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Page 3: Table Of Contents
Important Information: Read This First! --------------------------------------------------- Specifications ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ VetMate Blood Glucose Monitoring System---------------------------------------------- Replacing the Batteries ------------------------------------------------------------------- Caring for the System ------------------------------------------------------------------------ VetMate Blood Glucose Test Strip --------------------------------------------------------- VetMate Blood Glucose Meter -------------------------------------------------------------- VetMate Blood Glucose Meter Display----------------------------------------------- Preparation Setting Up the System ----------------------------------------------------------------------... -
Page 4: Important Information: Read This First
• The VetMate Blood Glucose Meter should be used only with the VetMate Test Strips. Meaning of Symbols Used: • An abnormally high or low red blood cell count (hematocrit CE Mark level over 60% or below 20%) may produce inaccurate results. -
Page 5: Specifications
Relative humidity 10-90% Hematocrit 20-60% • Check all the components after opening the VetMate Blood Glucose Monitoring System package. The exact contents are Storage Conditions listed on the main box. • The USB cable for data management software can be ordered Glucose meter 0-50˚C (32-122˚F) -
Page 6: Replacing The Batteries
Replacing the Batteries Caring for the System The VetMate meter comes with two 3.0 V lithium batteries. Use a soft cloth or tissue to wipe the meter exterior. If Before using the meter, check the battery compartment and necessary, dip the soft cloth or tissue in a small amount of insert batteries if empty. -
Page 7: Vetmate Blood Glucose Test Strip
VetMate Blood Glucose Test Strip Warning! The VetMate Blood Glucose Monitoring System measures blood glucose quickly and accurately. It automatically absorbs • Apply fresh whole capillary blood to the test strip. Fresh venous the small blood sample applied to the narrow edge of the strip. -
Page 8: Vetmate Blood Glucose Meter
VetMate Blood Glucose Meter VetMate Blood Glucose Meter Display Display Segment Check It is recommended to check if the display screen on the meter Data Port matches the illustration below every time the meter turns on. Used to transfer data... -
Page 9: Setting Up The System
24-hour clock format. Press the ▲ or ▼ button to select a format. The AM•PM symbol is not displayed in the 24-hour format. After selecting the format, press the S button to go to the next step. 14 www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com 15... -
Page 10: Setting The Sound On/Off
On pressing the ▲ or ▼ button, the screen will display On or OFF. Press the S button to confirm the selection. The meter will beep in the following instances if set to On: • When the test strip is inserted in the meter, 16 www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com 17... -
Page 11: Turning On The Hypoglycemia (Hypo) Indicator
If you do not want to delete the results, press the S button while the screen displays 'no' . Then, the screen will return to step 2. See page 14. 18 www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com 19... -
Page 12: Checking The System
The test strip vials have VetMate Control Solution ranges printed on their labels. Compare the result displayed on the Control Solution Testing meter to the VetMate Control Solution range printed on the Step 1 test strip vial. Before using a new meter or a new vial of test strips, you may conduct a control solution test following Insert a test strip into the meter’s test strip port,... -
Page 13: Comparing The Control Solution Test Results
Note: The VetMate Control Solution can be purchased • The range printed on the test strip vial is for the VetMate separately. Please contact your authorised i-SENS sales Control Solution only. It does not have any connection to the representative. -
Page 14: Using The Lancing Device
You will need a lancing device in order to collect a blood Preparing the Lancing Device sample. Step 1 You may use the lancing device included in the VetMate Blood Glucose Monitoring System or any other medically Wash your hands and sample site with approved lancing device. -
Page 15: Preparing The Meter And Test Strip
Wait a few seconds for a blood drop to form. A minimum volume of 0.4 microliter is needed to fill the confirmation window (Actual size of 0.4 µL : ). 26 www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com 27... - Page 16 If the test strip is removed after the test result is displayed, the meter will automatically switch off after 3 seconds. Good Sample Insufficient Sample 28 www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com 29...
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Page 17: Discarding Used Lancets
'Lo' is displayed again upon retesting, please contact your veterinarian/veterinary surgeon immediately. Note: Please contact your authorised i-SENS sales representative if such messages persist even though your pet does not have hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. Caution: The lancet is for single use only. Never share or reuse a lancet. -
Page 18: Target Blood Glucose Ranges
Target Blood Glucose Ranges Meter Memory The VetMate meter can save up to 500 glucose test results with Consult a veterinarian/veterinary surgeon for the target time and date. If the memory is full, the oldest test result will glucose values for each animal. -
Page 19: Viewing Test Results
Setting the Alarm Function Viewing Test Results Five time-set alarms (alarm1–5) can be set in the VetMate meter: Step 1 Setting the Time Alarms (Alarm 1–5) Press the ▲ or S button to turn the Step 1 meter on. The current date and time Without inserting a test strip, press the ▲... -
Page 20: Understanding Error Messages
Press the S button for 3 seconds to finish out of the within the operating and turn the meter off. operating range. range (5-50˚C/41- 122˚F) and repeat the test after the meter and test strips have reached a temperature within the operating range. 36 www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com 37... -
Page 21: General Troubleshooting
• Check whether the batteries are a test strip. inserted with the + side facing upwards. • Replace the batteries. A non-VetMate test Repeat the test with a strip was used. VetMate test strip. The test does not Test strip was not Gently push the test •... -
Page 22: Performance Characteristics
VetMate Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems are calibrated to Manufacturer’s Warranty yield results equivalent to plasma glucose concentrations. The i-SENS, Inc. warrants that the VetMate Meter shall be free accuracy of the VetMate Blood Glucose Monitoring Systems of defects in material and workmanship in normal use for a was assessed by comparing blood glucose results obtained by period of five (5) years. - Page 23 MEMO 42 www.i-sens.com...