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Beurer BGL60 Instructions For Use Manual

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BLOOD PRESSURE AND
BLOOD SUGAR
2IN1 MEASURING DEVICE
Step by step
Beurer GmbH • Söflinger Str. 218 • D-89077 Ulm • Germany
Phone: +49 800 6645222 • E-mail: kd@beurer.de • www.beurer-medical.de
BGL60
mg/dL
GB
IVD
0344

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  • Page 1 BGL60 mg/dL BLOOD PRESSURE AND BLOOD SUGAR 2IN1 MEASURING DEVICE Step by step Beurer GmbH • Söflinger Str. 218 • D-89077 Ulm • Germany Phone: +49 800 6645222 • E-mail: kd@beurer.de • www.beurer-medical.de 0344...

  • Page 2: Table Of Contents

    Contents About Your Beurer Blood Sugar Measuring Device ..........4 1.1 Delivery scope, replacement parts and accessories ............. 5 1.2 Functions of the unit ..................... 7 1.3 Signs and symbols ....................... 8 Safety information and warnings ................10 Description of the unit and accessories ..............16 3.1 Blood pressure/blood sugar measuring device ............
  • Page 3 7.2 Displaying average blood sugar levels ............... 43 7.3 Deleting the measured value memory ................ 44 7.4 Transferring measured values to a computer ............. 45 Storage and maintenance of the unit..............47 Troubleshooting....................... 48 10 Technical specifications..................52 11 Guarantee and Customer Service................55 Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 4: About Your Beurer Blood Sugar Measuring Device

    1 About Your Beurer Blood Sugar Measuring Device Dear valued customer, Thank you for choosing one of our products. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested products for applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, body temperature, pulse, gentle therapy, massage and air.

  • Page 5: Delivery Scope, Replacement Parts And Accessories

    D 1 lancing device with AST cap for taking blood samples from alternative sites 10 sterile needle lancets 1 practical carry case G 4 alkaline batteries 1.5 V AA (provided in the case) These instructions for use, additional information material Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 6 50 test strips REF 464.00 MEDIUM control solution REF 457.02 100 needle lancets REF 457.01 Mains power adapter for the BGL60 REF 071.17 Large inflatable arm cuff REF 162.628 Beurer GL32, GL34, BGL60 PC kit REF 462.10 (connection cable, driver and test software)

  • Page 7: Functions Of The Unit

    • A warning in the event of unsuitable temperatures. • Battery change reminder when battery power is low. Warning • This unit is only to be used for regular monitoring and not for the diagnosis of diabetes. • Discuss your insulin dose with your doctor. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 8: Signs And Symbols

    Expiry date Grüner Punkt: German recycling system Maximum shelf life after Contents sufficient for opening in months <n> tests Lot number Order number Sterilised by radiation Biohazard, risk of infec- (lancets) tion Caution, refer to accom- panying documents Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 9 Unit of measure for blood sugar value mg/dL The following symbols in these instructions mean Warning Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to health. Important Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessories. Note Important information to be noted. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 10: Safety Information And Warnings

    • Use only the inflatable cuff provided or original replacement cuffs. Otherwise the unit may give false measured values. • When the unit is switched off, do not press the on/off button unless the inflat- able cuff is attached. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 11 • Do not use the test strips to take blood sugar measurements of newborn infants. • Metabolites such as uric acid, ascorbic acid, acetaminophen (paracetamol), dopa, methyldopa, L-dopa and tolbutamide do not influence the results if they are present within the physiological value range. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 12 • Do not use the test strips at elevations over 3275 m Note • The Beurer BGL60 monitoring system is suitable for measuring capillary whole blood. Storage and maintenance Warning •...
  • Page 13 The Beurer BGL 60 monitoring system is made from precision and electronic components. The accuracy of the measured values and service life of the unit depend on careful use: • Protect the unit from shock, moisture, dirt, large temperature fluctuations and direct sunlight.
  • Page 14 • After use, dispose of the test strips and lancets in a sharp-proof container. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 15 The following symbols are found on batteries that contain harmful substances: Pb = battery contains lead Cd = battery contains cadmium Hg = battery contains mercury Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 16: Description Of The Unit And Accessories

