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ApexBio MultiSure GK Link MTM309 User Manual

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Manufactured by
APEX BIOTECHNOLOGY CORP.
No7, Li Hsin Rd. V, Hsinchu Science Park
Hsinchu, Taiwan
TEL: 1-877-979-5454
Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm EST
E-mail: info@apexbio.com
Website: www.apexbio.com
P/N 650700XXX
Rev.3/20
Blood Glucose and Ketone
Monitoring System
Model : MTM309
User's Guide
mg /dL
Glu
PM
Link
For single-patient use

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  • Page 1 Model : MTM309 Manufactured by APEX BIOTECHNOLOGY CORP. User's Guide No7, Li Hsin Rd. V, Hsinchu Science Park mg /dL Hsinchu, Taiwan TEL: 1-877-979-5454 Monday through Friday from 8am to 5pm EST E-mail: info@apexbio.com Website: www.apexbio.com P/N 650700XXX Rev.3/20 For single-patient use...
  • Page 2 Dear MultiSure GK Link Owner Thank you for choosing the MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring System to help you easily monitoring your blood glucose and Ketone. We hope it will be of great help in the management of your diabetes. This manual explains how to use your new meter.
  • Page 3 Intended Use Your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter, MultiSure GK blood glucose test strip, and MultiSure GK blood ketone test strip are in vitro diagnostic medical devices to quantitatively measure blood glucose in fresh capillary whole blood drawn from fingertips, palm, or forearm, and blood ketone in venous whole blood or capillary whole blood from fingertips.
  • Page 4 • Not intended for use on neonates. • Testing is done outside the body (In Vitro diagnostic use). • Do not use test strips if expiration date has passed. • Use MultiSure GK blood glucose test strip within 12 months of opening test strip vial.
  • Page 5 injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html Limitations • Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals or patients in shock. • Inaccurate low results may occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic- hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis. • Critically ill patients should not be tested with this device. •...
  • Page 6 • The following drugs do not generally interfere with the MultiSure GK Link system at normal or therapeutic levels However, higher concentrations (listed below) were found to interfere with glucose measurements. • Acetaminophen levels above 10 mg/dL may give falsely high test results. •...

  • Page 7: Table Of Contents

    Table of Contents Understanding Your New Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring System The MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter ..... 10 The MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter Display Screen .
  • Page 8 Marking Test Results ..........42 Glucose control Solution Testing Performing a Glucose Control Solution Test .
  • Page 9 Changing the Batteries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 75 Storage and Precautions .

  • Page 10: Understanding Your New Blood Glucose And Ketone Monitoring System

    Understanding Your New Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring System Each MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone system may include the following items: Lancets User Guide Lancing Device KET-1 Level 1 Ketone The MultiSure GK Link Blood Control Solution Glucose and Ketone Meter KET-1 The MultiSure GK Blood Level 2 Ketone...

  • Page 11: The Multisure Gk Link Blood Glucose And Ketone Meter

    The MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter TEST STRIP PORT ENTER ( ) BUTTON UP/DOWN (▲/▼) BUTTONS TEST STRIP PORT This is where you insert the test strip and the meter will turn on automatically. ENTER ( ) BUTTON Press and hold for 2 seconds to access meter memory or simultaneously press and ▲...
  • Page 12 RELEASE BUTTON PUSH BATTERY HOLDER DATA TRANSFER PORT RELEASE BUTTON Press this button to remove used test strip. BATTERY HOLDER Houses two CR2032 3V lithium coin cell batteries. DATA TRANSFER PORT Connection port for PC data cable and Bluetooth device from Apex Biotechnology Corp.

  • Page 13: The Multisure Gk Link Blood Glucose And Ketone Meter Display Screen

    The MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter Display Screen ALARM / CLOCK HYPO / HYPER BLOOD DROP hyper MEMORY WRONG TEMPERATURE LOW BATTERY MAIN DISPLAY AREA CONTROL SOLUTION MODE (CTRL) UNIT OF mmgl/dL MEASUREMENT TIME GLUCOSE KETONE DAY AVERAGE MARKERS ICONS DATE...
  • Page 14 MEMORY ......Indicates that you are using the memory CLOCK/ALARM ....“clock” appears while setting the time (see page 19); “alarm” appears while setting the acoustic reminder(s), and will be displayed if any alarm is on (see page 22). HYPO ......• Setting up your hypoglycemic threshold value (see page •...
  • Page 15 TIME ........Shows time (HH:MM, 12H AM/PM or 24H format). AVERAGE .......Shows the period related to the displayed average (1, 7, 14, 30, 60 or 90 days –(see page 59) DATE .......shows the date (DD-MM format) GLUCOSE .......Appears when the value shown in the Main Display Area refers to glucose test results.
  • Page 16 BLE ICON ......Indicate Bluetooth (BLE) icon Used to indicate the icon is flashing rapidly and meter’s BLE is on and waiting for pairing. Used to indicate the icon is flashing slowly and meter’s BLE is transmitting data after pairing Again, used to indicate the icon is shown without flashing and meter’s BLE is waiting instruction from cell-phone after pairing.

