Apollo DiaCheck DA12 User manual

DiaCheck DA12
for Self-Testing
Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
User Guide

DiaCheck DA12
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
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Content
Before Using the Product
A. Introduction
....................................................................................2
Intended use. ...................................................................................2
B.
Important Safety Warranty and Caution ...............................................2
C. General Information .............................................................................4
Operating Instructions
D.
Know This Unit..................................................................................... 4
Package Content............................................................................. 4
Product and Meter Display ............................................................... 4
E.
How to Use .......................................................................................... 6
Battery Installation........................................................................... 6
Meter Set Up ................................................................................... 8
PreparationbeforeBloodGlucoseTesting........................................... 12
Blood Glucose Testing.......................................................................... 15
F.
About Modes ........................................................................................ 17
Modes Changing ............................................................................. 20
G. DataTransmission............................................................................... 23
H. Alternate Site Testing................................................................................. 24
GeneralInformationonAST(AlternateSiteTesting) ........................... 24
How to AST ..................................................................................... 25
I. Glucosecontrolsolution Testing...................................................................... 26
About Control Testing............................................................................. 26
How to Control Testing ........................................................................... 27
Caring, Maintenance and Troubleshooting
J. Caring and Maintenance....................................................................... 29
Caring for Strips................................................................................ 29
Caring for Meter................................................................................ 30
K.
Troubleshooting
.......................................................................................... 30
Warranty and Specifications
L.
LimitedWarranty .................................................................................. 32
M. Specifications...................................................................................... 33

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BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
Thank you for purchasing the DA12 Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
Before using the unit for the first time, please be sure to read this user
guide carefully and use the unit safely and properly.
Please keep this user guide at hand all the time for the future reference.
INTENDED USE
They are designed for users to measure the glucose concentration
in the capillary and vein obtained from fingertips, palm and forearm.
Professionals may use DA12 Blood Glucose Monitoring System to test
capillary and vein, but home use only can test the capillary whole blood.
DA12 system is intended to be used by lay person with diabetes in
home, or professionals use in healthcare facilities.
Warning: Only the DA12 blood glucose test strips are used with DA12
meter.
Warning: Only used forin vitro diagnostic.
B. IMPORTANT SAFETY WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
It is important that user read all the warnings and cautions included in
this instruction manual before using the unit because they are intended to
keep user safe, prevent injury and avoid a situation that could result in damage
to the device.
GENERAL WARNINGS
♦ Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all instructions
thoroughly and practice the test. Carry out all the quality control checks as
directed.
♦ The device for self-testing is used for the monitoring of an existing disease
(e.g., diabetes), before changing treatment patients should refer to a medical
professional.
♦ This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseases. The
data measured is for reference only.
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♦ User should not take any decision of medical relevance without first
consulting a medical practitioner. Always consult user’s doctor to have the
resultsinterpreted.
♦ Only used for in-vitro diagnostic test.
♦ Please read meter manual and strip manual carefully before using
DA12 meter.
♦ Keep this unit from strong impact
♦ Do not disassemble, repair, or remodel the unit.
♦ Keep this unit out of the reach of children.
DO NOT USE THIS UNIT UNDER THESE CONDITIONS
♦ Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual.
♦ Do NOT use accessories which are not specified by the manufacturer.
♦ Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is damaged.
♦ Do not use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate
operation.
♦ Do not use this meter near cellular or cordless telephones, walkie
talkies, garage door openers, radio transmitter, or other electrical or
electronic equipment that are sources of electromagnetic radiation, as
these may interfere with the proper operation of the meter.
♦ Use this instrument in a dry environment, if synthetic materials are
present (synthetic clothing, carpets etc.) it may cause damaging static
discharges that may cause erroneous results.
WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS REGARDING THE TEST STRIPS
♦ Do not use test strips more than once.
♦ It should not be used for testing newborns.
♦ It should be used only for testing capillary and vein.
♦ It should not be used for serum or plasma.
♦ A red blood cell count (hematocrit) that is higher than 70% or lower than
10% can cause false test results.

