GDH-FAD blood glucose test strips?..............38 Q9. How do you know if sufficient blood has been applied on the test strip?....41 Q10. Can I use ForaCare Suisse Test Strips with other brands of Meters…………..41 Q11.What happens if I use expired test strips with FORA’s BGM?………………….41 Q12.
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Battery…………………………………………………………………………………………7 Q18. Will low battery cause inaccurate test results?…………………………………47 Q19. What does it mean when my meter displays a battery symbol?……………….47 Q20. How long will my battery last?............……………….47 Q21. Will replacing the battery cause memory loss?........………47 Universal Tone…………………………………………………………………………………. Q22. What is universal tone and which devices have this function?......47 Q23.
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Q31. How do I do the control solution test?..............51 Q32. Where can I find the control solution range?............52 Q33. Common Abnormal Results from Control Solution Test........53 Data Management Features of the FORA BGM Meter……………………………………. Q34. What is FORA’s BGM Meter’s platform for blood glucose management?..53 Q35.
General Blood Glucose Meter questions: Q1: How is the test strips used with FORA’s blood glucose monitors? Blood Glucose Only: ACS045 ACS047 ACS044 ACS042 Model Name FORA 6 FORA FORA FORA Comfort Applicable meter Name Plus/ Connect/ Smart/ Advance Pro/ Prima/Voice/ Plus/ advance/ GTel...
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Model Name ACS041 ACS043 FORA Comfort FORA Comfort Applicable meter Name basic G20 check G40 Enzyme Type GDH-FAD Sample Size 0.7 uL 0.7 uL Reaction Time 7 Seconds 7 Seconds 35 – 60 % Hematocrit Range 20 ~ 60% 20 ~ 600 mg/dL 20 ~ 600 mg/dL Measuring Range (1.1 ~ 33.3 mmol/L)
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BG/HCT/HB 3 in 1 Test Strip ACS051 ACS050 Model Name Applicable meter FORA 6 FORA Name Plus/ Connect/ GTel Advance Pro Enzyme Type GDH-FAD GDH-FAD Sample Size 0.5 uL 1.1 uL Reaction Time 5 Seconds 5 Seconds 10 ~ 600 mg/dL 10 ~ 600 mg/dL (0.55 ~ 33.3 mmol/L) (0.55 ~ 33.3 mmol/L)
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β-Ketone (KB) Strip: Model Name ACS053 ACS052 Applicable meter FORA 6 FORA Name Plus/ Connect/ GTel Advance Pro β- Hydroxybutyrate β- Hydroxybutyrate Enzyme Type Sample Size 0.8 uL 1.0 uL Reaction Time 10 Seconds 10 Seconds Measuring Range 0.1 ~ 8.0 mmol/L 0.1 ~ 8.0 mmol/L Hematocrit Range 10 ~ 70%...
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Urine Acid (UA) Strip: Model Name ACS057 Applicable meter FORA 6 Name Plus/ Connect/ GTel Enzyme Type Uric Acid Catalyst Sample Size 1.0 uL Reaction Time 15 Seconds Measuring Range 3 ~ 20mg/dL ( 0.179~1.190mmol/L) Hematocrit Range 20 ~ 60% Alternative Site No AST Testing...
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Total Cholesterol (TCH) Strip: Model Name ACS055 Applicable meter FORA 6 Name Plus/ Connect/ GTel Cholesterol esterase/ Enzyme Type Cholesterol oxidase Sample Size 3.0 uL Reaction Time 60 Seconds 100 ~ 400 mg/dL Measuring Range ( 2.6~10.4 mmol/L) Hematocrit Range 20 ~ 60% Alternative Site No AST...
Q2: What are the precision and accuracy in FORA’s test strips? 1. FOR A 6 Blood Glucose Test Strip ACS045 Accuracy The table below displays how often FORA 6 achieves this target. The chart is based on a study carried out on 100 patients (each patient was tested six times which resulted in 600 test results) to see how well FORA 6 performed compared to Cobas Integra®...