  • Page 17: The Multisure Gk Link Blood Glucose Test Strip

    The MultiSure GK Blood Glucose Test Strip Contact Points Sampling End Insert this end to the test Apply blood or control solution strip port on the meter here The MultiSure GK Blood Glucose Test Strip is a glucose specific, biosensor-based test strip that can test glucose in capillary whole blood in as quickly as 5 seconds and requires very little blood sample.

  • Page 18: The Multisure Gk Link Blood Ketone Test Strip

    The MultiSure GK Blood Ketone Test Strip Contact Points Sampling End Insert this end to the test Apply blood or control solution strip port on the meter here The MultiSure GK Blood Ketone Test Strip is ketone specific, biosensor-based test strip that can test blood ketone level in capillary whole blood in as quickly as 8 seconds and requires very little blood sample.

  • Page 19: Setting Up Your New System

    Setting Up Your New System The Setup Screen 1. Make sure the meter is off (to turn the meter off press for 3 seconds until the screen switches off). 2. Simultaneously press and ▲ for 2 seconds to enter the setup menu. 3.

  • Page 20: Setting The Clock

    Setting the Clock Material you will need: • Your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter Begin Set Up Step 1. press and ▲ for 2 seconds to turn on the meter. Step 2. Select Clock and Press to confirm Set Year Step 3.
  • Page 21 Set Month Step 4. The current month will flash. Press “▲” or “▼” to select the correct month. Press “ ” to confirm your choice and advance to set the day. Set Day Step 5. The current day will flash. Press “▲” or “▼” to select the correct day. Press “...
  • Page 22 Set Hour Step 7. The current hour will flash. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the correct hour. Press “ ” to confirm your choice and advance to set minutes. Set Minutes Step 8. The current minutes will flash. Press ▲ or ▼ to select the correct minutes.

  • Page 23: Alarm Setup

    Alarm Setup You can set up to six alarms on your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter: three for glucose test reminders, and three for ketone test reminders. When the alarm reaches the set time, the meter sounds for 30 second. Pressing “ ” or insert a test strip will silence the alarm.
  • Page 24 Step 3. The display will show alarm 1 status (the ▲ default setting is OFF). You can turn it on by pressing “▲” or “▼”. Press “ ” to confirm the ▼ selection and move on to the next step. Step 4.
  • Page 25 Step 6. Set alarm 2 and 3 by following steps 4 to 5. After you have finished setting all alarms, press “ ” to return to the setting menus. NOTE: • Alarm will not ring during testing. • Alarm will follow the time format (12-hour or 24-hour) you choose when setting up the clock.

  • Page 26: Beeper Setup

    Beeper Setup The beeper on your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter is preset to ON. You can adjust the beeper feature as follows. Step 1. Select BEEP and Press “ ” to enter beeper setup Step 2. ▲...

  • Page 27: Setting Up Hypo/Hyper Warning Value

    Setting up hypo/hyper warning value Your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter has an alarm feature that allows you to set your high (hyperglycemia) and low (hypoglycemia) blood glucose thresholds. Based on the values set, the screen will show “hypo” or “hyper”, depending on whether your blood glucose test result is below your low glucose or above your high glucose threshold values.
  • Page 28 The MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter comes with Hypo/Hyper warning OFF as preset, and the preset threshold value is 180 mg/dL (10 mmol/L) for Hyper and 70 mg/dL (3.9 mmol/L) for Hypo. Follow the steps below to adjust the Hyper and Hypo threshold values.
  • Page 29 Set hyper hyper Step 4. Press “▲“ or “▼“ until the meter display screen shows “hyper” and Press “ ” to enter hyper setup. hyper hyper Step 5. ▲ Press “▲“ or “▼“ to turn the hyper alarm ON/ OFF. ▼...

