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1. The GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strips require a small blood sample to quickly test glucose in fresh capillary whole blood The test results are plasma calibrated for easy comparison to lab results however results may be 10 to 15 higher than results obtained from whole blood referenced blood glucose assays The test strip is also equipped with under fill detection to alert you when there is not enough blood to perform a test This ensures that every reading is accurate and meaningful IMPORTANT e Immediately close the test strip bottle cap tightly after each use Keep the unused test strips in the original bottle DO NOT store any test strips outside the bottle while not in use e DO NOT reuse test strips Test strips are for single use only e Carefully discard used test strips and lancets in proper waste containers 13 GLUCOCARD EXPRESSION CONTROL SOLUTION RECOMMENDED GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution is the standard glucose concentration solution required to perform a Glucose Control Solution Test See Control Solution Testing page 32 GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution is available in 2 levels GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution Level 1 L1 helps you validate the performance of your system for a normal range blood glucose reading Level 2 L2 solution helps you validate your system performance for a high range blood glucose reading Run a control test to make sure the Test Strips and Meter are working toget2. _ n m Level 1 53 79 Level 2 135 203 36 NOTE e Control solution test results will be stored into the meter memory and indicated by ctl icon e Control solution test results will not be used for calculating averages Step 8 Remove the used test strip The meter will automatically turn off Discard the used test strip into a proper waste container IMPORTANT Do not re use Test Strips Follow steps 3 through 8 to complete a Level 2 control solution test and compare the result with the Level 2 range printed on the test strip bottle 37 Control Solution Trouble Shooting If your control solution test is out of range too high or too low it may be caused by the following Possible Causes What you can do e Wrong brand of Control Solution used e Control solution not at room temperature e Expired or contaminated control solution or damaged test strip 38 e Make sure you are using GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution Make sure the testing environment is between 50 F to 104 EF Check the expiration and open bottle date on both the control solution and test Strips Repeat test using a new test strip If the result is still out of range use a new bottle of control solution and retest Possible Causes What you can do e Meter malfunction e f problem persists Please call Customer Service at 1 800 566 8558 USA and Canada only Contact your diabetes
3. to enter the language set up English is the default language 1 on the display screen and is announced Press lt or gt to select Spanish 2 on the display screen Press Enter when you have finished selecting the language and exit language selection 25 NOTE e Any time during set up you can insert a GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip and begin testing Any changes made so far are stored e Your choice of language and volume settings will not be erased when changing batteries Begin testing by inserting a GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose Test Strip see page 40 Testing Your Blood Glucose or press and hold Enter to turn off the meter Voice Function Table The voice function can be used as an ald for you to hear the test results and use the meter The following table lists WHEN the meter will speak and WHAT the meter will say when voice function Is turned on 26 WHEN the meter will speak WHAT the meter will say Turned on Prompt user to Insert test strip Test strip is inserted and the meter is ready to test with flashing arrow and blood drop Blood Glucose test is completed and the result is shown on screen Blood Glucose test result is BELOW the measurement range of 20 mg dL Blood Glucose test result is ABOVE the measurement range of 600 mg dL Temperature is out of range between 50 F 104 F When the meter is turned off Melody Please insert test strip Blood glucose
