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