Beurer medical GL30 User manual

BLOOD GLUCOSE
MONITORING SYSTEM
Step by step
instructions for use
GL30
GB
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Contents of GL30 mmol/L Blood Glucose Monitor
1 Getting to know your instrument ........................... 2
1.1 Contents and purchasing supplies .........................................2
1.2 Monitor functions ....................................................................3
1.3 Health information ..................................................................3
1.4 Explanation of symbols ..........................................................4
2 Warning and safety information............................. 5
3 Description of monitor and accessories............... 8
3.1 Lancing device and lancets ....................................................8
3.2 Blood glucose monitor............................................................8
3.3 Test strips.............................................................................11
4 Operation and Basic Settings .............................. 13
4.1 Inserting and replacing batteries ..........................................13
4.2 Making basic settings ...........................................................13
4.3 Checking code number (coding) ..........................................14
5 The measurement.................................................. 15
5.1 Taking a blood sample .........................................................15
5.2 Measuring blood glucose .....................................................18
5.3 Evaluating results .................................................................19
5.4 Function check with control solution.....................................21
6 Memory ................................................................... 23
6.1 Displaying averages and single values ................................23
6.2 Deleting stored values..........................................................24
7 Storage and maintenance of the monitor ........... 25
8 In the event of problems ....................................... 25
9 GL30 mmol/L Technical specifications ............... 27
10 Guarantee and Customer Service........................ 29

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1 GETTING TO KNOW YOUR INSTRUMENT
Before your first blood glucose test read the Instructions for Use and all accompanying
information carefully and completely. Keep these instructions in a safe place where they
can also be read by other persons using the device.
1.1 Contents and purchasing supplies
Check that the external packaging of the Beurer GL30 mmol/L blood glucose
monitoring system is undamaged and that all components are included:
A 1 blood glucose monitor GL30 mmol/L REF 162.545
B 10 test strips REF 162.511
C 1 lancing device with AST cap for taking blood samples at
different parts of the body
REF 162.501
D 10 sterile lancets REF 162.513
E 1 handy bag REF 162.502
F 2 alkaline batteries 1.5 V AAA (in bag)
Instructions for Use, additional information
If the packaging is seriously damaged or the contents are incomplete, please return the
monitor to your dealer.
The blood glucose monitor, the test strips and the separately purchased control solutions
are specially designed to work together. Use only test strips and control solutions that are
designed for this monitor.
Note
Use only original accessories supplied by the manufacturer.

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Purchasing supplies
You can obtain test strips, control solution and lancets without a prescription.
Article REF
50 test strips REF 457.00
control solution MEDIUM REF 457.02
control solution HIGH REF 457.03
control solution LOW REF 457.04
100 lancets REF 457.01
1.2 Monitor functions
This device is intended for measurement of the blood glucose content in human blood. It
is suitable for self-testing. The monitor can perform the following functions quickly and
easily:
• display and store your readings (mmol/L)
• display the average values of your blood glucose readings for 7, 14, 21, 28, 60 and 90
days
• setting date and time
• setting the temperature unit (°C or °F)
• coding the monitor
The monitor also permits the following control functions:
• display of the ambient temperature and warning of unsuitable temperatures
• change battery display when batteries are low
Note
• Do not use the monitor to diagnose diabetes but for regular blood glucose
monitoring only.
• Consult your doctor to set insulin dosages.
1.3 Health information
The table below shows blood glucose values for persons without diabetes for comparison
with your own readings.
Time of day Blood glucose range without diabetes
Before breakfast 3.9 – 5.8 mmol/L
Before lunch 3.9 – 6.1 mmol/L
1 hour after meals Below 8.9 mmol/L
2 hours after meals Below 6.7 mmol/L
Between 2 and 4 a.m. Over 3.9 mmol/L
Source: Krall,L.P., and Beaser, R.S :Joslin Diabetes Manual. Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989),1 8

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1.4 Explanation of symbols
The following symbols can be found on the packaging, the nameplate of the monitor and
the accessories:
In-vitro diagnostics
Manufacturer
Serial number
Observe the Instructions
for Use.
Temperature range
+4°C to +40°C
PCT: Certification
symbol for products that
are exported to the
Russian Federation and
CIS countries
Not for reuse / single use
only
Green Dot: German dual
waste disposal system
Use by
Contents sufficient for
<n> tests
Maximum storage period in
months after opening / Art.-Nr. Order number
Batch
Sterilised by irradiation
(lancets)
Blood glucose
measurement unit
Attention, read
accompanying
documentation
Biohazard, danger of
infection
The symbols in the Instructions for Use denote the following:
WARNING
Warning of risk of injury or health hazards
CAUTION
Safety information about possible damage to monitor and accessories
Note
Important information

