FOR-A G31 User manual

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Dear System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the FORA G31 Blood Glucose Monitoring
System. This manual provides important information to help you to use
the system properly. Before using this product, please read the follow-
ing contents 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 compact size and
easy operation, you can use the FORA G31 Blood Glucose Monitor-
ing System to easily monitor your blood glucose levels by yourself
anywhere, any time.
If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact the
place of purchase or call the local customer service.
G31
Version 1.0 2010/09 311-4256000-002
English

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE USE
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
damaged.
4. Do NOT use the equipment where aerosol sprays are being
used or where oxygen is being administered.
5. Do NOT use under any circumstances 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 physician to have the results interpreted.
7. Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all
instructions thoroughly and practice the test. Do all quality
control checks as directed.

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8. Keep the device and testing supplies 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 correct operation.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 06
Important Information 06
Intended Use 07
Test Principle 07
Contents of System 08
Meter Overview 09
Display Screen 10
Test Strip 11
Setting the Meter 12
THE FOUR MEASURING MODES 16
BEFORE TESTING 17
Control Solution Testing 17
Performing a Control Solution Test 17
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 20
Overview of the Lancing Device 20
Setting up the Lancing Device 21
Preparing the Puncture Site 23
Alternative Site Testing 25
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 27
METER MEMORY 30
Reviewing Test Results 30
Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Reuslts 31
Downloading Results onto a Computer 33

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MAINTENANCE 35
Battery 35
Caring for Your Meter 37
Caring for Your Test Strips 38
Important Control Solution Information 39
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 40
Result Readings 40
Error Messages 41
Troubleshooting 42
DETAILED INFORMATION 43
Reference Values 43
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 44
SPECIFICATIONS 46
FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISION (FCC) STATEMENT 47

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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
immediately.
•If your blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and
you do not have symptoms of illness, first 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.
•Use only fresh whole blood sample to test your blood glucose.
Using other substances will lead to 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.
•We do not recommend using this product on severely hypotensive
individuals or patients in shock. Readings which are lower than
actual values may occur for individuals experiencing a
hyperglycaemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis.
Please consult the 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 health care professionals
in clinical settings as an aid to monitoring the effectiveness of diabe-
tes control. It is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement
of glucose (sugar) in fresh whole blood samples (from the finger, palm,
forearm, upper arm, calf and thigh).
It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes, or testing on
newborns.
Test Principle
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 reac-
tion depends on the amount of glucose in the blood sample.

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Contents of System
Your new FORA G31 system kit includes:
Test strips, control solutions, lancing device, or sterile lancets may not
be included in the kit (please check the contents on your product box).
They may be purchased separately.
NOTE
If any items are missing from your kit or opened before use, please contact
local customer service or place of purchase for assistance.
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Protective Wallet2 x 1.5V AAA
Alkaline Batteries
USB cable (Optional)
Meter
Owner’s Manual
Warranty Card
Quick Start User Guide
Daily Log Book

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Front Right SideLeft Side Back
Top
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Meter Overview
TEST STRIP EJECTOR
Eject the used strip by pushing
up this button.
DISPLAY SCREEN
M BUTTON
Enter the meter memory and
silence a reminder alarm.
TEST SLOT
Insert test strip here to turn the
meter on for testing.
DATA PORT (for G31a)
Download test results with a
cable connection.
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SET BUTTON
Enter and confirm the meter
settings.
BATTERY
COMPARTMENT
BLUETOOTH INDICATION
LIGHT (for G31b)
BT BUTTON (for G31b)
Download test results with a
Bluetooth connection.
FORA G31aFORA G31b

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Blood Drop Symbol
Test Result
Ketone Warning
Error Message
Reminder Alarm
Day Average
Date
Test Strip Symbol
Low Battery Symbol
Measurement Unit
Memory Symbol
Control Solution Mode
Measuring Mode
Time
Display Screen