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Table 1 Difference distribution for glucose concentration < 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L) Difference within Difference within Difference within Tested sites ±5mg/dL ±10mg/dL ±15mg/dL Fingertip 26/43 (60.5%) 37/43 (86.0%) 43/43 (100%) Palm 27/42 (64.3%) 41/42 (97.6%) 42/42 (100%) Forearm 31/42 (73.8%) 39/42 (92.9%) 42/42 (100%) Upper arm...
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2. FORA 6 Blood Glucose, Hematocrit and Hemoglobin Test Strip ACS051 Accuracy The table below displays how often FORA 6 achieves this target. The chart is based on a study carried out on 100 patients (each patient was tested six times which resulted in 600 test results) to see how well FORA 6 performed compared to Cobas Integra®...
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Table 1 Difference distribution for glucose concentration < 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L) Difference within Difference within Difference within Tested sites ±5mg/dL ±10mg/dL ±15mg/dL Fingertip 26/43 (60.5%) 37/43 (86.0%) 43/43 (100%) Palm 27/42 (64.3%) 41/42 (97.6%) 42/42 (100%) Forearm 31/42 (73.8%) 39/42 (92.9%) 42/42 (100%) Upper arm...
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3. FORA 6 β-Ketone Test Strip ACS053 Accuracy The table below displays how often FORA achieves this target. The chart is based on a study carried out on 160 patients (each patient was tested three times which resulted in 480 test results) to see how well FORA performed compared to β...
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4. FORA 6 Urine Acid Test Strip ACS057 Accuracy Results: Difference Plot Analysis Number of subjects (N) = 160 TABLE 1 Ratio of samples (capillary whole blood) falling within different bias ranges Within ±5 % Within ±10 % Within ±15 % Within ±20 % 64.1% 95.0%...
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Within ±20 % 68.4% 98.8% 100% 100% Measurement range: 129 ~ 399 mg/dL Linear Regression: y = 0.9753x + 2.0318, R² = 0.9693, (n=320) Precision TABLE 3 Precision FORA 6 Plus Interval 1 Interval 12 Mean 140.0 236.8 9.81 16.63 7.01% 7.02%...
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6. FORA ADVANCED pro Blood Glucose Test Strip ACS047 Accuracy The table below displays how often FORA achieves this target. The chart is based on a study carried out on 160 patients (each patient was tested six times which had 960 test results) to see how well FORA performed compared to YSI- 2300 reference method results.
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Difference within Difference within Difference within Tested sites ±5mg/dL ±10mg/dL ±15mg/dL 71.4% (35/49) 95.9% (47/49) 100.0% (49/49) Fingertip Table 2 Difference distribution for glucose concentration ≥ 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L) Difference within Difference within Difference within Tested sites ±5mg/dL ±10mg/dL ±15mg/dL 55.0% (61/111) 88.3% (98/111)
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7. FORA ADVANCED pro Blood Glucose, Hematocrit and Hemoglobin Test Strip ACS050 Accuracy The table below displays how often FORA achieves this target. The chart is based on a study carried out on 160 patients (each patient was tested six times which had 960 test results) to see how well FORA performed compared to YSI- 2300 reference method results.
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Table 1 Difference distribution for glucose concentration < 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L) Difference within Difference within Difference within Tested sites ±5mg/dL ±10mg/dL ±15mg/dL Fingertip 71.4% (35/49) 95.9% (47/49) 100% (49/49) Table 2 Difference distribution for glucose concentration ≥ 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L) Difference within Difference within...
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8. FORA ADVANCED proβ-Ketone Test Strip Test Strip ACS052 Accuracy Accuracy testing shows that results are comparable between trained professionals and lay users. Accuracy was assessed with 100 patients by comparing whole blood β - OHB results with plasma results obtained using reference laboratory instruments.
