Beurer GL43 User manual

instructions for use
GL43
GB
mg/dL
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITOR
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Contents
1. Getting to know your instrument...............................................................................4
1.1 Delivery scope and accessories ................................................................................. 5
1.2 Follow-up purchases..................................................................................................... 6
1.3 Functions of the device................................................................................................. 6
1.4 Signs and symbols ........................................................................................................ 6
2. Warnings and safety notes ...........................................................................................7
3. Description of units and accessories.................................................................... 11
3.1 Blood glucose monitor................................................................................................ 11
3.2 Display symbols ........................................................................................................... 12
3.3 Test strips ...................................................................................................................... 12
4. Initial use and basic settings..................................................................................... 14
4.1 Removing the battery insulation strips, replacing the battery ............................. 14
4.2 Making and changing basic settings........................................................................ 14
5. Blood glucose measurement .................................................................................... 15
5.1 Reading out result and highlighting measurements .............................................. 15
5.2 Evaluating measured blood glucose values .......................................................... 16
6. Functional check using control solution ............................................................17
7. Measured value memory spaces ............................................................................ 20
7.1 Displaying individual values....................................................................................... 20
7.2 Displaying average blood glucose values............................................................... 21
7.3 Displaying average blood glucose values for highlighted values ....................... 21
7.4 Deleting individual measured values from the memory........................................ 23
7.5 Deleting all stored values ........................................................................................... 24
7.6 Transferring measurements to a PC......................................................................... 24
8. Storing, maintaining and disinfecting the device............................................ 25
8.1 Cleaning ........................................................................................................................ 25
8.2 Disinfection ................................................................................................................... 25
9. What if there are problems? ...................................................................................... 26
10. Technical specifications .............................................................................................28
11. Comparison of measured values with laboratory value ..............................29
12. Usage limits for specialist personnel from the healthcare sector..........31
13. Guarantee and customer service............................................................................ 33

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1.
GettinG to know your instrument
Dear customer,
Thank you for choosing one of our products. Our name stands for high-quality, thoroughly tested
products for applications in the areas of heat, weight, blood pressure, blood glucose, body tempera-
ture, 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 notes they contain.
With kind regards,
Your Beurer team.
Getting to know your instrument
The GL43 blood glucose monitor is intended for fast and simple blood glucose measurement of
fresh capillary blood samples, either for self-testing or in a clinical environment by trained 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 display shows the 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 measure-
ments.
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.
Beurer blood glucose software is available as a free download at www.beurer.com

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1.1 Delivery scope and accessories
Check that the set packaging has not been tampered with and make sure that all components 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 Services address.
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A1 Blood glucose monitor
B1 lancing device
C5 test strips
DUSB cable
EAST cap with groove for taking blood samples from alternative parts of the body
F1 button cell battery, 3 V CR2032 (already inserted)
G5 sterile lancet needles
H1 practical case
These instructions for use, additional information
• 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 blood glucose monitor.
Note
• Use original manufacturer accessories only.

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1.2 Follow-up purchases
You can also obtain test strips, control solution and lancet needles without a prescription.
Item REF
50 test strips REF 461.15
Control solution LEVEL 5 and 6 REF 457.11
100 lancet needles REF 457.01
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 blood glucose 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 stored measured values to a PC for evaluation.
The blood glucose monitor also includes the following monitoring functions:
• Warning in the event of unsuitable temperatures
• Low battery display
• Low test strips warning
Warning
• Do not use the device to diagnose diabetes; it is intended for regular monitoring only.
• Consult your GP with regard to insulin doses.
1.4 Signs and symbols
The symbols on the packaging, type plate of the blood glucose monitor and accessories represent
the following:
In-vitro-Diagnostika Manufacturer
Seriennummer Observe the instructions for use
Temperaturbegrenzung
+2 °C bis +30 °C
Green dot (Der Grüne Punkt):
German dual waste collection
system
Nicht zur Wiederverwendung/
nur zum Einmalgebrauch Contents sucient for <n> tests

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Verwendbar bis /
Art.-Nr.
Order number
Maximale Haltbarkeit nach
Anbruch in Monaten
Unit of measurement for blood
glucose value
Chargenbezeichnung Biohazard, risk of infection
Achtung, Begleitdokumente
beachten
Sterilisation durch Bestrahlung
(Lanzetten)
In the Instructions for use, the symbols represent the following:
Warning
Warning instruction indicating a risk of injury or damage to your health/your patient’s health.
Important
Safety note indicating possible damage to the unit/accessory.
Note
Note on important information.
2.
warninGs and safety notes
Risk of infection
All components of the blood glucose monitor and its accessories may come into contact
with human blood and are therefore a possible source of infections.
Warning
• This blood glucose monitor must display the blood glucose content in mg/dL. The unit of meas-
urement mg/dL accompanies each blood glucose value. Please contact Customer Services if
the device does not display mg/dL. You risk damaging your health if you measure your blood
glucose value using a unit of measurement with which you are not familiar, misinterpret the
values and therefore take incorrect measures.
• When using the blood glucose monitor for various persons, observe the generally applicable regula-
tions regarding disinfection, safety and contamination.
• Medical carers and others who use this system on several patients must be aware that all products
or objects that come into contact with human blood must be handled, even after cleaning, as though
they could transfer pathogens.
• The lancing device is suitable for self-testing. Do not share the lancing device or lancet needles with
others or amongst various patients (risk of infection!).
• Use a new, sterile lancet needle for each blood sample (for single use only).