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2 WARNING AND SAFETY INFORMATION
Infection hazard
All components of the monitor and accessories may come into contact with
human blood and may therefore be sources of infection.
WARNING
• This monitor must display the blood sugar content in mmol/L. The
unit of measure mmol/L follows the blood sugar value. If your monitor
does not display mmol/L, contact customer services immediately. You
risk damaging your health if you perform a blood sugar measurement
using an unfamiliar unit of measure, since values may be interpreted
incorrectly and cause the wrong corrective measures to be taken.
• This monitor must be used by one person only. Use of the same monitor by
more than one person may cause infection.
• The lancing device is suitable for self-testing. Never use the lancing device
and lancet with other persons (danger of infection).
• Use a new sterile lancet for every blood sample (single-use only).
Readings
WARNING
• The readings that you take may only be used for information purposes –
they are not a substitute for a medical examination! Discuss your readings
with a doctor regularly. Never change your doctor's instructions without
discussing your changes with the doctor.
• Accurate readings are only possible if the code number on the display is
identical to the code number on the test strip container. Check the number
before every test.
• Dehydration or excessive fluid loss, such as by sweating, may result in
incorrect readings.
• A very high or very low haematocrit value (proportion of red blood cells)
may cause inaccurate readings. If the haematocrit value is very high (over
60%), the blood glucose reading may be too low; if the haematocrit value is
very low (under 20%), it may be too high. If you do not know your
haematocrit value, ask your doctor.
• Do not use test strips to monitor the blood glucose of newborns.
• Metabolites such as uric acid, ascorbic acid, acetominophen, dopa, methyl
dopa, L dopa, and tolbutamide do not influence the results if they are in the
physiological value range.
• Lipaemia effects: Elevated blood triglycerides up to 22.6 mmol/L have
virtually no influence on the results. However, triglycerides above this level
may influence the blood glucose test results.

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• Use only fresh whole capillary blood. Do not use serum or plasma.
• Take capillary blood without squeezing the puncture site. If the site is
squeezed the blood will be diluted with tissue fluid and the test result will be
inaccurate.
• Do not use the test strips at altitudes above 3275 m.
Note
The Beurer GL30 mmol/L blood glucose monitor is suitable for measuring
whole capillary blood.
Storage and care
WARNING
• Keep monitor and accessories out of reach of small children. Small parts,
such as lancets, batteries or test strips, may cause fatal injuries if
swallowed. If a part has been swallowed, seek medical help immediately.
• The container with the test strips includes a desiccating agent that could
cause skin and eye irritation if inhaled or swallowed. Keep the container
away from small children.
Batteries/saving readings
WARNING
• Batteries can be fatal if swallowed. You should store the batteries out of
reach of small children. If a battery has been swallowed, seek medical help
immediately.
• Never throw batteries into the fire. Danger of explosion!
CAUTION
• Remove the batteries if they are flat or if the monitor is not going to be
used for a longer period. This prevents any damage as a result of leakage.
• Batteries should not be recharged or reactivated in any other way.
Batteries must not be dismantled or short-circuited.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
Note
• When the batteries are changed, the stored readings are retained. The
date and time are retained when batteries are replaced and when the
batteries are flat.
• When changing the batteries, always use two batteries of the same type,
brand and capacity. You should preferably use alkaline batteries.

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Repairs
Note
• Never open the monitor. If these instructions are not heeded, the warranty
becomes null and void.
• Never attempt to repair the monitor yourself. We can no longer guarantee
perfect functioning if you do.
• If the monitor requires repair, please send it to our Customer Service.
Disposal
WARNING
• When disposing of monitor components, strictly observe the generally
applicable precautions for working with blood. Dispose of all blood samples
and materials that you come into contact with correctly to prevent injury
and infection of other persons.
• Dispose of test strips and lancets in a sharps container after use.
Note
• Used, completely discharged batteries must be disposed of in specially
marked collection containers, at toxic waste collection points or electrical
product retailers. You are legally obliged to dispose of the batteries.
Batteries containing pollutants are marked with the following symbols:
Pb = battery contains lead,
Cd = battery contains cadmium,
Hg = battery contains mercury.
• The appliance should be disposed of according to Regulation
2002/96/EC – WEEE (Waste Electrical and Electronic
Equipment). In case of queries, please contact the municipal
authorities responsible for waste disposal in your area.

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3 DESCRIPTION OF MONITOR AND ACCESSORIES
3.1 Lancing device and lancets
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1: Cap
2: Safety shield of lancet
3: Sterile lancet
4: Lancet holder
5: Trigger button
6: Trigger setting mechanism
3.2 Blood glucose monitor
Front Back
1: Slot for test strips
2: LCD display
3: Code button “C”
4: Save button “M”
1: Two AAA 1.5V alkaline batteries
2: SET button