4. on the bottle label Discard the bottle and any remaining test strips after 6 months from date of opening e Must insert test strip into the test strip port e Must see a flashing blood drop icon when the test strip has been inserted into the test strip port 45 Step 2 A flashing blood drop and arrow icon appears on the meter display screen The meter will announce Please apply blood onto the test strip if you have the voice feature turned on Step 3 Obtain blood sample For Fingertip Testing Hold the lancing device use the white adjustable cap against the side of your fingertip and press the release button oP O O 46 TIP e Gently massage your hand and finger toward the puncture site to form a drop of blood approximate size Do not milk or squeeze around the puncture site e Lance the side of your fingertip to avoid soreness To avoid calluses choose a different lancing site each time For Testing on Palm and Forearm Hold the lancing device use the clear LA n adjustable cap against the test site base of Mm palm or forearm Avoid a test site that has DES LAN veins moles excessive hair or bone GAW Press the lancing device firmly against the test site and press the release button hold lancing device in place 47 For forearm test sites apply and release pressure pump for a few seconds while keeping the lancing device in constant cont
5. Battery 4 8 een nanana kah dee hod bee Bes 58 Cleaning the Meter a 59 Storage and Precautions n a aaa ot Yaw ae eae doe bARA 60 Downloading Test Results to a Computer 61 SOWING PIGLETS ato maa totes Hota kea a NG ANA Naba i 61 AN sured lana arse An ba ee he BANAAG naan 65 GOING GN Ta ras atk eine DIDA ek a a we INO eee Oe 66 FU WUD a ie cop ie Sotelo ote EBM uat fi EEE eal ee Bee bb ab fa 6 INTRODUCTION Thank you for choosing the GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose Monitoring System to help you monitor your diabetes We designed the GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose Monitoring System to be accurate and easy to use The added convenience of the bilingual voice feature can be used as a verbal aid for using the meter and hearing test results by visually impaired users This manual contains all the information needed to use and maintain your new blood glucose meter Please read carefully before use If you have any questions call Customer Service at 800 566 8558 USA and Canada only Contact your healthcare professional with questions if you are unable to reach Customer Service Intended Use The GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips forearm or palm Testing is done outside the body In Vitro diagnostic use The meter includes voice functionality to assist visually
6. cap 41 Step 3 is ec Adjust the puncture setting on the adjustable cap for the puncture depth level 1 Is the lightest and 5 is the v deepest TI Y po Step 4 With one hand holding the adjustable cap pull back f gt lt i the lancing device with your other hand until you her w We a click The lancing device is now ready for blood Joem sampling IMPORTANT Use a new sterile lancet every time you test to avoid cross contamination If alcohol wipes are used to cleanse the fingers make sure the area is dry before the blood sample is obtained 42 Important Information on Alternate Site Testing AST ra The GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose L l Monitoring System can test blood glucose from DE CA areas other than your fingertip such as palm and J N forearm alternate site testing or AST Alternate kg i site testing can be less painful than fingertip go testing because of the physiological differences between your fingertip palm and forearm alternate site test results may be significantly different than results from fingertip testing under certain conditions You should consult with your doctor or healthcare professional before using an alternate site to test DO AST ONLY in the following intervals e n a pre meal or fasting state more than 2 hours since the last meal e 2 hours or more after taking insulin e 2 hours or more after exercise 43 Altern
7. enter Alarm Setup see page 21 Your meter has 3 alarm settings Press Enter to enter Volume Setup see page 24 Press Enter to enter Language Selection see page 25 Exit Setup Screen and return to testing Setting the Clock You will need e Your GLUCOCARD Expression Meter NOTE If date and time on the GLUCOCARD Expression Meter has not been set test or control result will not be stored in memory Step 1 Press and hold Enter to turn on the meter Step 2 Press Enter to go Into the setup screen then press lt or gt until Starts to flash If the voice function Is on the meter will say Set date and time Press Enter to enter clock setup 17 Step 3 Set the Year The current year will flash If the voice function is on the meter will say Set Year Press lt or gt to select the correct year Press Enter to confirm your choice The screen advances to set the month Step 4 Set the Month The current month will flash If the voice function is on the meter will say Set Month Press lt or gt to select the correct month Press Enter to confirm your choice The screen advances to set the date Step 5 Set the Date The current date will flash Press lt or gt to select the correct day If the voice function is on the meter will say Set Day Press Enter to confirm your choice The screen advances to the time format sett
