FOR-A G20 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
G20

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Dear FORA G20 System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the FORA G20 Blood Glucose Monitor-
ing System. This manual provides important information to help
you to use the system properly. Before using this product, please
read this manual thoroughly and carefully.
Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels can help you and
your doctor gain better control of your diabetes. Due to its com-
pact size and easy operation, you can use the FORA G20 Blood
Glucose Monitoring System to easily monitor your blood glucose
levels by yourself anywhere, any time.
If you have other questions about this product, please contact the
place of purchase or call the Customer Care Line.
Version 3.0 2014/11 311-4251100-030

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ BEFORE USE
1.Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this
manual.
2.Do NOT use accessories which are not specied by the manu-
facturer.
3.Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is dam-
aged.
4.Do NOT use the equipment in places where aerosol sprays are
being used, or where oxygen is being administered.
5.Do NOT under any circumstances use the device on newborn
babies, infants, or people who cannot communicate.
6.This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or dis-
eases. The data measured are for reference only. Always consult
your doctor to have the results interpreted.
7.Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all the
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 chil-
dren. Small items such as the battery cover, batteries, test strips,
lancets and vial caps are choking hazards.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS 4
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 7
Important Information 7
Intended Use 8
Test Principle 8
Contents of System 9
Meter Overview 10
Screen Display 11
Test Strip 12
Setting the Meter 13
CONTROL SOLUTION TESTING 16
Performing a Control Solution Test 16
TESTING WITH A BLOOD SAMPLE 19
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing 19
Preparing the Puncture Site 20
Alternative Site Testing 22
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 24
METER MEMORY 27
Reviewing test results 27
Reviewing blood glucose average results 28
UPLOADING RESULTS ONTO A COMPUTER 30
MAINTENANCE 31
Battery 31
Caring for Your Meter 33

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Caring for Your Test Strips 34
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 35
Result Readings 36
Error Messages 37
Troubleshooting 38
DETAILED INFORMATION 40
Reference Values 40
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 41
SPECIFICATIONS 43
SYMBOL INFORMATION 44

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
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 immedi-
ately.
˙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
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 cause 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.
Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals or pa-
tients who are in shock. Readings which are lower than actual values
may occur for individuals in a hyperglycaemic hyperosmolar state, with
or without ketosis. Please consult a healthcare professional before use.

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Intended Use
This system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use), by people with diabetes at home and by healthcare professionals
in clinical settings, as an aid to monitor 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 or thigh).
It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes, or for testing new-
born babies.
Test Principle
Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood.
The glucose testing is based on measurement of the electrical current
generated by the reaction of glucose with the reagent in the strip. Your
meter measures this 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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One Meter Owner’s Manual Warranty Card
Quick Start User Guide Daily Log Book
Protective Wallet
One Lancing Device with One Clear Cap Batteries
Sterile Lancets Test Strips
Contents of the System
Your new FORA G20 Blood Glucose Monitoring System kit includes:
1 2 3
5
4
8
7
9 10
6
2 3 4 5
6 7
1
8 9 10
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 contact
our local customer service.

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Meter Overview
1. DISPLAY SCREEN
Guides you through the test using symbols and simple messages.
2. M BUTTON
Used to access the meter memory and silence reminder alarms.
3. TEST SLOT
Where you insert the test strip. The meter will turn on automatically
after insertion.
4. TEST STRIP EJECTOR
Where the used strip will be ejected after you push up the button.
5. DATA PORT
Located on the side, used for cable connection.
6. C BUTTON
Calibrates the meter and marks a control solution test.
7. BATTERY COMPARTMENT
1 4
5
6
7
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3

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Screen Display
BLOOD DROP SYMBOL
Flashes when it is ready to apply the sample.
TEST STRIP SYMBOL
Appears when the meter is turned on.
LOW BATTERY SYMBOL
Appears when the battery power is low.
TEST RESULT
MEASUREMENT UNIT
MEMORY SYMBOL
Appears when you review the memory.
DAY AVERAGE
Indicates that the displayed test result is an average.
ALARM FUNCTION INDICATOR
Appears when alarms are set.
Four alarms can be set in this meter.
KETONE WARNING
Appears when the test result is equal or higher than 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L)
CTL SYMBOL
Appears when doing a control test and indicates that the result won't be stored
in the memory.
DATE TIME
FACE SYMBOL LOW/HIGH
Both are result indicators. They appear together with the test result which ex-
ceeds the reference range.

