GLUCOMETER

A glucometer is a medical device for determining the approximate concentration of

glucose in the blood. A small drop of blood, obtained by pricking the skin with
a lancet , is placed on a disposabl e test st rip that the meter reads and uses to
calculate the blood glucose level. The meter then displays the level in units
of mg/dl or mmol/l .

GOAL:

This manual contains the instructions necessary to operate the product safely and in
accordance with its function and intended use.

PARTS OF GLUCOMETER

Gray End
Insert this end in to
o the test strip port.
Display

SampleTip
Memory BloodSamplepulledin
here.

Test strip Port

HOW TO USE LANCET TO OBTAIN BLOOD SAMPLE

Remove the end cap from the lancing device with your thumb on the grip

Loosen the round protective cap on a lancet by rotating it ¼ turn, but do not remove
it.
Remove a test strip from the bottle.

Tightly close the bottle lid immediately after you have removed the test strip. Excess
moisture could damage the test strip.

IMPORTANT NOTE:
Ch e c k th e ex p i r a t i o n da t e on th e te s t st r i p bo t t l e an d th e
ex p i r a t i o n an d di s c a r d da t e s on con t r o l so l u t i o n .

Do no t use ex p i r e d ma t e r i a l s, an d ma k e su r e th e te s t st r i p do e s no t
ap p e a r to r n or da ma g e d .

HOW TO USE:

1. Hold the test strip with the gray end facing up.

Insert the gray end into the test st rip port on the meter.

The meter will turn on.

An image of a test strip with a flashing blood drop will appear letting you know the
meter is ready to test.

2. Getting the Blood Drop

Pri ck wit h Lancet against the puncture si te

IMPORTANT NOTE :
Do not squeeze around the puncture site.

Test immediately after a good blood drop has formed.

3. Testing Blood:

♣ Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of blood. The blood is

pulled into the test strip through the tip.

♣ Hold the tip of the test strip in the blood drop until the meter beeps.

♣ Do not press the tip against the skin or place the blood on top of the test strip or

you could get inaccurate results or errors.

♣ After a beep, you will see the meter count down 5 seconds. Please do not touch the

test strip during the countdown as this may result in an error.

♣ Test result will appear and will be automatically stored in the meter memory.

♣ Remove the test strip to turn your meter off.

IMPORTANT NOTE :

Do not re u s e la n c e t s.
TROUBLE SHOOTING:

WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO

Dead batteries. Replace the batteries.

(will flash for 10

seconds and then the
meter will turn off)

Low batteries. Replace the batteries as soon as

possible.
(will remain on the
display)

E1 Temperature out of Move to an area that is within the

range. operating range for the meter: 41 °F–
113 °F. Let the meter adjust to this
temperature for 20 minutes before
performing a test.

E2 The test strip has not Remove the test strip and retest
filled enough for an using a new test strip. Wait until you
accurate test. see the flashing blood drop on the
Insufficient blood drop. display before testing.

E3 The meter is sensing a Remove the test strip and retest

used test strip. using a new test strip. Wait until you
see the flashing blood drop on the
display before testing.

E4 Test strip not inserted Remove and reinsert the test strip
correctly. properly

E5 E9 Potential software or Remove the test strip and retest

hardware issue. using a new test strip. If you
E6 E12
continue to have problems,
E8 E13
E 10 Incorrect sensor type. Remove the test strip and retest
using a new test strip

E 11 Abnormal result. This error occurs only in

Communication mode

To reset the date or time.

HI Test result is above 600 Remove the test strip and retest
mg/dL. using a new test strip. Be sure you
wash and dry your hands and
carefully follow instructions in this
user guide.

Wash and dry your hands and the test

site. Repeat the test using a new test
strip.

LO Test result is Repeat the test using a new test

strip.
below 10 mg/dL.
If your result still flashes “LO, ”
contact your physician or health-
care professional immediately.

Changing the Batteries:

♣ Batteries should be replaced when the meter continually

displays

or the meter briefly shows and then turns off

♣ Turn off your meter before changing your batteries

♣ Press firmly on the battery cover and slide in the direction

of the arrow
IMPORTANT NOTE :
If yo u pu t th e ne w ba t t e r i e s in th e me t e r wi t h i n 5 mi n u t e s of
ta k i n g th e ol d on e s ou t , al l yo u r se t t i n g s an d re s u l t s wi l l be sa v e d .
If yo u ta k e mo r e th a n 5 mi n u t e s , yo u wi l l ne e d to re s e t th e da t e
an d ti me al t h o u g h yo u r ot h e r se t t i n g s an d re s u l t s wi l l be sa v e d .
♣ Remove the old batteries by pressing the top of the battery

which will raise the bottom of the battery up

♣ Place new batteries under the prongs and into thebattery

compartment with the “+” side up.

♣ Slide the battery cover back into place, lining up with

the open slots, and close firmly.

IMPORTANT NOTE :
♣ Ke e p bat t e r i e s aw a y fr o m ch i l d r e n .

♣ Li t h i u m ba t t e r i e s ar e po i s on o u s .

♣ If sw a l l ow e d , im me d i a t e l y co n t a c t yo u r ph y s i c i a n or po i so n

co n t r ol ce n t e r .

NU R S E S AL E R T S :

♣ Store meter in the carrying case provided whenever possible.

♣ Wash hands and dry them thoroughly before handling to keep the meter and test

strips free of oils and other contaminants.

♣ Handle the meter carefully to avoid damaging the electronics or causing other

malfunctions.

♣ Avoid exposing meter and test strips to excessive humidity, heat, cold, dust, or

dirt.

♣ The exterior of the meter can be cleaned using a moist (not wet) lint-free tissue

with a mild detergent or disinfectant solution, such as 1 part bleach mixed with

9 parts water. Wipe dry with lint-free tissue after cleaning.

♣ Always keep the test st rips in the original bott le. Tight ly close the bott le

immediately after removing a test strip. The bottle is designed to keep the test

strips dry. Exposure to room humidity from leaving the bottle open or not storing

them in the original bottle can damage your test strips.

♣ Completely dry your hands before handling strips or opening the bottle.

♣ Your test strip is designed to easily “sip ” the blood into the sample tip. Do not

drop blood directly on the flat surface of the test strip.

♣ Do not press the test strip against your finger when testing. This may block the

sample tip.

♣ Test strips are for single use only. Do not use a test strip that appears damaged or

has been used.

♣ Check the expiration dates on your test strips and control solution.
QUESTIONS FOR PRACTICE
1. For GRB S monitorin g, lancets can be reused.

a) True
b) False

2. Glucometer is cleaned with _______.

a) Disinfectant solution
b) Strong detergent
c) Alcohol
d) Cidex

3. indicates:

a) Sufficeint blood sample

b) Insufficient blood sample

c) Wrong inserti on of st rip

d) Strip reuse

4. HI reading in glucometer in dicates:

a) Blood glucose levels < 50mg/dl

b) Blood glucose levels > 300mg/fl

c) Blood glucose levels< 20mg/dl

d) Blood glucose > 600mg/dl

5. Blood glucose value will be displayed in _________

a) 3 seconds

b) 5 seconds

c) 10 seconds

d) 9 seconds
ANSWER KEY

1. b

2. c

3. b

4. d

5. b