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1. Note 1 Remove the batteries when you will not be using the meter for one month or longer 2 Values won t be deleted when the batteries are replaced Low battery display symbols To change batteries open lid in arrow direction Meter batteries lancets test strips etc must be disposed of according to local regulations at the end of their usage 15 Turning the meter on off Push the S button longer than 3 seconds to power on your smartLAB sprint meter without the use of a test or check strip The meter carries out a quick self test all digits and symbols are visible on the display and a double signal tone appears After that the meter switches to measuring mode To turn off the meter while in measuring mode push the S button longer than 3 seconds Du ring the shut down process the current year flashes on the display until it turns off Setting date time and measuring unit When inserting or replacing the batteries date time and the measuring unit have to be set again ifthe displayed values are not correct Carry out the following steps 1 Enter setting mode With the meter switched on press the S button to enter the setting mode The currently set year is shown on the display Note If the year month day and time settings are correct you can confirm these values by pressing the S button 2 Setting the date By shortly pressing the M button you can increase the flashing year digits2. If you keep the button pushed the value increases fas ter You can save the settings by pushing the S button The current year setting will now constantly shown and in the upper left display corner the first two digits for the month start flashing To change the value press M to save and continue with day setting press the S button To change the day value push the M button and fi nally save your settings with the S button 3 Setting the time After having set the date the colon between hours and minutes starts flashing Press the M button to choose between AM PM and 24 hours system Note AM means the time from 00 00 o clock until 12 00 o clock PM means the time from 12 00 o clock until 24 00 o clock Push the S button to save your settings After that the first two digits of the hour start flashing Use the M button to adjust the correct hours and save it with the S button After that proceed in the same way for the minute setting 4 Choosing a measurement unit After the time setting the meter automatically continues with the measurement unit setting The LCD reads SCL and mg dL Press the M button for approx 10 seconds to change the unit to mmol L Save your settings by pushing the S button Your smartLAB sprint setting is now completed In the setting mode the meter powers off automatically after 2 minutes when no button is pressed Note After changing the measurement unit
3. OFF and save your settings by pressing the S button Switch signal tones on or off 36 4 Clock Mode After setting the signal tone the meter automatically enters the clock mode settings In the middle of the display you see the se conds 2 digits and in the left display corner month 2 digits and day 2 digits If you remain in that mode the alarm clock will be activated whenever the clock shows the same time which has been set in the alarm clock mode To stop the alarm press the M button Otherwise the alarm will automatically turn off after 10 seconds Press the M button to leave the additional device settings 37 IV Miscellaneous Maintenance Your smartLAB sprint blood glucose meter does not require any special cleaning Just keep the meter free of dirt dust blood and water stains Following these guidelines carefully will help you get ting the best performance possible Gently wipe the meter s surface with a soft cloth Do not get any moisture in the test strip slot To clean the lancing device use a mild dishwashing liquid and a soft cloth DO NOT place the entire device under water A Please make sure that no liquids enter the meter s apertures Frequently Asked Questions 1 The device won t turn on Please check e Are the batteries inserted correctly e Are the batteries empty and need to be replaced 2 No symbol after inserting the test strip Please check e Did you insert the test strip co
4. be recoded or your glucose meter is not com patible with these smartLAB pro blood glucose test strips In either case please contact your distributor II Your smartLAB sprint Display amp functions test results Code number Measuring unit Apply blood or control solution to the test strip Specifications 1 Type smartLAB sprint 2 Measuring range 20 630 mg dL 1 1 35 0 mmol L 3 Measuring duration 5 seconds 4 Time mode AM PM 24 hours 5 Memory 450 values 6 Operating temperature 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F 7 Relative humidity RH lt 90 8 Blood sample 2 0 6 uL capillary whole blood Error Code Test result transfer to computer Thermometer Battery power 9 Calibration Plasma eguivalent 10 Hematocrit Hct 30 55 11 Battery type 2 1 5 V AAA Lithium batteries 12 Battery life over 1000 measure ments 11 Display size 40 x 32 mm 12 Meter dimensions 82 x 51 x 19 mm 13 Weight 45 5 g without batteries 10 RS 232 DOWNLOAD PORT In combination with the required USB cable you can download values to your PC with this port S Button right side Turn on the meter or enter setting mode In setting mode memory but ton M Button left side Displays stored values In setting mode selection key TEST STRIP INSERTION SLOT Insert the test or check strip here 11 The smartLAB pro test strips Electrode Insert direction Ps yw zone Apertur
