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Page 1: Instructions For Use
GL44 Codefree BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR Step by step Beurer GmbH Söfl inger Straße 218 89077 Ulm, Germany • • www.beurer.com... -
Page 3: Table Of Contents
6.7 Transferring measurements to a PC ..................29 7 Storing, maintaining and disinfecting the device ..........30 7.1 Cleaning ..........................30 7.2 Disinfection .......................... 30 8 What if there are problems? ..................31 9 Technical specifications ....................32 10 Guarantee and customer service ................35 Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 4: Getting To Know Your Instrument
The device can be connected directly to a PC using the USB cable provided. You can evaluate the measured values on your PC using blood glucose diary software and use the results to monitor your blood glucose values. Beurer blood glucose software is available as a free download at www.beurer.com. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 5: Delivery Scope, Replacements And Accessories
• The blood glucose monitor, test strips and additionally available control solutions have been specially designed to complement each other. For this reason, use only test strips and control solutions that have been approved for this blood glucose monitor. Note • Use original manufacturer accessories only. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 6: Functions Of The Device
Please observe the Instructions Serial number for Use Temperature limit PCT: certification symbol for +2 °C to +30 °C products that are exported to the Russian Federation and Not for re-use/For single use members of the CIS only Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 7: Warnings And Safety Notes
• Medical carers and others who use this system on several patients must be aware that all products or objects that come into contact with human blood must be handled, even after cleaning, as though they could transfer pathogens. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... - Page 8 Regularly consult your GP regarding your measured values. Do not alter the procedures prescribed by your GP. • Despite the simple usage of the Beurer GL44 monitor for self-monitoring of blood glucose levels, you may possibly need to obtain instructions for using the system from your healthcare professional (for example, your GP, chemist or diabetes consultant).
- Page 9 • Do not repair the device. Faultless functionality can no longer be guaranteed in this case. • Do not dismantle the lancing device into individual parts, except in the steps described in these in- structions. • Please contact our customer service for repairs. Beurer GL44 mmol/L...
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Page 10: Description Of Units And Accessories
3.1 Blood glucose monitor Front 1 Receptacle for test strips, illuminated 2 Display 3 Highlight button 4 On/Off button 5 PC port 6 “+ –” rocker switch Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 11: Lancing Aid And Lancet Needles
9 Blood glucose unit mg/dL – not functional 10 Replace battery symbol 11 Memory symbol 12 Temperature symbol 13 Time Note The blood glucose monitor is supplied with the following basic settings: • Blood glucose unit: mmol/L • Acoustic signal on • Backlighting on Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 12: Test Strips
• Test strips expire three months after the box is opened. Make a note of the expiry date (opening date + 3 months ) on the label. The shelf life is limited to the expiry date (see date next to the hourglass symbol ). Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 13: Initial Use And Basic Settings
• The batteries are almost empty if the replace battery symbol appears. Replace both batteries as soon as possible. • If “LP” appears on the display, the battery power level is so low that no more measurements are possible. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 14: Making And Changing Basic Settings
If you do not wish to delete your values, press the “+” or “–” button. “Mem” and “ ” are dis- played again. Confirm by pressing the On/Off button. The blood glucose monitor is now ready for operation Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 15: Measuring Blood Glucose Values
Carefully dry your hands. Also ensure that the puncture area is hygienically clean when taking blood samples from other body parts (AST). Warning If you have used alcohol for cleaning, ensure that the area has fully dried prior to measuring. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 16: Taking A Blood Sample
Keep the protective disc to safely dispose of the used lancet needle after taking a blood sample. Use various caps depending on the area from which you take the sample: Fingertip: Cap Other body parts: AST cap (transparent) Place the selected cap on the lancing device. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... - Page 17 Use the test strip within three minutes of taking it from the box. The device automatically switches on and shows the start display. The device is ready for measurement as soon as the hand and the droplet symbol flash. Beurer GL44 mmol/L...