8. healthcare professional if you cannot reach Customer Service 39 Testing Your Blood Glucose You will need e Your GLUCOCARD Expression meter e Anew GLUCOCARD Expression test strip e Lancing device with a clean unused lancet or safety lancets e Clear cap lancing device for Alternate Site Testing AST on palm and forearm Before you begin make sure e The meter has been set up properly and you ve completed a control test See Setting Up Your GLUCOCARD Expression System on page 15 and Control Solution Testing on page 32 for details e Wash your hands and the testing site thoroughly with soap and warm water dry well e You are testing in an area between the temperature ranges of 50 F 104 F NOTE Your meter will not test outside of this range and will display a thermometer icon with verbal indication if the voice feature is turned on Move the meter into an area that is between 50 F 104 F and let sit for 10 to 15 minutes before testing again 40 Preparing Your Lancing Device Step 1 sco Remove the adjustable cap by twisting the cap off the ad lancing device and insert the lancet by pushing down firmly until lancet is fully seated Step 2 Twist the protective cover off the lancet Attach the paa adjustable cap by twisting clockwise onto the lancing O device NOTE e For fingertip testing use the white adjustable cap e For alternate site testing on palm and forearm use the clear adjustable
9. lancing device according to instructions and discard into proper waste container IMPORTANT e You should consult your healthcare provider for instructions on how to properly dispose of used test strip 50 Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results Blood glucose values vary depending on food intake medication health stress and exercise The ideal range for adults with and without diabetes Normal and Target Blood Glucose Ranges Normal Blood Glucose Levels in People Who Do Not Have Diabetes Upon waking fasting 70 to 99 mg dL After meals 70 to 140 mg dL arget Blood Glucose Levels in People Who Have Diabetes Before meals 70 to 130 mg dL 1 to 2 hours after the start of a meal below 180 mg dL It is Important to consult with your physician or healthcare professional to determine an appropriate target range for you High or Low Blood Glucose Readings If the meter displays results that are HI or LO or you get a result that is more than 250 mg dL or below b0 mg dL AND you feel ill e Treat your diabetes according to the instruction from your doctor and or consult your healthcare provider 51 If the meter displays results that are HI or LO or you get a result that is more than 250 mg dL or below 50 mg dL AND you DO NOT feel ill e Test your meter with a control solution refer to page 32 Control Solution Testing e Test again using fingertip testing If you still get a high or low rea
10. mg dL Plasma 6 Seconds Larger than 1uL 30 55 Large LCD screen 300 blood test results with date and time 7 14 and 30 days averaging 93L x 58W x 20 5H mm 799 2 Alkaline AAA Batteries 1000 tests of continuous use or 1 year After 2 minutes of non use 50 F to 104 F Less than 85 Meter at 39 F 122 F Test Strips at 39 F 86 F For additional information refer to the GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip insert Returns You must contact ARKRAY Customer Service at 800 566 8558 before returning your meter You will be instructed how to return the meter to ARKRAY Returned meters without this authorization will not be accepted 67 ARKRAY USA Inc Minneapolis MN 55439 USA TEL 800 566 8558 FAX 952 646 3110 www arkrayusa com P N 7888 01 2011 ARKRAY Inc Rev 3 12 65070000093 68
11. test Please apply blood onto the test strip Your blood glucose reading is number milligrams per deciliter Your blood glucose reading is below 20 mg dL Your blood glucose reading is above 600mg dL Temperature is out of range Melody 27 Voice Function Control Solution and Blood Glucose Testing See page 32 Control Solution Testing and page 40 Testing Your Blood Glucose Insert the test strip and press lt or gt ctl appears next to the test strip icon LI control solution test Please apply control solution onto the test strip Blood glucose L2 control test Please apply solution test blood onto the V i Please apply test strip control solution 28 Voice Function The Setup Screen See page 15 Setting Up Your GLUCOCARD Expression System Pressing Enter to enter setup screen after the meter has been turned on Memory AM End Function PLAN Language 2 Recall v Mode v Selection set Date and __A set Testing _A ii Sound Tinne V Alarm V Volume Voice Function Setting the Clock WHEN the meter will speak WHAT the meter will say During date and time setup Sot Year setting up the year During date and time setup Set Month setting up the month During date and time setup Set Day setting up the date During time format setup Set 12 Hour Set 24 Hour setting up the time format
