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  • Page 1 PLUS Talking Blood Glucose Monitoring System Ownerʼs Manual...
  • Page 3 Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels can help you and your doctor gain better control of your diabetes. Due to its compact size and easy operation, you can use the PLUS Talking Blood Glucose Monitoring System to easily monitor your blood glucose levels by yourself anywhere, any time.
  • Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS 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.
  • Page 5 10. Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate operation. 11. Proper maintenance and periodically control solution test are essential to the longevity of your device. If you are concerned about your accuracy of measurement, please contact the local customer service or place of purchase for help.

  • Page 6: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS BEFORE YOU BEGIN Important Information Intended Use Test Principle Meter Overview Display Screen The Four Main Functions of the Meter Test Strip SETTING THE METER THE FOUR MEASURING MODES BEFORE TESTING Quality Control Testing Performing a Control Solution Test TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing Preparing the Puncture Site...
  • Page 7 MAINTENANCE Battery Caring for Your Meter Caring for Your Test Strips Important Control Solution Information SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING Result Readings Error Messages Troubleshooting DETAILED INFORMATION SYMBOL INFORMATION SPECIFICATIONS...

  • 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 blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and you do not have any symptoms of illness, first repeat the test.

  • Page 9: Intended Use

    Professionals may test with capillary and venous blood sample; home use is limited to capillary whole blood testing. PLUS Talking “speaks” aloud with step by step instructions to guide you through the process of blood glucose testing. Test Principle Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood.

  • Page 10: Meter Overview

    Meter Overview Left Side Front Right Side Back Test Strip Slot Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing. Test Strip Ejector Eject the used strip by pushing up this button. Display Screen M Button Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm. Data Port Download test results with a cable connection.

  • Page 11: Display Screen

    Display Screen Blood Drop Symbol Measuring Mode Volume Symbol Test Strip Symbol Test Result Low Battery Symbol Ketone Warning Measurement Unit Error Warning Face/Low/High Symbol Control Solution Mode Day Average Memory Mode Symbol Time Date Alarm Symbol...

  • Page 12: The Four Main Functions Of The Meter

    The Four Main Functions of the Meter 1) Setting Mode 2) Measuring Mode 3) Memory Mode 4) Communication Mode DISPLAY MODE HOW TO ENTER Setting Mode: With the meter off, press SET to Set up date, time and alarm. enter the Setting Mode. Measuring Mode: Insert the TEST STRIP to enter Perform your blood glucose...

  • Page 13: Test Strip

    Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not fully inserted into the test slot. NOTE: The PLUS Talking monitor should only be used with PLUS Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results.

  • Page 14: Setting The Meter

    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. Make sure you complete the steps below and have your desired settings saved. Entering the Setting Mode Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted).
  • Page 15 With the MONTH flashing, press until the correct month appears. Press SET. [ MM / DD ] With the DAY flashing, press until the correct day appears. Press SET. (i.e. the date setting sequence shown left is MM (10) with flashing first and DD (18) later.
  • Page 16 5. Setting the Buzzer With the buzzer displays, press switch between “On” and “OFF”. Press SET. 6. Deleting the memory With “dEL” and a flashing “ ” on the and select “no” to display, press keep the results in memory then press SET to skip.
  • Page 17 8. Choosing a language Press to select L1/L2.The default language for the meter is L1, which is English. To confirm your selection, press SET. 9. Setting the reminder alarm Your meter has four reminder alarms. The meter will display “OFF” and “ ”.
  • Page 18 Congratulations! You have completed all settings! NOTE: • These parameters can ONLY be changed in the setting mode. • If the meter is idle for 3 minutes during the setting mode, it will switch off automatically.

  • Page 19: The Four Measuring Modes

    THE FOUR MEASURING MODES The meter provides you with four modes for measuring, General, AC, PC and QC. MODES USE WHEN General any time of day without regard to time since (displays as “Gen”) last meal no food intake for at least 8 hours 2 hours after a meal testing with the control solution You can switch between each mode by:...

  • Page 20: Before Testing

    BEFORE TESTING Quality Control Testing 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 blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel, or if you think the results are not accurate, ●...
  • Page 21 1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter Insert the test strip into the meter. Wait for the meter to display “ ” and “ ”. Voice Guide Thank you for using this product. Please relax during measurement. Please apply blood onto the strip.
  • Page 22 3. Apply control solution Shake the control solution vial thoroughly before use. Squeeze out the first drop and wipe it off, then squeeze out another drop and place it on the tip of the vial cap. Hold the meter to move the absorbent hole of the test strip to touch the drop.
  • Page 23 Out-of-range results If you continue to have test results fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial, the meter and strips may not be working properly. Do NOT test your blood. Contact the local customer service or place of purchase for help.

  • Page 24: 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 25 ● Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration. ● Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol and let it air dry. ● Use a clear cap (included in the kit) while setting up the lancing device.

