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- Page 1 D40 Pro BLOOD GLUCOSE PLUS BLOOD PRESSURE MONITORING SYSTEM Operations & Procedures Manual Long-Term Care...
- Page 3 If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact the place of purchase or call Customer Service at 1-888-307-8188. The FORA D40 Pro is intended for multi-patient use in a long-term care or home health care setting. Please note that the following procedures are provided only as a model to help your facility establish its own policy and procedures.
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Page 4: Table Of Contents
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS Interfering Substances BEFORE YOU BEGIN INTENDED USE TEST PRINCIPLE METER OVERVIEW Display Screen Test Strip Setting the Meter THE FOUR MEASURING MODES BEFORE TESTING Control Solution Testing Performing a Control Solution Test BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING Preparing the Puncture Site Alternative Site Testing Performing a Blood Glucose Test... - Page 5 SPECIFICATIONS TRAINING TOOLS Attachment 1: FORA D40 Pro Blood Glucose Plus Blood Pressure Monitoring System Training Checklist Attachment 2: FORA D40 Pro Blood Glucose Plus Blood Pressure Monitoring System Training Quiz Attachment 3: FORA D40 Pro Blood Glucose Plus Blood Pressure Monitoring System Quality Control...
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Page 6: Important Safety Precautions
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS READ BEFORE USE Users should adhere to Standard Precautions when handling or using this device. All parts of the glucose monitoring system should be considered potentially infectious and are capable of transmitting bloodborne pathogens between patients and healthcare professionals. For more information, refer to “Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2007”, http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/2007ip/2007isolationprecautions.html. -
Page 7: Interfering Substances
Interfering Substances Interfering substances depend on concentration. The interfering substances listed below will have no effect up to the limiting concentration level noted. Therapeutic / Limiting Concentration Substance Physiological Concentration Range (mg/dL) (or Upper Limit) (mg/dL) Acetaminophen 6.25 0.45 - 3 Ascorbic Acid Dopamine 1.25... -
Page 8: Before You Begin
Oscillometric method. This device is NOT able to take measurements in the presence of common arrhythmia, such as atrial or The FORA D40 Pro Blood Glucose Plus Blood ventricular premature beats or atrial fibrillation; it Pressure Monitoring System is intended for use in may produce reading errors. -
Page 9: Meter Overview
Display Screen METER OVERVIEW RF Button Assists you with wireless data transmission. S Button Enter and confirm the meter settings. M Button Enter the meter memory. AVERAGE Button Assists you with blood pressure average mode. ON/OFF Button Starts a single non-invasive blood pressure measurement. Power Indicator Indicates the power status of the device. -
Page 10: Display Screen
Unit for Blood Glucose Time NOTE: The FORA D40 Pro meter should only be used with FORA Test Strip Symbol D40 Pro Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results. Blood Drop Symbol... -
Page 11: 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 2. Setting the time update these settings. Make sure you complete With the hour flashing, press M until the correct the steps below and have your desired settings hour appears. Press S. saved. With the minute flashing, press M until the correct minute appears. -
Page 12: The Four Measuring Modes
THE FOUR MEASURING MODES 6. Setting the cycle mode The meter provides you with four modes for Press M to choose the desired blood pressure measuring: General, AC, PC and QC. cycle mode from the following time interval selections: OFF, 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 40 or 60 MODES WHEN TO USE minutes. -
Page 13: Before Testing
Performing a Control Solution BEFORE TESTING Test Control Solution Testing Our control solution contains a known amount of glucose that reacts with test strips and is used to ensure your meter and test strips are working 1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter together correctly. - Page 14 3. Apply control solution Shake the control solution vial thoroughly before use. Squeeze out a drop and wipe it off, and then squeeze out another drop and place it on the tip of the vial cap. Hold the meter at an angled position so that the absorbent hole of the test strip touches the drop. Once the confirmation window fills completely, the meter will begin counting...
