Beurer medical GL 48 User manual

Codefree
GL48/GL49
EN
Instructions for use
Blood glucose monitor
Step by step

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Contents
1. Getting to know your device ..................................................................................................4
1.1 Scope of delivery and accessories ............................................................................................5
1.2 Replacements ..........................................................................................................................6
1.3 Functions of the device .............................................................................................................6
1.4 Signs and symbols ...................................................................................................................7
2. Warnings and safety notes.....................................................................................................8
3. Description of device and accessories..............................................................................11
3.1 Blood glucose monitor ............................................................................................................11
3.2 Display symbols......................................................................................................................12
3.3 Test strips...............................................................................................................................13
4. Initial use and basic settings ...............................................................................................14
4.1 Removing the battery insulation strip, replacing the batteries....................................................14
4.2 Making and changing basic settings ........................................................................................14
5. Taking the blood glucose measurement ...........................................................................16
5.1 Preparing to take a blood sample ............................................................................................16
5.2 Taking a blood sample ............................................................................................................16
5.3 Reading the result and labelling measurements........................................................................18
5.4 Transfer of measurement values with Bluetooth®....................................................................19
5.5 Evaluating measured blood glucose values..............................................................................19
5.6 Functional check using control solution ...................................................................................21
6. Measurement memory ..........................................................................................................23
6.1 Displaying individual values.....................................................................................................24
6.2 Displaying average blood glucose values.................................................................................25
6.3 Displaying average blood glucose values for labelled values.....................................................25
6.4 Transferring measurement values to the “beurer HealthManager app”. ......................................27
6.5 Transferring measurements to a PC .........................................................................................28
7. Storing, maintaining and disinfecting the device ............................................................29
7.1 Cleaning.................................................................................................................................29
7.2 Disinfection ............................................................................................................................29
8. What if there are problems?.................................................................................................30
9. Technical specifications .......................................................................................................31
10. Comparison of measured values with laboratory values...............................................33
11. Usage limits for specialist personnel from the healthcare sector ...............................35
12. Instructions for use for the lancing device LD 04 ............................................................37
12.1 Proper use ............................................................................................................................37
12.2 Warnings and safety notes ....................................................................................................38
12.3 Device description ................................................................................................................38
12.4 Initial use ..............................................................................................................................38
12.5 Usage ..................................................................................................................................39
12.6 Post-processing and disposal ...............................................................................................40
12.7 Cleaning and maintenance ....................................................................................................41
12.8 Disposal ...............................................................................................................................41
13. Warranty/service ....................................................................................................................41

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GettinG to know your device
Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing a product from our range. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested
products for applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, blood glucose, body temper-
ature, pulse, gentle therapy, massage and air.
Please read these instructions for use carefully and keep them for later use, be sure to make them
accessible to other users and observe the information they contain.
With kind regards,
Your Beurer team.
Getting to know your device
The GL48/GL49 blood glucose measuring system is intended for fast and simple blood glucose
measurement of fresh capillary blood samples, either for self-testing or in a clinical environment by
tr ained personnel.
It enables you to measure your blood glucose quickly and easily, store the
measured values and dis- play the average of all measured values, thereby providing optimum
assistance for monitoring your diabetes. The test is performed exclusively externally (IVD).
The large backlit display shows measured values clearly. The user-friendly design with handy test
strips and the simple controls with just a small number of buttons guarantee simple, yet reliable
measurements.
Thedevice also has Bluetooth®. If Bluetooth®is activated on the device, you can transfer the meas-
urement values to the “beurer HealthManager” app.
The device can be connected directly to a PC using the USB cable provided. You can evaluate the
measured values on your PC using blood glucose diary software and use the results to monitor your
blood glucose values.
Blood glucose diary software is available to download for free at www.beurer.com.

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1.1 Scope of delivery and accessories
Check that the set packaging has not been tampered with and make sure that all contents are present.
Before use, ensure that there is no visible damage to the device or accessories and that all packaging
material has been removed. If you have any doubts, do not use the device and contact your retailer
or the specified Customer Service address.
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A1 blood glucose monitor
B1 lancing device LD 04
C10 test strips
D10 lancets (5x lancet needles (blue, 28G) and 5x soft touch lancets (purple, 33G))
E2 button cell batteries, 3 V CR2032 (already inserted)
F1 practical case
G1 USB cable
These instructions for use, additional information
• If the packaging has sustained considerable damage or the contents are incomplete, please return
the system to your retailer.
• The blood glucose monitor, test strips and additionally available control solutions have been specially
designed to complement each other. For this reason, use only test strips and control solutions that
have been approved for this monitor.
Note
• Use original manufacturer accessories only.

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1.2 Replacements
You can also obtain test strips, control solution and lancets without a prescription.
Item REF
100 test strips REF 463.72
50 test strips REF 463.70
Control solution LEVEL 7 and 8 REF 463.64
100 soft touch lancets 33G REF 457.24
100 lancet needles 28G REF 457.01
100 safety lancets REF 457.41
200 safety lancets REF 457.42
1.3 Functions of the device
This device is intended for measuring the blood glucose content in human blood. It is also suitable
for self-testing at home.
The monitor enables you to quickly and simply:
• Measure your blood glucose level
• Display, label and save measured values
• Display the average measured blood glucose value from the last 7, 14, 30 and 90 days
• Display the average of the labelled measured blood glucose values from the last 7, 14, 30 and 90days
• Set the time and date
• Transfer the stored measured values to a PC for evaluation
The monitor also includes the following monitoring functions:
• Warning in the event of unsuitable temperatures
• Battery replacement display for low batteries
• Warning that test strip is insuciently filled
Warning
• Do not use the device to diagnose diabetes; it is intended for regular monitoring only.
• Consult your GP with regard to insulin doses.