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The DA12 meter measures the small electrical current and displays the
blood glucose results. The current is produced from the blood glucose
mixing well with chemicals on the test strip. User needs to apply 0.6μL of
fresh capillary or vein for one test, and the test result will be displayed in
6 seconds. The strip ejection function of DA12 meter can help users
avoid the risk of contamination after testing. Besides that, DA12 meter
also has unique strip technology with auto coding system. Users do not
need to code the glucose meter.
PACKAGE CONTENT
♦DA12 Meter X 1
♦Carrying Case X 1
♦Lancing Device X 1
♦User Guide X 1
♦Alkaline AAA Battery X 2
♦Logbook X 1
♦Lancets (10 pcs) X 1
♦Glucose Strip (10pcs) X 1
♦Control Solution X 1
PRODUCT AND METER DISPLAY
♦ Main Unit
C. GENERAL INFORMATION
D. KNOW THIS UNIT
Strip Slot - Insert Test Strip Here
Meter Display
Left Button
Middle Button
Power On or Power Off
Right Button
Cable Port
Link with USB cable made by DELBio to
download testing records to computers.

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♦ FunctionDisplay
♦ 1.Glucose PC test mode ♦8.Memorysymbol
♦ 2.Glucose AC test mode ♦9.Test results
♦ 3.Control solution test mode ♦10.Test unit
♦ 4.Teststripsymbol ♦11.Low battery reminder
♦ 5.Blood drop symbol ♦12.Day of average
♦ 6.Alarm symbol ♦13.Date
♦ 7.Average symbol ♦14.Time

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DA12 TEST STRIP
Top Edge of Yellow Zone
- Apply Blood Sample Here
Back
Side
Front
Side
Inserting Bar
- Insert This Test Strip into The
Meters’ Strip Port with This Face Up
Warning: Touch the drop of blood to the top edge of the test strip.
Don’t smear sample on the strip.
BATTERY INSTALLATION (Replace New Batteries)
1. Turn off meter and turn DA12 to the back side and open the battery compartment.
2. Insert two Alkaline AAA batteries correctly.
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3. Push back the battery compartment until hearing a “click” sound.
4. Try to turn on the device then see whether the DA12 can be
powered on, the screen will show all symbols for 2 second at this time. If
not, please check the above steps.
5. After displaying all icons, it will enter into year setting mode. If completing
replacement of the batteries within 3~5 seconds, the original setting
of meter can remain unchanged, and will not require re-set.
General Advise on The Handling of Batteries
♦ Replace the worn batteries with new ones immediately.
♦ Take the batteries out of meter if the meter will be not used for long time.
♦ If user leave the unit without using it for a long time when the batteries
are included inside, leakage from the battery may occur leading to trouble.
♦ Do not use new and worn batteries together or different types of
batteries together.
♦ Insert the batteries with the polarities (+ and –) in correct alignment.
♦ When handling the batteries, be sure to read the notes on the batteries.
♦ Dispose of old batteries according tolocal environmental regulations.

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Battery Life and Replacement
1. When the symbol shows on the screen, it means the battery power
is low and need to replace batteries as soon as possible. In case the
meter is in this situation, even the battery power is low, user still can
use DA12, but we strongly suggest user replace the batteries as soon
as possible.
2. There is no enough power to support DA12 to operate when the
symbol is showing on screen after powering on. Thus, the meter
will be shut down after 120 seconds when the symbol is showing on
screen after powering on. It represents that the battery power is too
low to perform a test. User has to replace the batteries to continue
using the DA12 meter. Time and date must be reset after replacing the
batteries, but the records still remain.
METER SET UP (Year/Date/Time)
1. Press and hold middle button
When user replace new batteries, the screen will be showing all
symbols for 2 second, and enter the year setting mode.
2. Setting the year Please select the year
Once the meter enters the year setting mode, the last two digits of the
year will flash.
(1) Click the right button to increase the year.
(2) Click the left button to decrease the year.
(3) Click the middle button to save setting. Then the display will enter
the month setting mode.