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  • Page 2 This Owner’s Booklet will help you understand your i-QARE Blood Glucose Monitoring System. It also provides you with services, tools, and information, helping you to manage your monitoring system and blood sugar.

  • Page 3: Introduction & Indication For Use

    INDICATION FOR USE The i-QARE DS-A Blood Glucose Monitoring System is used with the i-QARE DS-A Draw-In Blood Glucose Test Strips and 2-level Controls for the measurement of glucose in whole blood. Testing is done outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use).

  • Page 4: Warranty

    5-year period, Alliance International Co., Ltd. will repair it or replace it with a new i-QARE Blood Glucose Meter. The warranty of the repaired or replacement meter will expire on the date of the original warranty expiration or 90 days after the shipment of a replacement meter, whichever period is longer.

  • Page 5: Warranty And Service Instructions

    Warranty and Service Instructions All requests for return of the i-QARE Blood Glucose Meter under the above Warranty or Non-Warranty Service Policy must be made to the Customer Service Center by calling 1-866-400-3336 (Alliance International Co., Ltd.) or local distributor.

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Introduction & Indication For Use Warranty Contents Standard Kit Contents, Supplies, and Accessories Specification of i-QARE Blood Glucose Meter Specification of i-QARE Draw-In Test Strip Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System Introduction of i-QARE Draw-In Test Strip Symbols Introduction of the LCD Screen...
  • Page 8 Chapter 4: Using Your Meter Memory Chapter 5: Care, Cleaning and Maintenance Blood Glucose Meter Lancing device Battery Meter Operational Status Checking Suggestions Chapter 6: Safety and Disposal Chapter 7: Screen Message and Troubleshooting Message Description and Proceeding Solution Troubleshooting...

  • Page 9: Standard Kit Contents, Supplies, And Accessories

    Standard Kit Contents, Supplies, and Accessories Standard Kit of i- QARE Blood Glucose Meter 1. i-QARE Blood Glucose Meter x 1 2. CR2032 3V Battery x 1 3. Lancing Device x 1 4. Lancet x 10 5. CODE CARD x 1 6.

  • Page 10: Specification Of I-Qare Blood Glucose Meter

    Specification of i-QARE Blood Glucose Meter 1. Dimensions: 94.5mm x 56mm x 27.5mm 2. Weight: 56g (with battery) 3. Power Source: CR2032 3V lithium coin battery x 1 4. Battery Life: about 500 times or last 10 months without using 5.
  • Page 11 Applied Standards This product conforms to the provisions of the FDA 510(K) and EC directive IVDD (98/79/EC). The following standards apply to the design and/or manufacturing of the product: IEC 60601-1 Medical electrical equipment Part 1: General requirement for safety IEC60601-1-2 Medical electrical equipment Part 2: Collateral standard: Electromagnetic...

  • Page 12: Specification Of I-Qare Draw-In Test Strip

    < 95% R.H. DO NOT REFRIGERATE Caution 1. Do not use any expired strips. 2. The strips are only used with i-QARE glucose meter. 3. Do not use any blood that has been preserved (e.g. by fluoride). 4. It is not recommended to test the blood level to newborn baby.
  • Page 13 7. To protect the environment, dispose of the used lancets and strips in appropriate collection sites according to national or local regulations. Avoid other people touching the used lancets or test strips, which may cause cross infection. 8. Keep the test strip vial away from children; the cap is a choking hazard.

  • Page 14: Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System

    Chapter 1: Understanding Your New System *Items may be sold separately. Test Strip Slot- Insert test strip here Display- Shows blood glucose results, messages, and the results stored in Function Button- memory. Press this button to enter to the Set Mode, move between fields Power Button- (such as time, date,...
  • Page 15 Battery Cover Slide out cover to change battery Lanyard Hole Test Strip Vial Back View Code Card Cap with Comfort Dial Plunger Depth Selection Release Button Ejector Cover Protective Reaction Zone Lancet Test Strip...

