Accu-Tell VGM06 User manual

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Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Dear Accu-Tell System User,
Thank you for choosing the Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Monitoring System!
Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Monitoring System is designed for easy test of blood
glucose and helps help you monitoring the blood sugar levels of your pet.
Read this User’s Manual carefully before you use your meter system. Please keep
your User’s Manual in a safe place; you may want to refer it in the future.
Thank you again for choosing the Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
Principle and Intended Use
The Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Monitoring System (Meter Model: VGM06) is
designed to quantitatively measure the glucose concentration in fresh capillary
whole blood. The Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Monitoring System is based on
measurement of electrical current caused by the reaction of the glucose with the
reagents on the electrode of the test strip. The blood sample is pulled into the tip of
the test strip through capillary action. Glucose in the sample reacts with glucose
enzyme and the mediator. Electrons are generated, producing a current that is
positive correlation to the glucose concentration in the sample. After the reaction
time, the glucose concentration in the sample is displayed. The meter is calibrated
to display plasma-like concentration results.
The Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Monitoring System is designed for use in home and
clinical settings by pet owners and veterinarians. It is intended to use as an aid for
persons with diabetic pets and by veterinarians to monitor glucose concentration in
whole blood of cats and dogs and monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control.
The system should not be used for diagnosis of diabetes.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
1. Understanding Your Testing Tools………………………………….. 1
Your Meter System Overview………………………………………….. 1
Your Meter Display………………………………………………………. 2
Important Safety Information………………………………………………
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2. Setting Up Your System……………………………………………….. 5
Set the Date and Time…………………………………………………... 5
3. Taking a Test…………………………………………………………….....
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Preparing the Test Strip………………………………………………….. 7
Preparing the Lancing Device…………………………………………… 8
Getting a Blood Drop and Testing…………………………………………
10
Discard the Used Test Strip……………………………………………… 12
Expected Diabetes Control Goal………………………………………… 12
Removing the Used Lancet……………………………………………… 13
Testing with Control Solution…………………………….……………......
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Using the Meter Memory…………………………………………………..
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4. Maintenance and Troubleshooting………………………………...... 20
Changing the Battery…………………………………………………….. 20
Caring for Your Glucose Monitoring System……………………………. 21
Troubleshooting Guide……………………………………………………..
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5. Technical Information……………………………………………………. 23
System Specifications……………………………………………………...
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Limitations…………………………………………………………………...
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Index of Symbols……………………………………………………………
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Warranty …….………………………………………………………………
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CHARPTER 1: UNDERSTANDING YOUR TESTING TOOLS
Your Meter System Overview
The Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Meter and Test Strip

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Your Meter Display
The picture below shows all the symbols that appear on your meter display.
Icon What it Means
Top left area on the screen indicates date.
Top right area on the screen presenting year or time.
Date, month.
Indicates average value.
Indicates low battery and that replacement is necessary.
Center area on the display that shows test results or error codes.
Indicates the system is ready to test.
Control test result.
Test results are displayed as mg/dL or mmol/L according to local
government regulation.
Indicates the temperature is not suitable for testing.

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Notes:
Your Accu-Tell Blood Glucose meter is pre-set with beep sound function, the
meter will beep when:
•set the date and time.
•set for control testing
•turn on the meter.
•the test strip is inserted and ready to apply blood or control solution.
•sufficient blood or control solution is pulled into the test strip.
•the test is complete.
•if any error occurs during operation.
Meter Use and Precautions
•The meter is pre-set to display blood glucose concentration in either millimoles
per liter (mmol/L) or milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL) depending on which unit of
measure is standard in your country. This unit of measure cannot be adjusted.
•Do not get water or other liquids inside the meter.
•Keep the strip port area clean.
•Keep your meter dry and avoid exposing it to extremes in temperature or
humidity. Do not leave it in your car.
•Do not drop the meter or get it wet. If you do drop the meter or get it wet, check
the meter by running a quality control test. Refer to Quality Control Test for
instructions.
•Do not take the meter apart. Taking the meter apart will void the warranty.
•Refer to the Caring for Your Meter section for details on cleaning the meter.
•Keep the meter and all associated parts out of reach of children.
Note: Follow proper precautions and all local regulations when disposing of the
meter and used batteries.

