FOR-A G20 User manual

Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Sistema de Vigilancia de Glucosa Sanguínea
Owner’s Manual
Manual del Propietario

Dear Owner of FORA G20
Blood Glucose Monitoring System:
Thank you for purchasing the FORA G20 Blood Glucose Monitoring
System. This manual provides important information to help you to use
the system properly. Before using this product, please read and follow
the instructions in this Owner's Manual.
Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels can help you and your
doctor gain better control of your diabetes. Due to its compact size and
easy operation, you can use the FORA G20 Blood Glucose Monitoring
System to easily monitor your blood glucose levels.
If you have questions, just call ForaCare Customer Care Service Center
toll-free at 1-888-307-8188 (8:30 am - 5:00 pm PST, Monday to Friday).
You can also visit www.foracare.com.
Version 4.0 2017/02
311-4251100-034
English

TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1
Read Before Use 1
Important Information 3
Intended Use 4
Test Principle 4
Contents of System 5
Appearance and Key Functions of the Meter 6
Meter Display 7
Test Strip 8
Setting the Meter and Deleting the Memory 9
CHECKING THE SYSTEM WITH CONTROL SOLUTIONS 12
How to Perform a Control Solution Test 12
TESTING YOUR BLOOD 15
The Two Measuring Modes 15
Preparing a Blood Glucose Test 16
Preparing the Puncture Site 16
Alternative Site Testing 17
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 19
VIEWING THE METER MEMORY 21
Viewing Results 21

Viewing Day Average Results 22
VIEWING RESULTS ON A PERSONAL COMPUTER 23
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING YOUR METER 24
Caring for Your Meter 24
Disinfecting Procedures 25
DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE 27
Troubleshooting 29
DETAILED INFORMATION 30
Reference Values 30
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 30
SPECIFICATIONS 32

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
The meter and lancing device are for single patient use only. Do not
share them with anyone including your family members! Do not use
on multiple patients!
All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and can potentially
transmit infectious diseases, even after you have performed
cleaning and disinfection.
For more information, please visit
“FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More
than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne
Pathogens: Initial Communication” (2010)
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm
224025.htm
“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than
One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens”
(2010)
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html
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. Do NOT use the equipment in places where aerosol sprays are
being used or where oxygen is being administered.
Read Before Use

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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 diseases.
The data measured is for reference only. Always consult your doctor
to have the results interpreted.
7. 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.
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. 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.
10. Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate
operation.
11. Proper maintenance and periodically control solution test are
essential to the longevity of your device. If you are concerned about
your accuracy of measurement, please contact the local customer
service or place of purchase for help.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

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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 symptoms of illness, repeat the test. If you have
symptoms 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 inaccurate 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 who are in shock. Readings which are lower
than actual values may occur for individuals in a
hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis. Please
consult your healthcare professional before use.
Important Information

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The FORA G20 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for use
in the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole
blood from the finger and the following alternative sites: palm,
forearm or upper-arm. It is intended for use by people with diabetes
mellitus at home as an aid in monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes
control program. It is not intended for the diagnosis of or screening
for diabetes mellitus, and is not intended for use on neonates. It is
intended to be used by a single person and should not be shared.
The alternative site testing in the FORA G20 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System can be used only during steady-state blood
glucose conditions.
This meter has some speaking functions but is not intended for use
by the visually impaired.
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.
NOTE:
Check your system to ensure that it is unopened prior to use and that it
contains all parts listed above. If anything is missing or damaged, please
return your system to the place of purchase.
Intended Use
Test Principle

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The FORA G20 system kit includes:
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1Blood Glucose Meter ○ 5Daily Log Book
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2Owner’s Manual ○ 6CR2032 lithium battery
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3Protective Wallet
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4Quick Start User Guide /
Warranty Card
Test strips, control solution, sterile lancets and lancing device may be
purchased separately. Please make sure you have those items needed
for a blood glucose test beforehand.
NOTE:
If any items are missing from your kit or opened prior to use, or to obtain test
strips and control solutions, please contact the place of purchase or call
Customer Service for assistance.
Contents of System

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1Test Slot
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2Display Screen
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3Main Button
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4Strip-Ejection Button
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5Data Port
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6C Button (Control Button)
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7SET Button
NOTE:
The meter will turn off automatically after 180 seconds of idle time, or you
can press and hold the main button for 3 seconds to turn off the meter.
Appearance and Key Functions of the Meter

