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  • Page 1 OWNERS GUIDE...
  • Page 3 Dear WellionVet BELUA Owner, Thank you for choosing the WellionVet BELUA Monitoring System. We designed the WellionVet BELUA Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring System to be accurate and easy to use. Your new WellionVet BELUA Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring System is designed with convenience and accuracy in mind to make your life easier. To ensure the test results are accurate on every test, we created designated test strips and unique code chips for the measurement of blood sugar or ketones in a cat, a dog or a cow.

  • Page 4: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENTS WHY SHOULD I USE A SPECIFIC MONITORING SYSTEM FOR A CAT, DOG OR COW? YOUR NEW METER KIT WellionVet BELUA Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter for animal use Meter Display Screen Meter Display Screen WellionVet BELUA test strips SETTING UP YOUR NEW METER...
  • Page 5 METER MEMORY CARING FOR THE METER Cleaning the Meter Storage and Precautions CHANGING THE BATTERIES PROBLEM SOLVING WARNINGS SPECIFICATIONS MANUFACTURER WARRANTY...

  • Page 6: Why Should I Use A Specific Monitoring System For A Cat, Dog Or Cow

    - to receive an accurate value for your animal you must use a monitoring system developed especially for animals, the WellionVet BELUA. Testing your pet’s blood glucose at home will help to improve the diabetes therapy.

  • Page 7: Your New Meter Kit

    Contact a veterinary doctor and follow his or her treatment advice about the target range of glucose or ketones for the cows. YOUR NEW METER KIT The WellionVet BELUA kit includes the following items: WellionVet BELUA meter incl. batteries WellionVet BELUA pouch Ownersguide...

  • Page 8: Wellionvet Belua Blood Glucose And Ketone Meter For Animal Use

    WellionVet BELUA Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter for animal use Illuminated Test Strip Arrow buttons Port • Scroll between selections This where when setting up the meter insert the test strip, the • Scroll between different illumination facilitates memorized memory values...
  • Page 9 Eject Button For hygienic disposal of the used test strip. Battery Compartment Open the compartment door to replace the batteries. Code Card Port This is where you insert the species specific code card for the correct parameter before testing: Blue code card is for dogs, green code card is for cats, and orange code card is for dairy cows, make sure you use the right code card for the right animal and the needed testing parameter...

  • Page 10: Meter Display Screen

    Meter Display Screen Code - indicates that the Type of Animal - Displays the type of the animal the test strip is number on the main numerical intended to test for. The animal type is determined by the code card; display area is a code number blue are for dogs, green are for cats, and orange are for dairy cows, for the test strip.

  • Page 11: Meter Display Screen

    Meter Display Screen Main Display Area - Displays Temperature icon - indicates test results, memorized testing the meter is outside of its results, errors other operating temperature messages. 10°C - 40°C. The meter will not test if outside of this range.

  • Page 12: Wellionvet Belua Test Strips

    Keep the bottle tightly closed and stored properly. Immediately close the bottle cap after taking out a test strip. WellionVet  BELUA cat&dog ketone test strips can be used for cats and dogs. WellionVet BELUA cow ketone test strips can be used for dairy cows. WellionVet ketone test strips are single packed in foil, use the test strip immediately after removing from its foil packaging.

  • Page 13: Setting Up Your New Meter

    SETTING UP YOUR NEW METER Setting the Clock, Date and Time Your WellionVet BELUA Meter is preset to Central European Time Zone (UTC +1:00). If you want to change time and date, please follow the steps below. You will need: Your WellionVet BELUA meter Step 1: With no test strip being inserted into the meter, press and hold OK button for 2 seconds to turn on the meter.
  • Page 14 Step 4 - Set Month: The current month will flash. Press the arrow buttons to select the correct month. Press OK to confirm your choice and advance to set the day. Step 5 - Set Day: The current day will flash. Press the arrow buttons to select the correct day.