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9. FORA COMFORT Blood Glucose Test Strip ACS042 Accuracy The table below displays how often FORA COMFORT achieves this target. The chart is based on a study carried out on 160 patients (each patient was tested six times which had 960 test results) to see how well FORA COMFORT performed compared to YSI-2300 reference method results.
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well FORA COMFORT performed compared to YSI-2300 reference method results. Table 1 Difference distribution for glucose concentration < 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L) Difference within Difference within Difference within Tested sites ±5mg/dL ±10mg/dL ±15mg/dL 29/46 (63.0%) 41/46 (89.12%) 46/46 (100%) Fingertip 23/57 (40.4%) 46/57 (80.7%) 57/57 (100%)
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10. FORA COMFORT check Blood Glucose Test Strip ACS043 Accuracy The table below displays how often FORA G40 achieves this target. The chart is based on a study carried out on 160 patients (each patient was tested six times which had 960 test results) to see how well FORA G40 performed compared to YSI-2300 reference method results.
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Difference within Difference within Difference within Tested sites ±5mg/dL ±10mg/dL ±15mg/dL 26/45 (57.8%) 38/45 (84.4%) 45/45 (100%) Fingertip 27/42 (64.3%) 41/42 (97.6%) 42/42 (100%) Palm 31/42 (73.8%) 39/42 (92.9%) 42/42 (100%) Forearm 29/42 (69.0%) 38/42 (90.5%) 41/42 (97.6%) Upper arm Table 2 Difference distribution for glucose concentration ≥...
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11. FORA COMFORT basic Blood Glucose Test Strip ACS041 Accuracy The table below displays how often FORA G20 achieves this target. The chart is based on a study carried out on 160 patients (each patient was tested six times which had 960 test results) to see how well FORA G20 performed compared to YSI-2300 reference method results.
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Table 1 Difference distribution for glucose concentration < 100 mg/dL (5.55 mmol/L) Difference within Difference within Difference within Tested sites ±5mg/dL ±10mg/dL ±15mg/dL 35/45 (64.8%) 53/54 (98.1%) 54/54 (100%) Fingertip 23/25 (40.4%) 46/57 (80.7%) 57/57 (100%) Palm 13/57 (22.8%) 44/57 (77.2%) 57/57 (100%) Forearm 17/57 (29.8%)
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12. FORA Diamond Blood Glucose Test Strip ACS044 Accuracy The table below displays how often Diamond achieves this target. The chart is based on a study carried out on 160 patients (each patient was tested six times which had 960 test results) to see how well FORA Diamond performed compared to YSI-2300 reference method results.
7. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or damaged. 8. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseases. The data measured is for reference only. Always consult your doctor to have the results interpreted.
Q5: The following physical situation could lead your reading incorrect and you should consult your healthcare professional. 1. Use only fresh whole blood sample to perform a test. Using other substances will lead to incorrect results. 2. Results may be inaccurate when testing on patients with abnormally low blood pressure or those who are in shock.
10. Use ONLY heparin for anticoagulation of whole blood samples. Please do NOT use EDTA for anticoagulation. Q6: Can we use the FORA’s test strips on an airplane and what is the altitude limitation of FORA’s GDH-FAD and GOD strips? Yes, you can use it in airplane.
1. FORA 6 Series BG/HCT/HB Total Cholesterol β- Ketone Strip BG Strip Uric Acid Strip Meter (3 in 1) Strip Strip (ACS045) (ACS057) (ACS053) (ACS051) (ACS055) FORA 6 Plus (GD81) FORA 6 Connect (GD82) FORA 6 Smart (GD83) FORA 6 GTel (GD84) 34/65...
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2. FORA Diamond Series BG Strip Meter (ACS044) FORA Diamond PRIMA (DM10) FORA Diamond VOICE (DM20) FORA Diamond MINI (DM30a/b) FORA Diamond GD50 (GD50) 35/65...