    / SET: Set button : Set button Port for cuff plug Test strip slot Lancing device and needle lancets Item Designation Protective disk for the lancet Sterile needle lancet Lancet holder Release button Tensioning device Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 17 5 WHO classification display Blood pressure unit mmHg Blood pressure unit KPa Symbol for heartbeats per min 1/min Cardiac arrythmia symbol Diastolic blood pressure (DIA) 7 Pulse value display, Memory symbol Average blood sugar DIA value display 8 Confirmation symbol Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 18 DAY AVG for average value Battery change symbol 7, 14, 21, 28, 60, 90 days Note The measuring device is supplied with the following basic settings: • Blood pressure level unit: mmHg • Blood sugar unit: mg/dL Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 19: Test Strips

    Read the following information about handling and storing your test strips care- fully. The test strips are guaranteed to yield accurate measurement results only if you observe all instructions. Warning • Each test strip is to be used only once and only for one patient! Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 20 • Use the test strips immediately upon removal from the container. • Do not bend, cut, or otherwise modify the test strip. • Do not use test strips that have come into contact with liquids for the blood sugar measurement. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 21 Do not store test strips in the fridge. • Test strips may be stored at a relative humidity between 10 % and 85 %. • Store test strips only in the original container – never use another container. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 22: Using The Unit For The First Time And Basic Settings

    When you perform a battery change, remove all batteries. The unit keeps the date and time while you change the batteries. If the battery change lasts a long time, reset the date and time (see "Basic settings", page 23). Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 23: Basic Settings

    • You must set the date and time. Only if you do that can you save your measured values correctly with the date and time and later retrieve them. • The time is displayed in 24-hour format. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 24 To delete all stored measured values, press the button twice. Press the ON/OFF button or the Set button to switch off the unit without deleting measured values. "OFF" is displayed briefly and the measuring device switches off automatically. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 25: Measuring Your Blood Pressure

    Now pull the free end of the cuff around your arm, but not too tightly, and fasten the Velcro. The cuff should be loose enough to allow two fingers to fit under it. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 26: Assuming The Proper Posture

    Keep your fingers loose; do not make a fist. To prevent false measurement results, it is important that you remain calm during the measurement and do not speak. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 27: Measuring Your Blood Sugar

    • If the measurement requires a higher air pressure, the unit stops releasing air and starts pumping up again. • You can interrupt or end the measurement at any time by pressing the ON/OFF button. The unit releases the remaining pressure and switches off. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 28: Evaluating A Blood Pressure Measured Value

    WHO ranges (e.g. systolic pressure in the hypertension range level I and diastolic pressure in the normal range), then the WHO classification on the unit always shows you the higher range, in the example given, "Hypertension level I". Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 29: Measuring Your Blood Sugar

    • Measuring from a fingertip and another part of the body (AST) can lead to significantly different measured values. Always consult your doctor before starting to test at alternative sites. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 30 • Note that inadequate circulation at the puncture site, for example caused by cold or illness, can lead to inaccurate measurements. Twist to remove the cap from the lancing device. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 31 Pull back the tensioning device until you hear it click into place. If it does not engage, the lancing device may ha- ve unintentionally already been tensioned when insert- ing the needle lancet and could already be engaged. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 32 0.5 microlitres (corresponds to approx. 1.2 mm, original size: ). Lift the lancing device carefully away from the skin. If insufficient blood was collected, increase the punc- ture depth and repeat steps 5 to 7. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 33 Carefully dispose of all blood samples and materi- als with which you have come into contact. This prevents injury and prevents infection spreading to other people. Twist the (grey) cap back in place. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 34: Measuring The Blood Sugar Value

    If an error message is displayed, read the Chapter "Troubleshooting", page Remove the test strip from the unit and dispose of it carefully in accor- dance with the applicable guidelines in order to prevent infection of other people. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 35: Evaluating A Blood Sugar Measured Value

    • If you suspect that the blood sugar values are incorrect, first repeat the test and, if necessary, perform a function test using the control solution. If you consistently have reason to doubt the results, contact your doctor. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 36 Time of blood sugar Normal blood Suspicious Diabetes measurement sugar values On an empty stomach <100 mg/dL 100-110 mg/dL >110 mg/dL 2 hours after eating <140 mg/dL 140-200 mg/dL >200 mg/dL Source: Deutsche Diabetes Gesellschaft (DDG) 2008 Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 37 Perform a ketone test. Consult your mg/dL ketones doctor. Above 240 mg/dL Very high blood sugar Repeat the measurement with a new mg/dL Above 600 mg/dL test strip. If the display shows the same result again: Seek medical ad- vice immediately. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 38: Function Check With Control Solution

