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Infopia Element compact User Manual

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  • Page 2 Important Safety Instruction Sign of Trouble Blood glucose meters are at high risk of contamination with blood borne pathogens If you are experiencing any of the issues below, call customer service at such as Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and Human 1-888-446-3246.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your New System Setting up Your Meter ..................Welcome ......................Reviewing Test Results ..................Intended Use ....................Downloading Test Results to a PC ..............Application ..................... Control Test Test Principle ....................Performing a Control Test ................Special Features .....................

  • Page 4: About Your New System

    Before using your monitoring system for the first time, please read this manual carefully. If you have any questions, please contact Customer Service at 1 888- Element Compact Blood Glucose Test Strips are for in vitro diagnostic use and 446-3246, anytime-24 hours a day. You can also obtain information at for self testing only.

  • Page 5: Special Features

    Do not put the monitoring system near any electromagnetic field. (e.g. TV, Accurate result in 5 seconds using only 0.5㎕ blood sample. microwave oven, mobile phone) The Element Compact Glucose Meter meter identifies the test strip code Handle your monitoring system with care. automatically.

  • Page 6: Important Test Strip Information

    For the most accurate results, make sure your hands are clean and dry before removing the test strips from their vial. CAUTION: Use only Element Compact Test Strips with your Element Compact Do not use test strips that have expired, using expired test strips may cause Meter.
  • Page 7 Blood Glucose Monitoring System Keep your Element Compact Blood Glucose Meter, lancing device, lancets and control solution out of reach of children. Be sure to clean and disinfect your Element Compact Blood Glucose Meter regularly. Do not reuse the test strips.
  • Page 8 'M' Button Sample Channel Test Strip Vial Element Compact Blood Glucose Test Strip Use Element Compact Blood Glucose Test Strips with the Element Compact 'C' Button Blood Glucose Meter. Test Strip Ejector Test Strip port Check the expiration date of your test strips before using.

  • Page 9: Testing Your Blood Glucose

    Explanation of Display Testing Your Blood Glucose Disinfect Before Testing Low Battery Warning Stored Test Results Test Results Unit of Measure Temperature Error Beeping Sound Muted Pre Meal/Post Meal Tags Ready to Test Control Solution Before testing, wash your hands with soap and water and dry thoroughly. Average Result Use an alcohol prep pad to wipe the area before testing.

  • Page 10: Performing A Blood Glucose Test

    Performing a Blood Glucose Test Element 4. Insert a test strip to turn on the meter. Make sure it is inserted completely 1. Remove your lancing device cap. without bending the test strip. 2. Install the new lancet into your lancing device. 5.
  • Page 11 7. Adjust the puncture depth setting if necessary by turning the lancing device 9. Gently squeeze your finger to assist the flow of blood. Do not squeeze cap, number 1 is the shallowest depth while number 5 is the deepest. Slide excessively on the puncture site.
  • Page 12 CAUTION: 10. Hold the tip of the test strip to the drop of blood, the test strip will Do not drop the blood directly on the end of the test strip. automatically draw the blood into the test strip. When the test strip has The sample channel at the end of the test strip should show full.
  • Page 13 NOTICE: If the test result is abnormal, please retest with a new test strip. If the test result also has a problem, please refer to the Troubleshooting section in this manual. CAUTION: Do not leave the lancet in the lancing device after use, be sure to dispose of properly.

  • Page 14: Flagging Test Results

    Flagging Test Results Blood glucose meters are at high risk of becoming contaminated with blood borne pathogens such as Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), and Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV). Transmission of these viruses from resident to resident has been documented due to contaminated blood glucose devices.

  • Page 15: Handling The Used Test Strips

    Alternate Site Testing Handling Used Test Strips Contact your healthcare professional before using any alternative sites to test your blood glucose. Alternative site results may be different from fingertip results when glucose levels are changing rapidly (e.g., after a meal, after taking insulin, or during or after exercise).

  • Page 16: Lancing And Sampling From An Alternate Site

    Lancing and Sampling from an Alternate Site Do not rely on test results at an alternative sampling site, but use samples taken Sampling from your palm or forearm allows you to use your fingertips less often. from the fingertip, if any of the following applies: You may find that obtaining a blood sample from an alternative site is less you think your blood sugar is low painful than using a fingertip.