  • Page 15: Setting The Alarms

    Setting the Alarms You can set up a total of 6 alarms, 3 for glucose and 3 for ketone, on your WellionVet BELUA Meter. The default setting for all alarms is off. You must set the clock before you can set the alarms.
  • Page 16 Step 1: With no test strip being inserted into the meter, press and hold OK button for 2 seconds to turn on the meter. NOTE: If the meter display screen shows “Er 5, Meter failure” call your local dealer. Step 2: After the meter displays the code number and the test strip icon, press OK button once to go into setup screen, then press the arrow buttons until the alarm clock symbol starts to flash.
  • Page 17 Step 6: The current minutes will flash. Press the arrow buttons to select the correct minutes. Press OK button to confirm your choice and advance to set alarm 2. Step 7: Set alarm 2 and 3 following steps 4 to 6. Set ketone alarms following steps 3 through 6.

  • Page 18: Setting The Buzzer

    Your meter has a buzzer to alert or confirm various meter status. The default setting for the buzzer is on. You will need: Your WellionVet BELUA meter Step 1: With no test strip being inserted into the meter, press and hold OK button for 2 seconds to turn on the meter.

  • Page 19: Coding The Meter

    • An appropriate code card for the type of test parameter (glucose / ketone) and the species of animal you plan to test on • Either one new WellionVet BELUA Glucose Test Strip, or WellionVet BELUA Ketone Test Strip for cats & dogs, or WellionVet BELUA Ketone Test Strip for cows • Your WellionVet BELUA Meter...
  • Page 20 “K” for ketone or a “G” for glucose preceding the code number directly on the code card. WellionVet BELUA Glucose Test Strips WellionVet BELUA Ketone Test Strips dogs and cats WellionVet KETONE test strip Exp.
  • Page 21 WellionVet BELUA Ketone Test Strips cows WellionVet KETONE test strip Exp. NOTE: • Each colored code card is only for the animal and testing parameter indicated. Do not test on other species of animals or humans or other parameters. WellionVet BELUA...
  • Page 22 KET is for ketone testing). Verify the code number on the display screen matches the code number on the test strip package. The 2 sets of numbers (in this example) should be the same. WellionVet BELUA KETONE - cow 2017-02...
  • Page 23 NOTE: • YOU WILL NEED TO RE-CODE THE METER WITH EVERY NEW PACKAGE OF TEST STRIP USING THE NEW CODE CARD SUPPLIED NEW BOX = WITH THE NEW TEST STRIP PACKAGE and follow the instructions NEW CHIP in this section to code the meter again. Discard the old code card. •...

  • Page 24: How To Choose The Best Puncture Site

    HOW TO CHOOSE THE BEST PUNCTURE SITE Consult your veterinarian to get recommendations for the best sampling method and information on preferred puncture site for your animal. COWS The outside of the ear or the region of the hairless outer vulva can be used as suitable sites for obtaining a capillary blood sample in cows.
  • Page 25 When your cat or dog is relaxed and able to follow its routine, the measured blood glucose results will be more accurate. Your veterinarian can use the data of the meas- urements to optimize the treatment of your pet. It is important to motivate the cats or dogs by means of positive reinforcement like: •...

  • Page 26: Glucose Testing

    • Perform testing with the WellionVet BELUA only on dogs, cats, or dairy cows. DO NOT test on other species of animals or human. Step 1: Set up the meter according to this user guide. Make sure you choose the appropriate code card for the type of testing parameter and animal you are testing.
  • Page 27 Step 2: Insert the test strip and verify the code number displayed on the meter matches the code number printed on the test strip bottle. Close the test strip bottle immediately. Step 3: The meter will now self-test the environment temperature.
  • Page 28 IMPORTANT: • After removing a test strip from the bottle close the bottle cap immediately. • Do not use wet, bent, or scratched test strips. • Test strip should be used within 10 minutes after removing from the bottle. • Store the test strip bottle in a dry, cool place and keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
  • Page 29 When the blood icon appears, apply blood to the test strip by holding the meter and allow the test strip tip to sip in the blood at the sampling site, without actually touching the skin. The meter will beep after receiving enough blood and begin to count down. Step 6: The meter will display testing result after countdown.

