Safety Information Important Information Introduction Intended Use Test Principle Product Overview Screen Display Getting Started Initial Setup Before Testing Calibration How to Code Your Meter (for β-ketone/ Total cholesterol/ Uric acid test) 10 Checking the Code Number Testing With Blood Sample Test Strip Appearance Inserting a Test Strip Preparing the Lancing Device...
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Transferring Data Data Transmission Via USB/ Strip_Port_ Comm Cable (FORA 6 Plus) Data Transmission Via Bluetooth (FORA 6 Connect) Maintenance Changing Battery Caring for Your Device Device Storage Meter Disposal Caring for Your Test Strips Important Control Solution Information Detailed Information...
Safety Information Read the following Safety Information thoroughly before using the device. • Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual. • Do NOT use accessories which are not specified by the manufacturer. • Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or damaged. •...
Important Information • Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings which are lower than actual values. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately. • If your test results are lower or higher than usual, and you do not have symptoms of illness, first repeat the test.
Home use is limited to capillary blood from the finger tip and the approved sites. Test Principle With different types of test strips, your FORA 6 Plus / Connect Multi-functional Monitoring System allows you to measure the amount of blood glucose, hematocrit, hemoglobin, β-Ketone, total cholesterol and uric acid levels in whole...
Screen Display 1. Ketone Symbol / Ketone 8. Warning Symbol Warning 9. Hemoglobin Symbol 2. Total Cholesterol Symbol 10. Date & Time 3. Test Result 11. Hematocrit Level 4. QC Mode 12. Measurement Unit QC – control solution testing 13. Uric Acid Symbol 5.
Getting Started Initial Setup Please follow the initial setup procedure before using the device for the first time or after you have replaced the battery. When the battery power is extremely low and “ & ” appears on the screen, the meter cannot be turned on. Step 1: Enter the Setting Mode 1.
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Set [Reminder Set [Alarm Set [Alarm Alarm] Time (Hour)] Time (Minute)] Note: • Press to select Beep On, Universal Tone On or Beep Off. Press MAIN button to confirm. • When Universal Tone is turned on, the meter guides you through the blood glucose test using beep tones;...
Before Testing Calibration You must calibrate 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. Test results may be inaccurate if the code number displayed on the monitor does not match the number printed on the strip label or strip foil pack.
Testing With Blood Sample Test Strip Appearance Absorbent Hole Apply a drop of blood Confirmation Window here. The blood will be This is where you confirm automatically absorbed. if enough blood has been applied to the absorbent hole in the strip. Test Strip Handle Hold this part to insert Contact Bars...
Inserting a Test Strip Insert the test strip into its slot. Important! The front side of test strip should face up when inserting the test strip. Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not fully inserted into the test slot. Important! To reduce the chance of infection: •...
Obtaining the Blood Sample Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of blood: • Wash and dry your hands before starting. • Select the puncture site either on your fingertips or other body parts. • Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration. Blood from the fingertip 1.
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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. Please consult your health care professional before you begin AST.
Important! • Do not use results from alternative site samples to calibrate continuous glucose monitoring systems (CGMS), or for insulin dose calculations. • Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at the same spot may cause soreness and calluses. •...
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3. Obtain a blood sample. Use the pre-set lancing device to puncture the desired site. Wipe off the first appeared drop of blood with a clean cotton swab. Gently squeeze the punctured area to obtain another drop of blood. Be careful NOT to smear the blood sample.
5. Read your result. The results of your test will appear after the meter counts down to 0. The results will be stored automatically in the meter memory. Uric Acid Blood Glucose / Hematocrit/ Hemoglobin Blood Glucose -Ketone Total cholesterol Ketone Warning •...
Announcement of Test Result by Universal Tone The blood glucose results will be broken down into individual digits and each digit represents the corresponding number of beeps. The result is announced three times in succession and each time is preceded by two quick beeps.
Control Solution Testing Our Control Solution contains a known amount of substance that reacts with test strips and is used to ensure your device and test strips are working together correctly. Test strips, control solutions, or sterile lancets may not be included in the kit (please check the contents on your product box).
Note: To avoid contaminating the control solution, do not directly apply the control solution onto a strip. 4. Read and compare the result. After counting down to 0, the test result of the control solution will appear on the display. Compare this result with the range printed on the test strip vial or individual foil pack and it should fall within this range.
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To review the day-average test results, do the following: 1. Press and release to enter memory mode for average results with “ ” and displayed on the screen. And then your 7-day average result measured in general mode will appear on the display. 2.
Connect the USB/ Strip_Port_Comm cable to a USB port on your computer. With FORA 6 Plus switched off, connect the other end of the USB/ Strip_Port_Comm cable to the FORA 6 Plus data port. “PC” will appear on the meter display, indicating that the meter is in communication mode 3.