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All Glucose systems preventive warnings with regard to EMC
1. This instrument is tested for immunity to electrostatic discharge as specified in
IEC 61000-4-2. However, use of this instrument in a dry environment,
especially if synthetic materials are present (synthetic clothing, carpets, etc.)
may cause damaging static discharges that may cause erroneous results.
2. This instrument complies with the emission and immunity requirements
described in EN61326-1 and EN61326-2-6. Do not use this instrument in close
proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation. It may interfere with
proper operation of the meter.
3. For professional use, the electromagnetic environment should be evaluated
prior to operation of this device.
Important Safety Information
•Always keep the test strips in the original vial. Tightly close the vial
immediately after you have removed the test strip.
•Do not use the meter if it is dropping into water or splashing water on to it.
•Test strips and lancets are for single use only.
•Do not drop blood directly on the flat surface of the test strip.
•Check the expiration dates and discard dates on your test strips vial label /
foil pouch and control solution bottle label.
•Use only Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Test Strip with your Accu-Tell Blood
Glucose Meter.
•Use only Accu-Tell Control Solution with your Accu-Tell Blood Glucose
Monitoring System.
Potential Biohazard
All products or objects, which come in contact with pet’s blood, even after
cleaning, should be handled as if capable of transmitting viral disease.

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CHAPTER 2: SETTING UP YOUR SYSTEM
Before you first time using your meter or if you change your meter battery, you
should check and update your meter settings.
Set the Date and Time
1. Enter the Setting Mode and Set the Date
When the meter is off, press and hold until the meter beeps to enter the set up
mode with the number in the year position will now flash on the display. Press
to adjust it then press and hold until the meter beeps to set. Then it will shift to
next digit for setting. Repeat the above action until the year setting is completed.
The month will now flash. Press to adjust the month, press and hold until
the meter beeps to set.
The date will now flash. Press to adjust the date, press and hold until the
meter beeps to set. Then it will shift to next digit for setting. Repeat the above
action until the year setting is completed.

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Note:
Before you first time use your meter system for testing, please adjust the meter
settings to set the correct date and time, ensuring that results stored in the memory
are shown with the correct date and time.
2. Set the Time
The hour will now flashing. Press to adjust the current hour, press and hold
until the meter beeps to set. Then it will shift to next digit for setting. Repeat the
above action until the year setting is completed.
The minute will now flash. Press to adjust the minute, press and hold to set.
You will hear a long beep.
Now you have completed your meter set up. A symbol of a test strip appears letting
you know the meter is ready to test.

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CHAPTER 3: TAKING A TEST
Set up your meter correctly and have all the materials you will need ready before
you begin testing, including your Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Meter, Accu-Tell Blood
Glucose Test Strips and Accu-Tell Lancing Device with Accu-Tell Lancets.
Preparing the Test Strip
1. Wash and dry your hands well before testing blood glucose for your pet.
2. Remove a test strip from the test strip vial or foil pouch. Tightly close the vial
cap immediately after you have removed the test strip.
3. Insert the test strip into the meter in the direction of the arrows. Meter turns
on after a beep.
4. A symbol with a test strip with a flashing blood will appear letting you know
the meter is ready to test.
Note:
Check the expiration and discard dates on the test strip vial. All expiration dates
are printed in Year-Month format. 2017-01 indicates January, 2017. Your
Accu-Tell Blood Glucose Test Strips have 6 months shelf life after you first open
the test strip vial. Write the discard date on the vial label when you first open it.
Make sure the test strip does not appear damaged. Prior to testing, wipe and dry
the test site with an alcohol swab or soapy water. Make sure there is no cream or
lotion on the test site.

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Preparing the Lancing Device
For sampling, adjust the depth penetration to reduce the discomfort.
1. Unscrew the lancing device cover from the body of the lancing device. Insert
a sterile lancet into the Lancing Device and push it until the lancet comes to a
complete stop in the lancing device.
2. Hold the lancet firmly in the lancing device and twist the safety tab of the
lancet until it loosens, then pull the safety tab off the lancet. Save the safety
tab for disposing used lancet.
3. Carefully screw the cover back onto the lancing device. Avoid contact with
the exposed needle. Make sure the cover is fully sealed on the lancing
device.

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4. Adjust the puncture depth by rotating the lancing device cover. There are a
total of 11 puncture depth settings. To reduce the discomfort, use the lowest
setting that still produces an adequate drop of blood.
Note:
Greater pressure of the lancing device against the puncture site will also increase
the puncture depth.

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Getting a Blood Drop and Testing
1. Consult your veterinary doctor to get recommendations for the best sampling
method and information on preferred puncture site.
To obtain a capillary blood sample you can choose the following sites:
•The ear - all species
•Paw (cats and dogs)
•Leg callus (dogs)
•Inner lip (dogs)
2. Pull the cocking barrel back to set the lancing device. You may hear a click;
to indicate the lancing device is now loaded and ready for obtaining a drop of
blood.
3. Press the lancing device against the puncture site to be lanced with the cover
resting on the site. Push the release button to prick puncture site. You should
hear a click as the lancing device activates.
4. Gently massage from the base of the puncture site to obtain the required
blood volume. Avoid smearing the drop of blood. Test immediately after a
good blood drop has formed.