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Test Strip
NOTE
FORA G20 Blood Glucose Monitoring System should only be used with
FORA G20 Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can give
inaccurate results.
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.
1
4
3
2
ATTENTION:
The front side of test strip with FORA Logo
should face up when inserting test strip.
Test results might be wrong if the contact bar
is not fully inserted into the test slot.
Front

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Before using your meter for the rst time, or after changing the meter
battery, you should check and update these settings. Make sure you
complete the steps below to save your desired settings.
To Access the Setting Mode
Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted).
Press and rmly hold S for three seconds until
the meter turns on.
STEP 1. Setting the Date
With the year ashing, press M until the correct year ap-
pears. Press S to set.
With the month ashing, press M until the correct month ap-
pears. Press S to set.
With the day ashing, press M until the correct day appears.
Press S to set.
Setting the Meter
BATTERY
SET
CR2032

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STEP 2. Setting the Time Format
Press and release M to select the desired time format
– 12 hour clock or 24 hour clock. Press S to set.
STEP 3. Setting the Time
With the hour ashing, press M until the correct hour appears.
Press S to set.
With the minute ashing, press M until the correct minute
appears. Press S to set.
STEP 4. Delete the Memory
The icons “dEL”, “ ” and a ashing YES/NO are displayed on the screen. Press
M to select “NO” to save the results in the memory then press S to skip. If you
would like to delete ALL the results, press M to select YES and then press S to
conrm. “OK” is displayed, which means that all results have been deleted.
BATTERY
SET
CR2032

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STEP 5. Setting Reminder Alarms
You can set up reminder alarms . The meter will display “On” or “OFF” and “ ”,
press M to turn the reminder alarms on or off.
Press M to select “On”, then press S to set the hour. When the hour is ashing,
press M to add an hour. Press S to conrm and move on to minutes, press M to
add one minute. Hold down M to add minutes more quickly. Press S to conrm
and move on to set the next alarm.
If you do not want to set an alarm, press S to skip this step.
If you want to turn off an alarm, nd the alarm number by pressing S in the setting
mode, then press M to change from “ON’ to “OFF”.
Press S to turn off the meter.
When it is time for the alarm to go off, the meter will beep and automatically turn
on. You can press M to silence the alarm and insert a test strip to begin testing. If
you do not press M, the meter will beep for 2 minutes then turn itself off. If you do
not want to test at this time, press M to turn off the meter.
Congratulations! You have completed all the 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 turn
off automatically.
BATTERY
SET
CR2032

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CONTROL SOLUTION TESTING
FORA Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose that
reacts with test strips and is used to ensure your meter and test strips
are working together properly.
Do a control solution test:
˙when you rst receive the meter,
˙at least once a week as a routine check of the meter and test strips,
˙when you begin using a new vial of test strips,
˙if you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working properly,
˙if your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you
feel, or if you think the results are not accurate,
˙when practicing the testing process, or
˙if you drop or think you may have damaged the meter.
Performing a Control Solution Test
Insert the test strip into the meter. Wait for the meter to
display the strip symbol and a blood symbol .
STEP 1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter

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WARNING
When doing the control solution test, you must mark it as such, so that
the test result will not be stored in the memory. Failure to do so will mix up
the blood glucose test results with the control solution test results in the
memory.
When “CTL” is shown on the display,
the meter will not store your test result
in the memory. If you press the C button
again, the “CTL” icon will disappear and
the test is no longer a control solution
test.
STEP 2. Press C to mark this test as a control solution test
Shake the control solution vial thoroughly before use.
Squeeze out a drop and wipe it off, then squeeze out
another drop and place it on the tip of the vial cap.
Hold the meter and move the absorbent hole of test strip
so that it touches the drop. Once the conrmation win-
dow lls completely, the meter will begin counting down.
To avoid contaminating the control solution do not apply
it directly onto a strip.
STEP 3. Apply the control solution

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After the countdown has reached zero, the
test result for the control solution will appear
on the display. Compare this result with the
range printed on the test strip vial. The result
should fall within this range. If it does not,
please read the instructions again and repeat
the control solution test.
Out-of-range results
If you continue to have test results which 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 the local customer service or place of purchase for help.
STEP 4. Read and compare the result
NOTE
˙The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for control
solution use only. It is not a recommended range for your blood
glucose level.
˙See section MAINTENANCE for important information about your
control solutions.
109~165

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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.
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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Preparing the Puncture Site
Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the puncture site prior to blood
extraction has a signicant inuence on the glucose value obtained.
Blood from a site that has not been rubbed exhibits a measurably differ-
ent glucose concentration than blood from the nger. When the puncture
site was rubbed prior to blood extraction, this difference is signicantly
reduced.
Please follow these suggestions below before getting a drop of blood:
˙Rub the puncture site for about twenty seconds before penetration.
˙Use a clear cap (included in the kit) while setting the lancing device.
Wash and dry your hands before starting.
˙Select the puncture site either on the ngertip or on other body parts
(please see section “Alternative Site Testing” for how to select the
appropriate sites).
˙Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol and
let it air dry.
Fingertip Testing
Hold the lancing device rmly against the
side of your nger. Press the release button.
You will hear a click, indicating that the
puncture is complete.