Dr.Frei MINI User manual
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BLOOD
GLUCOSE
MONITOR
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MODEL MINI
USER’S MANUAL
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
Model МINI
User’s manual (4-33)
Модель МINI
Руководство по эксплуатации (34-63)
Модель МINI
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SISTEM DE CONTROL AL NIVELULUI DE GLUCOZA IN
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Model МINI
Manual de utilizare (94-123)
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DEAR DR. FREI MINI SYSTEM OwNER:
Thank you for your purchase of blood glucose monitoring system Dr. Frei
MINI. We are sure that having appraised worthily the high quality and
reliability of this device you will become a regular user of the products of
Swiss Trademark Dr. Frei®.
This manual provides important information to help you to use the system
properly. Before using this product, please read the manual through
carefully.
Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels can help you and your
doctor to gain better control of your diabetes. Due to its compact size and
easy operation, you can use the Dr. Frei MINI Blood Glucose Monitoring
System to easily monitor your blood glucose levels by yourself anywhere
and anytime.
For all questions concerning the device please contact your local
distributor or Dr. Frei®service center in your country.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY REGULATIONS. READ BEFORE TESTING.............................. 6
Important Information ................................................................................ 7
Intended Use .............................................................................................. 7
Test Principle ............................................................................................. 7
Contents of System ................................................................................... 8
Meter Overview ......................................................................................... 9
Display Screen ........................................................................................ 10
Test Strip ...................................................................................................11
Setting the Meter ..................................................................................... 12
TESTING wITH BLOOD SAMPLE.......................................................... 14
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing ...................................... 14
Preparing the Puncture Site .................................................................... 14
Alternative Site Testing ............................................................................ 16
Performing a Blood Glucose Test ............................................................. 17
METER MEMORY ................................................................................... 19
Reviewing Test Results ............................................................................ 19
Result Readings ....................................................................................... 20
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results................................................ 21
MAINTENANCE ...................................................................................... 22
Battery ..................................................................................................... 22
Caring for Your Meter ............................................................................... 24
Caring for Your Test Strips........................................................................ 24
Error Messages ........................................................................................ 24
INFORMATION FOR THE SERVICE CENTRE EXPERT........................ 26
Important Control Solution Information..................................................... 27
Performing a Control Solution Test........................................................... 28
Troubleshooting........................................................................................ 30
SYMBOL INFORMATION ....................................................................... 32
SPECIFICATIONS.................................................................................... 33
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS.READ BEFORE USE!
1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual.
2. Do NOT use accessories which are not specied by the manufac-
turer.
3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is damaged.
4. Do NOT use the equipment in places where aerosol sprays are being
used or where oxygen is supplying.
5. Do NOT under any circumstances use the device on newborns or
infants.
6. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseas-
es. The data measured is for reference only.
7. Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all the instruc-
tions thoroughly and practice the test. Carry out all the quality control
checks as directed.
8. Keep the device and testing equipment away from young children.
Small items such as the battery cover, batteries, test strips, lancets
and vial caps are choking hazards.
9. The usage of this instrument in a dry environment, especially if
synthetic materials are present (synthetic clothing, carpets etc.) may
provoke damaging static discharges that cause erroneous results.
10. Do not use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate
operation.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
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Important Information
• Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings which
are lower than actual values. If you believe you are suffering from severe
dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately.
• If your blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and you do
not have any symptoms of illness, rst repeat the test. If you have symp-
toms or continue to get results which are higher or lower than usual,
follow the treatment advice of your healthcare professional.
• Use only fresh whole blood samples to test your blood glucose.
• Using other substances will lead to incorrect results.
• If you are experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your blood
glucose test results and you have followed all the instructions given in
this owner’s manual, contact your healthcare professional.
• We do not recommend using this product on severely hypotensive
individuals or patients in shock. Readings which are lower than actual
values may occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycaemic-hyper-
osmolar state, with or without ketosis.
• Please consult the healthcare professional before use.
