FOR-A G20 User manual

FORA G20
BLOOD GLUCOSE
MONITORING SYSTEM
English
311-4251100-020
Version 3.0 2010/01

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Thank you for choosing
G20
BLOOD GLUCOSE
MONITORING SYSTEM
Dear FORA G20 System Owner:
This manual contains important information you must know about
the system. Please read it thoroughly and carefully.
The greatest feature of this system is its strip-ejection function,
which helps you remove blood lled strip without touching it with
your hand. This may prevent any cross-contamination of potential
biohazard materials.
Another unique feature is its alarm function, which alerts you to
perform blood glucose test at the designated time. This thoughtful
design helps you routinely check your daily blood glucose on time.
Another unique feature of this system is its no code function, which
means that there is no need to calibrate your meter. You just sim-
ply insert the test strip into the meter and begin the test.
For other questions regarding this system, please contact our
customer service team at 1-888-307-8188, 1-866-469-2632. You
can also visit www.foracare.com/usa for helpful information.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ THIS BEFORE USING
The following basic safety precautions should always be
taken.
1.Close supervision is necessary when the device is used by, on,
or near children, handicapped persons or invalids.
2.Use the device only for the intended use described in this
manual.
3.Do not use accessories which are not supplied by the manufac-
turer.
4.Do not let the device or its cord come into contact with surfaces
that are hot to the touch.
5.Do not use the device near aerosol sprays, or where oxygen is
being administered.
6.Do not use device if it is not working properly, or if it has suffered
any damages.
7.Before using product to test your blood glucose, read all instruc-
tions thoroughly and practice the test. Do all quality control checks
as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare professional.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT INFORMATION 06
ALTERNATIVE SITE TESTING (AST) 07
INTRODUCTION OF THE SYSTEM 09
Intended Use 09
Principle of Measurement 09
Contents of the System 10
Appearance and Key Function of the Meter 11
LCD Screen 12
Test Strip 13
PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE 14
Battery Replacement 14
Setting the Meter and Deleting the Memory 16
Alarm Function 24
BEFORE TESTING 27
Checking with FORA Control Solutions 27
Important Control Solution Information 28
Performing a Control Solution Test 29
TESTING YOUR BLOOD 31
Test Procedure 32
Expected Test Results 38
COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS 39
USING THE METER MEMORY 40
VIEWING RESULTS ON A PERSONAL COMPUTER 43

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TAKE CARE OF YOUR METER AND STRIP 44
Cleaning 44
Storage 44
TROUBLE SHOOTING GUIDE 46
Special Message 47
Error Message 48
Problem in Operation 49
SPECIFICATIONS 51

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low
results. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration, con-
sult a healthcare professional immediately.
If you get your blood glucose results lower or higher than usual, and
do not have symptoms, rst repeat the test. If you have symptoms or
continue to get results higher or lower than usual, follow the treatment
advice of your healthcare professional.
Apply only capillary whole blood sample to test your blood glucose.
Applying other substances will cause wrong results.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your
blood glucose test results and you have followed all instructions de-
scribed in this owner’s manual, call your healthcare professional.
Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals or
patients in shock. Inaccurate low results may occur for individuals
experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without
ketosis. Critically ill patients should not be tested with blood glucose
meters.
Please refer to your test strip package insert for additional important
information.

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Alternative Site Testing (AST)
Important:
There are limitations for doing AST. Please consult your healthcare
professional before you do AST.
What is AST?
Alternative site testing (AST) means that
people use parts of the body other than
ngertips to check their blood glucose lev-
els. This system provides you to test on
the palm, the forearm, the upper arm, the
calf, and the thigh with the equivalent re-
sults to ngertip testing.
What’s the advantage?
Fingertips feel pain more
readily because they are full
of nerve endings (receptors).
At other body sites, since
nerve endings were not so
condensed, you will not feel as
much pain as at the ngertip.
When to use AST?
Food, medication, illness, stress and exercise can affect blood glucose
levels. Capillary blood at ngertip reects these changes faster than
capillary blood at other sites. Therefore when testing blood glucose dur-
ing or immediately after meal, physical exercise, or any other event,
take blood sample from your nger only.