12. During date and time setup Set Hour setting up the hour During date and time setup Set Minutes setting up the minutes After finish setting up date and time The date and time is year month date hour minutes 30 Voice Function Setting the Alarms WHEN the meter will speak WHAT the meter will say Setting alarm 1 2 or 3 Set Alarm number When sending data to PC Sending data to PC Finish sending data to PC Data transmission complete Voice Function Other warning messages See page 61 Solving Problems WHEN the meter will speak WHAT the meter will say Meter date and time has not been set Please set date and time Meter failure Error 1 meter failure Used test strip Error 3 used test strip Not enough blood or control solution Error 4 not enough sample 31 Control Solution Testing The purpose of the control solution testing is to make sure the GLUCOCARD Expression meter and the GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip is working properly You should perform control solution testing when e Using the meter for the first time e Using a new bottle of GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strips e You left the test strip bottle cap open e You dropped the meter e You suspect your meter and test strips are not working properly e The blood glucose test results do not reflect how you feel e You want to practice the testing procedure Call your local supplier or phar
13. GLUCOCARD Expression AUDIO ENABLED BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM Read this User Instruction Manual carefully User Instruction Manual before you start testing TABLE OF CONTENTS WAOGUCHON nG NA een eer asec en beeen a AKA God eae ows 4 Napag lo CO UG eda Bh a Re AA D The GLUCOCARD Expression System Includes 7 Getting to Know the GLUCOCARD Expression Blood Glucose Meter 8 Meter Display Screen ee 10 The GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip 00005 12 GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution Recommended 14 Setting Up Your GLUCOCARD Expression System 19 The Set Up Screen ee T9 Setting the Clock ee 17 Setting the Alarms 0 0 0 0 ccc ee 21 Voice and Beeper Function a 23 Voice Function JADE 2624 00ecenRGhedehioas catbagobdawand 26 Control Solution Testing aaa hah cones bone ba dence intii 32 Performing a Control Solution Test 0 35 Control Solution Trouble Shooting 38 Testing Your Blood GlUCOS E ee 2a daca wands tat ed shied tay teak es 6 40 Preparing Your Lancing Device 0 0 41 Important Information on Alternate Site Testing AST 43 Performing a Blood Glucose Test 0000 4b Understanding Your Blood Glucose Test Results 51 Viewing the Meter Memory 00 0000 eee 03 Caring for the Meter soe ch So Sah ae a cn is eb Sd Se hl ach a ee 58 Changing the
14. act with the skin Palm testing at the base of the thumb does not ya require pumping A When the blood drop is large enough L approximate size lift the lancing device straight up without smearing the blood drop NOTE e Rubbing forearm until warm before lancing will help minimize the difference between fingertip and AST test results The palm at the base of the thumb does not require rubbing before testing If results from alternate site testing do not agree with how you feel use fingertip testing 48 Step 4 Gently bring the test strip to the drop of blood at a slight angle The test strip acts like a straw to pull the blood in Keep the test strip in the blood drop until the meter beeps to indicate the test strip has enough blood Step 5 The screen will start to count down After 6 seconds your glucose test result will appear on the meter display screen and announce verbally if you have the voice feature turned on Your test result will be automatically stored into the meter memory 49 CAUTION e f you see HI or LO displayed your blood glucose level may be above 600 mg dL or below 20 mg dL Test again using fingertip testing DO NOT test on forearm If you receive the same result call your physician or healthcare professional immediately Step 6 Remove the used test strip into proper waste container The meter will automatically shut off Step 7 Remove the used lancet from your
15. and a melody sounds for 30 seconds Pressing Enter or inserting a test strip will silence the alarm You can set one two or all three alarms You will need e Your GLUCOCARD Expression Meter Step 7 Press and hold Enter to turn on the meter Step 2 Press Enter to enter setup screen Step 3 Press lt or gt until starts to flash If the voice function is on the meter will say Set Testing Alarm Press Enter to enter alarm setting 9 21 Step 4 The display screen will indicate alarm 1 status the default is OFF You can turn alarm on or off by pressing lt or gt Step 5 Press Enter and the hour will flash Press lt or gt to select the hour Press Enter to confirm your choice and the screen advances to the minute setting Step 6 The current minutes will flash Press lt or gt to select the correct minute Press Enter to confirm your choice The screen advances to the alarm 2 setting Step 7 To set alarm 2 and alarm 3 following steps 4 through 6 After you have finished setting up alarm 3 press Enter to exit alarm setup 22 NOTE e Alarm will not sound during testing e Alarm will follow the time format 12 hour or 24 hour you choose when setting up the clock e Alarm settings will not be erased when changing batteries Begin testing by inserting a GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip see page 40 Testing Your Blood Glucose or press and h