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3. FORA ADVANCED Pro/ COMFORT Pro Series: BG/HCT/HB β- Ketone Strip BG Strip Meter (3 in 1) Strip (ACS047) (ACS052) (ACS050) FORA ADVANCED Pro (GD40 g/h) FORA COMFORT (GD40 a/b) 36/65...
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4. FORA Comfort Series: BG Strip BG Strip BG Strip Meter (ACS042) (ACS041) (ACS043) FORA COMFORT advance (G31 a/b) FORA COMFORT plus voice (V30a) FORA COMFORT plus (G30a) FORA COMFORT plus mini (G71a) FORA COMFORT basic G20 (G20a) FORA COMFORT check G40 (G40a) 37/65...
Q10: Can I use ForaCare Suisse Test Strips with other brands of Meters? No, DO NOT use other accessories which are not specific to ForaCare Suisse AG. In 2014, US FDA issued a safety warning to users of glucometers that they should carefully read the owner’s manual and only use the test strips that are specific to that...
Q12: What is alternative site testing (AST) in FORA’s test strips of BGM? 1. Alternative site testing (AST) is when individuals check their blood glucose levels using other areas of the body other than the fingertips. The FORA test strips allow AST to be performed on sites other than the fingertips.
5. Replace the lancing device cap with the clear cap. Pull the cocking control out until the orange bar appears on the release button window. 6. Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at the same spot may cause soreness and calluses.
Q14: What will happen if insufficient blood is applied on the test strip? What do I do? If insufficient blood is applied on the test strip, there will be an error beep and an error code will be displayed on the meter screen (please refer to the owner’s manual and check the error message.) Please review the instructions and repeat the test with a new test strip.
recommend wiping off the first drop of blood and using the second drop of blood). If you're using a site other than your fingertip and you think the reading is wrong, test again using blood from a fingertip. Blood samples from alternate sites aren't as accurate as fingertip samples when your blood sugar level is rising or falling quickly.
Q17: Reasons for abnormal readings or defect of blood glucose monitor: Item Outcome of defect Root Cause Solution variance (1) Compare the strips between (1) The old Lot could be results might be larger. new Lot one and old Lot expired or malfunction by one.
Battery Q18: Will low battery cause inaccurate test results? FORA meters will provide accurate test results even with low battery. Q19: What does it mean when my meter displays a battery symbol? You must charge or replace the battery immediately when the battery power is extremely low and “...
The FORA devices which have universal tone: 1. FORA 6 series: FORA 6 Plus (GD81), FORA 6 Connect (GD82), FORA 6 Smart (GD83). 2. FORA Advanced/ Comfort Pro series: FORA Advanced pro (GD40 g/h) and Comfort Pro (GD40 a/b).
(2) 182 mg/dL is announced as 1 single beep (1) – 1 single pause – 8 single beeps (8) – 1 single pause – 2 single beeps (2). For mmol/L meters, the tens are always announced, even when the result is below 10.
Ketone levels and a Ketone test is recommended. Changing the Setting (Universal Tone, Time, Date and Alarm) Q26: How do I change the universal tone, time, date and alarm on my meter? Please refer to the Owner’s manual for detailed instructions. You can find them in the 「...
Coding the Meter Q30: Which device needs coding before using? How do I code my FORA Meter? FORA’s devices do not need coding except for special strips: β-Ketone, Urine Acid and Total Cholesterol test strips. You must calibrate/code the meter every time you begin to use a new vial of β- ketone/ Total cholesterol/ Uric acid test strips by setting the meter with the correct code.
automatically mark the result as a control solution test with “QC” display. Manual QC mode for other FORA’s meter: Press MAIN button to mark this test as a control solution test. With “QC” displayed, the device will store your test result in the memory under “QC”.
(1) Choose correct Mode user mode and test during control again. The results might be higher or solution test). (2) Use ForaCare control lower. (2) You may be using a solution only. different control (3) Discard 90 days after solution. opening.