1. Install the software (iFORA HM) to your device with an iOS or Android system. 2. Every time the FORA 6 Connect is turned off, the Bluetooth will be initiated for data transmission. The Bluetooth indicator flashes in blue. 3. Make sure your FORA 6 Connect is already paired with your device with an iOS, Android system or PC by following the instructions as below.
FORA 6 Connect will automatically switch off. 5. If your device with an iOS, Android system or PC is not within the receiving range, the FORA 6 Connect will automatically switch off in 2 minutes. Note: • While the meter is in transmission mode, it will be unable to perform a blood glucose test.
Note: • Replacing the battery does not affect the test results stored in memory. • Keep away the battery from small children. If swallowed, promptly seek medical assistance. • Battery may leak chemicals if unused for a long time. Remove the battery if you are not going to use the device for an extended period.
Caring for Your Test Strips • Storage conditions: 2ºC to 30ºC (35.6ºF to 86ºF) and below 85% relative humidity for all test strips (blood glucose, blood glucose/hematocrit/hemoglobin, β-ketone, total cholesterol, uric acid). Do NOT freeze. • Store your test strips in their original vial only. Do not transfer to another container.
Detailed Information The meter provides you with plasma equivalent results. Desirable ranges: Fasting and < 5.6 mmol/L(100 mg/ Normal plasma before meal glucose range for people without 2 hours after < 7.8 mmol/L (140 diabetes * meals mg/dL) < 200 mg/dL (5.17 Total cholesterol * mmol/L) 3.5 ~ 7.2 mg/dL (0.208 ~...
*1. American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes- 2018 Jan; 41(Supplement 1): S1-S2. *2. Third Report of the National Cholesterol Education Program (NCEP) Expert Panel on Detection, Evaluation, and Treatment of High Blood Cholesterol in Adults (Adult Treatment Panel III) final report(2002).Circulation106: 3143–3421 *3.
Troubleshooting If you follow the recommended steps but the problem persists, or error messages other than the ones below appear, please call your local customer service. Do not attempt to repair the device yourself and never try to disassemble the device under any circumstances.
Total Cholesterol Test: Message What it Means < 100 mg/dL (2.65 mmol/L) > 400 mg/dL (10.4 mmol/L) Uric Acid Test: Message What it Means < 3 mg/dL (0.179 mmol/L) > 20 mg/dL (1.190 mmol/L) Error Message Error Message Cause What To Do There is insufficient power Replace the batteries immediately and in the batteries to perform...
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Meter calibration data error. The component of the Review the instructions and repeat device might be broken. the test with a new strip and using the correct technique. If the problem persists, contact your local customer service for Meter malfunction due to assistance.
Announcement of Error Message by Universal Tone • Hi or Lo Blood Glucose Result: - Results larger than 33.3 mmol/L (600 mg/dL) are represented as 999, i.e. three groups of nine short beeps with pauses between the groups. - Results lower than 0.5 mmol/L (10 mg/dL) are represented as 000, i.e. three long beeps.
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Error in performing Read instructions thoroughly and the test. repeat the test again. Shake the control solution Control solution vial vigorously and repeat the test was poorly shaken. again. Expired or Check the expiration date of the contaminated control solution. The control solution control solution.
89.8 (L) x 54.9 (W) x 18 (H) mm Power Source One 1.5V AAA alkaline battery Weight 46.1 g (without battery) USB/ Strip_Port_Comm Cable (FORA 6 Plus) External output Bluetooth (FORA 6 Connect) Auto electrode insertion detection Auto sample loading detection...
Warranty Terms and Conditions With respect to disposable products, ForaCare Suisse warrants to the original purchaser that, at time of delivery, each standard product manufactured by ForaCare Suisse shall be free from defects in material and workmanship and, when used for the purposes and indications described on the labeling, is fit for the purposes and indications described on the labeling.
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福爾旗艦6合1測試系統 Multi-Functional Monitoring System 使用說明書...
健康資訊 血糖 依據美國糖尿病學會建議,應盡量將血糖控制在標準血糖值範圍: 時段狀態 正常人血糖值範圍 < 5.6 mmol/L 空腹或餐前 < 7.8 mmol/L 飯後2小時 資料來源: American Diabetes Association. Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes- 2018 Jan; 41(Supplement 1): S1-S2. 血酮 血液中β-酮體(β-OHB)濃度應低於0.6mmol/L。 血酮濃度升高可能由疾病、節制飲食、劇烈運動或是血糖濃度控制不好所引起的。 當血酮濃度介於0.6~1.5mmol/L時,表示可能發生了需要就醫的問題,請遵循醫療 保健人員的建議;當血酮濃度高於1.5mmol/L時,表示您可能患有糖尿病酮酸中毒 (DKA)的風險,請立即尋求專業醫護人員協助。 資料來源: Wiggam MI, O’Kane MJ, Harper R, Atkinson AB, Hadden Dr, Trimble ER, Bell PM. Treatment of diabetic ketoacidosis using normalization of blood 3-hydroxybutyrate concentration as the endpoint of emergency man- agement.
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