16. ate Site Testing SHOULD NOT be used when e You are experiencing Hypoglycemic unawareness unable to tell if you have low blood sugar Within 2 hours of a meal exercise or medication You will be operating machinery or driving a car You are sick You think your blood glucose is low Your AST results do not match the way you feel You are testing for hyperglycemia Your routine glucose results are often fluctuating If you are pregnant NOTE e Rubbing forearm until warm before lancing will help minimize the difference between fingertip and AST results The palm at the base of the thumb does not require rubbing before testing e f results from alternate site testing do not agree with how you feel repeat test using fingertip testing 1 Jungheim K Koschinsky T Risky delay of hypoglycemia detection by glucose monitoring at the arm Diabetes Care 2001 24 7 1303 04 44 Performing a Blood Glucose Test Step 7 Remove a GLUCOCARD Expression test strip from ll the test strip bottle Close the bottle cap immediately gma Insert the test strip to turn on the meter IMPORTANT Check the expiration date printed on the test strip bottle and its package Do not use expired test strips e Use test strip immediately after removing from the bottle e Do not use wet or damaged test strips e Keep away from direct sunlight and heat Store the test strip bottle in a dry cool place Record the date opened
17. d drop icon when the test strip has been inserted into the test strip port Step 2 Wait until the flashing blood drop and arrow icons appear on the meter display screen The meter will also announce Please apply blood onto the test strip If you have the voice feature turned on Press gt to enter L1 control solution testing Step 3 ctl icon will appear next to the test strip icon and L1 will appear on the meter display screen The meter will also announce L1 control solution test please apply control solution onto the test strip If you decide not to do a control solution test Press lt until ctl disappears from the meter display Step 4 Squeeze a drop of control solution onto a clean dry non absorbent surface Do not apply control solution to the test strip directly from the bottle Replace the cap on the control solution bottle immediately after USE 35 Step 5 Gently touch the drop of the control solution to the tip of the test strip The meter will beep indicating it has received the control solution Step 6 The screen will start to count down After 6 seconds the control test result will appear on the meter display screen Step 7 Compare the reading on the screen to the Level 1 range printed on the test strip bottle or its package If the reading falls outside the Level 1 range printed on the test strip bottle or its package see Control Solution Trouble Shooting on page 38
18. ding contact your healthcare professional NOTE e Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals or patients In shock e Inaccurate low results may occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state with or without ketosis e Critically ill patients should not be tested with blood glucose meters Reference 1 American Diabetes Association Standards of Medical Care in Diabetes 2008 Diabetes Care 2008 31 512 5b4 52 Viewing the Meter Memory Your GLUCOCARD Expression meter automatically stores up to 300 test and control results with date and time The meter also provides 14 and 30 day averaging to help track your blood glucose trends You must set the date and time on your meter to use the memory and day averaging function see Setting Up Your GLUCOCARD Expression System on page 15 The meter will not store into memory test or control results if the date and time are not set Viewing Stored Readings and 7 14 and 30 Day Average from Memory You will need e Your GLUCOCARD Expression meter pa 53 Step 7 Press and hold Enter to turn on the meter Step 2 Press Enter to enter setup screen Step 3 Press lt or gt until mem starts to flash If the voice function is turned on the meter will say memory recall Press Enter to enter mem will appear at the upper left corner of the display l mani IG screen together with your most recent tes