Intended Use
This system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use)
by people with diabetes at home and by health care professionals in clini-
cal settings as an aid to monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes control. It
is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar)
in fresh whole blood samples (from the nger, palm, forearm, upper arm,
calf and thigh). It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes, or
testing on newborns.
Test Principle
Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood. The
glucose testing is based on the measurement of electrical current gen-
erated by the reaction of glucose with the reagent of the strip. The meter
measures the current, calculates the blood glucose level, and displays the
result. The strength of the current produced by the reaction depends on
the amount of glucose in the blood sample.
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CONTENTS OF SYSTEM
Your new Dr. Frei MINI system kit includes:
1Meter.
2Owner’s Manual.
3Storage Case.
4Warranty Card.
5Lancing Device with
One Clear Cap.
CR2032
3V
NOTE
All items can be purchased separately and some
accessories may not be included in the kit. If you wish
to purchase any accessories, please contatour local
customer service.
6 Lithium battery CR 2032 3V.
7Test Strips.
8Sterile Lancets.
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4Battery
5SET Button
Enter and conrm the meter
settings.
1Test Slot
Insert test strip here to turn
the meter on for testing.
2Display Screen
3M Button
Enter the meter memory
and silence a reminder alarm.
METER OVERVIEw
Front Back
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DISPLAY SCREEN
Battery indicator icon
Symbol that shows that you may apply a drop of
blood on the test-strip
Test Result (is gotten after conguration proce-
dure and the test itself)
Symbol of test-results which are keeping in the
memory of device.
Time
Measurement Unit
Error Message
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Front
TEST STRIP
1Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood here.
The blood will be automatically absorbed.
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This is where you conrm if enough blood
has been applied to the absorbent hole in the strip.
3Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to insert the strip into the slot.
4Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test strip into the meter. Push it
in rmly until it will go no further.
ATTENTION:
inserting test strip.
not fully inserted into the test slot.
NOTE
The Dr. Frei MINI meter should only be used with Dr. Frei MS test strips.
Using other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results.
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SETTING THE METER
Before using your meter for the rst time or if you change the meter
battery, you should check and update these settings. Make sure you
complete the steps below and have your desired settings saved.
Entering the Setting Mode.
Start with the meter off (no test strip
inserted). Press SET to turn on the meter.
Step 1 Setting the date.
With the year ashing, press and hold
the button Muntil the correct year appears.
Press SET.
With the month ashing, press and hold the
button Muntil the correct month appears.
Press SET.
With the day ashing, press and hold the
button Muntil the correct day appears. Press SET.
Step 2 Setting the time format.
Press and release M
to select the desired time
format - 12h or 24h.
Press SET.
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Step 3 Setting the time.
With the hour ashing, press and hold the
button Muntil the correct hour appears.
Press SET.
With the minute ashing, press and hold the
button Muntil the correct minute appears.
Press SET.
Step 4 Deleting the memory.
You may set up any or all of the reminder alarms (1-4). The meter
displays “On” or “OFF” and “ ” , press to turn on or turn off to
set the rst reminder alarm.
Press to select “On”, then press SET to set the hour. When the
hour is ashing, press to add an hour. Press SET to conrm and
go to minutes, press to add one minute. Hold longer to add
faster.
Press SET to conrm and go to the next alarm setting.
Congratulations! You have completed all settings!
NOTE
• These parameters can ONLY be changed in the setting mode.
• If the meter is idle for 3 minutes during the setting mode, it will
switch off automatically
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TESTING wITH BLOOD SAMPLE
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing
Please follow the instructions in the lancing device insert for collecting
a blood sample.
Preparing the Puncture Site
blood:
• Wash and dry your hands before starting.
• Select the puncture site either at ngertips or another body parts
(please see section “Alternative Site Testing” (AST) on how to select
the appropriate sites).
• Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol
and let it air dry.
• Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
• Use a clear cap (included in the kit) while setting up the lancing
device.
NOTE
To reduce the chance of infection:
• Never share a lancet or the lancing device.
• Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.
• Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets
and the lancing device.
