FOR-A COMFORT pro GD40 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
COMFORT pro GD40

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Dear FORA COMFORT pro GD40
System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the FORA COMFORT pro GD40 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System. This manual provides important information to help
you to use the system properly. Before using this product, please read the
following contents thoroughly and carefully.
If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact the
place of purchase or customer service.
Version 1.0 2015/09
311-4272000-014

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IMPORTANT SAFTY 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 specified by the manufacturer.
3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is
damaged.
4. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseases.
The data measured is for reference only.
5. Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all instructions
thoroughly and practice the test. Carry out all the quality control
checks as directed.
6. 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.
7. Use of this instrument in a dry environment, especially if synthetic
materials are present (synthetic clothing, carpets etc.) may cause
damaging static discharges that may cause erroneous results.
8. Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate
operation.
9. Proper maintenance and periodically control solution test are
essential to the longevity of the device. If you are concerned about the
accuracy of measurement, please contact local customer service or
place of purchase for help.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 06
Important Information 06
Intended Use 07
Test Principle 07
Meter Overview 08
Display Screen 09
Test Strip 10
Setting the Meter 11
THE FOUR MEASURING MODES 14
BEFORE TESTING 15
Calibration 15
How to Code Your Meter 15
Checking the Code Number 16
Control Solution Testing 17
Performing a Control Solution Test 17
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 20
Preparing the Puncture Site 21
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 22
METER MEMORY 25
Reviewing Test Results 25
Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 26
Downloading Results 27
MAINTENANCE 29
Battery 29
Caring for Your Meter 30
Caring for Your Test Strips 33
Important Control Solution Information 34
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 35
Result Readings 35
Error Messages 36
Troubleshooting 38
DETAILED INFORMATION 39
SYMBOL INFORMATION 39
SPECIFICATIONS 40

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Important Information
●Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings
which are lower than actual values.
●Use only fresh whole blood samples to test patientʼs blood glucose.
Using other substances will lead to incorrect results.
●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-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis.

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Intended Use
This system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use) by professionals in clinical 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 capillary, venous,
arterial, and neonatal whole blood samples. It should not be used for the
diagnosis of diabetes, or screening for diabetes mellitus.
Capillary samples may be drawn from the fingertip, and in the case of
neonates, from the heel.
The system is only used with single-use, auto-disabling lancing devices. It
can only be used with FORA COMFORT pro GD40 test strips and FORA
control solutions.
Test Principle
Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood.
The glucose testing is based on the measurement of electrical current
generated 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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Meter Overview
Test Slot
Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing.
Main Button
Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm.
Display Screen
Test Strip Ejector
Eject the used strip by pushing up this button.
Data Port (for GD40a)
Download test results with a cable connection.
Bluetooth Switch (for GD40b)
Download test results with a Bluetooth connection.
Bluetooth Indicator (for GD40b)
Enter and confirm the meter settings.
SET Button
Enter and confirm the meter settings.
Battery Compartment
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Front
Rear
Side Back
Top
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Display Screen
Blood Drop Symbol
Code
Test Result
Ketone Warning
Warning Symbol
Face/Low/High Symbol
Memory Symbol
Measurement Mode
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Date
Time
Day Average
Alarm Symbol
Measurement Unit
Low Battery Symbol
Test Strip Symbol
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ATTENTION:
The front side of test strip should face up when
inserting test strip.
Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not
fully inserted into the test slot.
NOTE:
The FORA COMFORT pro GD40 monitor should only be used with FORA
COMFORT pro GD40 Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can
produce inaccurate results.
Test Strip
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3
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Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood here.
The blood will be automatically absorbed.
Conrmation Window
This is where you confirm if enough blood has
been
applied to the absorbent hole in the strip.
Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to insert the test strip into the
slot.
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.
Push it in firmly until it will go no further.
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