FOR-A GD20FM01 Reference guide

Operations & Procedures Manual
Long Term Care
GD20

Thank you for purchasing the ForaCare GD20 Blood Glucose Monitoring System. This manual
provides important information to help you to use the system properly. Before using this product,
please read the following contents thoroughly and carefully.
If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact the place of purchase or call
Customer Service at [phone].
The FORA GD20 is intended for multi-patient use in a long term care setting. Please note that the
following Procedures are provided only as a model to help your facility establish its own policy and
procedures. Your own policy may differ depending upon the existing procedures. Please consult with
the Director of Nursing for further guidance.
CAUTION: Please carefully read the User’s Manual and all product instructions before using
this Long Term Care Manual and administering blood glucose tests.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Interfering Substances / Regulatory Requirements
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
INTENDED USE
TEST PRINCIPLE
ALTERNATIVE SITE TESTING
METER OVERVIEW
Test Strip
Setting the Meter
QUALITY CONTROL TESTING
BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING
CLEANING AND DISINFECTION PROCEDURES
METER MEMORY
DOWNLOADING RESULTS ONTO A COMPUTER
MAINTENANCE
Replacing the Battery
Meter Storage
Important Test Strip Information
Important Control Solution Information
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
Result Readings
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
SPECIFICATIONS
TRAINING TOOLS
Attachment 1: Training Checklist
Attachment 2: Training Quiz
Attachment 3: Quality Control Records Result
Notes
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ BEFORE USE
Users need to adhere to Standard Precautions when handling or using this device. All parts of the
glucose monitoring system should be considered potentially infectious and are capable of transmitting
blood-borne pathogens between patients and healthcare professionals. For more information, refer to
“Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Set-
tings 2007”, http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/2007ip/2007isolationprecautions.html .
The meter should be disinfected after use on each patient. This Blood Glucose Monitoring System
may only be used for testing multiple patients when Standard Precautions and the manufacturer’s
disinfection procedures are followed.
Only auto-disabling, single use lancing devices should be used with this device.
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 if it is damaged.
4.DO NOT under any circumstances use the device on neonates or infants.
5.This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseases. The data measured is for
reference only.
6. Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all instructions thoroughly and practice the test.
Carry out all the quality control checks as directed.
7. Keep the device and testing equipment away from young children. Small items such as the battery
cover, batteries, test strips, lancets and vial caps are choking hazards.

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Regulatory Requirements
The Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) has classified tests of blood glucose as
tests that are waived. For all entities that conduct one or more tests, including waived tests
on materials derived from the human body for the purpose of providing information for the diagnosis,
prevention or treatment of any disease or impairment of, or the assessment of the health
of human beings, CLIA has stated that the entity conducting the tests shall meet certain Federal
requirements. If any entity conducts tests for the aforementioned purposes, then the entity, under
CLIA, is considered to be a laboratory and thus must register with the CLIA Program.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS
IN A SAFE PLACE
Interfering Substances
Interfering substances depend on the concentration. The interfering substances listed
below may produce elevated glucose test results (up to concentration levels noted).

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Test Concentration
mg/dl
% Bias at
80±5 mg/dl
% Bias at
120±5 mg/dl
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Severe dehydration and excessive water loss
may cause readings which are lower than actual
values. If the patient is suffering from severe
dehydration, consult a healthcare professional
immediately.
If the patient’s blood glucose results are lower or
higher than usual, and do not have any
symptoms of illness, first repeat the test. If
the patient has symptoms or continue to get
results which are higher or lower than usual,
follow the treatment advice of the healthcare
professional.
Use only fresh capillary or venous whole blood
samples to test patient’s blood glucose. Using
other substances will lead to incorrect results.
If the patient has symptoms that are inconsistent
with the blood glucose test results and you have
followed all the instructions given in this owner’s
manual, contact the 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.
INTENDED USE
This system is intended for use outside the
body (in vitro diagnostic use) by healthcare
professionals for multiple patient use in a pro-
fessional healthcare setting. Additionally, it is
intended to be used for the quantitative mea-
surement of glucose in fresh capillary blood
(from the finger, palm, forearm and upper arm)
or venous whole blood samples.
It should not be used for the diagnosis of
diabetes, or testing on neonates.
Alternative site testing should be done only dur-
ing steady–state times (when glucose is not
changing rapidly).
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 strength of the
current produced by the reaction depends on
the amount of glucose in the blood sample.
This system uses enzyme of FAD–dependent
glucose dehydrogenase.