- Page 18 • If you often fail to notice that you have a low blood glucose level, carry out a test using blood from the fingertips. If there is an insufficient amount of blood, repeat steps 1 to 12 with a greater penetration depth. Note When using the AST cap, repeat measurement at different parts of the body. Beurer GL44 mmol/L...
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Page 19: Reading Out Result And Highlighting Measurements
After meals. General highlight (e.g. after exercising). Highlighting measured values enables you, your GP or diabetes consultant to better check your blood glucose values. For example, you can display the average values of all measurements taken before meals. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 20: Post-Processing And Disposal
35.0 mmol/L. Warning • If you suspect that the blood glucose results are incorrect, first repeat the test and, if applicable, perform a functional test using control solution. Seek medical advice if doubtful results persist. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... - Page 21 • Immediately seek medical attention if your symptoms are not in line with your measured blood glu- cose values and you have observed all instructions for the Beurer GL44 blood glucose monitoring system. • Do not ignore symptoms of too high/low blood glucose levels. Seek medical attention.
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Page 22: Functional Check With Control Solution
Instructions for Use of the control solution for the test. Important • Do not use third-party control solution. Correct functioning of your measuring device can only be tested using Beurer control solutions (LEVEL3 + LEVEL4). • Control solution measurements: When using the device, specialist personnel must follow statutory guidelines. - Page 23 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. If measured values are outside the specified range, check the following possible causes: Beurer GL44 mmol/L...
- Page 24 Repeat the test and follow the instructions. Warning Do not use the system to measure your blood glucose level if you are repeatedly provided with measured values outside the specified range when using control solution. Contact our customer service. Beurer GL44 mmol/L...
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Page 25: Measurement Memory
You can display a maximum of 480 previous measurements. You can cancel the process at any time. For this purpose, press the On/Off button or wait until the device switches itself off automatically after two minutes. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 26: Displaying Average Blood Glucose Values For Highlighted Values
Switch the monitor on using the on/off button [4]. The initial display is shown briefly. Press the “+” rocker switch twice [6]. The measurement unit of the blood glucose value “ ” and the average value of all meas- urements are displayed. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... - Page 27 After displaying the average value for 90 days “after meals” • the average for the last seven days of values highlighted as “gen- eral”, • the symbol, • the unit of measurement for blood glucose values and • “ ” are shown on the display. Beurer GL44 mmol/L...
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Page 28: Deleting Individual Measured Values From The Memory
Option 1: Proceed as described in “4.2 Making and changing basic settings”. After explaining how to set the beep, the section explains how to delete the measured value memory. Option 2 is described in the following chapter. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 29: Transferring Measurements To A Pc
The GL44 blood glucose monitor includes a PC interface [5] that enables you to transfer measured values saved on the device to a PC (for the position of the port, see page 10). Beurer blood glucose software is available as a free download at www.beurer.com. This software enables you to evaluate your measured values, add insulin doses and print results. -
Page 30: Storing, Maintaining And Disinfecting The Device
Storing Keep the Beurer GL44 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 31: Disinfection
Repeat the measurement using a new test strip. strip. Err005 System error. Remove batteries, reinsert batteries. Contact our customer service if the problem persists. Unknown error messages. Remove batteries, reinsert batteries. Contact our customer service if the problem persists. Beurer GL44 mmol/L... -
Page 32: Technical Specifications
2 x 3 V CR 2032 button cell batteries Battery life More than 1000 measurements Measured value memory 480 measured values with date/time Data retained upon changing batteries Average values for 7, 14, 30, 90 days Automatic switch-off Two minutes after last actuation Beurer GL44 mmol/L... - Page 33 However, control solution is used instead of blood. The measured result using control solution must be within the result range. This range is printed on each test strip box. Beurer GL44 mmol/L...
- Page 34 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 GL44 blood glucose monitor; therefore, using the device with these samples is not recommended.
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Page 35: 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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