Goodlife AC-300 User Manual

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Blood Glucose

Blood Glucose Meter

Monitoring Syste m
Study this diagram and become familiar with all the parts
AC-300, AC-301, AC-302, AC-300
of your GoodLife AutoCode AutoCode Series Blood Glucose
AC-303, AC-304, AC-30 5
Meter.
User Guide User Guide
Please read this User Guide before using your GoodLife Blood Glucose Meter ❶ STRIP SLOT: Holds a Blood Glucose Test Strip or Check Strip
(AC-300). If you have any questions or enquiries, please contact us or your local
in place when you perform blood glucose test or perform
distributor.
check test.
About GoodLife
❷ DISPLAY: The large, easy to read display shows the test re-
Intended Use
sults, messages, blood glucose results stored in memory,
time and date.
The GoodLife Blood Glucose Monitoring System is designed
❸ BUTTON: Press button to enter date and time setting,or
to quantitatively measure the level of glucose in capillary
enter memory mode to recall the information stored in
whole blood by people with diabetes or by healthcare pro-
meter's memory.
fessionals for monitoring blood glucose at home or in health-
❹
EJECTION BUTTON: For a easy ejection of the test strip.
care facilities. The device is indicated for professional use and
❺
Meter SN Label: The label shows the meter serial number.
over-the-counter sales.
❻
BATTERY COMPARTMENT: Holds one 3V Lithium battery.
Principle of the Test
Battery is not yet installed into meter when new purchas-
The GoodLife System is an electrochemical biosensor ing. Before using the meter, please install the battery first.
system that measures the amount of electric current pro-
Meter LCD Window
duced and displays the result as a blood glucose level.
About the System
The GoodLife System is designed to pursuit the accuracy
in blood glucose monitoring to provide you with easy and
comfortable testing. The system requires 0.5μL of blood
sample and 5 seconds for the test to complete.
The GoodLife System consists of:
GoodLife Blood Glucose Meter
GoodLife Blood Glucose Test Strips(AC, also known as ACH)
❶
TEST RESULT
GoodLife Check Strip
❷
BATTERY SYMBOL: Appears when battery is low.
GoodLife Glucose Control Solution (optional)
❸
STRIP SYMBOL: Appears when the test strip is inserted and
Lancing Device (optional)
meter is ready for blood testing. Replace vial cap after re-
Lancets (optional)
moving test strips.
These products are intended to be used together to get
❹
DATE: Month/Day at the moment of the test.
accurate blood glucose test results. Do not use other test
❺
CODE: Code appears to indicate code number. when ready
strips or control solutions with your meter.
to test.
❻ :Year at the moment of the test.
Important Information
❼ THERMOMETER SYMBOL: Appears when ambient temper-
The GoodLife System is intended for in vitro diagnostic
ature is above or below the acceptable range needed for
use with capillary whole blood. The system should not be
testing.
used for diagnosis of diabetes or for testing newborn in-
❽ mmol/L: Units of measure.
fant (neonatal testing).
❾ :Memory capacity is 900 entries. The display shows
CAUTION
to ensure that all digits are working properly.
❿
1. The user should not take any medical relevance deci- TIME: 12 and 24 hour period format.
⓫
sion based on test result without first consulting his or : Appears to indicate memory mode when reading pre-
her medical practitioner. vious results.
⓬
2. Call your doctor immediately if you experience symp-
2 types of test modes - BEFORE A MEAL TEST (
toms that are not consistent with your blood glucose
AFTER A MEAL TEST (
test results.
3. Severe dehydration or excessive water loss may cause

Blood Glucose Test Strip

false, high results. Call your doctor right away if you sus-
pect you are suffering from dehydration.
4. A sample with large amount of reducing substances
such as triglycerides (>11.3mmol/L), ascorbic acid
(>0.13mmol/L), uric acid (>0.89mmol/L) and xylose (>
3.4mmol/L).
❶ Aperture: apply the blood from the front of strip
5. A red blood cell count (hematocrit) that is either very
❷ Blood Reaction Zone: It must be filled with blood entirely.
high (over 55%) or very low (under 30%) can cause false
❸ Black Electrode End: insert this end of test strip into meter.
result.

