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Beurer GL50 Instructions For Use Manual

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instructions for use
GL50
GB
Codefree
3 IN 1 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR
step by step
Beurer GmbH
Söfl inger Straße 218
89077 Ulm, Germany
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www.beurer.com

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  • Page 1 GL50 Codefree 3 IN 1 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR step by step Beurer GmbH Söfl inger Straße 218 89077 Ulm, Germany • • www.beurer.com...

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    6.6 Evaluating measured values on a PC .................. 31 7 Storing, maintaining and disinfecting the device ..........32 7.1 Maintenance ........................32 7.2 Disinfection .......................... 32 8 What if there are problems? ..................33 9 Technical specifications ....................35 10 Guarantee and customer service ................38 Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 4: Getting To Know Your Instrument

    Your Beurer team. Getting to know your instrument The GL50 blood glucose monitor is intended for fast and simple blood glucose measurement of fresh capillary blood samples, either for self-testing or in a clinical environment by trained personnel. It enables you to measure your blood glucose quickly and easily, store the measured values and dis- play the average of all measured values, thereby providing optimum assistance for monitoring your diabetes.

  • Page 5: Delivery Scope, Replacements And Accessories

    • The blood glucose monitor (A), test strips (D) and additionally available control solutions have been specially designed to complement each other. For this reason, use only test strips (D) and control solutions that have been approved for this blood glucose monitor (A). Note • Use original manufacturer accessories only. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 6: Functions Of The Device

    • Warning in the event of unsuitable temperatures • Low battery display • Low test strips warning Warning • Do not use the device to diagnose diabetes; it is intended for regular monitoring only. • Consult your GP with regard to insulin doses. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 7: Signs And Symbols

    In the Instructions for use, the symbols represent the following: Warning Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to your health/your patient’s health. Important Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessory. Note Note on important information Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 8: Warnings And Safety Notes

    Consult your GP regularly regarding your measured values. Do not alter the procedures prescribed by your GP. • The Beurer GL50 monitor provides a simple way of monitoring your own blood glucose levels, how- ever, you may need to obtain information on how to use the system from your healthcare profes- sional (for example, your GP, chemist or diabetes consultant).
  • Page 9 • Very high levels of humidity may influence the test results. Relative humidity of more than 90% may lead to inexact results. Note The Beurer GL50 mmol/L measuring system is intended for measuring capillary whole blood. Storage and maintenance Warning •...
  • Page 10 Batteries must not be disposed of with household waste. As a consumer, you are required by law to recycle used batteries. You can recycle your old batteries at public collection points in your community or wherever batteries of the relevant type are sold. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 11: Description Of Units And Accessories

    3.1 Blood glucose monitor An overview of the monitor 1 Lancing device 2 Plug-in USB 3 Monitor Front Rear 1 ON/OFF button 1 Clip 2 Display 2 Battery cover 3 Rocker switch 3 Clip (removable) 4 Slot for test strips Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 12: Lancing Device And Lancet Needles

    To read the measured values correctly, the underline must be below the measured values. Note The blood glucose monitor is supplied with the following basic settings: • Blood glucose unit: mmol/L • Acoustic signal on • Backlighting on Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 13: Test Strips

    • Securely close the test strip box immediately after taking out a test strip. • Do not use the test strips if they have expired. The use of expired test strips may lead to incorrect measurements. The expiry date is printed on the box next to the hourglass symbol . Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 14: Initial Use And Basic Settings

    Making and changing basic settings” on page 15). CR2032 Insert two new CR 2032 3 V batteries. Make sure that the batteries are inserted the correct way round. See the graphic in the battery compartment. Close the battery compartment lid again carefully. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 15: Making And Changing Basic Settings

    To switch the acoustic signal off, press the “+” or “–” button. “ ” and “ ” are displayed. The speaker symbol is no longer shown in the display. Confirm by pressing the ON/OFF button. “ ” and “Mem” are displayed. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 16: Taking Measurements

    • Blood samples from the fingertip and samples taken from another body part (AST) may pro- duce completely different results. It is essential to seek medical advice before taking meas- urements from other body parts. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 17: Preparing The Lancing Device For Taking A Sample

    Prepare all parts Prepare the following items: GL50 monitor (A), test strip box (D) and sterile lancet needles (E). You will also need the AST cap for measurements on other parts of the body (B). Wash your hands Wash your hands with soap and warm water before taking a blood sample. This not only en- sures optimal hygiene but also encourages good blood circulation at the puncture area on the finger.
  • Page 18 Tension the lancing device Pull the slider in the direction of the arrow (to the right in the image) un- til it stops and then release. The slider automatically springs back into position. The lancing device is now tensioned. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 19: Taking A Blood Sample And Measuring The Glucose Level

    Take the monitor in your left hand. Hold the blood glu- cose monitor so that the display is facing you and the Beurer logo is on the right-hand side. Insert the test strip into the slot on the rear end of the blood glucose monitor with the contacts first.
  • Page 20 • If you often fail to notice that you have a low blood glucose level, carry out a test using blood from your fingertip. If necessary, repeat the process If you do not obtain sufficient blood, repeat the lancing process with a greater penetration depth in a different area. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 21: Reading The Result And Labelling Measurements

    Read the result Hold the blood glucose monitor so that the display is facing you (Beurer logo on the right-hand side). As soon as the blood input gap is filled with sufficient blood, the device performs the blood glucose measurement.

