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  • Page 1 Lactate Monitoring System Owner’s Manual Owner’s Manual...
  • Page 2 Dear L1 System Owner: Thank you for purchasing the L1 Lactate Monitoring System. This manual provides important information to help you to use the system properly. Before using this product, please read the following contents thoroughly and carefully. If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact the local customer service or place of purchase.
  • Page 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ BEFORE USE 1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual. 2. Do NOT use accessories which are not specified by the manufacturer. 3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is damaged. 4.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN ................1  Important Information..............1  Meter Overview ................2  Display Indicators ................. 3  Test Strip ..................4  SETTING THE METER ................4  THE TWO MEASURING MODES ............6  BEFORE TESTING ................. 6  Calibration ..................6  How to Code Your Meter...............
  • Page 5 Charging the Battery ..............15  Caring for Your Meter..............16  Caring for Your Test Strips ............16  Cleaning Your Lancing Device ............ 17  Important Control Solution Information ........18  SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING ............19  Result Readings ................. 19  Error Messages ................19  Troubleshooting ................

  • Page 8: Before You Begin

    BEFORE YOU BEGIN Important Information  Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings which are lower than actual values. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately.  If your test results are lower or higher than usual, and you do not have any symptoms of illness, first repeat the test.

  • Page 9: Meter Overview

    Meter Overview Display Screen Charger Indicator Test Strip Ejector Eject the used strip by pushing up this button. Reset Button Data Port M Button (M) Enter the meter memory Test Strip Slot Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing Down Button (▼) Up Button (▲)

  • Page 10: Display Indicators

    Display Indicators The screen displays several indicators to help you use this meter. Press M to turn on the meter. Press ▲ or ▼ to select from the modes below: Indicator Meaning/ You can do this Lactate Measuring Mode: Perform your lactate tests. Memory Recall Mode: Review your lactate test results in the meter memory.

  • Page 11: Test Strip

    NOTE:  The L1 monitor should only be used with L1 Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results. SETTING THE METER Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter battery, you should check and update these settings.
  • Page 12 3. Setting the time format Press ▲ ▼ to select the desired time format --- 12h or 24h. Press M. 4. Setting the time The sequence of the time setting is: HOUR → MINUTE. Press ▲ or ▼until the correct hour / minute appears. Press M. The meter displays the complete time and “Time is set”...

  • Page 13: The Two Measuring Modes

    THE TWO MEASURING MODES The meter provides you with two modes for measuring, General and QC. You can switch between each mode by: Modes Use when General testing with the blood sample testing with the control solution You can switch between each mode by: In the measuring mode, after a test strip is inserted, press ▲...

  • Page 14: How To Code Your Meter

    How to Code Your Meter 1. Insert the code chip when the monitor is off. Wait until the number appears on the display. (b) NOTE: Make sure the number on display, code chip, and test strip vial (or individual foil package) are the same. 2.

  • Page 15: Quality Control Testing

    QUALITY CONTROL TESTING When Should the Control Solution Test be Performed?  if it is mandatory following the local regulations in your country,  if you suspect the meter or test strips are not working properly,  if your lactate test results are not consistent with how you feel, or if you think the results are not accurate, ...
  • Page 16 2. Select Q.C. and press M to perform this test in the control solution measuring mode. Warning:  When doing the control solution test, you have to mark it so that the test results will NOT mix with the lactate TEST RESULTS stored in the memory. Failure to do so will mix up the lactate test results with the control solution test results in memory.

  • Page 17: Testing With Blood Sample

    TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE Warning: To reduce the chance of infection:  Never share a lancet or the lancing device.  Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.  Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets and the lancing device.

  • Page 18: Performing A Lactate Test

    NOTE:  Alcohol swabs with 70% alcohol can be purchased in pharmacy.  Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at the same spot may cause soreness and calluses. Performing a Lactate Test To perform a lactate test, you will need: (d), (f) and (g). 1.
  • Page 19 5. Read Your Result The result of your lactate test will appear after the meter counts down to 0. The lactate result will be stored in the memory automatically. 6. Eject the used test strip (l) Eject the test strip by pushing the eject button on the top. The meter will switch itself off automatically.

  • Page 20: Meter Memory

    METER MEMORY The meter stores the 450 most recent test results along with respective dates and times in its memory. To enter the meter memory, start with the meter switched on. Reviewing Test Results 1. Select the records mode by pressing ▲ or ▼. Press M to enter.

  • Page 21: Downloading Results Onto Acomputer

    1. Obtaining the required cable and installing the software To download the Health Care Software System, please visit the TaiDoc’s website: www.taidoc.com 2. Connecting to a personal computer Connect the cable to a USB port on your computer. With the meter switched off, connect the other end of the USB cable to the meter data port.

  • Page 22: Maintenance

    MAINTENANCE Battery Your meter comes with a built-in rechargeable 3.7V Li-polymer battery. Low Battery Signal When the meter displays “Battery empty” message: The power is not enough to do a test. Please charge the battery immediately. Charging the Battery To charge the battery (m), make sure the meter is turned off. 1.

  • Page 23: Caring For Your Meter

    Caring for Your Meter Cleaning 1. To clean the meter exterior, wipe it with a cloth moistened with tap water or an alcohol swab with 70% alcohol, then dry the device with a soft dry cloth. Do NOT rinse with water. 2.

  • Page 24: Cleaning Your Lancing Device

    After removing a test strip from the vial, immediately close the vial  cap tightly. Touch the test strip with clean and dry hands. Use each test strip  immediately after removing it from the vial or the foil package. Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date.

  • Page 25: Important Control Solution Information

    Important Control Solution Information Use only our control solutions with your meter.  Do not use the control solution beyond the expiration date or 3  months after first opening. Write the opening date on the control solution vial and discard the remaining solution after 3 months. It is recommended that the control solution test be done at room ...

  • Page 26: System Troubleshooting

    SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the recommended action but the problem persists, please call your local customer service. Result Readings MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS Reading below < 0.3 mmol/L detection range Reading above > 22 mmol/L detection range Error Messages MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO...
  • Page 27 Error 29 Problem with the test strip Repeat the test with a new test strip. Error 30 Contact the local customer service Error 41 Meter error for help. Appears when removing Repeat the test with a new test strip. Error 40 the strip during a If this error persists, please the measurement...

  • Page 28: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. If the meter does not display a message after inserting a test strip: POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Batteries exhausted. Recharge the battery. Test strip inserted upside down or Insert the test strip with contact bars incompletely. end first and facing up. Defective meter or test strips.

  • Page 29: Detailed Information

    DETAILED INFORMATION The meter provides you with plasma equivalent results. Desirable range: Lactate 0.7 - 2.5 mmol/L Source: Burtis, Carl A. and Ashwood, Edward R., ed. 1994. Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry. Philadelphia, PA: W. B. Saunders Co. Please consult your doctor to determine a target range that works best for you.

  • Page 30: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model No.: L1 Dimension & Weight: 96 (L) x 61 (W) x 26 (H) mm, 67.2 g Power Source: One 3.7V Li-polymer battery Display: LCD Memory: 450 measurement results with respective date and time External Output: Mini USB cable...
  • Page 31 TaiDoc Technology Corporation B1-7F, No.127, Wugong 2nd Rd., Wugu Dist., 24888 New Taipei City, Taiwan www.taidoc.com For self-testing MedNet GmbH Borkstraβe 10, 48163 Mϋnster, Germany...

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