  • Page 26: Performing A Blood Glucose Test

    Performing a Blood Glucose Test You will need: Meter Test Strip Lancing Device Lancet 1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter Wait for the meter to display “ ” and “ ”. Voice Guide Thank you for using this product. Please relax during measurement.
  • Page 27 3. Obtaining a blood sample Use the pre-set lancing device to puncture the desired site. The size of the drop should be at least as big as (actual size), which is 0.5 microliter ( μ L) of volume. Gently squeeze the punctured area to obtain another drop of blood.
  • Page 28 NOTE: • Do not press the punctured site against the test strip or try to smear the blood. • If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes, the meter will automatically turn off. You must remove and reinsert the test strip to start a new test.
  • Page 29 6. Eject the used test strip Eject the test strip by pushing the eject button on the side. Use a sharp bin to dispose of used test strips. The meter will switch itself off automatically. Always follow the instructions in the lancing device insert when removing the lancet.

  • Page 30: Alternative Site Testing

    Alternative Site Testing You can test on a variety of locations on your body. Important: There are limitations with AST (Alternative Site Testing). Upper Arm Please consult your health care Forearm professional before you perform AST. Suggested Test Areas for the Hand When to use AST? Food, medication, illness, stress and exercise can affect blood glucose levels.

  • Page 31: Meter Memory

    METER MEMORY The meter stores the 450 most recent blood glucose test results along with respective dates and times in its memory. To enter the meter memory, start with the meter switched off. Reviewing Test Results . “ ” will 1.

  • Page 32: Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results

    Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results . When “ ” 1. Press and release appears on the display, keep pressing for 3 seconds until the flashing “ ” appears. Release and then your 7-day average result measured in general mode will appear on the display.

  • Page 33: Downloading Results Ontoa Computer

    RS232 interface cable separately, please contact the local customer services or place of purchase for assistance. 1. Obtaining the required cable and installing the software To download Health Care Software System, please visit the TaiDocʼs website: www.taidoc.com 2. Connecting to a personal...

  • Page 34: Maintenance Battery

    MAINTENANCE Battery Your meter comes with two 1.5V AAA size alkaline batteries. Low Battery Signal The meter will display one of the messages below to alert you when the meter power is getting low. 1. The “ ” symbol appears along with display messages: The meter is functional and the result remains accurate, but it is time to change the...
  • Page 35 1. Press the edge of the battery cover and lift it up to remove. 2. Remove the old batteries and replace with two 1.5V AAA size alkaline batteries. 3. Close the battery cover. If the batteries are inserted correctly, you will hear a “beep”...

  • Page 36: Caring For Your Meter

    Caring for Your Meter To avoid the meter and test strips attracting dirt, dust or other contaminants, please wash and dry your hands thoroughly before use. Cleaning ● To clean the meter exterior, wipe it with a cloth moistened with tap water or a mild cleaning agent, then dry the device with a soft dry cloth.

  • Page 37: Caring For Your Test Strips

    Caring for Your Test Strips ● Storage conditions: 2 ° C to 30 ° C (35.6 ° F to 86 ° F), 10% - 85% relative humidity. Do NOT freeze. ● Store your test strips in their original vial only. Do not transfer to another container.

  • Page 38: Important Control Solution Information

    Important Control Solution Information ● Use only our control solutions with your meter. ● Do not use the control solution beyond the expiry date or 3 months after first opening. Write the opening date on the control solution vial and discard the remaining solution after 3 months. ●...

  • Page 39: System Troubleshooting

    SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING If you follow the recommended action but the problem persists, or error messages other than the ones below appear, please call your local customer service. Do not attempt to repair yourself and never try to disassemble the meter under any circumstances. Result Readings MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS...

  • Page 40: Error Messages

    Error Messages MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO Appears when the batteries Replace the batteries are too low. immediately. Appears when a used test Repeat with a new test strip. strip is inserted. System operation range is Appears when ambient 10 °...

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting 1. If the meter does not display a message after inserting a test strip: POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Batteries exhausted. Replace the batteries. 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 42: Detailed Information

    DETAILED INFORMATION The meter provides you with plasma equivalent results. Time of day Normal plasma glucose range for people without diabetes (mg/dL) Fasting and before meal < 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) 2 hours after meals < 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) Source: American Diabetes Association.

  • Page 43: Symbol Information

    SYMBOL INFORMATION SYMBOL REFERENT SYMBOL REFERENT In vitro diagnostic medical Manufacturer device Consult instructions for Serial number CE mark Temperature limitation Collection for electrical Use by and electronic equipment Authorized representative Batch code in the European Community Humidity limitation Caution, consult accompanying documents...

  • Page 44: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Model No.: PLUS Talking Dimension & Weight: 95 (L) x 52 (W) x 20 (H) mm, 48.8 g Power Source: Two 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries Display: LCD Memory: 450 measurement results with respective date and time External Output: RS232 PC interface...
  • Page 52 TaiDoc Technology Corporation B1-7F, No. 127, Wugong 2nd Rd., Wugu Dist., 24888 New Taipei City, Taiwan www.taidoc.com MedNet GmbH Borkstra β e 10, 48163 Münster, Germany For self-testing...

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