IMPORTANT TEST STRIP INFORMATION

6. High altitudes above than 2,750 meter (8,800 feet) may
affect the test results. 1. GoodLife System measures the amount of glucose in
capillary whole blood. Blood can be applied to the front
7. Temperatures outside the range of 10°C to 40°C (50°F to
of the test strip and is automatically drawn to the test
104°F) may affect the test results.
strip through capillary action.
NOTE: PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT ALL PRODUCTS LISTED
2. GoodLife Blood Glucose Test Strips are intended for in vitro
ON THE "CONTENTS" OF THE BOX ARE CONTAINED IN THE
diagnostic use with capillary whole blood or GoodLife
Glucose Control Solution. Results will not be accurate if
used with plasma or serum samples.
3. Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date indi-
cated on the strip vial label.
4. The discard date for test strips is 90 days after first
opening the vial. Record the discard date on the vial
when you open a new vial of test strips.
5. Blood Glucose Test Strip can be damaged by heat and
❶
light. Keep them sealed in the original vial.
❺
6. Store the vial in a cool, dry place below to
❹
AC-300
40°C / 104°F and above 10°C / 50°F. Do not
❷ Y
refrigerate.
7. Do not use damaged test strips in any way. Use test
strip immediately after taking it out from the vial or foil
❻
❸
packet; replace the vial cap and close it tightly.
8. Do not transfer test strips to a new vial. Always carry test
strips in their original vial.
9. Do not place in direct heat or sunlight.
10. Do not carry loose test strips in your carrying case.
11. Test strips are for single use only.
Glucose Control Solution (Optional)
GoodLife Glucose Control Solution is used to
check if the GoodLife Blood Glucose Meter and
Test Strip are working correctly as a system.
It can be used in two ways:
To practice the test procedure
 
To make sure that the GoodLife Blood Glucose
Meter and Test Strips are working together prop-
erly.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
1. Do not use control solution beyond the expiration date in-
⓬
dicated on the bottle label.
Y 2. The discard date for control solution is 90 days after first
❼
❻
opening. Record the discard date on the bottle when
❶
❷
you open a new bottle of control solution.
❺
❾
❽ 3. Store the control solution closed at tempera-
⓫
30
❸
86
tures between 10ºC (50ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF).
❹ ❿
4. Please carefully read the label before use.
Perform Control Test
1. Insert a new test strip into the strip slot, the meter will acti-
vate.
2. The code number will appear on the screen. Compare the
code number shown on the screen against the code num-
ber on the test strip vial. If the two numbers match, you
may begin test, otherwise consult your local distributor.
3. Press button 3 times to choose Level1 control solution
test (display "qCL") or 4 times to Level2 control solution
test (display "qCH")
4. Gently shake the control solution and apply a drop to the
aperture of strip. Make sure that the control solution has
saturated the Blood Reaction Zone of the test strip.
5. Test result will show up in 5 seconds. The result should
correspond to the range printed on the label of strip vial
used.
NOTE: REPEAT TEST IF THE RESULT FALLS OUTSIDE THE
SYMBOL: The test can be adjusted and stored into
), and CONTROL RANGE. IF YOU CONTINUE TO GET THE RESULT
).
FALLING OUTSIDE THE CONTROL RANGE, YOUR METER
AND STRIP MAY NOT BE WORKING PROPERLY. DO NOT
USE THE SYSTEM TO TEST YOUR BLOOD UNTIL YOU GET A
TEST RESULT FALLS WITHIN THE CONTROL RANGE. CON-
❷
SULT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR HELP.
❶ ❸

Check Strip

The Check Strip can be used in 2 ways:
1. To check that the meter is operating
properly. Use when performing qual-
ity control check on your meter.
2. To delete all test memories.
How to check meter by check strip
1. Insert the check strip into strip slot with label side up as
above.
2. You should obtain an "OK" reading within 10 seconds,
which means your meter is working properly.
3. Remove the check strip to exit. Meter will automatically
turn off.
NOTE: IF YOU DO NOT GET "OK" READING BUT APPEAR
OTHER ERROR MESSAGE, TURN OFF THE METER BY REMOVE
CHECK STRIP FROM THE METER. THEN CHECK THE BATTERY
AND REPEAT THE TEST. IF THE SECOND RESULT PERSISTS,
CONSULT YOUR LOCAL DISTRIBUTOR FOR HELP.

How to delete memory

1. Insert check strip into strip slot with label side up.
2. After "OK" displayed, press and hold the button for 3
seconds, the meter will display "dEL", then press and
hold the button for 2 seconds. Meter will display "OK"
before turning off and all the memories have been de-
leted successfully.
3. Remove the check strip from the meter.
Setting Meter Parameters
Setting Time & Date
When you first time installing the battery into the meter or
when replacing a battery, the meter will automatically enter
to the setting mode. Please set correct time and date before
you begin testing.
How to set time and date:
1. Press button to select the desired year.
2. After year is set ,allow it to flash for 3 times and shift to
the next setting.
3. Repeat above steps to set the month, day, hour and
minute by Button.
4. After minute is set, the meter will display "OK" before
turning off.

Prepare for Blood Sampling

Adjustable Lancing Device
Depth Selector
Depth Adjustment Cap
5
Lancet Holder
Cocking Control
Ejection Button
Release Button
Lancet
Protective Cap
IMPORTANT TEST STRIP INFORMATION
1. Lancet is for single use only.
2. Keep lancing device and lancets clean.
3. Be cautious when removing the used lancet from the
device and when disposing the used lancet.
4. The lancing device and lancets are in conformity with
MDD 93/42/EEC. Refer to product labels for contact in-
formation of manufacturer and CE marking.