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Test Strip
NOTE
The FORA G31 monitor should only be used with FORA G31 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 automati-
cally 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.
Front Back
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Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter
battery, you should check and update these settings. Make sure you
complete the steps below and have your desired settings saved.
► To Enter the Setting Mode
Start with the meter off (no test strip
inserted). Press SET to turn on the meter.
Step 1
Setting the date.
With the year flashing, press and release
to choose the correct year. Press SET.
With the month flashing, press and
release to choose the correct month.
Press SET.
With the date flashing, press and release
to choose the correct date. Press SET.
Setting the Meter

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Step 3
Setting the time.
With the hour flashing, press and release
to choose the correct hour. Press SET.
With the minute flashing, press and release
to choose the correct minute. Press SET.
Step 2
Setting the time format.
Press to select the desired time
format --- 12h or 24h. Press SET.

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Step 5
Setting the reminder alarm.
You may set up any or all of the reminder alarms
(1-4). The meter displays “On”or “OFF”and
, press to turn on or turn off to set the first
reminder alarm.
Press to select “On”, then press SET to set the
hour. When the hour is flashing, press to add
an hour. Press SET to confirm and go to minutes, press to add
one minute. Hold longer to add faster. Press SET to confirm and
go to the next alarm setting.
Step 4
Deleting the memory.
With “dEL”and a flashing “”symbol on the display, press and
select “No”to keep the results in memory then press SET to skip.
To delete all the results, press and select “Yes”then press SET to
confirm. “OK”and “”are displayed on the meter, which indicates
that all data stored is deleted.

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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, press to change from “ON”to “OFF”.
At the time of your alarm, the meter will beep and automatically turn
on. You can press to silence the alarm and insert a test strip to
begin testing. If you do not press , the meter will beep for 2 min-
utes then switch off. If you do not want to test at this time, press
to switch off the meter.
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.
Congratulations! You have completed all settings!

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THE FOUR MEASURING MODES
Modes Use when
any time of day without regard to time since last
meal
no food intake for at least 8 hours
2 hours after a meal
testing with the control solution
You can switch between each mode by:
Step 1
Start with the meter switched off. Insert a test
strip to turn on the meter, the screen will display
flashing blood drop and “Gen”.
Step 2
Press to switch between General, AC, PC and QC.
The meter provides you with four modes for measuring General, AC, PC
and QC.
General (dis-
plays as “Gen”)

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BEFORE TESTING
Control Solution Testing
FORA Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose that re-
acts with test strips and is used to ensure your monitor and test strips
are working together correctly.
Do a control solution test when:
•you first receive the monitor,
•at least once a week to routinely check the monitor and test strips,
•you begin using a new vial of test strips,
•you suspect the monitor or test strips are not working properly,
•your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel,
or if you think the results are not accurate,
•practicing the testing process, or
•you have dropped or think you may have damaged the monitor.
Step 1
Insert the Test Strip to Turn on the
Meter.
Insert the test strip into the meter.
Wait for the meter to display the
test strip and blood drop symbols.
Performing a Control Solution Test

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Step 3
Apply Control Solution.
Shake the control solution vial thoroughly before
use. Squeeze out a drop and wipe it off, then
squeeze another drop and place it on the tip of
the vial cap.
Hold the meter to move the absorbent hole of
test strip to touch the drop. Once the confirma-
tion window fills completely, the meter will begin
counting down.
To avoid contaminating the control
solution, do not directly apply
control solution onto a strip.
Step 2
Press to Mark this Test as a Control Solution Test.
If you press again, the “QC”will disappear and this test is no
longer a control solution test.

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109~165
Step 4
Read and Compare the Result.
After counting down to 0, the test result
of control solution will appear on the
display. Compare this result with the
range printed on the test strip vial and
it should fall within this range. If not,
please read instructions again and
repeat the control solution test.
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 the local customer service or place of
purchase for help.
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 the MAINTENANCE section for important information about your
control solutions.

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TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE
Overview of the Lancing Device
If your lancing device differs from the one shown here, please refer to
the manufacturer’s manual to ensure proper usage.
Sharing the lancing device and lancets may increase the risk of
contracting infectious diseases.
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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Cap
Adjustable Tip
Depth Indicator
Arrow
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Lancet Holder
Ejector
Release Button
Cocking Control
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A Clear Cap
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