Arkray Glucocard X-Meter Operator's manual

USER INSTRUCTION MANUAL

CAUTION: Before using any product to test your blood sugar (blood
glucose), read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality
control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare
professional. These recommendations apply to all blood glucose
monitoring systems and are supported by the American Association
of Diabetes Educators, the American Diabetes Association, the U.S.
Food and Drug Administration, and the Health Industry Manufacturers
Association.

Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
Intended Use ...............................................6
Understanding the GLUCOCARD™ X-METER. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Changing the Battery . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Meter Set-up .................................................13
Basic Rules. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Audible Beep ...........................................16
Year ...................................................18
Month/Day .............................................19
Hour/Minute ............................................20
Test Averaging ..........................................21
Data Download Baud Rate ...............................22
Ending Set-up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Performing a Control Solution Test ...............................23
Troubleshooting Control Solution Test .......................30
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Blood Glucose Testing .........................................33
The Lancing Device. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
Getting a Drop of Blood .....................................35
Performing a Blood Glucose Test. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
Flagging Test Results ........................................42
Alternate Site Testing (AST). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
Understanding Test Results ...................................53
Recalling Results - Entering Memory Mode ........................58
Maintenance.................................................62
Cleaning . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 62
Storage and Handling. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
Display Screen and Error Messages. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 64
Product Information ...........................................69
Product Specifications ......................................69
Warnings, Precautions & Limitations ...........................70
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 73
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Thank you for choosing the GLUCOCARD™ X-METER. This system
measures blood glucose in fresh capillary whole blood. Results are
shown as plasma values. This makes it easy to compare the
GLUCOCARD™ X-METER and lab results.
Please read this manual before using the system. If you have any
questions, call Customer Service at 800.566.8558 (24 hours a day, 7 days
a week, USA and Canada only). Contact your healthcare professional
with questions if you are unable to reach Customer Service.
INTRODUCTION
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Intended Use
The GLUCOCARD™ X-METER is intended for the quantitative
measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn
from the fingertips, forearm, upper arm, or palm. Testing is done
outside the body (In Vitro diagnostic use). It is indicated for use at
home (over the counter [OTC]) by persons with diabetes, or in clinical
settings by healthcare professionals, as an aid to monitor the
effectiveness of diabetes control.
The System Includes:
•Meter
•CarryingCase
•UserInstructionManual
•QuickReferenceGuide
•Self-testingLogbook
•MayalsoincludeTestStrips,Control
Solution, and Lancing Device and/or
Lancets Carrying Case
Control Solution

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UNDERSTANDING THE GLUCOCARD™ X-METER
Bottom Battery
Compartment
Cover
Display
Connection
Terminal
Test Strip
Port
Orange/Up
Arrow
Gray/Down
Arrow
Top
Tab

Memory Mode Symbol
Battery Symbol
Apply Blood Symbol
Temperature Warning
Audible Beep Off
Unit of Measurement
Time Format
Delete Symbol Control Solution
NOTE: Meters in the USA are programmed to show results in mg/dL. Meters
used outside the USA are programmed to show results in either mg/dL or
mmol/L. Results displayed in mmol/L will always have a decimal point.
Results displayed in mg/dL will never have a decimal point.
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Date
Explanation of the full display screen:

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GLUCOCARD™ X-SENSOR
These test strips need only 0.3 µL (microliter) of blood. Apply blood to the
sample application tip. The strip draws in the blood by capillary action.
The blood glucose reacts with the enzyme on the test strip. This produces
a current proportional to the blood glucose level. The meter detects the
current and converts it into a blood glucose reading.
Code No.
(F-2, 3 or 4)
Expiration date
F- 4
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Test Strip Bottle
Front Back
Test Strip
Sample
Application Tip
(Apply blood
to end of test
strip. Capillary
draw will pull
blood to
reaction site).
Code No.
(F-2, 3 or 4) Contact
Bars
Insert
this way
into
meter

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CAUTION: Replacing the battery will not delete meter settings or test
results stored in the meter unless you:
•Touchthemetalportiononmainunitwithyourngersoranymetal.
•Takeover5minutestoreplacebattery.
•Loadthebatteryincorrectly.
•Loadausedorweakbattery.
Changing the Battery
The GLUCOCARD™ X-METER comes with one lithium battery CR2032 (or DL2032).
WARNING: Keep all batteries out of children’s reach. If a battery is
swallowed, consult a doctor immediately.
NOTE:
•Tosavebatterypower,themeterturnsitselfoff3–5minutesafterlastuse.
•Replacebatterieswhenlowbatterysymbolappears.Otherwise
inaccurate results could be obtained.
•Discardusedbatteriesasperlocalguidelines.