Set Lancing Device

1. Remove the depth adjustment
cap. Insert a lancet into the lancet
holder and push down until it is
fully seated.
2. Twist off the protective cap until it
separates from the lancet.
3. Replace the depth adjustment cap
and set the puncture depth to the
desired number.
GVAH Check Strip
NOTE: THE SHORTER THE SCALE
THE SHALLOWER THE PUNCTURE.
CHECK
4. Pull back the cocking control until
it makes a click, press release but-
ton for penetration. If it does not
click, the device may have been
cocked when the lancet was insert-
ed. Please contact local distributor.

Performing Blood Test

2. Was the blood sample applied to the test strip immedi-
1. Wash your hands throughly with
ately after the strip was removed from the vial?
soap and warm water. Rinse and
dry completely. Warm your fingers 3. Was the size of the blood sample sufficient?
to increase blood flow.
4. Was the test strip vial cap tightly sealed?
5. Was the test strip used before the expiration date?
2. Take out new test strip from vial.
6. Were the test strips stored away from extreme tempera-
Be sure to tightly replace vial cap
tures or from areas of high humidity?
after taking out test strips. Insert
Then run a quality control check with your GoodLife Glucose
test strip immediately into strip slot
Control Solution and a new test strip. If the control test result
as illustrated. The meter turns on
is within the acceptable range, review testing procedure and
automatically.
repeat your blood glucose test with a new test strip. If your
blood glucose value is still inconsistent with your previous
3. Check that the code number on the
results, contact your doctor immediately for help.
meter matches the code on the vial.
If the 2 numbers are matched, you

Memory Recall

may begin blood testing, otherwise
consult your local distributor.
The GoodLife Blood Glucose Meter can automatically store
up to 900 results on both before a meal
4. When the symbol flashes, you
are ready to perform a test. meal .
When recalling the results, each single result appears from
5. If the test is done in 2 hours of the latest to the earliest with time and date.
meal, press button to change the
To recall Results Stored in Memory
setting from to .
1. Turn meter on by press button till you hear a beep sound. The
first result displayed on the screen is your 30 days average
6. Hold the prepared lancing device
before a meal test result.
firmly against the side of your fin-
2. Press button to view 30 days average after a meal and
ger. Press the release button. Gently
the single test record from the most recent latest to the
massage your finger to obtain the
oldest.
required blood volume. To perform
the test, you need 0.5uL of blood 3. Please press the button for 2 seconds to turn off or put it
sample resting on your finger. aside for 3 minutes for auto shut down.
Caution: To avoid the blood borne
NOTE: ANYTIME IN MEMORY MODE, YOU CAN PRESS BUT-
pathogen transmission, the lancing
TON UNTIL YOU HEAR THE BEEP TO EXIT AND TURN OFF
device is intended only for a single
THE METER.
user and should not be shared.
Data Download (optional)
7. Apply the blood sample to the
front aperture of test strip in a way
Data can be transfered to the server or pc by RS232 cable
that is comfortable for you. Make
line.
sure that the blood drop has satu-
Taking Care of Your Meter
rated the Blood Reaction Zone.
When blood is applied to the strip,
a count down appears on the

To Replace the Battery

screen until measurement is com-
1. Make sure the meter is turned off.
pleted.
2. Place the meter face down on a flat surface..
8. Test result will show up in 5 sec-
onds.
3. Slide battery compartment door open.
9. Record your testing result in the
log sheet, eject the strip from me-
4. Remove the old battery and insert new CR2032 battery
ter and discard the used strip and
into the battery compartment. Be sure to align the plus
(+) and minus (-) signs correctly.
lancet safely in a puncture resis-
tant container.
5. Close the battery compartment door. Check to see that
your meter is working. If it fails to turn on, the battery
10. The testing range of the meter
may has been inserted incorrectly. Remove the battery
is from 1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L. If HI
and reinsert it correctly.
is displayed, your blood glucose
result may be higher than 33.3
NOTE: EVERY TIME WHEN YOU REPLACE THE BATTERIES,
mmol/L. If LO is displayed, your
THE METER WILL TURN ON AUTOMATICALLY AND ENTER
blood glucose result may be
TO THE TIME/DATE SETTING. PLEASE SET CORRECT TIME
lower than 1.1 mmol/L.
AND DATE BEFORE TESTING.

Understanding Your Test Result

CLEANING
Clean the outside of the meter with a soft cloth, slightly
Expected values for people without diabetes:
dampened with water. Do not get moisture into the strip
Time of Day Expected Range, Non-diabetes
Source: American Diabetes, slot and data port.
Association Position Statement,
STORAGE AND HANDLING
Before Meal Less than 5.6 mmol/L Diabetes Care Vol.35 (Suppl.1)
P.S13 (2012).
After Meal Less than 7.8 mmol/L
Keep your meter free of dust or water. Protect it from extreme
For diabetes patients, please consult your healthcare pro-
temperature and humidity.
fessional to find out your target blood glucose value.
CAUTION
If your blood glucose result seems unusually high or low,
If the product is not used for longer periods of time, please
or inconsistent with your previous results, check the fol-
remove the inserted battery in order to prevent damage
lowing:
caused by leaking battery.
1. Does the code number on the test strip vial match the code
Please follow all the instructions on the User Guide while
number on the meter?
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