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  • Page 1 Lactate Scout Sport Instruction manual...
  • Page 3 SensLab GmbH SensLab GmbH Bautzner Str. 67, 04347 Leipzig Germany Part-No.: 7023-9018-0127 Rev.01 01/2022 Sales and service: Lactate Scout Sport instruction manual EKF-diagnostic GmbH Ebendorfer Chaussee 3, 39179 Barleben Germany Service: +49 (0) 39 203 511 414 Email: support@ekf-diagnostic.de www.ekfdiagnostics.com...

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    Contents Intended use, safety instructions and required accessories Introduction Lactate Scout Sport measuring device Lactate ScoutTest Strips Inserting the batteries Switching the device on and off Display Code setting for the test strips Performing a test Preparing for a test...
  • Page 5 3.1.5 Displaying information about the device Functionality test Stopwatch Displaying stored values Battery level indicator Performing a step test Step test mode Displaying the post-exertion period Storage, cleaning and disposal Error messages and warning indicators Technical specifications Symbols Consumables and accessories...

  • Page 6: Intended Use, Safety Instructions And Required Accessories

    For use outside the body only WARNING There is a risk of small parts being ingested, “Lactate Scout Sport” analyzer may only be such as batteries, test strips, screw caps or used with “Lactate Scout Test Strips”. drop dispensers on Check Solution bottles.
  • Page 7 To carry out lactate measuring the following accessories are needed: Safety gloves must be worn when performing tests for third parties. - Lactate Scout Sport measuring device - Lactate Scout Test Strips Please make sure that lancets and test strips are intact and unused before use.

  • Page 8: Introduction

    1 Introduction 1.1 Lactate Scout Sport measuring device 1.2 Lactate Scout Test Strips Opening (1A) for inserting the test strip The test strip has an opening for the blood sample (2A). This opening is connected to Display (1B) Display screen will indicate the following: (2B) the measuring chamber.

  • Page 9: Inserting The Batteries

    1.3 Inserting the batteries The Lactate Scout Sport requires two CR2450 (3V lithium button cell) batteries. The device is supplied with batteries included. First, remove both of the battery insulating strips The measuring device must be turned off to replace the batteries. Gently push the battery cover on the back of the instrument outwards.

  • Page 10: Switching The Device On And Off

    1.4 Switching the device on and off 1.5 Display The Lactate Scout Sport has a configuration/ An information line will be displayed in both display mode and a measuring mode, modes at the top of the display when the both of which can be switched on and off device is switched on.

  • Page 11: Code Setting For The Test Strips

    1.6 Code setting for Lactate Scout Test Strips A two-digit code must be entered when setting up the measuring device or when using test strips from a new test strips container; this code is printed on the label of the test strips container. First, switch the configuration and display mode on by holding down the OK button for two seconds...

  • Page 12: Performing A Test

    2 Performing a test 2.1 Preparing for a test The display will briefly show the code which is currently configured. A blinking drop Remove a test strip from the container. Make symbol will then be displayed to indicate sure you do not touch the opening for the that the measuring device is ready to take a sample .

  • Page 13: Sample Collection And Test

    Wipe away the first droplet of blood. Apply gentle pressure to the puncture site. The ATTENTION second droplet must be large enough to fill The test strips and the measuring device must the measurement chamber of the test strip be at the same temperature when performing in one go.
  • Page 14 ATTENTION The test strip must draw the sample in one go. The puncture site must therefore be kept steady when taking the sample. Failure to do so results in the risk of insufficient filling of the test strip. If performing lactate tests on someone else, move the measuring device with its inserted test strip to the sample site of the subject.

  • Page 15: Checking The Code Setting

    2.3 Checking the code setting 2.4 Checking the ambient temperature The code is displayed briefly when you switch To ensure consistent and reliable test measuring mode on . If more than 24 results are achieved under different climatic tests are performed with the same code, a conditions, the measuring device is equipped reminder to check the code will be displayed with a temperature sensor.

  • Page 16: Settings, Functions And Displays

    3 Settings, functions and displays Settings can be changed in configuration and Navigate symbols using the up and down display mode. In order to go to configuration arrow keys. The selected symbol is displayed and display mode, there must not be a test with a black background.

  • Page 17: Device Settings

    3.1 Device settings 3.1.1 Volume control If you choose the symbol in the main If you choose the symbol in the “Device menu and confirm your selection by press- settings” menu and confirm your selection by ing the OK button, you will be taken to the pressing the OK button, you will be taken to device settings .

  • Page 18: Date And Time Settings

    3.1.2 Date and time settings If you choose the “Date and time settings” Once you have confirmed your selection, you can set the time. Set the hours and symbol in the menu and confirm minutes using one of the two arrow keys your selection by pressing the OK button, and confirm your selection by pressing you will then have the option to set the year.

  • Page 20: Displaying Information About The Device

    3.1.3 Displaying information about • Serial number of the measuring device • Firmware version of the measuring device the device • QR link to the Lactate Scout website If you choose the symbol in the menu • Licensing information on the font used by using one of the two arrow keys and Pressing the OK button will return you to the confirm your selection by pressing the OK...

  • Page 21: Functionality Test

    3.2 Functionality test The functionality test is used to check the ATTENTION correct functioning of the Lactate Scout Sport measuring system. If there are any Never bring the opening of the Check Solution doubts regarding the accuracy of the test bottle directly into contact with the test strips.
  • Page 22 Select the “Functionality test” sub-menu in configuration and display mode. Then select the concentration of your Check Solution . The measuring device will then ask you to insert a test strip . For testing purposes, the target value will be displayed with the measurement unit (mmol/L) in the symbol line.
  • Page 23 Dispense a second drop of Check Solution onto a non-absorbent surface (eg aluminium foil) and move the measuring device with test strip inserted to the droplet. Allow the droplet to fill the measurement chamber. An acoustic signal will sound when the measurement chamber has filled sufficiently.