19. er to add sample until you see the prompt on the display screen or the meter verbally prompts you to add sample Remove the test strip and repeat the test with a new test strip See Testing Your Blood Glucose on page 40 What you see ET us i i 8 LI mg dL to teen What meter says Low battery Temperature is out of range Your blood glucose reading Is above 600 mg dL What it means Batteries are low Temperature is out of range Test result is higher than 600 mg dL What you should do Change the battery see page 58 Changing the Battery Move the meter into an area that is between 50 F 104 F and allow 10 to 1b minutes to reach the new temperature Wash and dry your hands and repeat the test on your fingertip with a new test strip If the result is still HI contact your physician or healthcare professional immediately 63 What you see What meter says Your blood glucose reading is below 20 mg dL a mg dL IZ idm oP me NA mem 64 What it means Test result is lower than 20 mg dL There are no stored results in the meter What you should do Wash and dry your hands and repeat the test on your fingertip with a new test Strip If the result is still LO contact your physician or healthcare professional immediately Check if the date and time on your meter i
20. ges see page 53 Battery Compartment Holds two AAA batteries Data Port Connect an ARKRAY data cable here to send data to a PC Purchased separately METER DISPLAY SCREEN BATTERY Appears when batteries need to be changed see page 58 CABLE Indicates the meter is in data transfer mode to PC mem MEM ay K RA Indicates the number in the meter display ee test value see page 53 Dar ula par par Indicates alarm has been set Nay KIE Dal TE see page 21 CTL ctl 6 mg dl This icon indicates a control solution test 600 NI Day CICI CI CHAM see page 32 or the stored value is a 00 Ce II ave III PM control solution result see page 57 10 BEEPER Set sound volume see page 23 mem TEMPERATURE a Appears when meter is outside of o dA RA temperature range 50 F 104 F CLOCK Dar LANI par par Indicates the meter is ready to set up time and date see page 17 BOO voc Indicates the voice feature is turned on ctl Fb mg dL See page 23 PM ot nG og l x niet Unit of measurement for your blood glucose is mg dL BLOOD DROP and ARROW Indicate the meter is ready for testing see page 45 Displays the date time am pm in 24 hours format see page 19 or type of day averages 7 14 or 30 see page 53 11 THE GLUCOCARD EXPRESSION TEST STRIP Contact Points Sampling End Insert this end to the test Apply blood or control Strip port on the meter solution here
21. hanged when the icon appears on the meter display Materials you will need e Two Alkaline AAA Batteries e Your GLUCOCARD Expression Meter Step 7 Press firmly on the battery cover and slide in the direction of the arrow 58 Step 2 Insert new batteries Slide the battery cover back into the meter firmly NOTE e Meter will prompt you to reconfirm the date and time when turned on See page 17 for Setting the Clock e The date stored results alarm settings volume setting and language choice remain in memory when the batteries are changed Cleaning the Meter e f the meter is dirty use a moist NOT WET lint free cloth dampened with a mild detergent e Do not allow water inside the meter or hold under running water e Do not use glass or household cleaners on the meter e Do not clean the test strip holder 59 Storage and Precautions 60 Handle the meter with care severe shock such as dropping the meter could damage the electronics The meter and test strips are designed to be used within the temperature range 50 F to 104FF Avold leaving the meter in extremely hot or cold places such as near a heat source or in an extremely hot or cold car Do not store or use the meter or test strips in high humidity levels such as a bathroom or kitchen Always close the bottle cap immediately after removing a test strip and make sure to close tightly Do not take the meter apart Doing so will void the warran
22. her properly to practice testing procedure and after opening a new bottle of GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strips c 2 T N w hen Q x m E o 5 o 07 o 5 o o D gt Oo I QO 24 lt lt Q O U D O Call your local supplier or pharmacy to order control solution If they do not stock the product please call Order Services at 1 800 818 8877 USA and Canada SETTING UP YOUR GLUCOCARD EXPRESSION SYSTEM The Setup Screen mem The Setup Screen of the GLUCOCARD Expression meter O lets you take advantage of the GLUCOCARD functions of r ap D CH this meter lt To access the Setup Screen b b 1 1 Step 7 NEL tel BS oS Press and hold Enter to turn on meter IL O a IPM Step 2 Press Enter to enter into the Setup Screen Step 3 Simply use lt gt buttons to navigate to the desired function icon and press the Enter button to enter the function when the icon is flashing Step 4 Navigate to End at the display screen to exit the Setup Screen The Meter will also announce each function when the voice feature is turned on 15 Press Enter to enter Memory Recall to retrieve stored results Your meter stores up pan to 300 test results with date Pak and time see page 53 d amp a Press Enter to enter PC Link lt CD a Mode for data transfer onto a PC EN p P Press Enter to enter Time and Date Setup see page 17 Press Enter to
