AgaMatrix iBGStar User manual

Blood Glucose Monitoring System
For use with the iBGStar Diabetes Manager
Application on iPhone®or iPod touch®
OWNER’S GUIDE
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In case of emergency, contact your healthcare professional or
emergency medical response.
Key Features
iBGStar™Diabetes Manager Application -
an iPhone and iPod touch application (app)
designed for the iBGStar™Meter: The iBGStar
Meter can easily download test results to the
iBGStar Diabetes Manager Application via the
dock connector on the iPhone or iPod touch.
The app can be used to conveniently store and
manage your diabetes information, review trends,
or share with your healthcare team. It can be
downloaded from the App StoreSM.
No Coding Required: The iBGStar Meter doesn’t
require you to code the meter. Insert a BGStar®
Test Strip and you are ready to test.
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
By using the iBGStar Blood Glucose Monitoring System (Meter) with the
iBGStar Diabetes Manager Application (the app): You agree that the use
of this software together with an iPod, iPhone or iPad (“Apple Product”) shall
only be as a personal organization or supplemental data display tool and not
as a source of medical advice. You agree that this software will never be used
to replace the advice of a doctor, or your own common sense and independent
judgment, and that you will not at any time rely on any information presented
on your Apple Product as the basis for health care, medical or other decisions
that may result in injury or other ill effects. You agree to take sole responsibility
for your health care decisions, including contacting a physician or other
health care professional regarding all medical conditions, tests, diagnoses and
treatment options and agree that Apple shall have no liability for any action
you or anyone using the software may take, regardless of the information
received, displayed, calculated or transmitted by your Apple Product.
Apple assumes no risk for your use of the software and makes no warranties
whatsoever, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness or
usefulness of any information presented on your Apple Product as a result of
using the software.
Manufacturer: AgaMatrix, Inc. 7C Raymond Avenue, Salem, NH 03079 USA
Distributed by sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC, Bridgewater, NJ 08807
©2013 sanofi-aventis U.S. LLC
Meter Firmware ©2013 AgaMatrix, Inc. All rights reserved. All trademarks and/or copyrights
are the property of their respective owners. US and International patents pending. iPhone,
iPod, iPod touch, and iTunes are trademarks of Apple Inc., registered in the U.S. and other
countries. App Store is a service mark of Apple Inc. Content purchased from the iTunes
Store is for personal lawful use only. Don’t steal music.
“Made for iPod” and “Made for iPhone” mean that an electronic accessory has been
designed to connect specifically to iPod or iPhone, respectively, and has been certified
by the developer to meet Apple performance standards. Apple is not responsible for the
operation of this device or its compliance with safety and regulatory standards. Please
note that the use of this accessory with iPod or iPhone may affect wireless performance.

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Contents
Getting Started
About the iBGStar Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
How to Install and Update the iBGStar Diabetes
Manager Application
Important Health-related Information
Important Information About Your iBGStar
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Important Disinfection Procedures
Important Information About Performing
Control Solution Tests
How to Perform a Control Solution Test
Important Information About Testing Your
Blood Glucose Level
How to Test Your Blood Glucose Level
Obtaining a Blood Sample From Alternate Sites
(Palm or Forearm)
Syncing for the First Time
Syncing
Viewing Past Test Results on the
iBGStar Meter
Display Messages
Error Messages and Troubleshooting
iBGStar Meter Battery and Charging
Caring for Your iBGStar Meter and
Lancing Device
iBGStar Meter Specifications
Warranty
Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC)
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The System Kit contains:
Owner’s Guide, Reference Guide, Registration & warranty Card
and Carrying Case (not shown)
Getting Started
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Unpack your System Kit. Dispose of the packing material properly.
Charge the iBGStar Meter’s battery by following instructions in
Chapter 17.
IMPORTANT: To ensure accurate use of the iBGStar Meter (the meter)
or iBGStar Diabetes Manager Application (the app), the time and
date must be correctly set on your iPhone or iPod touch. For
instructions on how to set the time and date on your iPhone or iPod
touch, refer to the support materials for each device. The time and
date from your iPhone or iPod touch will be used to set the time and
date on your meter whenever it syncs. For step-by-step instructions
on setting time and date for the first time, refer to Chapter 13.
System requirements
3iPhone or iPod touch with at least 30 MB of available space.
3Check www.ibgstar.comwww.ibgstar.com to see which iPhone
and iPod touch, and which versions of the Apple Operating
Systems (iOS versions), are supported.
3Made for iPhone 3G, 3GS, 4, and 4S, iPod touch (2nd, 3rd, and
4th generation).
3For use with iPhone 5 or iPod touch (5th generation), an Apple
Lightning to 30-pin Adapter (not included in package) is required.
3iOS 4, 5, or 6
3The iBGStar Diabetes Manager App installed on that iPhone or
iPod touch.