  • Page 30: Ketone Testing

    Do not use a test strip that is expired. Check the expiration date („EXP“) which is printed on the test strip foil and packaging. • Perform testing with the WellionVet BELUA only on dogs, cats, or dairy cows. DO NOT test on other species of animals or human.
  • Page 31 Step 1: Set up the meter according to this user guide. Make sure you choose the appropriate code card for the type of testing parameter and animal you are testing. • WellionVet  BELUA cat & dog Ketone Test Strip, with blue ketone code card for dogs or green ketone code card for cat •...
  • Page 32 IMPORTANT: • Do not use wet, bent, or scratched test strips • Test strip should be used within 10 minutes after removing from the aluminum foil package. • Store the test strip package in a dry, cool place and keep away from direct sun- light and heat.
  • Page 33 Wellion Safetylancet Wellion Safetylancet 18G 3mm Blade NOTE: • The paw pads, the inside of the ear or the inside of the lips can be used as sui- table sites for obtaining a capillary blood sample in dogs and cats. Only use the 23G Wellion Safetylancet for the inner lip! The outside of the ear or the region of the hairless outer pubis can be used as suitable sites for obtaining a blood sample in cows.

  • Page 34: Meter Memory

    • Refer to the test strip insert for additional information. METER MEMORY The WellionVet BELUA Blood Glucose and Ketone Meter for Animals automatically stores up to 500 glucose and 100 ketone readings, including control solution testing results, with date and time. For blood glucose measurements, the meter also provides 1, 7, 14, 30, 60 and 90 days averaging to help track blood glucose trend.
  • Page 35 Step 3: Select the animal result you wish to review by using the arrow buttons to select the corresponding flashing animal icon. Press OK button on the flashing animal icon for the results you wish to review. Step 4: Press to select either glucose or ketone results by pressing the arrow buttons key.

  • Page 36: Caring For The Meter

    Step 4B - Ketone memory recall 1. The first result appeared will be the latest testing result. Using the arrow buttons key can scroll through all available testing results. 2. When the screen displays “End, ” this means the meter have already displayed all of its memorized results.

  • Page 37: Storage And Precautions

    • Do not take the meter apart. Doing so will void the warranty. If there are technical problems or questions, call our authorized dealer for assistance. CHANGING THE BATTERIES The WellionVet BELUA Meter operates on two 3V Lithium coin cell batteries. When the LCD screen displays a flashing battery icon , this indicates the batteries are low and should be replaced as soon as possible.

  • Page 38: Problem Solving

    Step 3: Re-place the battery compartment cover. NOTE: • To save battery power, the WellionVet  BELUA Meter will turn itself off after 3  minutes of non-use. All results stored in memory will be saved even if the meter shuts off automatically.
  • Page 39 Error 3 Strip was removed during count down Error 4 Extreme Temperature Error 5 Meter Failure Error 6 expired test strip and /or display reamains code chip belongs to expired test strips black...

  • Page 40: Warnings

    WARNINGS If you are still unable to correct the problem after following the above suggestions, call your local dealer for help. What you see Error Code Description Low Battery: Battery voltage is very low. Warning 1: Once the battery icon appears for the Battery icon first time, it will remain visible until the batteries are replaced with new ones.
  • Page 41 Warning 5: This reading is too low; Show „LO“ in glucose beep sound to indicate the warning measurement mode Warning 6: This reading is too low; Show „LO“ in ketone beep sound to indicate the warning measurement mode Warning 7: Show „End“in glucose No results in memory measurement mode...

  • Page 42: Specifications

    SPECIFICATIONS Eject button: Illuminated teststrip port: Method of measurement: Biosensor Enzymes: [FAD]Glucose Dehydrogenase for glucose Ketone Dehydrogenase for ketones Sample type: fresh capillary whole blood or venous blood from cats, dogs or cows (Not for human use) Sample size: 0,8 microliter for glucose and ketone measurement Testing parameters: Glucose, Ketone Animal species for testing:...

  • Page 43: Manufacturer Warranty

    1000 continuous measurements or 1 year MANUFACTURER WARRANTY The producer warrants the WellionVet BELUA blood glucose meter against defects in materials and workmanship for a period of two years from the date of purchase. The warranty does not apply if the instrument has been misused, poorly maintained or is tampered with.
  • Page 44 MED TRUST Handelsges.m.b.H. Gewerbepark 10 7221 Marz AUSTRIA In Vitro Diagnostic Medical Device www.medtrust.at FOR VETERINARY USE...

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