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General notes
Warning
Do not use the device in the vicinity of strong electromagnetic fields and keep it away from radio
systems or mobile telephones.
Measuring the blood glucose content
Warning
• The measurements taken by you are for your information only – they are no substitute for a medical
examination! Consult your GP regularly regarding your measured values. Do not alter the procedures
prescribed by your GP.
• Despite the simple usage of the Beurer GL43 monitor for self-monitoring of blood glucose levels, you
may possibly need to obtain instructions for using the system from your healthcare professional (for
example, your GP, chemist or diabetes consultant). Only proper use will guarantee exact measure-
ments.
• This device may be used by people with reduced mental capabilities provided that they are super-
vised or have been instructed on how to use the device safely and are fully aware of the consequent
risks of use.
• A lack of water, high fluid loss, for example perspiration, frequent passing of water, severe hypoten-
sion (low blood pressure), shock or hyperosmolar hyperglycaemic non-ketotic coma may lead to
incorrect measured results.
• A hematocrit value between 20% and 60% has no significant influence on the measurement results.
• An excessively high or low hematocrit value (proportion of red blood cells) may lead to incorrect
measurements. In the event of a very high hematocrit value (above 60%), the displayed blood glu-
cose value may be too low; in the event of a very low hematocrit value (below 20%), it may be too
high. Consult your GP if you do not know your hematocrit value.
• Do not use the test strips to measure blood glucose values on newborns.
• Do not use NaF or potassium oxalate anticoagulants to prepare for venous blood samples.
• Do not test any severely ill patients using this device.
• Use fresh whole blood only. Do not use serum or plasma.
• Use capillary blood without squeezing the penetration area. If the area is squeezed, the blood is di-
luted with tissue fluid and this may lead to an incorrect result.
• Do not use the test strips above an altitude of 6,000 m.
• Very high levels of humidity may influence the test results. Relative humidity of more than 90% may
lead to inexact results.
Note
• The Beurer GL43 mg/dL measuring system is intended for measuring capillary and venous whole
blood.

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Storage and maintenance
Warning
• Store the blood glucose monitor and its accessories out of reach of small children and pets. Small
parts, such as lancet needles, parts of the lancing device, batteries or test strips may be life-threat-
ening when swallowed. If swallowed, seek medical attention immediately.
• The test strip box contains desiccant, which may irritate the skin or eyes when inhaled or swallowed.
Keep the box out of the reach of children.
The blood glucose monitor is made from precision and electronic components. The accuracy of the
measurements and service life of the device depend on its careful handling:
•Protect the device and its accessories from impacts, humidity, dirt, marked temperature fluctua-
tions and direct sunlight. Do not store the device, test strips and control solution in your vehicle, in
the bathroom or in a cooling appliance!
•Do not drop the device.
Batteries /Saving measured values
Notes on handling batteries
• If your skin or eyes come into contact with battery fluid, flush out the aected areas with water and
seek medical assistance.
• Choking hazard! Small children may swallow and choke on batteries. Store the batteries out of
the reach of small children.
• Observe the plus (+) and minus (-) polarity signs.
• If a battery has leaked, put on protective gloves and clean the battery compartment with a dry cloth.
• Protect the batteries from excessive heat.
• Risk of explosion! Never throw batteries into a fire.
• Do not charge or short-circuit batteries.
• If the device is not to be used for a long period, take the batteries out of the battery compartment.
• Use identical or equivalent battery types only.
• Always replace all batteries at the same time.
• Do not use rechargeable batteries.
• Do not disassemble, split or crush the batteries.
Note
• The stored blood glucose values are retained when the batteries are replaced. If applicable, the date
and time must be reset after replacing the batteries.
• Use lithium-ion batteries only.
Repairs
Note
• Do not open the device. Failure to comply will result in voiding of the warranty.

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• Do not repair the device. Proper operation can no longer be guaranteed in this case.
• Do not dismantle the lancing device into individual parts, except in the steps described in these in-
structions.
• Please contact Customer Services for repairs.
Disposal
Warning
• It is essential to comply with the generally applicable safety precautions for handling blood when
disposing of materials of the blood glucose monitor. Dispose of all blood samples and materials
with which you or your patients come into contact correctly in order to prevent injury and infection
of other persons.
• After use, dispose of test strips and lancets in a puncture-proof container.
Note
The empty, completely flat batteries must be disposed of through specially designated collection
boxes, recycling points or electronics retailers. You are legally required to dispose of the batteries.
The codes below are printed on batteries containing harmful substances:
•Pb = Battery contains lead,
•Cd = Battery contains cadmium,
•Hg = Battery contains mercury.
For environmental reasons, do not dispose of the device in the household waste at the end of
its useful life. Please dispose of the unit in accordance with EC Directive WEEE (Waste Electri-
cal and Electronic Equipment). If you have any questions, please contact the local authorities
responsible for waste disposal.