The iPhone and iPod touch are sold separately. The iBGStar Diabetes
Manager Application is not included with the iBGStar Blood Glucose
Monitoring System . It can be downloaded from the App Store on your
iPhone or iPod touch. To install the app, follow instructions in Chapter 3
Getting Started Getting Started
iBGStar Blood Glucose
Meter
Dock Connector Cover
Lancing Device with Cap
(Works with most generic lancets,
such as BD Ultra-Fine™ 33 Gauge Lancets)
Power Adapter
Sterile Lancets
Clear AST Lancing Device Cap
Micro-USB to USB Cable
1 Vial of 10 Test Strips
Control Solution
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About the BGStar Blood Glucose Test Strip:
(1) Front of the Test Strip: The front of the test strip is black
in color. Ensure that the front (black-colored) side of the test
strip is facing towards you when inserting a test strip into the
meter’s test strip port.
(2) Back of the Test Strip: The back of the test strip is white
in color. Ensure that the back (white-colored) side of the test
strip is facing away from you when inserting a test strip into
the meter’s test strip port.
(3) Contact Bars: This end is inserted, front of the test strip
facing towards you, into the meter’s test strip port.
(4) Sample Area: Blood or control solution should be applied
to the tip of the test strip here.
(5) Visual Fill Window: This window will turn red when
enough blood has been applied or blue when enough control
solution has been applied.
About the iBGStar Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
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About the iBGStar Meter (the meter)
(1) Dock Connector Cover: Covers the dock connector when
not in use.
(2) Dock Connector: This end inserts into the iPhone or iPod
touch’s 30-pin dock connector port. The dock connector port
is located below the home button of either device.
(3) Display Area: Glucose test results, symbols and messages
appear here.
(4) Meter Button: The right-side of the meter’s display is a
button. It is used to activate or deactivate the iBGStar and
view past test results.
(5) Micro-USB Port: Used to connect to the power adapter or
a PC (personal computer) via the micro-USB to USB cable.
(6) Test Strip Port: Insert the BGStar Blood Glucose Test Strip,
with the contact bars facing up, into the test strip port.
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[9] Apply only fresh capillary blood or control solution to the
sample area of the BGStar Blood Glucose Test Strip.
About the Micro-USB to USB Cable and Power Adapter
(1) Micro-USB to USB Cable: Used to connect the meter to
the power adapter or a PC.
(2) Micro-USB Connector (Cable): This end inserts into the
meter’s micro-USB port.
(3) USB Connector (Cable): This end inserts into the power
adapter or a PC’s USB port.
(4) Power Adapter: Used to charge your meter. It will also
charge the iPhone or iPod touch, if the meter is connected
to the iPhone or iPod touch. Insert plug into a wall outlet
(100-240v, 50-60 Hz).
(5) Power Adapter’s USB Port: Used to connect to the
iBGStar meter via the micro-USB to USB cable.
IMPORTANT: Use BGStar Blood Glucose Test Strips only once.
Only use BGStar Test Strips with the BGStar or iBGStar Blood
Glucose Monitoring System(s).
Important test strip information:
[1] Store the BGStar Blood Glucose Test Strip vial in a cool, dry
place at 46°F to 86°F (8°C to 30°C).
[2] Use BGStar Blood Glucose Test Strips only within the
system operating temperature range of 50°F to 104°F (10°C
to 40°C).
[3] Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
[4] Store your BGStar Blood Glucose Test Strips in their original
vial only. Never store them in another vial, any other container
or outside the vial.
[5] With clean, dry hands you may gently handle the BGStar
Blood Glucose Test Strip when removing it from the vial or
inserting it into the iBGStar.
[6] After removing a BGStar Blood Glucose Test Strip from the
vial, immediately close the vial cap tightly.
[7] Do not use BGStar Blood Glucose Test Strips beyond the
expiration date or 180 days after first opening the vial. This
may cause inaccurate results. Write the discard date (180 days
from the first opening) on the test strip vial.
[8] Do not bend, cut or alter BGStar Blood Glucose Test Strips.
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About the iBGStar Meter Display
and Symbols
(1) Glucose Test Result.
(2) Units of Measurement (scrolls
across display): Results will be
displayed in mg/dL.
(3) Time (scrolls across display):
Syncing will configure the time format
to match your iPhone or iPod touch’s
settings. The format is in either 12 or
24 Hour.
(4) Date (scrolls across display):
Syncing will configure the date format
to match your iPhone or iPod touch’s
settings. The format is in either
MM/DD/YY or DD/MM/YY.
(5) Control Solution Symbol:
Appears to the right of control
solution test results.
(6) Apply Sample to Test Strip
Animation: During testing, an
animation of a sample being applied
to the test strip will appear on the
meter display. This means you may
apply a sample to the test strip. A
sample may either be control solution
or blood.
About the iBGStar Lancing System
Note: Lancing Devices and Lancets are only intended for a
single user and should not be shared between users.
(1) Cocking Handle: Cocks the device so it is ready to lance.
(2) Depth Adjustment Dial: Adjusts how deep the lancet will
lance the skin.
(3) Depth Indicator Window: Displays the depth setting of
the lancing device.