  • Page 30: Ketone Test Warning Setup

    Ketone test warning setup Your MultiSure GK Link blood glucose and ketone meter has an additional warning feature that allows you to set a blood glucose threshold as a warning for blood ketone testing. When the ketone test warning is turned ON, if your blood glucose is above the set threshold (e.g., 200 mg/dL or higher) the ketone icon “Ket”...
  • Page 31 Step 1. Press “▲“ or “▼“ until the meter display screen shows “Ket”. and Press “ ” to enter Ket setup Step 2. ▲ Press “▲“ or “▼“ to turn the ketone test warning ON/OFF. ▼ Step 3. Press “ ” to set the blood glucose threshold value (if Ketone test warning is ON).

  • Page 32: Before Testing

    Before testing Caution when using the meter CAUTION: • For accurate test results, allow the meter to adjust to its surroundings for 30 minutes before testing your blood glucose or ketone levels: Glucose test ▪ Temperature: 41°F to 113°F; ▪ Relative Humidity: 20 to 90%RH Ketone test ▪...

  • Page 33: Caution When Using The Test Strips

    • Do not use the meter after if it has been dropped in a liquid or liquids have entered inside, even if dried afterwards. • Avoid hand contact with test strip port on the meter. A thermo sensor is housed inside the meter to minimize any errors.
  • Page 34 test strip vial (glucose sensor) or on the foil pouch (ketone sensor). • For accurate test results, allow the test strips to adjust to the their surroundings for at least 30 minutes before testing your blood glucose or ketone levels: Glucose test ▪...

  • Page 35: Testing Your Blood Glucose

    Testing Your Blood Glucose Material you will need: • Your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter • A new MultiSure GK Blood Glucose Test Strip • Lancing device with a sterile, unused lancet • Clear cap for Alternative Site Testing (AST) on palm and forearm Preparing Your Lancing Device CAUTION: •...
  • Page 36 Step 1. Wash hands with soap and warm water and dry thoroughly. Warm water stimulates blood flow to the fingers making it easier to obtain a sample. Step 2. Hang the arm down at the side for 10 to 15 seconds massaging through the wrist, palm, and then finger.

  • Page 37: Important Information On Alternative Site Testing (Ast)

    Important Information on Alternative site testing (AST) This meter can test the glucose levels of blood from your fingertip, palm and forearm. However, test results from sites other than the fingertip may differ from fingertip measurements. Consult your doctor or healthcare professional before testing blood from the palm or forearm.
  • Page 38 Alternative site Testing SHOULD NOT be used: • You have hypoglycemic unawareness (not able to tell if you have low blood sugar). • You will be operating machinery or driving a car. • You are sick. • Within 2 hours of a meal, exercise, or medication. •...

  • Page 39: Performing A Blood Glucose Test

    Performing a Blood Glucose Test Step 1. Insert a new MultiSure GK blood glucose test strip (white color) into the test strip port. The drop icon starts blinking on the screen and the glucose icon “Glu” will be shown at the bottom left hand corner of the display.
  • Page 40 NOTE: • For accurate test results, apply the drop of blood to the tip of the test strip within 20 seconds after puncturing. • Do not test blood that runs or spreads out from the puncture site. • Do not smear blood onto the test strip. •...
  • Page 41 set), the ketone icon “Ket” will start blinking at the bottom left hand corner of the display and an intermittent beep will sound, reminding the user that a blood ketone test would be recommended. If test results do not match with how you feel: •...
  • Page 42 CAUTION: • Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the meter, lancing device or test strips. • Clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device after the test. • When ejecting the used test strip, point your meter downwards and away from others.

  • Page 43: Marking Test Results

    Marking Test Results After a blood (not control) glucose test is performed with a valid result, you can mark the result as follows: Step 1. With the test result on the display, and the test strip STILL IN THE METER. Press until the markers icons start blinking.

  • Page 44: Glucose Control Solution Testing

    Glucose control Solution Testing The purpose of the control solution testing is to make sure the MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter and the MultiSure GK blood glucose Test Strip is working properly. You should perform control solution testing when: •...