5. 0 mmol L Geneticist Acid gt 8 mg dL or 0 5 mmol L Levodopa gt 10 mg dL or 0 5 mmol L Dopamine gt 10 mg dL or 0 5 mmol L Methyldopa gt 2 5 mg dL or 0 12 mmoll L Uric Acid gt 14 mg dL or 0 4 mmol L 45 9 Patients undergoing oxygen therapy may have inaccurate results 10 Altitude up to 3050 meters above sea level has no effect on readings 11 Test results may be false ifthe patient is severely dehydrated or severely hypertensive in shock or in hypoglycemic hyperosmo lar state with or without ketosis Critically ill patients should not be tested with home use blood glucose meter 12 Elevated cholesterol and triglyceride levels may interfere with the way light is reflected producing erroneous meter results 13 Recent studies have shown that EMI can cause electronic medi cal device performance degradation and could lead to inappro priate therapy 14 Grossly lipemic fatty samples may interfere with some meth odologies To be aware of such interferences patients under the supervision of their physician should have baseline glucose val ues established by a clinical laboratory method prior to start ing home glucose monitoring These baseline values should be checked periodically thereafter 46 Warranty HMM Diagnostics GmbH products need to fulfill high quality requi rements Because of this reason HMM Diagnostics GmbH gives a 2 year war ranty by purchasing this smartLAB product You can even extend the wa
6. D10539 08 01 02_R2_24 02 2011 smart LAB Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System User Manual Please read this manual thoroughly before first using this device HMM Diagnostics GmbH m D 69221 Dossenheim Germany www hmm info Content I Introduction Measuring principle Intended use Important information Note on smartLAB NO CODE test strips II Your smartLAB sprint Display amp functions Specifications The smartLAB pro test strips Explanation of symbols III Setup amp functions Insert batteries Turning the meter on off Function check Control solution testing Running a blood glucose test Alternate Site Testing AST with the transparent cap Understanding your test results Displaying stored results Displaying average values Additional device settings O Naa 10 10 12 13 15 16 19 20 24 27 28 32 33 34 IV Miscellaneous Maintenance Frequently Asked Questions Troubleshooting Limitations of the measurement procedure Warranty 38 38 42 45 47 I Introduction Thank you for using the smartLAB sprint Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System This system was produced in close association with diabetes health care professionals hospitals and most im portantly people with diabetes The measuring results can help you determine the effects of food exercise and diabetes medications Your smartLAB sprint glucose meter was designed to be dependa ble easy to use compact lightweig
7. after meals normal glucose values should be less than 120 mg dL 6 7 mmol L 28 Unusual test results If your blood glucose result doesn t match the way you feel follow these steps and then repeat the test 1 Check if the strips are within the expiration date 2 Be sure that the drop of blood completely filled the reaction zone of the test strip Ww Do a function control test with the smartLAB check strip PS Optional Check meter and test strip performance with the smartLAB control solution When test results are still question able or inconsistent consult your healthcare professional before making any changes to your diabetes medication program Note 1 Extremely high humidity may affect the test results A relative humidity greater than 90 may cause inaccurate results 2 Ared blood cell count Hematocrit that is either very high above 55 or very low below 30 may not provide accurate results 3 Some studies have shown that electromagnetic fields may affect results Do not test near an operating microwave oven Symptoms of high or low blood glucose Being aware of the symptoms of high or low blood glucose can help you understand your test results and decide what to do if they seem unusual Here are the most common symptoms 29 High blood glucose hyperglycemia fatigue increased appetite or thirst frequent urination blurred vision headache general ach ing or vomiting Low blood gluco
8. all stored data will be converted automatically into the new measuring unit Function check You can carry out a function check with the Check Strip which is included in your meter set You do not have to do the function check before every measurement It helps you to control if your smartLAB meter works properly from time to time though 1 Insert check strip into the meter Make sure your check strip is inserted with writing to top The meter will turn on automatically and the display will show CHK 2 Check message in LCD display The function check will take approx 3 seconds The check can pro duce the following messages on the display e OK your meter works properly e FAL change batteries and check again If the message still ap pears please refer to your local supplier 3 Remove check strip The meter will turn off automatically after removing the test strip Please keep the check strip in the soft case of the meter Control solution testing Running a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips are working properly to give reliable results You should run a con trol test when e You use the smartLAB sprint blood glucose meter for the first time e You open a new vial of test strips e You think the meter or test strips might be working incorrectly e You drop the meter e You have repeated a test and the test results are still lower or higher than expected e You are pract