  • Page 16: Introduction Of I-Qare Draw-In Test Strip

    Introduction of Draw-In Test Strip Reaction Zone Introduction Zone Application Zone 1. Reaction Zone This is located in the middle of the test strip. This area must be completely filled with blood sample. 2. Application Zone This is located on the top side of the reaction zone. When a drop of blood is applied to the reaction zone, it will be rapidly drawn in.

  • Page 17: Symbols Introduction Of The Lcd Screen

    Symbols Introduction of the LCD Screen Display Symbols The blood glucose meter displays symbols to guide you through the test and to assist you to determine whether the test strip and display function are ready or not. To check that all the display symbols are working, press the power button or insert the test strip electrodes into the meter.

  • Page 18: Connecting (Or Changing) The Battery

    Connecting (or Changing) the battery 2. Slightly pull back the 1. Use your thumb to slide the buckle to loosen the battery cover out of the battery. meter. 3. Place a new battery in a 4. Push the top of the battery 45 degree to the tray with until it is firmly positioned.

  • Page 19: Setting Year, Time, And Date

    Setting Year, Time, and Date Setting the time and date is important if you use meter’s memory or connect to your computer. 2. Press (power button) to 1. With meter off, press change the year, until the (Set button), the year will desired year is displayed.

  • Page 20: Coding The Meter

    Coding the Meter 1. With the meter off, insert the code card into the test strip slot. Please make sure the number on the code card matches the code on your display. 2. When you insert a test strip (see Running a Blood Glucose Test), the meter will turn on automatically and show the strip code number.

  • Page 21: Chapter 2 Control Testing

    Chapter 2 Control Testing Blood Glucose Control Solution (2 Levels) To ensure that the glucose meter is operating correctly and obtaining accurate results, it is recommended to test with a control solution. At room temperature, Control Solution test results should fall within the expected range printed on the test strip vial label.

  • Page 22: Verifying Strip Accuracy Using Control Solution

    Verifying Strip Accuracy Using Control Solution Before measuring your blood glucose level, you will need the following materials: A. Your i-QARE Blood Glucose Meter B. Fresh i-QARE Draw-In Test Strip C. Fresh Control Solution D. CODE CARD E. Lancing device and Lancets 1.

  • Page 23: Notes

    Note If the result of your measurement falls within the range shown on the strip vial, an accurate blood glucose reading is ensured. If the test result falls outside the range, the following may apply: A. The control solution is no longer fresh or the test strip is not sufficiently filled.

  • Page 24: Chapter 3 Testing Your Blood Glucose

    Chapter 3 Testing Your Blood Glucose Preparing lancing device to get blood sample 2. Insert a lancet firmly 1. Twist and pull off the cap. 1. Twist and pull off the into the holder. cap. 3. Twist off the lancet’s 4.
  • Page 25 Plunger 6. Pull the plunger until 5. Twist the cap to set the it clicks. Set aside lancet depth. (Start at 2 until later in the test. to 3). For tougher skin, dial to a higher number. Caution 1. To reduce the risk of infection, NEVER share your lancet with anyone.

  • Page 26: Running A Blood Glucose Test

    Running a Blood Glucose Test Before running your first test, make sure you set up meter properly. 1. Use warm water to wash your hands and dry them. Then, massage your fingertips gently. It will be easier to get blood sample with less pain.
  • Page 27 40℃, the LCD screen will display “E-t” message. 3. If the code number on the display does not match the code on the test strip vial, please contact Alliance International Co., Ltd. or your local distributor. 4. When you see the flashing blood drop, hold the lancing device against the side of your fingertip and press the release button.
  • Page 28 7. After finishing the test, please use the protective cap to cover the needle, eject the lancet, and discard Note Correct Blood Application The strip has enough blood in the test strip. Ensure blood application zone is fully filled, and then remove your fingertip from the test strip.

