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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