9. e Application zone Vial opening date please note u Grip zone Expiration date Note You can find the test strip expira tion date on the vial label next to the amp symbol 12 Explanation of symbols AN Please refer to the manual Li This product meets the requirements of Directive 98 79 CE for in vitro diagnostic medical devices Lot number Expiration date For in vitro diagnostic use only Use Lithium battery CR 2032 3V Single use only Storage temperature Manufacturer a Before use read manual first REF Catalogue number ew Serial number Control solution D Opening date of test strip vial 13 Set contents 1 smartLAB sprint blood glucose meter 1 User manual 1 carrying bag 2 AAA 1 5V Alkali batteries 1 smartLAB lancing device 1 smartLAB Check Strip 1 smartLAB Quick Start instruction 10 smartLAB lancets 10 smartLAB pro blood glucose test strips 1 smartLAB control solution 1 smartLAB warranty card III Setup amp functions Insert batteries The meter uses 2 1 5V AAA Alkali batteries Batteries will normally last for aprox 1000 tests Install the batteries when you first use the meter or replace with new batteries when the LP message and the low battery symbol appear on the LCD display Open the battery lid on the back side of the smartLAB sprint meter and insert the batteries pay ing attention to the polarity Close the battery lid
10. e profes sional 7 Interfering substances depend on the concentration The sub stances below may affect the test results e Acetaminophen gt 15 mg dL or 1 0 mmol L e Geneticist Acid gt 8 mg dL or 0 5 mmol L e Levodopa gt 10 mg dL or 0 5 mmol L e Dopamine gt 10 mg dL or 0 5 mmol L e Methyldopa gt 2 5 mg dL or 0 12 mmoll L e Uric Acid gt 14 mg dL or 0 4 mmol L 8 Patients undergoing oxygen therapy may have inaccurate results 9 Altitude up to 3050 meters above sea level has no effect on read ings 10 Test results may be false if the patient is severely dehydrated or severely hypertensive in shock or in hypoglycemic hyperosmo lar state with or without ketosis Critically ill patients should not be tested with home use blood glucose meter 11 Increased cholesterol and triglyceride levels may interfere with the way light is reflected producing erroneous meter results 40 12 Recent studies have shown that EMI can cause electronic medi cal device performance degradation and could lead to inappro priate therapy 13 Grossly lipemic fatty samples may interfere with some meth odologies To be aware of such interferences patients under the supervision of their physician should have baseline glucose val ues established by a clinical laboratory method prior to start ing home glucose monitoring These baseline values should be checked periodically thereafter 41 Troubleshooting Note If you are not s
11. ge values You can display your average blood glucose values for the last 7 14 or 28 days with your smartLAB sprint meter To do so please carry out the following steps Press the M button to display the average glucose value of the last 7 days By pressing the S button you can switch to the average values of the last 14 or 28 days Pushing the M button will exit the memory mode and bring you back to measurement mode In memo ry mode your meter will power off automatically after 2 minutes when no button is pushed If a test or check strip is in the insertion slot your smartLAB sprint meter will automatically power off after 5 minutes Average glucose values of the last 7 14 or 28 days 33 Note Please make sure that date and time are set correctly Other wise the displayed average values for the last 7 14 or 28 days might lead to wrong conclusions Additional device settings Besides the useful average value function your smartLAB sprint offers additional functions that you might want to use 1 Thermometer With the thermometer function you can display the current out side temperature With the meter switched on keep the M button pushed and then press the S button in addition Keep both buttons pushed for at least 3 seconds The LCD will read MEM while both buttons are pushed You can release the buttons when you see C in the upper right display corner and the thermometer symbol in the lower right c