  • Page 45: Performing A Glucose Control Solution Test

    CAUTION: • Always check the expiration date. DO NOT use control solutions if they are expired. • Mark the newly opened bottle of control solution with the date opened. Discard any unused control solution three months after opening. • For accurate test results, allow the control solution to adjust to its surroundings for at least 30 minutes before running the control test: ▪...
  • Page 46 Step 1. Insert a new MultiSure GK blood glucose test strip into the test strip port. The drop icon starts blinking on the screen and the glucose icon “Glu” will be shown at the bottom left hand corner of the display. mg /dL Make sure the test strip contact points are inserted all the way into the meter.
  • Page 47 • Once CTL mode is enabled, CTL mark is displayed together with “ctl” message written in bigger characters on the main screen. Step 3. Gently shake the control solution vial before testing. Discard a drop before use. Squeeze a drop of control solution (Level 1, Level 2 or Level 3) onto a clean, hard, dry nonabsorbent surface.
  • Page 48 Step 5. Check that your test result is within the acceptable range indicated on the label of the Your MultiSure GK blood glucose test strip vial. If out of range, mg /dL make sure that no procedural errors were made, then repeat the control solution test.

  • Page 49: Testing Your Blood Ketone

    Testing Your Blood Ketone You will need: • Your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter • A new MultiSure GK Blood Ketone Test Strip • Lancing device with a sterile, unused lancet Preparing Your Lancing Device For information on how to use the lancing device, read the relevant instructions for use.

  • Page 50: Performing A Blood Ketone Test

    The MultiSure GK blood ketone test strip is not intended for alternative site testing (AST). Use only fresh capillary whole blood from your fingertip for testing. Performing a Blood ketone Test Step 1. Insert a new MultiSure GK blood ketone test strip (light purple color) into the test strip port to turn.
  • Page 51 NOTE: • For accurate test results, apply the drop of blood to the tip of the test strip within 20 seconds after puncturing. • Do not test blood that runs or spreads out from the puncture site. • Do not smear blood onto the test strip. •...
  • Page 52 If the system is working properly and your blood test results still do not match with how you feel, contact your doctor or healthcare professional. • Do not ignore test results. Do not alter your treatment on the basis of the ketone result without previously consulting your doctor or healthcare professional.
  • Page 53 disease. Please follow your local healthcare provider's recommendation regarding proper disposal of used lancets and test strips.

  • Page 54: Ketone Control Solution Testing

    Ketone control Solution Testing The purpose of the ketone control solution testing is to make sure the MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter and the MultiSure GK blood ketone Test Strip is working properly. You should perform control solution testing when: Conduct a control test if: •...

  • Page 55: Performing A Ketone Control Solution Test

    CAUTION: • Do not use control solutions after their expiry date. The expiry date is indicated on the control solution vial. • Mark the newly opened bottle of control solution with the date opened. Discard any unused control solution three months after opening. •...
  • Page 56 Step 1. Insert a new MultiSure GK blood ketone test strip into the test strip port. The drop icon starts blinking on the screen and the ketone icon “Ket” will be shown at the bottom left hand corner of the display. mmol/ L Make sure the test strip contact points are inserted all the way into the meter.
  • Page 57 • Once CTL mode is enabled, CTL mark is displayed together with “ctl” message written in bigger characters on the main screen. Step 3. Gently shake the control solution vial before testing. Discard a drop before use. Squeeze a drop of control solution (Level 1 or Level 2) onto a clean, hard, dry nonabsorbent surface.
  • Page 58 Step 5. Check that your test result is within the acceptable range indicated on the label of the MultiSure GK blood ketone test strip foil pouch. If out of range, make sure mmol/ L that no procedural errors were made, and then repeat the control solution test.

  • Page 59: Viewing Stored Readings From Memory

    Viewing Stored Readings from Memory WARNING: • Please make sure that time and date are correct before the first use, and adjust them if needed. If the time and date settings are not correct the meter will memorize the test results assigning them wrong time and date. Reviewing glucose past results You can review past results stored in the memory.
  • Page 60 Step3. Press to enter in the glucose results memory. The most recent test result appears on the screen. The screen also shows the “Glu” icon, the date and time of the test, and the mg /dL corresponding markers. Step4. Press “▲“ or “▼“ to scroll through all the stored data. Step5.
  • Page 61 Step7. The 1-day average appears on the screen. Press to scroll through the averages. Step8. After reviewing the 90-day average, press to return to the memory recall mode. Step9. Hold for 3 seconds to switch the meter off. NOTE: • If there are less than 2 results in the memory for the averaged period, the screen displays “ooo“.

  • Page 62: Reviewing Ketone Past Results

    Reviewing ketone past results You can review past results stored in the memory. Your meter stores up to 100 ketone test results with dates, times and markers. Step 1. Make sure the meter is off (to turn the meter off hold for 3 seconds until the screen switches off).
  • Page 63 Step 5. Press “▲“ or “▼“ to scroll through all the stored data. Step 6. Press for 3 seconds to switch the meter off. NOTE: • If there are no results in the memory, the screen displays “ooo“. • At the end of reviewing the individual test results, the screen displays “ooo“. •...