  • Page 22: Post-Processing And Disposal

    5.5. Post-processing and disposal Remove test strip Remove the test strip from the device and carefully dispose of it in ac- cordance with the applicable regulations to avoid infecting others. Remove cap Carefully remove the cap from the lancing device. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 23: Evaluating Measured Blood Glucose Values

    • Seek medical attention immediately if your symptoms do not correspond to your measured blood glucose values and you have followed all instructions for the Beurer GL50 blood glucose monitor. • Do not ignore symptoms of too high/low blood glucose levels. Always seek medical attention!
  • Page 24 Above 13.3 mmol/L Very high blood glucose level Take another measurement using a new test strip. If the display is the Above 35.0 mmol/L same as before: seek medical at- tention immediately. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 25: Functional Check Using Control Solution

    Please observe the additional notes in the instructions for using the control solution for the test. Important • Do not use third-party control solution. Correct functioning of your monitor can only be tested using Beurer LEVEL3 + LEVEL4 control solutions. • Control solution measurements: When using the device, specialist personnel must follow statutory guidelines.
  • Page 26 95% of all tests. Warning The result range printed on the test strip box applies only to the control solution. This is not a rec- ommended value for your blood glucose level. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...
  • Page 27 Problem with the blood glucose monitor Contact Customer Services. Warning If you repeatedly obtain measured values outside the specified range when using control solution, dis- continue using the system to measure your blood glucose level. Contact Customer Services. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 28: Measurement Memory

    You can display a maximum of 480 pre- vious measurements. You can cancel the process at any time. To do so, press the ON/OFF button or wait until the device switches itself off automatically after two minutes. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 29: Displaying Average Blood Glucose Values

    Switch the monitor on using the on/off button [1]. The initial display is shown briefly. Press the “+” rocker switch twice [3]. The measurement unit of the blood glucose value, “ ” and the average of all measured values are displayed (this means: 07 = 7, d = days). Beurer GL50 mmol/L...
  • Page 30 Press “+” repeatedly to display the average blood glucose level from the last 14, 30 and 90 days for values labelled as “general” You can cancel the process at any time. To do so, press the ON/OFF button or wait until the device switches itself off automatically after two minutes. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 31: Deleting Individual Measured Values From The Memory

    16. 6.6 Evaluating measured values on a PC The GL50 monitor features an integrated plug-in USB stick. The blood glucose evaluation software GlucoMemory is installed on the USB stick (for position of the USB connection, see page 11). The GL50 is compatible with Diabass and SiDiary.

  • Page 32: Storing, Maintaining And Disinfecting The Device

    Storing Keep the Beurer GL50 blood glucose monitor in the case supplied after each measurement and do not expose it to direct sunlight. Note • Do not store the device, test strips and control solution in your vehicle, in the bathroom or in a cool- ing appliance.

  • Page 33: What If There Are Problems

    Repeat the measurement using a new test strip. Err 005 System error. Remove batteries, reinsert batteries. Contact Customer Services if the problem persists. Unknown error messages. Remove batteries, reinsert batteries. Contact Customer Services if the problem persists. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...
  • Page 34 Remove the test strip and press the ON/OFF changed and these changes were not com- button until “ ” is displayed. pleted (see “4.2 Making and changing basic Repeat test. settings” on page 15). Device faulty. Contact Customer Services. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...

  • Page 35: Technical Specifications

    During the reaction, a mediator transports electrons through the electrode surface and so gener- ates a current. The blood glucose monitor analyses this current. The current flow is proportional to the glucose con- tent in the blood sample. The results are shown on the blood glucose monitor display. Beurer GL50 mmol/L...
  • Page 36 Non-reactive components 99.86% 99.63% Standards The Beurer GL50 blood glucose monitor complies with the European standards: IVD (98/79/EC) and MDD (93/42/EC). Comparison of measured values with laboratory values Performance characteristics: accuracy and precision Whole blood glucose test results were compared with the YSI 2300 laboratory device. At a concentra- tion of <...
  • Page 37 2. Lipaemic samples: cholesterol levels up to 13 mmol/L and triglycerid levels up to 11.4 mmol/L do not influence the results. Severely lipaemic blood samples were not tested with the Beurer GL50 monitor; therefore, using the device with these samples is not recommended.

  • Page 38: Guarantee And Customer Service

    The warranty claim must be submit- ted within a period of 3 years from the date of purchase to BEURER GmbH, Söflinger Straße 218, D-89077 Ulm (Germany). In the event of a warranty claim, the customer reserves the right to have the goods repaired at our own workshop or at a workshop authorised by us.

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