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ALTERNATIVE SITE TESTING
IMPORTANT:
There are limitations with AST (Alternative Site
Testing). The alternative site testing of the system
can be used in only during steady-state blood
glucose conditions. Please consult the doctor
before you perform AST on the patient.
Measurements from alternative site testing
should never be used to calibrate a continuous
glucose monitoring systems (CGMs) or entered
into insulin dose calculators for insulin dosing
recommendations.
What is AST?
Alternative site testing (AST) means that people
use parts of the body other than fingertips to check
their blood glucose levels. This system provides
you to test on the palm, the forearm, the upper
arm, and with the equivalent results to fingertip
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, patients will not feel as much pain
as at the fingertip.
When to use AST?
Food, medication, illness, stress and exercise
can affect blood glucose levels. Capillary blood
at fingertip reflects these changes faster than
capillary blood at other sites. Therefore when
testing blood glucose during or immediately after
meal, physical exercise, or any other event, take
blood sample from finger only. We strongly
recommend that you perform AST ONLY at the
following times:
•In a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2
hours since the last meal).
•Two hours or more after aking insulin.
•Two hours or more after exercise.
Do NOT use AST if:
•Your patient has frequent low blood glucose.
•The AST results do not match the way the
patient feels.
•You are testing for hyperglycemia.
•You are testing for hypoglycemia.
•The patient’s routine glucose results are often
fluctuating.

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METER OVERVIEW Display Screen
BATTERY
SET
CR2032 7
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Blood sample symbol
Test strip symbol
Low battery symbol
Test result
Measurement unit
Memory symbol
Day average
Reminder alarm
Time
Date
Control solution mode
Ketone warning
Error

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Test Strip Setting the Meter
NOTE
This system uses enzyme of glucose
dehydrogenase (GDH).
The FORA GD20 meter should only be used
with FORA GD20 Test Strips. Using other test
strips with this meter will produce inaccurate
results.
Before using the 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.
Entering the Setting Mode
Start with the meter off
(no test strip inserted).
Press SET to turn on the
meter.
1. Setting the date
With the year flashing,
press M to select
the correct year. Press SET.
With the month flashing, press Mto select
the correct month. Press SET.
With the day flashing, press Mto select the
correct day. Press SET.
2. Setting the time format
Press and release Mto select the desired time
format --- 12h or 24h. Press SET to confirm.
3. Setting the time
With the hour flashing, press Mto select the
correct hour. Press SET to confirm.
With the minute flashing, press Mto select
the correct minute. Press SET to confirm.
4. Deleting the memory
With “dEL” and a flashing “ ” symbol on the
BATTERY
SET
CR2032
BackFront
The front side of the
test strip should face
up when inserting
the test strip.
Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood here.
The blood will be
automatically absorbed.
Confirmation 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.
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ATTENTION:
Test results might be wrong if the
contact bar is not fully inserted into
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display, press Mand select “No” to keep the results
in memory then press SET to skip.
To delete all the results, press Mto select “Yes”.
Then press SET to delete All results. ”OK” is dis-
played in the meter, which means that all data
stored is deleted.
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 Mto turn on or turn off to set the first
reminder alarm.
Press Mto select “On”, then press SET to set the
hour. When the hour is flashing, press Mto add an
hour. Press SET to confirm. Now adjust the
minutes. Press M to add one minute. Hold M
longer to add faster. Press SET to confirm and go
to the next alarm setting.
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 M to change from “ON” to “OFF”. At
the time of your alarm, the meter will beep and
automatically turn on.
You can press Mto 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 switch off.
If you do not want to test at this time, press Mto
switch off the meter.
Quality control testing using the FORA Control
Solution is required to check the performance
of the FORA GD20 Blood Glucose Monitoring
System. The FORA Control Solution checks if the
meter and test strips are working correctly as a
system and if the system is being utilized correctly.
This section explains how to take a control
solution test in order to verify the performance of
FORA GD20 Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
Before testing with the FORA GD20 Blood
Glucose Monitoring System for the first time.
When you open a new vial of test strips.
Whenever you suspect the meter or test strips
may not be functioning properly.
If test results appear to be unusually high or low
or are inconsistent with clinical symptoms.
To check your technique.
When the FORA GD20 meter has been dropped
or you think you may have damaged the meter.
QUALITY CONTROL TESTING
You Should Perform a Control Solution Test
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 automatically switch off.
IMPORTANT:
Depending on different state regulations,
control solution testing may be required on a
daily basis. Refer to your facility procedures for
further details.