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1Low Battery Symbol ○ 9Time
○
2Test Trip Symbol ○
10 Alarm Indicator
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3Blood Drop Symbol ○
11 Day Average
○
4Test Result Display ○
12 Memory Symbol
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5Error Message Symbol ○
13 Measurement Unit
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6Ketone Warning
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7CTL Symbol
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8Date
Meter Display

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Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood.
Blood is applied to the absorbent hole on the test strip and is
automatically drawn into the reaction cell where the reaction takes
place.
Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood
here. The blood will be
automatically absorbed.
Confirmation 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
meter slot.
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test
strip into the meter. Push
it in firmly until it stops.
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 G20 Blood Glucose Monitoring System should only be used with
FORA G20 Test Strips. Using other test strips with this monitoring system can
produce inaccurate results.
Test Strip

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Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted).
Press SET.
1. Setting the date
With the year flashing, press Main
button until the correct year appears.
Press SET.
With the month flashing, press Main
button until the correct month appears.
Press SET.
With the day flashing, press Main button
until the correct day appears. Press SET.
2. Setting the time format
Press Main button to select the desired
time format --- 12h or 24h. Press SET.
Setting the Meter and Deleting the Memory

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3. Setting the hour and minute
With the hour flashing, press Main
button until the correct hour appears.
Press SET. With the minute flashing,
press Main button until the correct
minute appears. Press SET.
4. Deleting the memory
With “dEL” and a flashing “ ” on the
display, press Main button and select
“no” to keep the results in memory then
press SET to skip.
To delete all the results, press Main
button and “yes” and “ ” are
displayed on the meter, press SET to
delete the memory.
If you do not want to delete the results,
do not press the Main button but press
the SET button again to turn off the
meter.
5. Setting the reminder alarm
You may set up any or all of the
reminder alarms (1-4). When the meter
displays “On” or “OFF” and “ ”, press
Main button to turn on or turn off the
first reminder alarm. Press SET to
confirm.

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When the alarm is enabled with hour
flashing, press Main button to increase
an hour, followed by pressing SET to
confirm and go to minute setting.
Press SET to confirm and go to the next
alarm setting.If you do not want to set
an alarm, press SET to skip this step.
If you want to turn off an alarm, find the alarm number by pressing SET
in the setting mode, and then press Main button to change from “ON”
to “OFF”.
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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CHECKING THE SYSTEM WITH
CONTROL SOLUTIONS
Our control solutions contain a known amount of glucose that react with
test strips. By comparing the result of your control solution test with the
expected range printed on the test strip vial label, you can check if the
meter and test strips are working properly, and if you're performing the
test correctly. It is very important that you perform this simple check
routinely to make sure you get accurate results.
Do a control solution test when:
1. you first receive the meter,
2. at least once a week to routinely check the meter and test strips,
3. you begin using a new vial of test strips,
4. you suspect the meter or test strips are not working properly,
5. your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel,
or if you think the results are not accurate,
6. practicing the testing process, or
7. you dropped or think you have damaged the meter.
Test strips, control solutions, or sterile lancets may not be included in
the kit (please check the contents on your product box). They can be
purchased separately. Please make sure you have all items prior to
testing your blood glucose. Please contact the Customer Care Line at
1-888-307-8188 or the place of purchase for availability.
How to Perform a Control Solution Test

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1. Insert test strip
Insert a test strip into the test slot with the contact bars end first and
facing up. (Contact bars must be inserted all the way into the meter or
you may get an inaccurate test result.) The meter turns on automatically
and displays the following in sequence:
When the “ ” appears on the display, press the Main button and “CTL”
will appear on the display. When the “CTL” sign is displayed, the meter
will not store your test result in the memory. If you decide not to perform
a control solution test, press the Main button again and the “CTL” sign
will disappear.
CAUTION:
Every time you perform a control solution test you must enter “QC” test mode
so that the test result will not be stored in the meter memory.

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2. Apply control solution
Shake the control solution vial thoroughly before use. Squeeze out a
drop and wipe it off, and then squeeze out another drop and place it on
the tip of the vial cap. Hold the meter in an angled position so that the
absorbent hole of the test strip touches the drop. Once the confirmation
window fills completely, the meter will begin counting down. To avoid
contaminating the control solution, do not directly apply control solution
onto the strip.
3. Read and compare the results
After the meter counts to 0, the result of the control solution test will
appear. Compare the result with the range printed on the test strip vial.
The result should fall within this range.
Out-of-range results
If you continue to have test results fall outside the range printed on the
test strip vial, the meter and strips may not be working properly. Do NOT
test your blood. Contact customer service or place of purchase for help.