23. impaired users It is intended for both lay use by people with diabetes and in a clinical setting by healthcare professionals as an aid to monitoring levels in Diabetes Mellitus It is not intended for the diagnosis or screening of diabetes or for neonatal use IMPORTANT Dehydration Severe dehydration may lead to inaccurate blood glucose test result If you suspect you are severely dehydrated contact your healthcare professional immediately Hematocrit range A hematocrit range that is higher than 55 or lower than 30 can cause inaccurate blood glucose test results Not intended for use on neonates THE GLUCOCARD EXPRESSION SYSTEM INCLUDES e GLUCOCARD Expression Meter e User Instruction Manual e Carrying Case e Self testing Log Book e May include Test Strips Control Solution and Lancing Device and or Lancets GETTING TO KNOW THE GLUCOCARD EXPRESSION BLOOD GLUCOSE METER Test Strip Port Insert test strip see page 45 to turn on the meter GLUCOCARD Expression Meter Display Shows your blood glucose test results memory values averages and other messages Enter and lt gt buttons Press and hold Enter for 2 seconds to turn on or off the Meter or press Enter WD to go Into setup mode when not testing see page 15 Press lt or gt to enter control mode with test strip inserted see page 32 during meter setup see page 15 or to navigate the stored test values and avera
24. ing 18 Step 6 Set the Time Format to 12 hour or 24 hour The current time format will flash Press lt or gt to select either 12 hour format or 24 hour format Press Enter to confirm your choice The screen advances to the hour setting Step 7 Set the Hour The current hour will flash If the voice function is on the meter will say Set Hour Press lt or gt to select the correct hour Press Enter to confirm your choice The screen advances to the minutes setting Step 8 Set the Minute The current minutes will flash If the voice function is on the meter will say Set Minutes Press lt or gt to select the correct minute Press Enter to confirm your choice and finish setting the clock NOTE e Anytime during set up inserting a GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip will begin testing Any changes made so far will be stored You may need to reset time after changing batteries After date and time has been set the meter will announce the date and time if the voice feature Is on Begin testing by inserting a GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip see page 40 Testing Your Blood Glucose or press and hold Enter to turn the meter off See the next section to set up the alarm feature on your meter 20 Setting the Alarms You can set up to three alarms on the GLUCOCARD Expression meter You must set the clock before the alarms can be set When an alarm sounds the meter turns on
25. macy to order control solution If they do not stock It call ARKRAY Order Services at 800 818 8877 USA and Canada only 32 Performing a Control Solution Test IMPORTANT e Use only the GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution with the GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strips Other brands of control solution will produce Inaccurate results e Always check the expiration date DO NOT use control solution if it IS expired e DO NOT FREEZE Store the control solution at room temperature You will need e GLUCOCARD Expression Control Solution Level 1 or Level 2 e Your GLUCOCARD Expression meter e Anew GLUCOCARD Expression test strip Step 7 Remove a GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strip from the test strip bottle Close the bottle cap immediately Insert the test strip to turn on the meter 33 IMPORTANT Check the expiration date printed on the test strip bottle and its package Do not use expired test strips e Use test strip immediately after removing trom the bottle e Do not use wet or damaged test strips e Keep away from direct sunlight and heat Store the test strip bottle in 34 a dry cool place Record the date opened on the bottle label Discard the bottle and any remaining test strips after 6 months from date of opening Test under the temperature range of 50 F to 104 F Your meter will not work outside of this range e Must insert test strip into the test strip port e Must see a flashing bloo