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We strongly recommend you do AST ONLY in the following intervals:
˙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 unawareness of hypoglycemia.
˙Your AST results do not match the way you feel.
˙You are testing for hyperglycemia.
˙Your routine glucose results are often uctuating.
˙You are pregnant.
How to increase the accuracy?
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 the site without rubbing exhibits a measurably different glu-
cose concentration than blood from the nger.
Please follow suggestions below before getting a drop of blood:
˙Rub the puncture site about 20 seconds before penetration.
˙Use a clear cap (included in the kit) instead while setting the lancing
device.

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INTRODUCTION TO THE SYSTEM
Intended Use
The system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use). It should be used only for testing glucose (sugar) and only with
fresh capillary whole blood samples taken from the nger and the al-
ternative sites including the palm, the forearm, the upper arm, the calf
and the thigh. The system is intended for use in the home and in clinical
settings. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for the
testing of newborns.
AST in this system can be used only during steady-state blood glucose
conditions described in the section of “About AST”.
Principle of Measurement
The test is based on the measurement of electrical current generated
by the reaction of glucose with the reagent of the strip. The meter mea-
sures the current and displays the corresponding blood glucose level.
The strength of the current produced by the reaction depends on the
amount of glucose in the blood sample.

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1 meter Owner’s manual Warranty card
Quick start user guide Daily log book
Protective wallet 1 x CR2032 3V battery
10 blood glucose test strips
Contents of the System
The three main parts are included in this system: a blood glucose meter,
test strips, and a control solution. These products have been designed,
tested, and proven to work together as a complete system to measure
the concentration of your blood glucose precisely.
Always use the FORA brand of test strips and a control solution with
your FORA glucose meter.
Your system includes:
NOTE
Please make sure that all products listed above are contained and sealed
in the package before using this system. If you nd any imperfection in our
products, please return the whole system to the place of purchase.
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Appearance and Key Function of the Meter
1. LCD DISPLAY
Guides you through the test using symbols and simple messages.
2. MAIN BUTTON
Located in front of the meter with “M” on it, is used to turn on the
meter, enter the memory or control steps of setting.
3. TEST SLOT
Is where you insert the test strip. The meter will turn on automatically
after insertion.
4. STRIP-EJECTION BUTTON
Is where the used strip will be ejected after you push up the button.
5. DATA PORT
Located at the side, is for cable connection.
6. C BUTTON
Located at the side, is for control solution test.
7. SET BUTTON
Located in the battery compartment, is used to set up the meter.
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BATTERY
SET
CR2032 7

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LCD Screen
BLOOD DROP SYMBOL
Flashes when it is ready to apply the sample.
TEST STRIP SYMBOL
Appears when the meter is tumed on.
LOW BATTERY SYMBOL
Appears when the battery power is low
TEST RESULT AREA
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 240mg/dL(13.3mmol/L)
CTL SYMBOL
Appears when doing a control test and indicates that the result won't be
stored in the memory.
DATE TIME

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Test Strip
NOTE
The FORA G20 meter should only be used with FORA G20 Test Strips.
Using other test strips with this meter can produce 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.
ATTENTION:
Test results might be wrong if the contact bar
is not fully inserted into the test slot.
The front side of the
test strip should face
up when inserting
the test strip.
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PREPARATIONS BEFORE USE
Battery Replacement
Your meter comes with one 3V CR2032 Lithium battery. The meter will alert you
when the power is low by displaying two different messages:
1. When symbol is displayed on the main
screen: the meter is functional and the result re-
mains accurate, but battery should be replaced.
2. With symbol, low and E-b symbols on the
displays: the battery can not provide enough power
to do a test. You must replace the battery immedi-
ately.
NOTE
• Replacing the battery within 5 minutes does not affect the settings. Therefore,
the settings do not need to be updated when the battery is changed.
• Batteries might leak chemicals if not used for a long time. Remove the
battery if you are not going to use the device for an extended period (i.e., 3
months or more)
• Do not use the used battery. Use only 3V CR2032 new battery.