12. he transparent cap for your lancing device Car ry out the following steps Gently massage the desired punctuation site on your arm or hand for a few seconds This will improve the blood circulation Alternate Blood Collection Sites Push the lancing device with the transparent cap against the de sired blood collection site and push the trigger button to gain a sample Exercise a constant pressure until you see through the transpar ent cap that enough blood is gained After that you can carry out the blood glucose test as usual NS wot lm 27 Understanding your test results The smartLAB pro blood glucose test strips are whole blood ref erenced Your meter is plasma calibrated for easier comparison to lab results The unit of blood glucose test results displayed on the screen is either mg dL or mmol L depending on which unit of measurement you have selected The mmol L results will always in clude a decimal point mg dL results do not include a decimal point If LO appears on the display the monitor has determined that your blood glucose level is lower than 1 1 mmol L or 20 mg dL If HI appears on the display the monitor has determined that your blood glucose level is higher than 35 mmol L or 630 mg dL Please refer to the User Manual for instructions on warning messages Expected results for non diabetic adults The normal fasting glucose range is 70 to 100 mg dL 3 9 to 6 1 mmol L Two hours
13. ht and portable to assist you in monitoring your blood glucose on a regular basis Please read this manual thoroughly before you begin testing It provides you and your diabetes care team with important information and step by step direction to use meter correctly Although your smartLAB sprint system is easy to use you should consult your healthcare profes sional this may be your doctor diabetes nurse educator or phar macist for instructions on how to use the system The only way to obtain accurate results from any system is to make sure you cor rectly use it If you have any concerns please call your authorized distributor in your country during business hours Measuring principle The smartLAB sprint Self Monitoring Blood Glucose System is de signed to allow rapid measurement of blood glucose by using an electrochemical biosensor technology This system employs a dis posable dry reagent strip technology based on the glucose oxidase method for glucose determination Each test strip features an electrode containing the glucose oxidase from aspergillus niger A capillary blood sample is applied to the collecting area of the strip and is automatically drawn into the reaction zone where the glucose oxidase catalyzes the oxidation of glucose to produce glyconic acid During the reaction a mediator transfers electrons to the electrode surface and generates a cur rent The amount of the current is proportional to the amount of glucose
14. icing the test procedure Note Professional users are instructed to follow federal state and local guidelines concerning QC practices About the smartLAB control solution e smartLAB control solution is for in vitro diagnostic use only e smartLAB control solution is not intended for human consumption or injection e use only with smartLAB pro test strips e Shake the smartLAB control solution well before each use e Write the date you first opened the bottle on the bottle label e The smartLAB control solution is durable for three months from 20 the date the vial is opened or until the Expiration Date on the bottle whichever comes first Do not use smartLAB control solution that is past the Expiration Date e The smartLAB control solution can stain clothing If you spill it wash your clothes with soap and water e Close the bottle tightly after use e Left over control solution should not be added back into the control bottle e Store the bottle of smartLAB control solution at room temperature below 30 C 86 F Do not freeze nor refrigerate Running a smartLAB control solution test Please make sure you have all necessary items at hand when run ning a control solution test You need the smartLAB sprint meter a smartLAB pro test strip and smartLAB control solution 1 Switch on the meter Take a strip out of the vial and immediately close it Insert the strip into the meter in
15. in a dry place with temperature range is 2 to 30 C 35 6 to 86 F Keep away from direct sunlight and heat e Store your test strips in their original vial only Do not transfer them to a new vial or any other container e Indicate the date you open the vial D Discard all unused strips immediately after 90 days from open date The strips are for sin gle use only e Warning for potential biohazard Healthcare professionals using this system on multiple patients should be aware that all prod ucts or objects that come in contact with human blood even after cleaning should be handled as if capable of transmitting viral disease e You can download the test results from the meter memory to a computer for more in depth analysis Requires according soft ware and a Bluetooth interface A Do not touch the test strip with wet hands A Do not use expired test strips see expiration date on the strip vial A Do not bend cut or twist the strip Note on smartLAB NO CODE test strips The smartLAB pro blood glucose test strips compatible with smartLAB glucose meters need not to be coded any more Thus when inserting a test strip the display will read Code 888 That is because all test strip charges only use this code This will make it easier for you to use your smartLAB product free from errors Avoidance of coding errors If Code 888 DOES NOT appear while inserting a test strip your meter either needs to