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For Android platform, please visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foracare.ifora&hl=en (2) iFORA MP (free download) For iOS platform, please go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ifora-mp/id834184294 For Android platform, please visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foracare.tdlink.mp (3) iFORA HM (free download) For iOS platform, please go to: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/ifora-hm/id1169357723 For Android platform, please visit: https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.foracare.tdlink.hm...
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3. Website based Telehealth System : (Should ask us for testing version and purchase the full version) FORA TeleHealth System Manual https://foracare-suisse-ag.box.com/s/el02o631cgzw79bdfpmy65fqv5jxpah5 FORA TeleHealth System Marketing Material https://foracare-suisse-ag.box.com/s/hg38kqu21fzm0jo5wcvaqo3y7n1rblbl 4. The way to switch the measurement in iFORA BG : (1) Turn on iFORA BG (2) Select『...
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(4) Press 『mmol/L』to switch the unit. (5) And then, your measurement unit will be mmol/L. Of course, you can use the same way to switch back to mg/dL. 56/65...
FORA 6 Smart (GD83) iFORA HM Cable Cable Healthcare Software My Dongle 2 Bluetooth (External TeleHealth System FORA 6 Plus (GD81) Bluetooth device) iFORA HM FORA 6 Connect (GD82) Bluetooth Built-in Bluetooth TeleHealth system iFORA BG Diamond GD50 (GD50) RS-232...
1. Data Transmission Via Strip_Port_Comm Cable, Micro-USB, USB or RS232 Cable (1) Install the software on your computer. Download Health Care System Software and instruction manual provided on the ForaCare Suisse AG Web site: http://www.foracare.ch. Follow the instructions to install the software on your computer.
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Remove the cable and the device will automatically turn off. 2. Data Transmission Via Bluetooth You can use your device with an iOS (5.0.1 or higher) Android system (4.3 API Level 18 or higher) or PC (Windows 8 or higher) to download data from your BGM via Bluetooth.
OS setting of smartphone. (3) Low Energy (save electricity) (4) Please connect to meter by following GATT service: UUID Base: 1212-efde-1523-785feabcd123 Service UUID: 0x1523 Characteristic: 0x1524 (write/notify) Please refer to the following link for further information: https://foracare-suisse-ag.box.com/s/h54mphhr6r92wnzw5x9hrtbs7xx1qn9r 60/65...
Lancet Device Q39: How to prepare the lancing device? 1. Twist and pull off the cap of the lancing device. (b) 2. Insert a lancet into the lancet holder and push down firmly until it is fully secured.(c) 61/65...
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3. Twist the protective disk off the lancet. (d) 4. Replace and twist the cap to the right to close the lock as shown in the picture until you hear the click. When the lock is properly closed lock indicator is in the extreme right position.
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6. Pull the cocking control back until it clicks. You will see a color change inside the release button when it is ready. (g) Hold your fingers on the body NOT the cap. (*) 7. Lancing the finger: Press the lancing device’s tip firmly against the lower side of your fingertip.
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9. Remove the lancet by twisting the cap off first. Safely dispose of the used lancet by placing the protective disk on a hard surface, and pushing the exposed tip into the disk. (j) 10. Slide the ejector forward to remove the used lancet. Dispose of the lancet according to your local regulations.
40: What are the warning informations in lancing devices? 1. Never share a lancet or the lancing device. 2. Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only. 3. Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt or debris in or on the lancets and the lancing device.
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How do I change cholesterol result from mg/dl to mol/l?
To change the measurement unit on the FORA 6 Plus from mg/dL to mmol/L, follow these steps:
1. Turn on the device.
2. Select "Setting."
3. Select "Glucose Target."
4. Press "mmol/L" to switch the unit.
You can use the same method to switch back to mg/dL.
Note: The context only mentions switching glucose units, not cholesterol specifically.
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