FOR-A GD40 User manual

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Dear System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the FORA GD40 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 GD40 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.
GD40
Version 1.0 2011/01 311-4272000-001
English

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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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 if it is
damaged.
4. Do NOT use the equipment in places where aerosol sprays
are being used or where oxygen is being administered.
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 in-
structions 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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8. 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.
9. Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to sources
of strong electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere
with the accurate 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
Calibration 17
How to Code Your Meter 17
Checking the Code Number 18
Control Solution Testing 19
Performing a Control Solution Test 19
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 22
Preparing the Puncture Site 23
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 24
METER MEMORY 27
DOWNLOADING RESULTS ONTO A COMPUTER 29

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MAINTENANCE 31
Battery 31
Caring for Your Meter 33
Caring for Your Test Strips 34
Important Control Solution Information 35
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 36
Result Readings 36
Error Messages 37
Troubleshooting 38
DETAILED INFORMATION 39
Reference Values 39
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 40
SYMBOL INFORMATION 42
SPECIFICATIONS 43

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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 immedi-
ately.
•If your blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and you
do not have any symptoms of illness, first repeat the test. If you have
symptoms or continue to get results which are higher or lower than
usual, follow the treatment advice of your healthcare professional.
•Use only fresh whole capillary blood samples from the finger to test
your blood glucose. Use only heparin (sodium heparin) for anticoagu-
lation of whole blood. 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 in-
dividuals or patients in shock. Readings which are lower than actual
values may occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyper-
osmolar 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 as an aid to monitoring the
effectiveness of diabetes control. It is intended to be used for the
quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in fresh whole blood
samples from the finger.
It should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes.
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 GD40 system kit includes:
Test strips, control solutions, or sterile lancets are not included in the
kit. They can be purchased separately. Please make sure you have
those items needed for a blood glucose test beforehand.
NOTE
If any items are missing from your kit or opened prior to use, please contact
local customer services or place of purchase for assistance.
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Daily Log Book
Protective Wallet
2 x 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries
Lancing Device
Meter
Owner’s Manual
Warranty Card
Quick Start User Guide
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Front
Rear
Side Back
Top
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Meter Overview
TEST SLOT
Insert test strip here to turn the
meter on for testing.
M BUTTON
Enter the meter memory and
silence a reminder alarm.
DISPLAY SCREEN
TEST STRIP EJECTOR
Eject the used strip by pushing
up this button.
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DATA PORT (for GD40a)
Download test results with a
cable connection.
BT Switch (for GD40b)
Download test results with a
Bluetooth connection
BT INDICATOR (for GD40b)
Download test results with a
Bluetooth connection.
SET BUTTON
Enter and confirm the meter
settings.
BATTERY COMPARTMENT
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Blood drop symbol
Code
Test result
Ketone warning
Error warning
Face/Low/High symbol
Memory symbol
Measurement mode
Date
Time
Day averag
Reminder alarms
Measurement unit
Low battery symbol
Test strip symbol
Display Screen
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