16. int with the test strips and the lancing device Keep all required materials ready for use your smartLAB sprint meter the smartLAB pro test strips and the smartLAB lancing device including lancets Wash your hands thoroughly with warm water before colleting the blood sample Rinse your hands thoroughly 2 Switch on the meter Take a strip out of the vial and immediately close it Insert the strip into the meter in the direction of the arrow on the strip The meter turns on automatically Code 888 appears on the display and af terwards the symbol for applying blood A In case Code 888 DOES NOT appear on the display please contact your supplier see chapter Note on smartLAB NO CODE test strips 3 Collecting a blood sample When the blood drop flashes on the display gently massage the part of your finger tip which you obtain a drop of blood from us ing the lancing device Place the lancing device against the pad of your finger Press S gt the trigger button to activate the lancing eve device 24 4 Blood glucose measurement Hold the application zone of the test strip vertically onto the blood sample The blood is automatically sucked in the reaction zone of the test strip Be sure to get enough Y blood on the strip s reaction zone other wise an inaccurate reading may result The gt signal tone indicates that enough blood 4 entered the reaction zone The meter will of now star
17. onditions might lead to wrong blood glucose readings Solution Take the meter to a location with ap propriate working temperature and wait for the next measurement until the error does not oc cur again System error Display FAL Solution Re insert the check strip with writing to top If FAL still occurs please contact your local supplier 44 Limitations of the measurement procedure 1 w m N uo fon N co DO NOT use serum or plasma sample DO NOT use neonate blood sample Extreme humidity may affect the results A relative humidity greater than 90 may cause incorrect results The System is designed to be used at temperatures between 10 C and 35 C 50 F and 95 F Outside this range the system may yield erroneous results DO NOT reuse the test strips The test strips are intended for single use only DO NOT use iodoacetic acid fluoride or sodium fluoride oxalate as a preservative for blood specimens Hematocrit Test strip results are not significantly affected by hematocrits in range of 30 to 55 Hematocrit levels less than 30 may cause incorrect high readings and hematocrit levels greater than 55 may cause incorrect low readings If you do not know your hema tocrit level consult your healthcare professional Interfering substances depend on the concentration The sub stances below may affect the test results Acetaminophen gt 15 mg dL or 1
18. orner Now the current temperature will be shown To switch from Celsius to Fahrenheit press the S button Pushing the S button again will bring you to the alarm settings Temperature display in Celisus degree C or Fahrenheit degrees F 34 2 Alarm You can use the alarm setting to remind you running a glucose test for example The meter shows two setting alternatives OFF alarm mode switched off or ON alarm mode switched on By pushing the M button you can choose the desired mode and save it with the S button Saving with mode OFF Meter will go to the signal tone setting Saving with mode ON You will now have to enter the alarm clock time Switching alarm mode on off First both digits for hours are flashing If the meter is set on 24 hours you can adjust the hours by pushing the M button If the current time is after 12 00 o clock you will have to push the M button twelve consecutive times until AM is replaced by PM on the display Push the S button to save your settings 35 After that the next two digits for the minutes start flashing Use the M button to adjust the minutes and save your settings by pushing the S button 3 Signal tone setting After the alarm settings the meter automatically switches to the signal tone setting mode You can either switch on or offthe signal tones of your smartLAB sprint meter Press the M button to choose between ON or
19. present in the blood sample The glucose concentration is measured by your smartLAB sprint meter and displayed on the screen after 5 seconds Intended use This blood glucose meter is a self test IVD medical equipment and intended for both home testing and for professional use to monitor the blood glucose B D glucose value from capillary whole blood It is used outside the body only In vitro diagnostic use The meter should be used only smartLAB pro blood glucose test strips Testing is not valid on neonatal blood specimen Important information e Severe impact may cause the meter to malfunction Do not disas semble the meter as it may damage components inside and cause an incorrect reading The warranty will be void if the meter has been disassembled e Incorrect results may occur when performing the test If you believe you are not feeling well please contact your healthcare professional immediately e Always keep the meter clean and store it in a safe place Protect from direct sunlight to ensure a longer lifespan e The strip slot should be kept free from dirt dust blood stains and water stains e Do not store the meter and test strips in a car a bathroom or a refrigerator And the meter strips and lancing device should be kept away from children or pets e Please refer to the limitations of the procedure before testing e Remove batteries if the meter will not be used for one month or more e Store the kits
