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BLOOD GLUCOSE
MONITORING SYSTEM
Beurer GmbH. Söflinger Straße 218. 89077 Ulm. Germany.
instructions for use
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GL30
GB
www.beurer-medical.com

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  • Page 1 GL30 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Step by step Beurer GmbH. Söflinger Straße 218. 89077 Ulm. Germany. www.beurer-medical.com...
  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents of GL30 mg/dL Blood Glucose Monitor Getting to know your instrument ......2 1.1 Contents and purchasing supplies .........2 1.2 Monitor functions ..............3 1.3 Health information ..............3 1.4 Explanation of symbols ............4 Warning and safety information......5 Description of monitor and accessories ....8 3.1 Lancing device and lancets ............8...
  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Instrument

    1.1 Contents and purchasing supplies Check that the external packaging of the Beurer GL30 mg/dL blood glucose monitor- ing system is undamaged and that all components are included: 1 blood glucose monitor GL30 mg/dL REF 162.544...
  • Page 5: Monitor Functions

    70 – 110 mg/dL 1 hour after meals Below 160 mg/dL 2 hours after meals Below 120 mg/dL Between 2 and 4 a.m. Over 70 mg/dL Source: Krall,L.P., and Beaser, R.S :Joslin Diabetes Manual. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989),1 8 Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 6: Explanation Of Symbols

    Biohazard, danger of ing documentation infection The symbols in the Instructions for Use denote the following: WARNING Warning of risk of injury or health hazards CAUTION Safety information about possible damage to monitor and accessories Note Important information Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 7: Warning And Safety Information

    L dopa, and tolbutamide do not influence the results if they are in the physiological value range. • Lipaemia effects: Elevated blood triglycerides up to 2000 mg/dL have virtually no influence on the results. However, triglycerides above this level may influence the blood glucose test results. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 8 • Do not use the test strips at altitudes above 3275 m. Note The Beurer GL30 mg/dL blood glucose monitor is suitable for measuring whole capillary blood. Storage and care WARNING •...
  • Page 9 Hg = battery contains mercury. • The appliance should be disposed of according to Regulation 2002/96/EC – WEEE (Waste Electrical Electronic Equipment). In case of queries, please contact the municipal authorities responsible for waste disposal in your area. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 10: Description Of Monitor And Accessories

    5: Trigger button 6: Trigger setting mechanism 3.2 Blood glucose monitor Front Back 1: Slot for test strips 1: Two AAA 1.5V alkaline batteries 2: LCD display 2: SET button 3: Code button “C” 4: Save button “M” Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 11 3: Results display 10: Blood glucose unit mmol/L (non-functional) 4: Low blood glucose (low) 11: Ketone test recommended 5: High blood glucose (high) 12: Normal blood glucose value 6: Test strip symbol 7: Speaker (non-functional) 13: Memory symbol Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 12 20: AM (morning) 16: Time: hour-minute 21: PM (afternoon) 17: Replace battery symbol 18: CTL for control solution Note The blood glucose monitor is supplied with the following basic settings: • Blood glucose unit: mg/dL • Temperature unit: °C Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 13: Test Strips

    Read carefully the following information on the handling and storage of your test strips. All instructions must be followed to ensure that the test strips will give accurate test results. WARNING A test strip must be used only once and on only one patient. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 14 Do not store in a refrigerator. • The relative humidity must be between 10% and 85%. • Store test strips in their original container – never place them in a different container. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 15: Operation And Basic Settings

    4.2 Making basic settings The monitor must be switched off. Remove the battery cover on the back of the monitor (see "3.2 Blood glucose monitor" page 8). Press the "SET" button. The year display starts blinking. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 16: Checking Code Number (Coding)

    There are no test strips in the monitor and it is switched off. Hold the monitor with the display facing you. Press the C button. The initial display is shown briefly and then SEL. The current code number flashes. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 17: The Measurement

    Always consult your doctor before starting testing at other parts of the body. Have the following at hand: monitor, container with test strips, lancing device, sterile lancet. You will also need the AST cap if you are taking samples from other parts of the body. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 18 Insert a sterile lancet into the lancing device and press the lancet into position. Unscrew the safety shield from the lancet while hold- ing the lancet shaft firmly. Keep the safety shield so the used lancet can be safely discarded after taking the blood sample. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 19 Maintain the pressure until the drop has a volume of at least 0.5 microlitre in volume (approx. 1.2 mm, original size: ). Carefully remove the lancing device from the skin. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 20: Measuring Blood Glucose

    The monitor is ready for a test as soon as the flashing blood drop symbol is displayed. If the numbers are not identical remove the test strip and code the monitor see "4.3 Checking code number (coding)" page 14. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 21: Evaluating Results

    600 mg/dL. Note If you suspect that the results are incorrect, first repeat the test and if neces- sary carry out a function test with control solution. If the questionable results continue, ask your doctor. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 22 Ask your doctor. possible ketones 240 mg/dL and above Hi = severe hyperglycaemia Repeat test with a new test strip. If (very high blood sugar). it is the same as before, seek Over 600 mg/dL medical treatment immediately. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 23: Function Check With Control Solution

    CAUTION Never use control solution from other manufacturers. It will be impossible to check that your Beurer blood glucose monitor operates correctly with other control solutions. Testing with control solution Hold the monitor with the display facing you.
  • Page 24 Contact our Customer Service depart- ment. WARNING If you receive repeated results outside the specified range with the control solution, do not continue using the system to measure your blood glu- cose level. Contact our Customer Service department. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 25: Memory

    (in Fig. 1: 14 results in the last 7 days). (Fig. 1) Press M again several times to display the averages for 14, 21, 28, Fig. 1 60 and 90 days and the number of tests in those periods. 01 flashes briefly. (Fig. 2) Fig. 2 Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 26: Deleting Stored Values

    Press “dEL” flashes. Press M again to delete all stored values. "---" is displayed briefly and then the symbol. Press M. "OFF" is displayed briefly and the monitor automatically switches off. Replace the battery cover carefully Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 27: Storage And Maintenance Of The Monitor

    (+20 to +25 °C). Used or contaminated test strip • Insert an unused and unexpired test was inserted strip • Repeat blood glucose test Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 28 OFF is displayed. pleted (see "4.2 Making basic settings" Replace battery cover and repeat test. page 13). Faulty monitor Contact Customer Service. Note If the problem persists, please contact Customer Service. Beurer GL30 mg/dL...
  • Page 29: Gl30 Mg/Dl Technical Specifications

    9 GL30 mg/dL T ECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS Dimensions 96 x 46 x 20 mm Weight 68 g (with batteries) Power supply 2 x 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries Battery life More than 1000 tests 448 stored results with date/time Storage capacity Data retained when batteries are replaced...
  • Page 30 Substance for regulating viscosity 15.0% Controls The Beurer GL30 mg/dL blood glucose monitoring system for self-testing conforms to the following European Directives and standards: IVD (98/79/EC), EN 61010-1, EN 61010-2-101, EN 13640, EN ISO 14971, EN ISO 15197, MDD (93/42/EC).
  • Page 31: Guarantee And Customer Service

    Claims must be made within a period of 3 years from the date of purchase to BEURER GmbH, Söflinger Str. 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany. In the case of claims against the guarantee, the customer has the right to have the product repaired by us or in a workshop authorised by us.

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