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Page 15: Blood Glucose Testing
Preparing the Puncture Site BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING Rubbing the puncture site before blood extraction has a significant influence on the accuracy of your test results. WARNING: Potential Biohazard! Healthcare professionals using this system on multiple patients Blood from an alternate site that has not been should follow the infection control procedure approved by their rubbed exhibits a measurably different glucose facility. -
Page 16: Alternative Site Testing
Alternative Site Testing When to use AST? Food, medication, illness, stress and exercise can affect blood glucose levels. Capillary blood Important: There are limitations with AST at the fingertip reflects these changes faster than (Alternative Site Testing). capillary blood at other sites. Thus, when testing ● AST results should not be used for CGM blood glucose during or immediately after a meal, calibration. -
Page 17: Performing A Blood Glucose Test
Performing a Blood Glucose 4. Bring strip to sample While holding the meter at an angled position with Test the strip facing down, gently bring the strip to the sample so that the absorbent hole can sip in the blood. Confirmation window should be completely filled if enough blood has been applied. Do NOT remove the finger until you hear a beep sound. NOTE: 1. Insert the test strip to turn on the •... -
Page 18: Testing The Blood Pressure
TESTING THE BLOOD PRESSURE Before Measurement ● Avoid caffeine, tea, alcohol and tobacco at least 6. Eject the used test strip 30 minutes before measurement. Eject the test strip by pushing the eject button on ● Wait 30 minutes after exercising or bathing the side. Use a sharps container to dispose of the before measurement. used test strips. -
Page 19: Fitting The Cuff Correctly
Fitting the Cuff Correctly RED LINESHOULD BE AT THE INSID INDEX MUST ▶ The range index of cuff should fall into this range. 1. Connect the air plug of the tubing to the air jack 5. Press the hook material firmly against the pile of the meter. material. -
Page 20: Taking Measurements
Taking Measurements ● Measurement Average Mode Always apply the pressure cuff before turning on the meter. This meter provides three different ways to measure the blood pressure. ● Single Measurement Mode Always apply the pressure cuff before turning on the meter. 1. -
Page 21: Meter Memory
● Auto Cycle Mode METER MEMORY Always apply the pressure cuff before turning on the meter. Your meter stores the 864 most recent blood glucose and blood pressure test results with date and time in its memory. To enter the meter memory, start with the meter switched off. -
Page 22: Reviewing Day Average Results
Reviewing Day Average MAINTENANCE Results Battery Your meter comes with one 3.7V lithium-ion rechargeable battery. 1. Press and hold M. When “ ” appears on the display, keep Low Battery Signal pressing M for 3 seconds until the flashing The meter will display the two messages below to ”... -
Page 23: Replacing The Battery
Li-ion battery, make sure the battery is correctly WARNING: inserted in the compartment. • FORA D40 Pro uses one Li-ion rechargeable battery ONLY (battery pack no. S14500 1S4P). • Wrong types of batteries may cause an explosion. • Do not use other types of batteries, mix old and new or different brands of batteries. -
Page 24: Recharging The Battery
CAUTION: towelettes from below. The following product has The Li-ion battery must be recharged with the FORA D40 Pro meter by connecting AC adapter to an electrical outlet. Only been shown to be safe for use with the FORA this 3.7V rechargeable Li-ion battery (battery pack no. -
Page 25: Disinfecting Procedures
► Micro-Kill+™ (Micro-Kill Plus™) Medline (EPA Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and Reg. No. 59894-10-37549) water after handling the blood glucose monitoring system, lancing device and test strips to avoid To obtain disinfecting wipes and other information, contamination. please contact Medline at 1-800-MEDLINE (1- 800-633-5463) or visit www.medline.com Each cleaning and disinfection cycle includes a pre-cleaning step with one wipe and a disinfection step with a second wipe. -
Page 26: Cleaning
Cleaning NOTE: • Do NOT clean and disinfect the meter while performing tests. • If the meter is being operated by a second person, the meter ● Do NOT flush your monitor with water. and lancing device should be decontaminated prior to use by ● Do NOT wash the pressure cuff. the second person. -
Page 27: Important Test Strip Information
Important Test Strip Important Control Solution Information Information ● Storage conditions: 39.2°F to 104°F (4°C to ● Use only FORA control solutions with your 40°C), below 85% relative humidity. Do NOT meter. freeze. ● Do not use the control solution beyond the ● Store your test strips in their original vial only. expiration date or 3 months after first opening. Do not transfer to another container. Write the opening date on the control solution ● Store test strip packages in a cool dry place. vial and discard the remaining solution after 3 Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. -
Page 28: System Troubleshooting
Error Messages SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO Refit cuff tightly and Err 1 Inflation or pressure correctly. Relax Err 2 error. If you follow the recommended action but the and repeat the Cuff pressure is too problem persists, or error messages other than Err 3 measurement. -
Page 29: Troubleshooting
Troubleshooting ● Blood Pressure Measurement 1. If there is no display after pressing POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO ● Blood Glucose Measurement Batteries incorrectly Check that the batteries are 1. If the meter does not display a message after installed or absent. correctly installed. -
Page 30: Specifications
● Blood Glucose Measurement Performance SPECIFICATIONS Measurement Unit: mg/dL Measurement Range: ● System Performance 20 to 600 mg/dL (1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L) Power Source: Precision: ±5 % (CV) One 3.7V lithium-ion rechargeable battery (battery Accuracy: pack no. S14500 1S4P) ±15 mg/dL (0.83 mmol/L) when glucose < 75mg/ Size of Meter without Cuff: dL (4.16 mmol/L) 147 mm (L) x 105 mm (W) x 80 mm (H), around... -
Page 31: Training Tools
Understands different test types - finger, quality control, preferred sample type and sample volume. Principles of quality testing and QC materials. Only uses FORA D40 Pro test strips and FORA control solution with the FORA D40 Pro meter. Understands the important features, benefits and limitations of the FORA D40 Pro system. Knows the proper method of disposing used test strips, lancet and gloves according to facility procedures. -
Page 32: Attachment 2: Fora D40 Pro Blood Glucose Plus Blood Pressure Monitoring System Training Quiz
Attachment 2: FORA D40 Pro Blood Glucose and Blood Pressure Monitoring System Training Quiz Complete the following questions to assess your understanding about using the FORA D40 Pro Blood Glucose plus Blood Pressure Monitoring System to perform blood glucose and blood pressure tests on residents. -
Page 34: Notes
Notes... - Page 36 D40 Pro Distributed by ForaCare, Inc. 893 Patriot Drive, Suite D, Moorpark, CA 93021 USA Products made in Taiwan Toll Free : 1-888-307-8188 (8:30 am - 5:00 pm PST, Mon.-Fri.) www.foracare.com...