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Equipment Needed:
1. FORA GD20 Blood Glucose Meter
2. FORA GD20 (GDH) Control Solutions
3. FORA GD20 Test Strips
4. FORA GD20 Meter Record Sheet
Performing a Control Solution Test
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.
2. Press C to mark this test as a control
solution test
With “CTL” displayed, the meter will not store your
test result in memory. If you press the C button
again, the “CTL” will disappear and this test is no
longer a control solution test.
3. Apply control solution
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 to move the sample area of the
test strip to touch the drop. Once the confirmation
window fills completely, the meter will begin
counting down.
To avoid contaminating the control solution, do not
directly apply control solution onto a strip.
4. Read and compare the result
After counting down to 0, the control solution
test result will appear on the display. Compare
this result with the range printed on the test strip
vial. It should fall within
this range. If not, please
read the instructions
again and repeat
the control solution test.
NOTE
Only use the control solutions for FORA GD20
test strips.
When using a new bottle of control solution,
write the opening date on the bottle label. Each
bottle of control solution is stable for use within 90
days after first opening (replace cap tightly after
each use). Discard all remaining open solutions
after 90 days.
Shake the control solution bottle several times
before use, discard the first drop of control
solution and wipe off the dispenser tip to ensure a
pure sample and an accurate result.
WARNING:
When doing a control solution test, you need to
Press C to mark it so the test result will not be
stored in the memory. Failure to do so will mix
up the control solution test with a blood glucose
test result in the memory.
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If a single meter is used to test multiple patients,
the meter must be cleaned and disinfected using
the instructions as specified in this manual after
each use, whether or not blood contamination is
suspected.
Equipment Needed:
1. FORA GD20 Blood Glucose Meter
2. FORA GD20 Test Strips
3. Safety lancet
4. Gloves
5. Alcohol wipe or swab
Only auto-disabling, single use lancing devices
should be used with this device.
BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING
Preparing the Puncture Site
Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the
puncture site before blood extraction has a
significant influence on the glucose value obtained.
Please follow the suggestions below before
obtaining a drop of blood:
Wash and dry your hands before starting.
1. Put on a new pair of gloves.
2. Select the puncture site.
3. Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened
with 70% alcohol and let it air dry.
4. Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds
before penetration.
Fingertip testing
Press the lancing device’s tip firmly against the
lower side of patient’s fingertip.
Blood from sites other than the fingertip
When lancing the palm, forearm and upper arm
avoid lancing the areas with obvious veins because
of excessive bleeding.
5. Record the results.
Record the control solution test results in the
System Quality Control Results Record sheet or
as instructed by your facility.
Out-of-range results
If you continue to have test results fall outside the
range printed on the test strip vial, the meter
and/or strips may not be working properly.
Please check the Troubleshooting section for
possible causes and actions. If a problem still
persists, contact Customer Service at
[phone] for assistance.
NOTE
Choose a different spot each time you test.
Repeated punctures at the same spot may cause
soreness and calluses.
It is recommended that you discard the first drop
of blood as it might contain tissue fluid, which may
affect the test result.
When cleaning the puncture site, make sure
alcohol is throughly dry before puncture site is
lanced. Testing with alcohol remaining on skin can
cause higher results.

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Performing a Blood Glucose Test
Consult manufacturer’s instructions for additional
information regarding the use of the FORA GD20
Blood Glucose Meter.
1. Verify physician’s order.
2. Identify the patient.
3. Explain procedure.
4. Provide privacy.
5. Wash hands.
6. Put on non-sterile gloves.
7. Ensure that the meter and test strips are at
room temperature. If there is a temperature
change, the meter and test strips should sit at
room temperature for 10 to 12 minutes.
8. Verify that the vial of test strips has not expired
and/or that the vial has not been opened for
longer than 90 days. Discard the vial of test
strips if it has expired and/or has been opened
for more than 90 days.
9. Cleanse area that is to be punctured with an
alcohol swab. Allow area to dry.
10. Insert a test strip in the meter.
11. Lightly hold lancet device against the skin and
lance the area. Obtain a blood sample (a
hanging drop of blood).
12. Make contact with the blood sample to the
sample area of the test strip. Blood will be
NOTE
Do not press the punctured site against the test
strip or try to smear the blood.
If you do not apply a blood sample to the test
strip within 3 minutes, the meter will automatically
turn off. You must remove and reinsert the test
strip to start a new test.
The confirmation window should be filled with
blood before the meter begins to count down.
NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip after
the blood sample has moved away. Discard the
used test strip and retest with a new one.
If you have trouble filling the confirmation
window, please contact Customer Service at
[phone].
wicked and after the confirmation window is
filled, the meter will begin counting down.
(0.7 μL blood
sample required)
13. Read the result.
14. Eject the used test strip.
15. Clean and/or disinfect the meter following
the cleaning and disinfecting procedures in
this manual.
16. Remove gloves and wash hands.