26. old Enter to turn off the meter or see the next section on how to set up the voice feature on your meter Voice and Beeper Function Your meter has a bilingual voice function that can be used as a verbal aid for using the meter and hearing test results The default setting for the voice function is on and can be turned off to conserve battery power When the voice function is off the meter will beep to alert you of important messages You will need Your GLUCOCARD Expression Meter 23 Setting Volume Step 7 Press and hold Enter to turn on the meter Step 2 Press Enter to go into setup screen Press lt or gt until 1D starts to flash Press Enter to enter volume setting Step 3 The screen displays the current sound volume default is 2 Press lt or gt to adjust the sound volume from 1 lowest to 5 highest A melody will sound according to the sound volume you have selected Setting to O will turn off the voice function When the voice is turned off the meter will beep to alert you of Important messages Once you have determined the suitable volume press Enter to exit volume setting 24 Language Selection Step 7 Press and hold Enter to turn on the meter Step 2 Press Enter to enter setup screen Step 3 Press lt or gt until starts to flash If the voice function is on the meter will announce Language Selection Step 4 Press Enter
27. s set See Setting Up Your GLUCOCARD Expression System on page 15 and or Testing Your Blood Glucose on page 40 Warranty You are a valued customer of ARKRAY It is important to us that you are completely satisfied with your GLUCOCARD Expression blood glucose meter ARKRAY warrants your GLUCOCARD Expression blood glucose meter will be tree from defects in materials and workmanship for a period of five years from the date of the original purchase If during this time the meter does not work properly because of a defect in materials or workmanship ARKRAY agrees to replace or repair free of charge any and all parts proven to be defective and subject to warranty This warranty is in lieu of all other warranties expressed or implied including any implied warranty of merchantability or fitness for any purpose other than stated herein This warranty does not apply to the performance of the GLUCOCARD Expression blood glucose meter that has been damaged by accident or has been altered misused tampered with or abused In any way This warranty only applies to the original purchaser of the meter and or its agents 65 Specifications Test Strips Test Range Calibration Test Time Sample Size Hematocrit Range Display Type Memory Result Averaging Dimension Weight Battery Battery Life Automatic Power off Operating Temperature Relative Humidity Storage Condition GLUCOCARD Expression Test Strips 20 600
28. t result Press lt Naa a Q to see the next result and the next and so on Holding lt will flash through the test results 54 nil will appear on the display screen after the last recorded test result if less then 300 readings are stored You can press gt to go back viewing trom the oldest to the most recent readings Step 4 When you reach the most recent test result continue to press gt to start viewing day averages The meter will display the day average press gt again to see the 14 day average and press gt again to see the 30 day average 55 The number of results included in the average is shown right next to the PAL icon Control solution results are not included in the day average calculations 56 NOTE Control testing results are flagged by etl on the bottom left corner of the display screen in addition to mem When the meter memory is blank the display screen will show nil When there is no day average data available the display screen will show 4 dashes If the meter memory is full adding a new test result will cause the oldest to be deleted Stored test results and day averages will not be erased when changing batteries You can begin testing anytime by inserting a test strip 5 Caring for the Meter Caring for your GLUCOCARD Expression meter is easy Follow these simple guidelines to keep your meter working properly Changing the Battery Batteries need to be c
29. ty If you have any questions call Customer Service at 800 566 8558 USA and Canada only Contact your healthcare professional with questions If you are unable to reach Customer Service Downloading Test Results to a Computer We offer a diabetes management software system to help you download your test results to a computer For more information on ARKRAY diabetes data management software call ARKRAY Customer Service at 800 566 8558 24 hours a day 7 days a week USA and Canada only Solving Problems Please first read this section If you have questions call Customer Service at 800 566 8558 USA and Canada only Contact your healthcare professional with questions if you are unable to reach Customer Service If any part of the display screen is missing when the meter is turned on call Customer Service at 800 566 8558 USA and Canada only 61 What you see Ea 6 ECE i Eea rr la Cab LAAN 62 What meter says Error 1 Meter Failure Error 3 used test strip Error 4 not enough sample What it means The meter electronics or test strip is damaged Used or damaged test strip Not enough sample on the test strip to start What you should do Remove the battery and turn on the meter Remove the test strip and insert a new test strip If problem persists call us at 1 800 566 8558 USA and Canada only Repeat the test with a new test strip Rememb
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