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Press the lancing device’s tip
rmly against the lower side of
your ngertip. Press the release
button to prick your nger, then a
click indicates that the puncture is
complete.
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NOTE
• Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at
the same spot may cause soreness and calluses.
• Please consult your health care professional before you begin AST.
• It is recommended to discard the rst drop of blood as it might con-
tain tissue uid, which may affect the test result.
Blood from Sites Other Than the Fingertip
Fingertip Testing
Replace the lancing device cap
with the clear cap for AST. Pull the
cocking control back until it clicks.
When lancing the forearm, upper
arm, hand, thigh, or calf, avoid
lancing the areas with obvious
veins because of excessive
bleeding.
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Alternative Site Testing (AST)
Please consult your health care professional before you perform AST.
what is AST?
Alternative site testing (AST) means that people
may use other than ngertips parts of the body
to check their blood glucose levels. This system
allows you to test on the palm, the forearm,
the upper arm, the calf or the thigh with results
equivalent to ngertip testing.
what is the advantage?
Fingertips feel pain more readily because they
are full of nerve endings (receptors). At other
body sites, since nerve endings are not so
condensed, you will not feel as much pain as on
the ngertips.
when to use AST?
Food, medication, illness, stress and exercise can affect blood glucose
levels. Capillary blood at the ngertip reects these changes faster than
capillary blood at other sites. Thus, when testing blood glucose during or
immediately after a meal, physical exercise, or any other event, take a
times:
• In a pre-meal or fasting state
(more than 2 hours since the last meal).
• Two hours or more after taking insulin.
• Two hours or more after exercise.
Do NOT use AST if:
• You think your blood glucose is low.
• You are unaware of hypoglycemia
• You are testing for hyperglycemia
• Your AST results do not match the way you feel.
• Your routine glucose results are often uctuate.
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Performing a Blood Glucose Test
Step 1 Wait for the meter to display the test
strip “ ” and blood drop “ ” symbol.
Step 2 Obtaining a blood sample.
Use the pre-set lancing device to puncture the
desired site. After penetration, discard the rst
drop of blood with a clean cotton swab. Gently
squeeze the punctured area to obtain another
drop of blood.
Be careful NOT to smear the blood sample.
The volume of blood sample must be at least
0.5 microliter (μL) of volume.
Step 3 Apply the sample.
Hold the blood drop to
touch the absorbent hole
of the test strip.
Blood will be drawn in and
after the conrmation
window is completely lled,
the meter begins counting down.
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NOTE
• Do not press the punctured site against the test strip or try to smear
the blood.
• If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes,
the meter will automatically turn off. You must remove and reinsert the
test strip to start a new test.
• The conrmation window should be lled with blood before the meter
begins to count down. NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip
after the drop of blood has moved away. Discard the used test strip
and retest with a new one.
• If you have trouble lling the conrmation window, please contact your
health care professional or the local customer service for assistance.
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Step 4 Read your result.
The result of your blood glucose test will appear after the meter counts
down to 0. This blood glucose result will automatically be stored in the
memory.
Step 5 Eject the used test strip and remove the lancet.
To eject the test strip, point the strip at a disposal container for sharp
items. The meter will switch itself off automatically after the test strip is
ejected.
Step 6
removing the lancet.
wARNING!
The used lancet and test strip may be biohazards.
Please discard them carefully according to your local regulations.
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METER MEMORY
The meter stores the 20 most recent blood glucose test results along
Step 1 Press .
“ ” will appear on the display. Press again, and the rst reading
you see is the last blood glucose result along with date, time and the
measuring mode.
Step 2
Press to recall the test results stored in the meter each time you
press.
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Step 3 Exit the meter memory.
After the last test results, press again and the meter will be turned
off.
NOTE
• Any time you wish to exit the memory, keep pressing for 3
seconds or leave it without any action for 3 minutes. The meter will
switch off automatically.
• Control solution results are NOT included in the day average.
• If using the meter for the rst time, “---” displays when you recall the
test results or review the average result. It indicates that there is no
test result in the memory.
Result Readings
APPEARS WHEN GLUCOSE
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