  • Page 64: Data Transmission

    Data transmission Test results stored in the MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter’s memory can be transmitted to your personal computer or mobile devices. Upload data via USB Material you will need: • Your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter •...
  • Page 65 Step 3. Press to confirm Data transmission. Step 4. After you finish uploading data, remove the cable and the meter switches off automatically. NOTE: • The upload feature should be used only with DMS products that specifically identify the MultiSure GK Link as a meter that is compatible with their DMS. •...

  • Page 66: Upload Data Via Bluetooth

    • MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter can only transfer memory data, but not accept or upload data. Upload data via Bluetooth The process of connecting between the meter and the mobile device is called pairing. You will need an application on your mobile device that can accept the meter’s data.
  • Page 67 Pairing Step 2. To make a Bluetooth transfer, open the app on your mobile device and follow the app instructions to pairing the meter. The screen will show “Ent” and the “BLE“ icon shall be flashing in the meter. Step 3. Press to pair with your Mobile Device.
  • Page 68 BLE transmission Step 5. • Press to confirm Data transmission. Meter shall start sending data to mobile device. mg /dL • When Er7 is displayed on the screen of the meter. To see page 78 to solve problems. Step 6. After the data transfer is completed, turn off the meter or the meter switches off automatically.
  • Page 69 Step 3. Press to pair with your Mobile Device. Step 4. • As pairing is ok, the BLE icon stop flashing. Then the screen of meter will show “Ent” and “BLE“ icon. • As pairing fails, Er6 is displayed on the screen of the meter. To mg /dL see page 78 to solve problems.
  • Page 70 NOTE: • You need to install an app that accepts meter data on your mobile device. • As long as the mobile device has an application that can accept meter data, the meter does not need to be paired. • When the meter is in transfer mode, testing is not possible. •...

  • Page 71: Caring For The Meter

    Caring for the Meter Caring for your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter is easy. Follow these simple guidelines to keep your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter working properly. NOTE: • Do not get water inside the MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter. Never immerse the meter or hold it under running water.
  • Page 72 to reduce your exposure to disease. Your meter and lancing device is validated to withstand cleaning and disinfection cycle of once per day for an average period of five years (1825 cleaning cycles and 1825 disinfection cycles over the 5 year use life of the meter) using Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes (EPA Registration Number: 67619-12).
  • Page 73 NOTE: • If towelettes seem very dry, invert the canister once or twice to distribute the disinfectant on the towelettes. If the towelettes are excessively wet or dripping, squeeze the excess (dripping) liquid out before using them on the meter. •...
  • Page 74 5. Discard used towelettes in a sealed container where it will not be touched by others. 6. Allow to air dry. 7. Wash hands with soap and water and dry thoroughly. NOTE: • If the meter or lancing device is being operated by a second person who is providing testing assistance to the user, the meter or lancing device should be cleaned and disinfected prior to use by the second person.

  • Page 75: Purchase Information For Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes

    Purchase Information for Clorox Healthcare Bleach Germicidal Wipes Clorox is the product of Clorox, the catalog number is 30577 (150 count) or 35309 (70 count). Follow the website below to find your nearest Clorox Sales Representative. https://www.cloroxpro.com/products/clorox-healthcare/bleach-germicidal- disinfectants/ To find a local distributor in your area, call Customer Service at 800.234.7700, Mon - Fri 8:30am - 5:00pm EST.

  • Page 76: Changing The Batteries

    Changing the Batteries When the low battery icon appears on the screen, the batteries are getting low. Before using your meter, change the batteries. Materials you will need: • Two CR 2032 3V Lithium coin cell batteries • Your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter Step 1.
  • Page 77 WARNING: • If the batteries are inserted upside down, the meter will not operate. • The meter clock may stop if you touch the metal parts inside the meter with your hands or metal. • The date and stored results will not be erased when the batteries are being changed.

  • Page 78: Storage And Precautions

    Storage and Precautions • Handle the meter with care; severe shock, such as dropping the meter, could damage the electronics. • The meter and the test strips are designed to be used within the temperature ranges between 5°C ~45°C (41°F ~113°F) and relative humidity between 20% ~ 90% for glucose test;...