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CLEANING AND DISINFECTION
PROCEDURES
Cleaning & Disinfecting the FORA GD20
Blood Glucose Meter
It is Links Medical Product’s policy to advise heal
care professionals to clean and disinfect blood
glucose meters between each resident test in order
to avoid cross-contamination issues. Whether your
facility uses an alcohol based solution or a bleach
based solution should depend upon your individual
resident requirements and your facility’s disinfection
protocol.
Links Medical Product’s cleaning and disinfecting
guidelines are as follows:
FORA GD20 Cleaning Guidelines: Use a lint free
cloth dampened with soapy water or isopropyl
(70% - 80%) to clean the outside of the blood
glucose meter.
NOTE: Lint free cloth should not be dripping wet
when cleaning the meter.
FORA GD20 Disinfecting Guidelines: To
disinfect the meter, dilute 1 mL of household bleach
(5% - 6% sodium hypochlorite solution) in 9 mL of
water to achieve a 1:10 dilution (final concentration
of 0.5% - 0.6% sodium hypochlorite). The solution
can then be used to dampen a paper towel (do not
saturate the towel). Then use the damped towel to
thoroughly wipe down the meter.
Please note that there are commercially available
1:10 quaternary/alcohol wipes and bleach wipes
from a variety of manufactures. Professional
Disposables Inc (PDI) is an example of a
manufacturer that offers both of these options.
Their product offerings include:
•Super Sani-Cloth“ Germicidal Wipe - ideal
disinfection for most residents and hard surfaces.
•Sani-Cloth“ Bleach Germicidal Disposable Wipe -
ideal disinfection for residents with C-Diff.
Both germicidal wipes mentioned above are EPA
registered wipes that are compliant with the CDC
guideline for disinfection and sterilization in
healthcare facilities and are readily available
through major medical distributors. When using any
disinfection wipe, take extreme care not to get liquid
in the test strip dock or key code parts of the
meter. With all recommended glucose meter
cleaning methods, it is crucial that the FORA GD20
meter be completely dry before testing a resident’s
glucose level. Please follow the disinfectant product
label instructions to ensure proper drying time.
While there are many other options for
disinfecting blood glucose meters, Links Medical
Products has not tested the effectiveness of these
products on the FORA GD20 meter. If you use a
product or method other than those that we’ve
recommend above, you should document
accordingly in your cleaning protocol.

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The meter stores the 448 most recent blood
glucose test results along with respective dates
and times in its memory. To enter the meter
memory, start with the meter switched off.
Reviewing Test Results
1.Press and release M.
will appear on the display.
Press Magain, and the first reading
you see is the last blood glucose
result along with date and time.
2.Press M repeatedly to recall the test results
stored in the meter.
3.Exit the meter memory.
After the last test results, press Magain and the
meter will be turned off.
Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average
Results
1.Press and release M.
When appears on the display,
keep pressing Mfor 3 seconds until
the flashing “ ” appears. Release
Mand then your 7-day average
result measured in general mode
will appear on the display.
2.Press M to review 14-, 21-, 28-, 60- and 90- day
average results stored in memory.
3. Exit the meter memory.
Keep pressing Mand the meter will turn off after
displaying the last test result.
METER MEMORY
You can use the meter with an interface cable and
the Health Care Software System to view test
results on your personal computer. To learn more
about the Health Care Software System or to
obtain an interface cable separately, please visit
www.foracare.com or call [phone] for
assistance.
1. Obtaining the required cable and installing
the software
To download the Health Care Software System,
please visit the FORA Care Inc. website at
www.foracare.com.
2. Connecting to a personal computer
Connect the cable to an interface port on your
computer. With the meter switched off, connect
the other end of the interface cable to the meter
data port. “PC” will appear on the meter display,
indicating that the meter is in communication
mode.
3. Data transmission
To transmit data, follow the instructions provided
with the software. Results will be transmitted with
date and time. Remove the cable and the meter
will automatically switch off.
DOWNLOADING RESULTS ONTO A
COMPUTER
WARNING:
While the meter is connecting to the PC, it will be
unable to perform a blood glucose test.