  • Page 24: Stopwatch

    3.4 Stopwatch If you want to stop the stopwatch during the 10 minute interval, you can do so by briefly Select the function using the arrow keys pressing the OK button. An acoustic signal will pressing OK . Press the OK button again sound several times.

  • Page 25: Displaying Stored Values

    3.5 Displaying stored values 28B 28A Select the symbol in the main menu using the two arrow keys and confirm by pressing the OK button. The display will show (27A) the most recent lactate value . The memory symbol and the memory space number (in this case 007) will appear in the symbol line (27B).

  • Page 26: Battery Level Indicator

    3.6 Battery level indicator If the batteries are fully discharged, the measuring device will no longer turn on. The battery level is monitored by the An error message will be displayed measuring device. The battery level is shown in the info line .

  • Page 27: Performing A Step Test

    4 Performing a step test 4.1 Step test mode In addition to single lactate measurements, the Lactate Scout Sport can also be used to monitor step test performance. All of the test results recorded during a step test will be...
  • Page 28 To perform a step test and monitor lactate build up and decline during 8) When the exertion phase of the step test exertion and cool down : is over, insert test strip and press up arrow to move to the cool down phase of the test 1) Insert a test strip into measuring device to Take the sample as described in section 2.

  • Page 29: Displaying The Post-Exertion Period

    4.2 Displaying the post-exertion phase During the post-exertion phase, the amount of time since the last test in the exertion phase is also displayed by the measuring device in measuring mode The time display is updated every 10 seconds. The post-exertion time display is limited to 20 minutes.

  • Page 30: Storage, Cleaning And Disposal

    5 Storage, cleaning and disposal The Lactate Scout Sport is an electronic measuring device and must be handled and WARNING stored with care. Used measuring devices carry a risk You must ensure the measuring device is of infection. protected against liquids, moisture, prolonged...

  • Page 31: Error Messages And Warning Indicators

    6 Error messages and warning indicators Errors/warnings Description and potential causes Solution Test strip error Use a new test strip from a correctly stored container. Test strip damaged, improperly stored (outside of the container/in an open container, exposed to sunlight), or already used.
  • Page 32 Change the batteries. The batteries are discharged or expired If the battery contacts are corroded, or there is possible corrosion of the please contact the Lactate Scout Sport battery contacts. service team. Test result too low Repeat the test with a new test strip.
  • Page 33 Check Solution. Test strips were not stored correctly or have exceeded their expiry date. If the problem persists, please contact the Lactate Scout Sport service team. Electronic error Turn the device off and on again. Inside the device.
  • Page 34 Device fails to turn on, either in If the problem persists, please contact the configuration and display mode or in Lactate Scout Sport service team. standby mode. No droplet symbol displayed Measurement Insert test strip with the black contacts...
  • Page 35 Use the Check Solution to perform washing and collecting the sample. a functionality test. Please contact the Lactate Scout Sport service Intended puncture site was still wet after washing. team if there is an error message...
  • Page 36 Solution Slow update of the screen content Slow update of the screen content The Lactate Scout Sport uses an e-paper display. Please note that it may take some time for the display to update, depending on the ambient temperature. This is normal...

  • Page 37: Technical Specifications

    7 Technical specifications Parameter Specification Type of device Lactate Scout Sport - hand-held device for measuring lactate Sample material Fresh capillary whole blood Sample volume 0.2 μL Measuring range 0.5 mmol/L - 25.0 mmol/L Hematocrit range (Hct) 35 - 50 % Precision 0.5 –...
  • Page 38 Parameter Specification Max. elevation for use up to 4,000 metres Data storage 500 lactate test values with date, time and step test allocations. Power supply 2 x 3 V CR2450 (3V, lithium batteries, button cell batteries) Device dimensions 91 mm (L) x 46 mm (W) x 21 mm (H) Weight 60 g (including batteries) This product contains the “Roboto 2014”...

  • Page 39: Symbols

    8 Symbols Labels on test strip containers, device labels, in accompanying documentation and on packaging: Symbol Meaning Manufacturer Serial number Attention, consult accompanying documentation, observe safety instructions Biological risks Follow instructions for use Designed to be used once only Expiry date YYYY-MM Batch no.
  • Page 40 Symbol Meaning Test strip number Do not expose to direct solar radiation Protect against liquid Direct current Used batteries must be disposed of in accordance with local laws and regulations...

  • Page 41: Consumables And Accessories

    9 Consumables and accessories The following consuambles can be used with the Lactate Scout Sport: Item Order No. Lactate Scout Sport (measuring device with 2 batteries CR2450) 7023-0522 Lactate Scout Test Strips (24 test strips in a vial) 7023-3431 Lactate Scout Check Solution Duo-Pack, 2 levels ( 1 x 4.5 – 5.6 7023-6202 mmol/L and 1 x 8.9 -11.1 mmol/L) (2.5 mL bottle)
  • Page 42 The INTENDED USE intake of drugs such as paracetamol or diseases, The Lactate Scout Sport analyzer may only be infections, diets, carbohydrate-rich food or stress used with Lactate Scout Test Strips. The Lactate can influence individual test results.
  • Page 43 Lactate Scout Check Solution are intended to strip tip touches the drop. The required sample be used together with the Lactate Scout Sport volume (0.2 μL) will be drawn into the test analyzers and the Lactate Scout Test Strips to strip automatically.
  • Page 44 7023-9018-0127_EN.1.0_LSSport_Manual...

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