20. rranty from 2 to 5 years without extra pay when you register your product Please use the warranty card included in your product set Wear parts batteries etc are excluded from warranty 47 Manufacturer HMM Diagnostics GmbH N Friedrichstr 89 h D 69221 Dossenheim Germany mail info hmm info ee ww www hmm info Weitere Informationen zu den smartLAB Produkten More information on our smartLAB products www smartlab org
21. rrectly The strip needs to be inserted arrow up in the direction of the arrow 38 3 No symbol after inserting the check strip Please check e Did you insert the dark blue check strip correctly The writing must be to the top 4 No measurement after blood sample has been sucked in Please check e Is the reaction zone filled completely red Repeat the glucose test with a new strip e Did you insert the test strip correctly see 2 e Does the display read ERR The inserted test strip was already used Please use a new test strip 5 Blood glucose result too high low Please check e Was the test strip exposed to air for a long time Take out the strips from the vial directly before the measurement since humidity and other environmental influences may affect the test result e Was the test strip vial tightly closed Humidity and other environmental influences may affect the test results e Alternatively check the function of your device with the check strip If after 3 seconds the message OK appears on the display the device is working properly If this is not the case please contact your local supplier 39 6 Hematocrit Test strip results are not significantly affected by hematocrits in range of 30 to 55 Hematocrit levels less than 30 may cause incorrect high readings and hematocrit levels greater than 55 may cause incorrect low readings If you do not know your hematocrit level consult your healthcar
22. se hypoglycemia sweating trembling blurred vision rapid heartbeat tingling or numbness around mouth or fingertips If you are experiencing any of these symptoms test your blood glu cose If your blood glucose result is displayed as LO or HI and you have symptoms of low or high blood glucose contact your doctor immediately If your blood glucose result does not match how you feel follow the steps under Unusual Test Results Comparing your meter s result to a lab result In order to compare the results of your smartLAB sprint me ter with a laboratory meter it must be guaranteed that both use the same measuring method whole blood measurement Your smartLAB sprint is a plasma calibrated meter This makes it easier to compare its results to lab devices Your blood glucose can change guickly especially after eating tak ing medication or exercising If you test yourself in the morning then go to the doctor s office for a blood glucose test the results will probably not match even if you are fasting This is typically not a problem with your meter it just means that time has elapsed and your blood glucose has changed If you want to compare your meter result to the lab result you must be fasting Take your meter to the doctor s office and test yourself 30 by fingertip within five minutes of having blood drawn from your arm by a healthcare professional Keep in mind that the lab uses different technology than the me
23. t with the measurement which will last 5 seconds The LCD display shows the remaining time of measurement in seconds Afterwards the note OK indicates a cor rect measurement The measurement is finished with another signal beep and the measured value is shown on the display Note To avoid infections never let anyone else use your lancing device and lancets Sterile lancets are for single use only A Do not reuse lancets A Dispose lancets and test strips according to your local regulations 25 5 Storing memories The displayed result is automatically stored in the memory of the smartLAB sprint meter Your meter stores up to 450 results with date and time If more than 450 results are reached the oldest one will be deleted 6 Discarding used test strips and lancets Write down the measured result in your personal diabetic log book and take the test strip off the strip slot The meter turns off If you don t take off the test strip the meter will turn off automatically after 5 minutes In order to discard lancets from the smartLAB lancing device remove the end cap and carefully pull the used lancet out of the holder Dispose the lancet according to local regulations in order to avoid hurting other people 26 Alternate Site Testing AST with the transparent cap You can also gain the blood sample from other parts of the body than the finger tip If you want to use Alternate Site Test ing please use t