    Important Never use a control solution from other manufacturers. You can only verify the proper function of your measuring device using the Beurer control solution. When is it recommended to perform a test using the control solution? • After opening a new test strip container.
  • Page 39 Press the memory button [M] to switch to control mode. In control mode, the measured value is not stored and hence does not distort your measurement statistics. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 40 Then the measurement result is shown in the display. Check whether the result is within the specified results range for the control solution. This results range is printed on the container with the test strips. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 41 Test strip is damaged. Repeat the test with a new test strip. Test strip is out of date. Open a new container of test strips. Repeat the test. There is a problem with the measuring Please contact customer service. device. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 42: The Measured Value Memory

    The most recent value is displayed first, and the oldest value is displayed last. At the same time, the mea- suring device displays the date and time of the measurement in alternation. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 43: Displaying Average Blood Sugar Levels

    90 days. The measuring device also displays how often you measured your blood sugar during the period selected. The measuring device must be switched off. Hold down the memory button [M] until the 7-day average is displayed after a brief appearance of the start display. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 44: Deleting The Measured Value Memory

    "dEL" flash on the display. Press the button again. Note: Press the ON/OFF button or the Set button to switch off the unit without deleting measured values. "CLr ALL" is displayed briefly, then "OFF" and the measuring device switches off automatically. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 45: Transferring Measured Values To A Computer

    Transferring measured values to a computer The BGL60 measuring system has a built-in computer interface which you can use to transfer the measured values stored in your unit to a computer. The con- nection socket is located under the "PC" cover on the right side of the unit.
  • Page 46 Follow the transferring and evaluating information in the software and in the instructions for the Beurer PC kit. Disconnecting the unit from the computer Unplug the jack plug from the blood pressure/blood sugar measuring device.

  • Page 47: Storage And Maintenance Of The Unit

    • Protect the unit against damaging influences such as moisture, dirt, dust, blood, control solution or water, extremes of temperature and direct sunlight. • Do not store close to strong electromagnetic fields, wireless systems or mo- bile telephones. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 48: Troubleshooting

    Diastolic pressure indeterminable. Repeat measurement without moving and without speaking. Err 05 Deflation rate is too high. Verify that the cuff is correctly connected to the unit and repeat the measurement. Contact our customer service depart- ment if the problem persists. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 49 Switch off the unit and switch it on again. Err … Every error message not noted Take the batteries out of the unit for a in this list is an internal commu- few seconds and then put them back. nication error. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 50 The unit's basic settings were Press the "SET" button until "OFF" is dis- changed and the change was played. not completed (see "Basic Repeat test. settings", page 23). Unit is defective Contact customer service. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 51 Repeat the measurement. Do not move or speak while doing so. Be sure to keep the correct posture during the measurement. Your body has not yet relaxed. Rest for approx. 10 minutes. Repeat the measurement. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 52: Technical Specifications

    Blood sample Capillary whole blood Blood quantity 0.5 microlitres Measuring time for Approx. 6 seconds blood sugar Calibration Plasma Test method Amperometric biosensor Application Suitable for self-testing System function test Each time the unit is switched on Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 53 A test with the control solution is performed in the same way as a blood test, but the control solution is used instead of blood. The measurement result from the control solution must lie within the results range. This results range is printed on every test strip container. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...
  • Page 54 For a concentration < 75 mg/dL, ≥ 95% lay within +/- 15 mg/dL, while for a sugar concentration ≥ 75 mg/dL, ≥ 98% lay within 20% of the reference values. The CV (variation coefficient) is < 5 %. The blood sugar measuring device is therefore comparable with a laboratory system. Beurer BGL60 mg/dL...

  • Page 55: Guarantee And Customer Service

    Claims must be made within a period of 3 years from the date of purchase to BEURER GmbH, Söflinger Str. 218, 89077 Ulm, Germany. In the case of claims against the guarantee, the customer has the right to have the product repaired by us or in a workshop authorised by us.

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