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5. Immediately touch the tip of the test strip to the drop of blood. The blood
pulled into the test strip through the tip. Make sure that the blood sample has
been fully filled the check window on the strip tip. Hold the tip of the test strip
in the blood drop until the meter beeps.
Note:
Sometimes it can be difficult to get a blood sample. Here are some
recommendations how to improve the procedure:
•Warming the puncture site by means of a warm cloth
•Gently rubbing of the puncture site
Sometimes it is useful to puncture twice very nearby to form one blood drop out of
the punctures. It is important to motivate the animals by means of positive
reinforcement like:
•Perform the blood glucose testing under calm and relaxed conditions
•Feed a “Goodie” as a reward
Note:
If the blood sample does not fill the check window, do not add a second drop.
Discard the test strip and start over with a new test strip.
6. The meter counts down from 5 to 1, then the result appears on the display
after a beep. The test result will automatically be stored in the meter memory.
Please do not touch the test strip during the countdown as this may result in
an error.
Note:
Remove the used strip meter will turn off automatically. See “Discard used test strip”
instruction below. Meter shuts off automatically 2 minutes after inactivity.

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Discard the Used Test Strip
You can discard the used test strip to the direction of arrow. Meter turns off
automatically after a beep.
Potential Biohazard
Dispose of the used test strips as medical waste.
Expected Diabetes Control Goal:
Cat Dog
Non-diabetic pet glucose
47 – 151 mmg/dL
(2.6 – 8.4 mmol/L)
63-110 mg/dL
(3.5-6.1 mmol/L)
Renal threshold 252 mg/dL
(14 mmol/L)
180 mg/dL
(10 mmol/L)

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Questionable or Inconsistent Results:
If your pet’s blood glucose result does not match how you feel, please:
•Check the expiration date and the discard date of the test strip. Make sure
that the test strip vial has not been opened for more than 6 months.
•Confirm the temperature in which you are testing is between 5 and 45°C
(41-113°F).
•Make sure that the test strip vial has been tightly capped.
•Make sure the test strip has been stored in cool, dry place.
•Make sure the test strip was used immediately after removing from the test
strip vial or foil pouch.
•Make sure that you followed the test procedure correctly.
•Perform a control solution test (See Performing a Control Test for
instructions).
After checking all of the conditions listed above, repeat the test with a new test strip.
If you are still unsure of the problem, please contact your local dealer.
Removing the Used Lancet
Unscrew the lancing device cover. Place the safety tab of the lancet on a hard
surface and carefully insert the lancet needle into the safety tab.
Press the release button to make sure that the lancet is in the extended position.
Slide the ejection button forward to discard the used lancet. Place the lancing
device cover back on the lancing device.

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Potential Biohazard
Always dispose of the used lancet properly to prevent injury or contamination to
others.
Caution:
•Do not use the lancet if the safety tab is missing or loose when you take the lancet
out of the bag.
•Do not use the lancet if the needle is bent.
•Be cautious whenever the lancet needle is exposed.
•In order to reduce the risk of infection from prior use of the instrument, always use a
new, sterile lancet. Do not reuse lancets.
•Avoid getting the lancing device or lancets dirty with hand lotion, oils, dirt or debris.

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Testing with Control Solution
Why Perform Control Tests
Performing a control test lets you know that your meter and test strips are working
properly to give reliable test results. You should perform a control test when:
•At least once a week
•You open a new box of test strip
•You want to check the meter and test strips
•Your test strips were stored in extreme temperature or humidity
•After cleaning your meter
•You dropped the meter
•Your pet’s test result does not match with how you feel
About the Control Solutions
•Only use Accu-Tell Control Solutions (Low, Normal or High) to practice on
the system.
•The control solution results are not included in the average value
calculation.
•All expiration dates are printed in Year-Month format. 2017-01 indicates
January, 2017.
•Do not use control solution that is past the expiry date or discard date (the
control solution will expire 6 months after the bottle is opened for the first
time).
•Shake the bottle well before use.
•Close the bottle tightly after use.
Performing a Control Test
1. Press to turn on the meter. A symbol of a test strip appears letting you
know the meter is ready to test.

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2. Press and hold for 3 seconds, and then a symbol of control appears
letting you know the meter is reading for control testing.
If you press and hold for 3 seconds again, the control test symbol will be
disappear to let you know the meter is reading for blood glucose testing.
3. Remove a test strip from the test strip vial or foil pouch. Tightly close the vial
cap immediately after you have removed the test strip.
Note: Check the expiration and discard dates of the test strips. Do not use the
expiredtest strip.
4. Insert a test strip into the meter in the direction of the arrows.
5. Shake the control solution bottle thoroughly. Squeeze the control solution
bottle gently and discard the first drop. Squeeze out a second small drop on
a clean nonabsorbent surface.
Note:
Do not apply control solution to the test strip directly from the bottle.