24. tention on comparing the results with corresponding units 4 Understanding control test results The label on your test strip vial shows the acceptable ranges for the smartLAB control solutions The result you get should be inside this range Make sure you compare the result to the correct level of control When the control result is inside the range on the test strip vial your test strips and your meter are working properly If your control result is not inside the acceptable range printed on your test strip vial here are some things you can do to solve the problem 22 Problem Was the test strip exposed to open air for a long period of time Was the test strip vial capped tightly Does the meter work properly Is the control solution expired or conta minated Were test strips and control solution stored in a cool and dry place Did you follow the testing steps prop erly Solution Repeat the control test with properly stored strips This will humidify strips inside Replace the test strips You can use the check strip to verify the meter s functions Replace with new control solution to check the performance of your glu cose meter Repeat the control test with properly stored strips or control solutions Read Chapter Control Solution Testing again and retest 23 Running a blood glucose test 1 Preparations Before running a blood glucose test make yourself acqua
25. ter and that blood glucose meters for self testing generally read somewhat lower or higher than the lab result 31 Displaying stored results 1 Enter memory mode With the meter switched on press the M button to enter memory mode If no values are saved the display will read MEM Otherwise the latest test result will be shown 2 Displaying single test results Up to 450 test results can be stored on the meter All single results can be displayed chronologically starting with the latest value To display single test results carry out the following steps Press the S button and keep it pressed You will now see date time and the glucose value in its measuring unit By pressing the S but ton again you can go to the next before measured value This way you can scroll through all test results starting with the most recent one 3 Deleting test results Select the test result you want to delete as explained above Keep the M button pushed until dEL and then OK appears on the dis play You will hear a signal tone as well After that the test result has been deleted Releasing the M button will bring you back to the last stored single test result Note If you release the M button immediately after dEL appear sand OK has not appeared yet the selected result will not be deleted You will enter the average glucose value display instead 32 Memory mode Result deleted Displaying avera
26. the direction of the arrow on the strip The meter turns on automatically Code 888 appears on the display and af terwards the symbol for applying blood A In case Code 888 DOES NOT appear on the display please contact your supplier see chapter Note on smartLAB NO CODE test strips 21 2 Running the control solution test When the symbol for applying blood appears shortly shake the bot tle with the smartLAB control solution Open the bottle and wipe the tip of the bottle with a tissue Squeeze a little drop of control solution on a clean not adsorbing surface plastic glass etc and close the bottle immediately Hold the application reaction zone of the test strip vertically onto the drop of control solution The con trol solution is automatically sucked in the reaction zone of the test strip The signal tone indicates that enough blood entered the re action zone The meter will now start with the measurement which will last 5 seconds The LCD display shows the remaining time of measurement in seconds Afterwards the note OK indicates a cor rect measurement The measurement is finished with another signal beep and the measured value is shown on the display Leave the test strip in its slot 3 Comparing the results acceptable range Compare the result with the acceptable range indicated on the test strip vial The acceptable range is indicated in both units mg dL and mmol L Please pay at
27. ure how to react on error codes please con tact your local supplier Battery empty Display LP amp Battery symbol Ar Solution Replace with new batteries Test strip already used or wet Display Err amp Test strip symbol Solution Use a new test strip System error Display 001 Error Solution Replace batteries first If the error still occurs please contact your local supplier 42 Test result is higher than 630 mg dL 35 0 mmol L Display HI Solution Test again If the result is still too high please contact your doctor immediately Test result is under 20 mg dL 1 1 mmol L Display LO Solution Test again If the result is still too low please contact your doctor immediately Temperature too high Display Ht amp Thermometer symbol The operating temperature is too high above the required temperature range from 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F The error is a warning that a continuation under these conditions might lead to wrong blood glucose readings Solution Take the meter to a location with appropriate working temperature and wait for the next measurement until the error does not occur again 43 Temperature too low Display Lt amp Thermometer symbol The operating temperature is too low below the required temperature range from 10 C 40 C 50 F 104 F The error is a warning that a continuation under these c
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