  • Page 79: Solving Problems

    Solving Problems This section details the significant display screen messages and error codes you will encounter when using your MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter and MultiSure GK blood glucose test strips or MultiSure GK blood ketone test strips. Message What It Means What You Should Do...
  • Page 80 Message What It Means What You Should Do Not enough sample • Remove the test strip and repeat the test on the test strip to with a new test strip. See Testing Your start Blood Glucose on page 34. • Remove the test strip and repeat the test with a new test strip.
  • Page 81 Message What It Means What You Should Do BLE pairing is fail • Check Blutooth device is working well and repeat confirm to pairing. Data transmission • Remove USB cable from Data via BLE is fail. transmission port. Low battery •...
  • Page 82 Message What It Means What You Should Do Temperature out of • Move the meter into an area that is range within recommended range, and allow 30 minutes for it to reach the new temperature. Glucose test result • Wash and dry your hands and repeat higher than 600 mg/ the test on your fingertip with a new dL(33.3 mmol/L)
  • Page 83 Message What It Means What You Should Do The blinking HI icon • Wash and dry your hands and repeat mean Ketone test the test on your fingertip with a new result is higher than ketone test strip. If the result is still “HI”, 8 mmol/L contact your physician or healthcare mmol/ L...
  • Page 84 Message What It Means What You Should Do No memorized • Check if the date and time on your meter results in the meter is set up. See Setting Up Your New System on page 18. • Start testing your blood glucose, see mg /dL Testing Your Blood Glucose on page 34.

  • Page 85: Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results

    Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results Blood glucose values will vary depending on food intake, medication, health, stress, and exercise. The ideal ranges for adults without diabetes are • less than 100 mg/dL (5.6 mmol/L) before meals. • less than 140 mg/dL (7.8 mmol/L) two hours after meals. It is important to consult with your physician or healthcare professional to determine an appropriate target range for you What to Do If You Get a High or Low Reading...
  • Page 86 NOTE: • Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals or patients in shock. • Inaccurate low results may occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic- hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis. • Critically ill patients should not be tested with this device. American Diabetes Association, Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes—2017.

  • Page 87: Understanding Your Blood Ketone Test Results

    Understanding Your Blood Ketone Test Results For result interpretation for non-diabetic patients refer to the quick start guide. Ketones are made when the body is using fat for energy instead of using glucose because not enough insulin is available to use glucose for energy. It is a warning sign that your diabetes is out of control or that you are getting sick If your blood glucose is higher than 250 mg/dL (13.9 mmol/L) and your blood ketone result is...
  • Page 88 What to Do If You Get a High Reading If the meter displays results that are “HI”: • Treat your diabetes according to the instructions from your doctor and/or consult with your healthcare provider. • Test your meter with a ketone control solution, refer to Ketone Control Solution Testing on page 54.

  • Page 89: Product Warranty

    Product Warranty Apex Biotechnology Corporation warrants the MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter to be free of defects in workmanship and materials under normal use for a period of five (5) years from the date of purchase to the consumer. The liability of Apex Biotechnology Corporation is limited to repair or replacement and in no event shall Apex Biotechnology Corporation be liable for any collateral or consequential damages or loss.

  • Page 90: Specifications

    Specifications Test Strips: MultiSure GK Link Blood Glucose Test Strip MultiSure GK Link Blood Ketone Test Strip Test Range: 20~600 mg/dL (1.1~33.3 mmol/L) for glucose test 0.1~8.0 mmol/L for ketone test Calibration: Plasma Test Time: 5 seconds for glucose test 8 seconds for ketone test Blood Sample Size: ≥...
  • Page 91 Battery: Two 3.0 V lithium batteries (CR2032). Battery Life: A minimum of 900 tests or about 1 year (2-3 tests/day). Operating Temperature: 5˚C~45˚C (41 to 113°F) for glucose test 10˚C~40˚C (50 to 104°F) for ketone test Operating Relative Humidity: 20~90% for glucose test <85% for ketone test Automatic Power-off: •...
  • Page 92 For additional information, refer to the MultiSure GK blood Glucose Test Strip insert and MultiSure GK blood Ketone Test Strip insert.

  • Page 93: Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement

    Federal Communications Commission Interference Statement This equipment has been tested and found to comply with the limits for a Class B digital device, pursuant to part 15 of the FCC Rules. These limits are designed to provide reasonable protection against harmful interference in a residential installation.
  • Page 94 CAUTION: Any changes or modifications not expressly approved by the grantee of this device could void the user's authority to operate the equipment. This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) this device may not cause harmful interference, and (2) this device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation.

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