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