Arkray Glucocard Vital User manual

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The meter will count down and display result in 7 seconds.
CONSIDER YOUR RESULT.
REPEAT ALTERNATE SITE TEST:
• IF the blood sample appeared to be diluted with clear uid.
• IF you did not vigorously rub the test site.
• IF the test was accidentally marked as a “Control” result.
• IF your result was not consistent with how you feel.
• IF the blood drop was not large enough to ll the reaction site.
Any of the above situations can lead to an inaccurate test result.
If the repeated alternate site result is still not consistent with how you
feel, conrm your blood glucose level with ngertip testing.
• Was the sample free of clear or watery uid?
• Was the drop large enough (at least 0.5 µL)?
• Did the reaction site ll with enough blood all at once?
IF NOT,
REPEAT TEST.
Always record your results in your self-testing logbook along
with other information such as insulin dosage, diet, and exercise.
The result is automatically stored in memory with the time and date.
c) Press the release button on the lancing
device to lance the skin. Continue to
hold the lancing device firmly against
the skin until a 0.5 µL blood drop forms.
d) Once a large enough drop of blood has
formed, remove the lancing device.
Pick up the meter. Touch
the end of the test strip
at a 90 degree angle to
the blood sample until the
reaction site is full.
Immediately remove the
meter and test strip from
the blood drop.
a) Remove GLUCOCARD®Vital™
test strip from the bottle.
Immediately replace the
bottle cap tightly.
Insert test strip as
shown in diagram.
b) Make sure
all parts of the
display screen
appear.
Insert lancet and cock
lancing device.
Performing a Blood Glucose Test from an Alternate Site
b) Firmly hold the cocked lancing
device against the clean skin for
5-10 seconds.
IMPORTANT
a) VIGOROUSLY RUB the selected area
for 5 to 10 SECONDS until it starts to
feel warm to the touch.
Remove the used test strip and dispose of it carefully.
The meter shuts off automatically when the test strip is removed.
Choose a Site: Select a soft, eshy area
on the palm that is free of visible veins
and moles and away from bone. Wash
the area with warm, soapy water. Rinse
and dry completely. If you use alcohol
wipes to cleanse the site, make sure the
area is dry before lancing the site.
Step 2
Step 1
Step 3
Step 5
Step 6
Step 7
Step 8
Step 4
IMPORTANT Repeat blood draw
if uid is clear.
Enough
Blood
Not
Enough
Blood
Enough
Blood
Not Enough
Blood
Too Much
Blood
0.5 µL
Sample Size
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Sample
Application Tip
(apply blood sample to
tip, blood will be drawn
to reaction site)
Reaction Site
Contact Bars
Test Strip Port
Insert into meter
this way
IMPORTANT!

Record result in your logbook.
When the test is done, remove test strip. Dispose of
test strip as per local guidelines. The meter shuts off
automatically when you remove the test strip.
Obtain a blood drop. Apply blood at a 90 degree
angle to the end of the test strip. Capillary
action will pull the blood into the strip. The meter will
start to count down when it detects that blood has
been applied. Do not add blood on top of the test
strip, as you may receive an inaccurate result.
IMPORTANT: The minimum sample volume
is 0.5 µL. Smaller samples may not start the
meter or can start the meter count down and
provide an “E13” error message. Ensure blood
completely lls reaction site.
GLUCOCARD®Vital™ Quick Reference Guide
Results will be shown in units of mg/dL.
The meter will count down. The test result and date/
time is displayed in 7 seconds.
A lancet should only be used once. After use, put
the protective cap back on and dispose of in a safe
manner to avoid accidental lancet stick injuries.
DO NOT add blood to the top
of the strip. You may receive
an abnormal (high) result.
PERFORMING A BLOOD GLUCOSE TEST
Remove GLUCOCARD® Vital™ Test Strip from the
bottle. Immediately replace the bottle cap tightly.
Insert test strip as shown
in diagram. The meter will
turn on automatically.
Quick
Reference
Guide
P/N 1855-00
Rev 3/09
Discard strip if meter does not start to count
down after blood drop is applied.
BLOOD GLUCOSE METER
INCORRECT
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Thermometer flashing.
The meter and test strips are outside the optimum temperature range of
50°F - 104°F (10°C - 40°C). Treat test result obtained where the thermom-
eter is ashing with caution. The ashing thermometer will be displayed on
all screens during glucose testing until the meter has reached acceptable
temperature. Readings obtained with the ashing thermometer will show a
thermometer when results are recalled in memory.
Thermometer symbol - E6.
Temperature outside of acceptable range of 41°F - 113°F
(5°C - 45°C). You will not obtain a reading. Allow the meter and strips to
warm up or cool down slowly to between 50°F - 104°F (10°C - 40°C) or
at least to 41°F - 113°F (5°C - 45°C).
Step 2
Step 1
Insert into
meter this
way
IMPORTANT!
Make sure all
parts of the
display screen
appear.
Step 3
Step 4
Refer to the GLUCOCARD® Vital™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System
user instruction manual for further details.
TROUBLESHOOTING
For all other errors call Customer Service at 800.566.8558.
Not enough blood was added to test strip.
Retest with new test strip. Apply at least 0.5 µL of blood to sample
application tip.
Your blood glucose level is less than 20 mg/dL.
Repeat the test using a new test strip. If this message appears again,
contact your healthcare professional immediately.
Your blood glucose level is more than 600 mg/dL.
Repeat the test using a new test strip. If this message appears again,
contact your healthcare professional immediately.
The battery has been replaced.
Check that the time and date are set correctly.
A used strip has been inserted or the meter is having
difficulty reading the strip.
Repeat the test with a new test strip.
TEL [phone]
FAX 952.646.311 0
www.arkrayusa.com
The battery power is too low for testing.
Replace with a new CR2032 battery.
The battery power is low.
There is only enough power for about 20 more tests. Replace with a
new CR2032 battery as soon as possible.
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CORRECT
Enough
Blood
Not
Enough
Blood
Too Much
Blood
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