  • Page 29: Expected Blood Glucose Value

    Expected Blood Glucose Level Expected blood glucose levels for people without diabetes (referenced from the American Diabetes Association Clinical Practice Recommendations 2004, Diabetes Care, Vol. 27, Supplement 1 P. S9) Time Range (mg/dL) Range (mmol/L) Fasting 70 to 110 3.9 to 6.1 Two hours after meals Less than 140 Less than 7.8...

  • Page 30: Understanding Your Test Result

    Understanding Your Test Result The Blood Glucose Value is variable and will be affected by different elements. For example: 1. Measuring blood glucose level at different times in a day, 2. Types of food you eat, 3. Body condition, 4. Insulin and medicines, etc. High Blood Glucose Value If the Blood Glucose Value is too high or you have symptoms such as thirst, pyuria, regurgitation, vomiting, dystopia,...

  • Page 31: Chapter 4: Using Your Meter Memory

    Healthy Life Meter can also check the average value of blood glucose results for the past 7, 14, 21, and 28 days. The i-QARE meter will first display 7, 14, 21, and 28 days average values, as follows: 1. With the meter off, press to turn on the meter.
  • Page 32 3. Press again to display the 14-day average. By repeating this step, you can check the average values of 21 and 28 days. Example 4. Press to continue to recall each test result with date and time. The display will show the result number “01”first, and then Blood Glucose Result, Measuring Date, and Time.

  • Page 33: Chapter 5: Care, Cleaning And Maintenance

    Chapter 5: Caring, Cleaning and Maintenance Blood Glucose Meter Caring and Cleaning of Blood Glucose Meter is very easy. Follow the instructions below and it will make sure your meter works properly: 1. DO NOT disassemble the Blood Glucose Meter. If there is any problem, please contact the Distributor for assistance.

  • Page 34: Battery

    Battery 1. 3V Lithium coin battery can support approximately 500 times of blood glucose test. When the battery needs to be changed, please use ONLY CR2032 3V Lithium coin battery or the same kind of 3V Lithium coin battery. 2. When the LCD screen display the symbol , please change the battery immediately in order to avoid wrong test results.

  • Page 35: Suggestions

    Suggestions: 1. Please carefully read this User’s Manual of Blood Glucose Meter and Test Strip. 2. DO NOT change the diabetic therapy without consulting your physician. 3. If the test result is extremely different from your usual test results, please contact your physician. 4.

  • Page 36: Chapter 6: Safety And Disposal

    Chapter 6: Safety and Disposal Glucose Meter 1. Please avoid operating Glucose Meter near devices of generating potential electromagnetic interferences. 2. Do not dispose as household waste. Dispose according to local regulations. 3. Take out battery before disposing. 4. Please recycle if possible. Used strip, lancet and pads 1.

  • Page 37: Chapter 7: Screen Message And Troubleshooting

    Chapter 7: Screen Message and Troubleshooting Message Description and Proceeding Solution All the messages will be displayed by symbols or images on the display. However, when the incorrect operation cause the incorrect test results, the glucose meter will not display any messages or symbols for the incorrectness.
  • Page 38 Message Description Proceeding Solution After pressing the Make sure the code number key, the Screen shall on the screen and on the label display the Code Number of test strip vial are the same. and the symbol of waiting Insert the test strip and draw for test strip to be inserted.
  • Page 39 Message Description Proceeding Solution The Test Result will be After entering the Memory stored in the memory. Mode, press to recall saved Blood Glucose Results with date and time. The memory can record the latest 360 Blood Glucose Results. Result for the past 7, 14, After entering the memory 21, and 28 days.
  • Page 40 Message Description Proceeding Solution The glucose meter does Please refer to Coding the not insert the CODE Meter and the use of correct CARD for coding. CODE CARD. The battery is out of Please change the battery to power. avoid incorrect test results or else the glucose meter cannot be operated.

  • Page 41: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting After inserting the i-QARE DS-A Draw-In Blood Glucose Test Strip, if your Glucose Meter does not display any message or start the test, please check the following possible reasons and solutions. If you still cannot solve the problem, please call our help line at 1-866-400-3336.

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