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WARNING
As with all small batteries, the batteries should be kept away from small
children who still put things in their mouths. If they are swallowed,
promptly see a doctor for help.
To replace the battery, make sure that the meter is turned off.
STEP1
Press the buckle on
battery cover and lift
up to remove cover.
STEP2
Remove the old
battery and replace
with one 3V CR2032
Lithium battery.
STEP3
Close the battery
cover.
STEP1 STEP2 STEP3
BATTERY
SET
CR2032
BATTERY
SET
CR2032
BATTERY
SET
CR2032

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Your meter comes with the time, date, unit of measurement, memory deletion and
alarm function setting. If you need to reset these parameters, please follow the
steps below.
Start with the meter off. Then press the set button
located in the battery compartment.
The meter is now in the setting mode.
STEP 1. Set the Year
After pressing the set button, the year, a blinking number,
will be shown on the screen screen. Press and release the
M button to plus one year. You can also keep pushing down
the M button to proceed faster. When the correct year is
displayed, press the set button and then a ashing number,
which stands for the month, is shown.
STEP 2. Set the Month
Press and release the M button until you see the correct
month. To move faster, keep pushing the M button down.
When the desired month is displayed, press the set but-
ton and then the day will ash.
Setting the Meter and Deleting the Memory
BATTERY
SET
CR2032

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STEP 3. Set the Day
Press and release the M button until you see the correct
day. To move faster, keep pushing the M button down.
When the desired month is displayed, press the set button
and then 12h or 24h will be shown on the screen.
STEP 4. Select the 12h or 24h
Press and release the M button to select 12h or 24h.
It differs in time presentation format.
If you select 12h, AM and PM will be shown together
with time. An example is shown below.
If you select 24h, format of time will be from 00:00 to 23:59 without AM and PM.
An example is shown below.
After nishing setting 12h or 24h, press the set button and then the hour will ash
on the screen.
STEP 5. Set the Hour
Press and release the M button until you see the
correct hour on the screen. To move faster, keep
pushing the M button down. When the desired hour
is displayed on the screen, press the set button and
then the minute will ash.

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STEP 6. Set the Minutes
Press and release the M button to advance
one minute. To move faster, keep pushing
the M button down. When the desired
minute is displayed, press the set button to
go the next step for "Delete Memory".
STEP 7. Delete Memory
“dEL”, “ ” and ashing Yes/no is displayed on the screen. If you do NOT want
to delete memory, press the M button to select “no” and then press set button to
go to step 9. If you’d like to delete ALL memory, press M button to select “yes”.
Then press set button to delete All memory. ”OK” is displayed in the meter,
which means that all data stored is deleted. Go to step 9.
BATTERY
SET
CR2032

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● The time, date, memory deletion function and alarm function can ONLY be
changed in the setting mode. Therefore, during glucose testing, those param-
eters cannot be charged.
● The meter cannot automatically update daylight saving time. You have to
manually adjust the time in the meter according to the procedures. Please
make sure the meter matches the time zone and adjust the daylight saving time
data if required.
● Your meter displays 7-, 14-, 21-, 28-, 60- and 90-day averages which you can
access from the meter memory. These averages are calculated from results
obtained during the 7-, 14-, 21-, 28-, 60- and 90-day preceding the current date
and time settings. When the date and time are changed, the 7-, 14-, 21-, 28-,
60- and 90-day averages may change.
● While the meter is in the setting mode, it will turn off automatically without any
action in three minute.
NOTE

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STEP 8. Select and Set Alarm Function
The meter provides four alarms. You are able to set four different alarming times
a day. “On” or “OFF” and “ ” are displayed on the screen rstly. Press the M
button to turn on or turn off Alarm 1.
►Alarm 1 setting
● If you press the M button to select “OFF”, then press the set button to
go to set Alarm 2.
● If you press the M button to select “On”, then press set button to set hour.
While the hour is flashing, press the M button to plus an hour, and then press
the set button. Blinking minute is displayed on the screen. Press the M button
to advance one minute. To move faster, keep pushing the M button down.
When the desired minute is displayed, press the set button to proceed to the
next alarm setting.
BATTERY
SET
CR2032
BATTERY
SET
CR2032