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MAINTENANCE
Low Battery Signal
The meter will display one of the messages below
to alert you when the meter's power is getting low.
1. The symbol appears along with a display
message: The meter is functional and the results
remain accurate, but it is time to change the
battery.
2. The meter displays E-b:
There is not enough power for a test.
Please change the battery
immediately.
Replacing the Battery
To replace the battery, make sure that the
meter is turned off.
1. Press the edge of the battery clip and lift it up
to remove.
NOTE
Replacing the battery does not affect the test
results stored in the memory.
Battery might leak chemicals if unused for a long
period of time. Remove the battery if you are not
planning to use the device for an extended period
(i.e., 3 months or more).
Properly dispose of the battery according to your
local environmental regulations.
BATTERY
SET
CR2032
BATTERY
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CR2032
BATTERY
SET
CR2032
Battery
Your meter comes with one 3V CR2032 lithium
battery.
2. Remove the old battery and replace with a new
3V CR2032 lithium battery.
3. Close the battery cover. If the battery is
inserted correctly, you will hear a "beep"
confirming the battery has been properly
inserted.

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Meter Storage
Storage conditions: -4°F to 140°F (-2°C to
6°C), below 95% relative humidity.
Always store or transport the meter in its
original storage case.
Avoid dropping and heavy impact.
Avoid direct sunlight and high humidity.
Important Test Strip Information
Storage conditions: 35.6숳to 89.6숳(2삸to 32삸),
below 85% relative humidity. Do not freeze.
Store your test strips in their original vial only.
Do not transfer to another container.
Store test strip packages in a cool dry place.
Keep away from direct sunlight and heat.
After removing a test strip from the vial,
immediately close the vial cap tightly.
Touch the test strip with clean and dry hands.
Use each test strip immediately after removing
it from the vial.
Write the opening date on the vial label when you
first open it. Discard remaining test strips after 3
months (90 days).
Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date.
This may cause inaccurate results.
Do not bend, cut, or alter a test strip in any way.
Keep the strip vial away from children. The cap
and the test strip may be a choking hazard. If
swallowed, promptly seek medical attention.
For further information, please refer to the test
strip package insert.
Important Control Solution Information
Use only FORA control solutions with your
meter.
•Do not use the control solution beyond the
expiration date or 3 months after first opening.
Write the opening date on the control solution
vial and discard the remaining solution after 3
months.
It is recommended that the control solution test
be done at room temperature (68°F to 77°F) 20°C
to 25°C. Make sure your control solution, meter,
and test strips are at this specified temperature
range before testing.
Store the control solution tightly closed at
temperatures between 36°F and 86°F (2°C and
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SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
f you follow the recommended action but the
problem persists, or error messages other than the
ones below appear, please call [phone] for
assistance. Do not attempt to repair yourself and
never try to disassemble the meter under any
circumstances.
Result Readings
Error Messages
1. If the meter does not display a message after
inserting a test strip:
Troubleshooting
MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS
MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT TO DO
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
Appears when
the battery can
not provide
enough power
for a test.
Replace the battery
immediately.
Appears when
inserting a used
test strip.
Re-test using a
new test strip.
Test strip was
removed after
applying a blood
sample prior
to glucose test
completion.
Problem with the
meter.
Appears when the
environmental
temperature is
below system
operation range:
50°F (10°C).
Appears when the
environmental
temperature is
above system
operation range:
104°F (40°C).
Re-test using a
new test strip.
System operation
range is 50°F to
104°F (10°C to 40°C).
Repeat the test
after the meter
and test strip have
reached the
appropriate
temperature.
Review the
instructions and
re-test with a new
test strip. If the
above steps do not
work, please contact
Customer Service.
Battery exhausted.
Test strip inserted upside
down or incorrectly.
Defective meter.
Replace the battery.
Insert the test strip
correctly with the contact
bars end first and facing up.
Please contact Customer
Service at [phone].
Appears when the result is below the
measurement limit of 20 mg/dL (1.1 mmol/L).
Appears when the result is equal to or
higher than 240 mg/dL (13.3 mmol/L).
This inndicates the possibility of ketone
accumulation for type 1 diabetes.
Appears when the result is above the
measurement limit of 600 mg/dL (33.3
mmol/L).
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2. If the test does not start after applying the
sample:
3. If the control solution testing result is out of
range.
Model No.: TD-4251
Dimension & Weight: 86.9mm(L) x 51mm(W) x
15.8mm(H), 42.2g
Power Source: one CR2032 lithium battery
Display: LCD
Memory: 448 measurement results with
respective date and time
External output: RS232 PC interface
Auto electrode insertion detection
Auto sample loading detection
Auto reaction time count-down
Auto switch-off after 3 minutes without action
Temperature warning
Operating Condition: 50°F to 104°F (10°C to
40°C), below 85% R.H. (non-condensing)
Storage/Transportation Conditions:
Meter: -4°F to 140°F (-20°C to 60°C), below 95%
R.H.
Test strip: 35.6°F to 89.6°F (2°C to 32°C), below
85% R.H. Do not freeze.
Measurement Units: mg/dL
Measurement Range: 20 to 600mg/dL (1.1 to
33.3mmol/L)
This device has been tested to meet the electrical
and safety requirements of: IEC/EN 61010-1, IEC/
EN 61010-2-101, EN 61326-1, IEC/EN 61326-2-2.
Distributed by: Manufactured by:
SPECIFICATIONS
9247 Research Drive ·Irvine, CA
Toll Free: [phone]
(8:00am-5:00pm PST, Mon.-Fri.)
www.linksmed.com
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO
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Insufficient blood sample.
Defective test strip.
Sample applied after
automatic switch-off
(3 minutes after last
user action).
Defective meter.
Re-test using a new test
strip with larger volume of
blood.
Re-test with a new test
strip.
Re-test with a new test
strip. Apply sample only
when " " appears
on the display.
Please contact Customer
Service at [phone].
Error in performing the test.
Control solution vial was
porly shaken.
Expired or contaminated
control solution.
Control solution that is too
warm or too cold.
Defective test strip.
Meter malfunction.
Read the instructions
thoroughly and repeat the
test again.
Shake the control solution
vial and repeat the test
again.
Check the expiration date
or the discard date of the
control solution.
Control solution, meter, and
test strips should come to
room temperature (68°F to
77°F(20°C to 25°C) before
testing.
Re-test with a new test strip.
Please contact Customer
Service at [phone].
ForaCare Inc.
893 Patriot Dr., Suite D,
Moorpark, CA 93021

