test Strip from the test strip bottle and close the bottle immediately. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter.
  • Page 34 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 34 S S t t e e p p 2 2 : : Wait for the flashing blood drop and test strip icons to appear on the middle of the meter display screen. mmgl/dL mmgl/dL mg /dL...
  • Page 35 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 35 S S t t e e p p 3 3 - - F F o o r r T T e e s s t t i i n n g g o o n n P P a a l l m m a a n n d d F F o o r r e e a a r r m m : : Hold the lancing device (u u s s e e t t h h e e c c l l e e a a r r c c a a p p ) against the test site ¡ı...
  • Page 36 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 36 S S t t e e p p 4 4 : : Gently bring the test strip and touch the drop of blood at a slight angle. The test strip acts like a straw to pull the blood in. Keep the test strip in the blood drop until the meter beeps to indicate the test strip has enough blood to test.
  • Page 37 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 37 Step 6: Remove the used test strip and throw it into a proper wastebasket. The meter will time-out after 1.5 minutes of inactivity. Press “ ” to reactivate the meter. Step 7: Remove the used lancet from your lancing device according to instructions and discard into proper wastebasket.

  • Page 38: What To Do If You Get A High Or Low Reading

    GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 38 U U n n d d e e r r s s t t a a n n d d i i n n g g Y Y o o u u r r B B l l o o o o d d G G l l u u c c o o s s e e T T e e s s t t R R e e s s u u l l t t s s Blood glucose value will vary depending on food intake, medication, health, stress, and ex- ercise.
  • Page 39 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 39 • Treat your diabetes according to the instruction from your doctor and/or consult with your healthcare provider. If the Meter displays results that are "HI" or "LO," or you get a result that is more than 250 mg/dL or below 50 mg/dL AND you DO NOT feel ill: •...

  • Page 40: Viewing Stored Readings And 7-, 14-, 30-Day Average From Memory

    A A v v e e r r a a g g e e f f r r o o m m M M e e m m o o r r y y Your GlucoSure Autocode Meter automatically stores up to 300 test and control results with date and time.
  • Page 41 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 41 Step 2: The “ ” will appear on the screen, and then the meter will display the main mode. If error mmgl/dL mmgl/dL mg /dL messages (Err 1, Err 3, etc) appear, see Solving Problems on page 46 for trouble shooting S S t t e e p p 3 3 : : mg /dL...
  • Page 42 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 42 mg /dL mmgl/dL mmgl/dL mg /dL mg /dL mg /dL mg /dL mg /dL mg /dL S S t t e e p p 5 5 : : For 7-Day, 14-Day, or 30-Day Average results, continue to press the “▼” button until you see the 7-Day, 14-Day, or 30-Day Average icon according to your choice.
  • Page 43 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 43 • If the meter’s memory already has 300 test results, adding a new test result will cause the oldest one to be deleted. • Memorized test results and day averages will not be erased when changing batteries. After you finish viewing memory or days averages, either begin testing by inserting a Glu- coSure Autocode Blood Glucose Test Strip (see page 28 , Testing Your Blood Glucose or press and hold the “...

  • Page 44: Cleaning The Meter

    • If the meter gets dirty, use a moist (NOT WET) lint-free cloth dampened with a mild de- tergent. • Do not get water inside the GlucoSure Autocode Meter. Never immerse the meter or hold it under running water. • Do not use glass or household cleaners on the meter.
  • Page 45 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 45 • The meter and the test strips are designed to be used within the temperature ranges be- tween 10˚C~40˚C (50˚F~104˚F). • Avoid leaving the meter in extremely hot or cold place , such as near a heat source or in an extremely hot or cold car.

  • Page 46: Solving Problems

    S S o o l l v v i i n n g g P P r r o o b b l l e e m m s s This section details the significant display screen messages and error codes you will en- counter when using your GlucoSure Autocode Meter and GlucoSure Autocode Test Strips. mg /dL...
  • Page 47 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:46 PM Page 47 mg /dL gl/dL mmgl/dL mmgl/dL mg /dL M M e e s s s s a a g g e e W W h h a a t t i i t t M M e e a a n n s s W W h h a a t t S S h h o o u u l l d d Y Y o o u u D D o o Not enough sample Remove the Test Strip and repeat the test...
  • Page 48 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:47 PM Page 48 mg /dL M M e e s s s s a a g g e e W W h h a a t t i i t t M M e e a a n n s s W W h h a a t t S S h h o o u u l l d d Y Y o o u u D D o o Battery is low.

  • Page 49: Product Warranty

    P P r r o o d d u u c c t t W W a a r r r r a a n n t t y y Apex Biotechnology Corporation warrants the GlucoSure Autocode Meter to be free of de- fects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase to the consumer.

  • Page 50: Specifications

    S S p p e e c c i i f f i i c c a a t t i i o o n n s s Test Strips: GlucoSure Autocode Test Strips Test Range: 20 ~ 600 mg/dL...
  • Page 51 GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:47 PM Page 51 Classification according to IEC/EN 60601-1: IPXO, not evaluated as AP/APG equipment, continuous operation. Electromagnetic Compatibility: This equipment complies with EMC requirement of EN 60601-1-2. EU directive/classification: 98/79/EC Annex II, List B For additional information, refer to the GlucoSure Plus Test Strip insert...

  • Page 52: Symbols Used In This Manual

    GS Autocode-1A manual CE -711 BK:white 2011/10/12 1:47 PM Page 52 S S y y m m b b o o l l s s U U s s e e d d i i n n t t h h i i s s M M a a n n u u a a l l Use by (use by last day of month) Batch code Temperature limitation...

  • Page 53: Supplies

    Page 53 S S u u p p p p l l i i e e s s S70123 GlucoSure Autocode Kit S5640088 GlucoSure Autocode 25's Test Strip S5640087 GlucoSure Autocode 50's Test Strip S5640090 GlucoSure Autocode 2x25's Test Strip CONTREX Plus Ⅲ...

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