(4) Release Button: Fires the lancet.
(5) Lancet Holder Cup: Holds the lancet into place inside the
lancing device.
(6) Lancing Device Cap: Covers the lancet when in lancing
device.
(7) Alternative Site Testing Cap: Used for obtaining a blood
sample on the palm (at the base of the thumb) or forearm.
(8) Lancet: Lances the skin to produce a drop of blood.
(9) Lancet Cover: Covers the lancet for safety. Remove after
inserting into the lancet holder cup.
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(11) Battery Status:
Shows the amount
of power in the
iBGStar’s battery.
(12) Charging Battery Symbol:
Appears to the left of the Battery
Status symbol when the meter’s
battery is being charged.
Example of 60% Battery Power Remaining =
(7) Sample Applied Symbol: During
testing, this symbol will appear when
you should remove the test strip from
the sample.
(8) Calculating Animation (“1,2,3”
countdown): During testing, an
animated sequence of bars and “1,2,3”
will appear on the meter display. This
is after a sample has been applied to
the test strip. This means the meter
is calculating the test result.
(9) iBGStar Animation: An animation
of the iBGStar logo will appear when
the meter is activated. This happens
by pressing the meter button or
inserting a test strip. This will not show
if you are connected to your iPhone or
iPod touch with the app launched.
(10) Battery Status (if 50% charged
or less): If the battery is 50%
charged or less, the Battery Status
symbol appears at the end of the
iBGStar animation for 1 second. The
percentage charged will be shown to
the left of the Battery Status symbol.
Example of 100% (Full) Battery Power=
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Power Remaining =
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How to install the iBGStar Diabetes Manager Application,
using iTunes:
The iBGStar Diabetes Manager Application (the app) can
be downloaded from the App Store. The App Store can be
accessed through iTunes or by tapping the App Store icon on
your iPhone or iPod touch. You must have internet access to
download the app.
Downloading the app through your iPhone or iPod touch:
[1] Ensure that your iPhone or iPod touch is on and the home
screen is showing.
[2] Launch the App Store application on your
iPhone or iPod touch and enter “iBGStar” into
the search box.
NOTE: Accessing the App Store requires an internet connection.
For assistance with this, visit: http://www.apple.com/support.
[3] Tap the app icon.
[4] Tap the “FREE” button, then “INSTALL.”
When prompted, sign in to your iTunes
account or create a new account if needed.
NOTE: Carrier charges may apply for downloading the app.
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How to Install and Update the iBGStar
Diabetes Manager Application
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How to Install and Update the iBGStar Diabetes Manager Application
Downloading the app through iTunes:
[1] Ensure you have iTunes installed on your computer, or
download it for free from: http://www.apple.com/itunes/.
[2] Launch the iTunes application.
[3] Click on “iTunes Store” in the left side of the screen.
[4] Enter “iBGStar” into the search box, located in the top right
hand corner of the screen.
[5] Locate the app icon and click “FREE” to begin
the download process. When prompted, sign in to
your iTunes account, or create a new account if
needed, and follow the onscreen instructions.
[6] Once iTunes has completed downloading the iBGStar
App, connect your iPhone or iPod touch to your computer
using the Apple Dock Connector to USB Cable. The cable was
included with your iPhone or iPod touch.
[7] On the menu on the left hand side, “Devices” will appear.
Click on your device name.
[8] At the top of the screen, click on “App”. You will see a list of
apps and an image of the device screen.
[9] Click on the “Sync app” button in the upper left of the
screen if it is not already checked.
[10] If a message appears asking if you want to sync apps, click
“Sync Apps”.
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Once inserted, your iPhone or iPod touch will display a
message asking if you’d like to install the necessary app.
Touch the “Yes” button to install the app, on your device. You
must have internet access to download the app. The app icon
and a progress bar will appear on the iPhone or iPod touch’s
screen.
How to update the app
As new features are added to the app, updates will be made
available through the App Store.
Updating the app through your iPhone or iPod touch:
[1] Anytime there is an update to an app on
your iPhone or iPod touch, a number will appear
on the App Store icon to indicate the number
of updates available. To view the updates, tap
on the App Store icon.
How to Install and Update the iBGStar Diabetes Manager Application
[11] In the list of apps, find the iBGStar Diabetes Manager
Application and check the box next to “iBGStar Diabetes
Manager.”
[12] Click “Apply” in the lower right hand corner of the screen.
[13] After syncing is done, unplug your iPhone or iPod touch
and you are ready to use the app.
These instructions are subject to change. For more information
on downloading apps from the App Store or syncing your
iPhone or iPod touch, refer to the Help section of iTunes.
How to install the app, using your iBGStar Meter:
[1] Ensure that your iPhone or iPod touch is on, and the home
screen is showing.
[2] Connect your meter to your iPhone or iPod touch by
inserting the meter’s dock connector into the iPhone or iPod
touch’s dock connector port with both displays facing up. The
dock connector port is located below the home button of
either device.
How to Install and Update the iBGStar Diabetes Manager Application