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FORA GD20 Blood Glucose Monitoring System Training Checklist
Use the following checklist to assess the trainee’s understanding and knowledge of the
following areas:
Training Completed by:
The trainee must complete the training of the FORA GD20 Blood Glucose Monitoring System before performing
glucose testing on residents.
Attachment 1:
Area
Name of Trainee Date
Name of Instructo Sr ignature of Instructor
Area
Knows key features of FORA GD20 meter.
Understands different test types - finger, AST, quality control, preferred sample type and
sample volume.
Principles of quality testing and QC materials.
Only uses FORA GD20 test strips and FORA control solution with the FORA GD20 meter.
Understands the important features, benefits and limitations of the FORA GD20 system.
Knows the proper method of disposing of used test strips, lancet and gloves according to
facility procedures.
Understands the appropriate steps to take for troubleshooting.
Knows the actions to be taken when the results are abnormally high or low.
Understands the information required to be documented by law and by institution.
Identify the essential equipment used with the FORA GD20 system.
Locates the serial number, test strip port, test strip ejector, M, C and SET buttons on the meter.
Locates the expiration date, first opening date, lot number and control solution ranges on the
test strip vial. Locates sample area, confirmation window, contact bars and test strip handle
on the test strips.
Locates the expiration date, first opening date and lot number on the control solution bottle.
Knows the proper storage conditions of the meter, test strips and control solutions.
Knows how to maintain the meter.
Demonstrates proper safety lancet technique when collecting a blood sample.
Demonstrates the correct blood testing procedures using the FORA GD20 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System.
Demonstrates the correct test strip insertion technique.
Performs quality control tests at specific times and determines if the results are acceptable.
Takes appropriate action if there is a problem.
Demonstrates the proper cleaning and disinfecting techniques for the FORA GD20 meter.
Performs meter set up, memory retrieval and data transmission operations.
Demonstrates the proper actions to take for inaccurate results.
Understands the displayed error messages and corresponding actions to take.
Knowledge
Equipment
Practical
Task
Clinical Use of Device
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