  • Page 17: Meter Setup, Memory And Downloading

    Meter Setup, Memory and Downloading Setting up Your Meter The Lancing Device Clear Cap is used for forearm and palm sampling only. Replace the lancing device cap to the clear cap and follow same steps descried on the chapter titled "Performing Blood Glucose Test". NOTICE: You may need to wait a little longer to get a large enough drop of blood from the forearm or palm.
  • Page 18 3. Setting the Month : When the month blinks, press and release the 'C' Button 5. Setting the Time Format : The meter can be set to show the time in AM/PM 12 until the correct month appears, then press the Button to set the correct hour format or 24 hour Military Time .
  • Page 19 7. Setting the Minute: When the minute blinks, press and release the Button 9. Measurement Unit : The glucose measurement unit is defaulted to "mg/dL". until the correct minute appears, then press the Button to set the correct Press the Button to move on to turning the Beeping sound on or off.
  • Page 20 CAUTION: Use of the wrong unit of measure may cause you to misinterpret your blood glucose level, and incorrect treatment. Contact your healthcare professional if you have any question about measuring units. 10. Turning the Beeping Sound On or Off: The meter has the beeping sound defaulted to "On".

  • Page 21: Reviewing Test Results

    Reviewing Test Results 11. Deleting Your Test Result: Select the Button to toggle between YES and " " 1. Begin with the meter off. Press the Button, you will hear a beeping sound " NO . If you want to keep your readings in the memory toggle to NO then "...
  • Page 22 NOTICE: The meter has an automatic shut off and will turn off in roughly two (2) minutes if no changes are detected. 3. Press the Button once and the screen will show the most recent test result. 4. Each time you continue to press the Button the screen will show the previous test result.

  • Page 23: Downloading Test Results To A Pc

    Control Test Performing a Control Test You can transfer test results from the Element Compact Blood Glucose Meter to a computer where they can be summarized in a report with graphs and tables. To use this feature you will need to download the Element Compact Software Performing a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips are and use the Element Compact Link USB Cable.

  • Page 24: Performing A Control Solution Test

    Performing a Control Solution Test 1. Insert the test strip with the arrow facing up and pointing towards the test strip 3. Gently touch the drop of the control solution to the tip of the test strip. 4. When the test strip confirmation window is full, the meter will beep. The meter port.

  • Page 25: Understanding Control Solution Test Results

    User should periodically compare the test system to another test system known to be well maintained and monitored by a healthcare provider. Use Element Glucose Control Solution only for the Element Compact The example label shown above on the test strip vial shows the acceptable System Control Test.

  • Page 26: Maintenance And Troubleshooting

    Maintenance and Troubleshooting Cleaning and Disinfecting Cleaning Instructions : Use the CaviWipes Towelettes for a cleaner and disinfectant. Whenever your Glucose Meter is dirty, clean the outside of the The meter should be cleaned and disinfected to prevent the transmission of meter with a new CaviWipes Towelette.
  • Page 27 The life of the device is three (3) years. The Element Compact meter was serial port. Do not wrap the meter in a wipe. Take extreme care not to demonstrated that there was no change in performance or in the external get liquid in the test strip, test strip port and serial port of the meter.

  • Page 28: Replacing The Batteries

    Replacing the Batteries For more information on cleaning and disinfecting, contact Customer Service at (1 888-446-3246). CAUTION: Squeeze the excess liquid from the cloth before you wipe the meter’s surface. The meter must be off when you clean or disinfect the meter. Do not get moisture on the test strip or in the test strip port or serial port.

  • Page 29: Screen Messages

    Screen Messages Messages Descriptions Solutions The meter has detected a Repeat the test with a new problem with the test strip. The test strip. test strip is either used or damaged. The blood sample was Remove and discard the test 2.
  • Page 30 The wrong strip has been put twenty minutes or until the Make sure you are using an into the meter. Element Compact test strip meter has reached the proper range and retest. Do not raise and repeat the test. or lower the meter temperature artificially.

  • Page 31: Troubleshooting

    Troubleshooting Messages Descriptions Solutions Causes Solutions When the test result is higher Retest with new test strip. If "Hi" The meter does Make sure that the test strip is inserted into the test strip than 600mg/dL, the screen will mark appears again, please not work after port completely.

  • Page 32: Technical Information And Warranty

    Causes Solutions Make sure the test strip vial has not been opened for Product Name Element Compact Blood Glucose Monitoring System longer than three (3) months. Test Sample Fresh capillary whole blood Make sure the meter code and test strip code match.

  • Page 33: Warranty

    Warranty Infopia America, LLC guarantees that the Element Compact Glucose Meter Display shall be free of defects in material and workmanship for a period of three Operating Temp ℉ 50 - 104 years. This guarantee is valid from the date of purchase. This guarantee...

  • Page 34: Disposing Of Your Meter

    Disposing of your Meter Blood Glucose Target Range During blood glucose measurement the meter itself may come into contact Normal blood glucose reference value for non-diabetics is as follows: with blood. Used meters therefore carry a risk of infection. Please dispose of Before eating : <...

  • Page 35: Additional Supplies Available

    Additional Supplies Available The following supplies and accessories are available from your supplier, for more information contact Customer Service at 1-888-446-3246. Element Compact Link Cable Element Compact Link Software Element Compact Test Strips Element Brand Control Solution This test system is waived under CLIA...

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