FOR-A MD User manual

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Owner's Manual
Manual del Propietario
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Sistema de vigilancia de glucose sanguinea

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Version 2.0 2018/08 311-4272200-014
English
Dear FORA MD
System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the FORA MD Blood Glucose Monitoring
System. This manual provides important information to help you to use
the system properly. Before using this product, please read and follow
the instructions in this Owner's Manual and any package inserts for test
strips and control solution.
This system is intended to be used by healthcare professionals for
multiple patients in a professional healthcare setting (i.e. hospitals,
doctor’s ofce, etc.)
If you have questions, just call ForaCare Customer Care Service Center
toll-free at 1-888-307-8188 (8:30 am-5:00 pm PST, Mon.-Fri.). For
assistance outside of these hours, please visit www.foracare.com.

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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 bloodborne
pathogens between patients and healthcare professionals. For more
information, refer to “Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing
Transmission of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 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 may be used with this
device.

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1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual.
2. Do NOT use accessories which are not specied by the manufacturer.
3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is damaged.
4. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseases. The
data measured is for reference only.
5. 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.
6. 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.
7 . 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.
8. Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate
operation.
9. Proper maintenance and periodically control solution test are essential to
the longevity of your device. If you are concerned about your accuracy of
measurement, please contact the place of purchase or call the Customer
Service for assistance.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 08
Important Information 08
Intended Use 09
Test Principle 09
Contents of System 10
Meter Overview 11
Display Screen 12
Test Strip 13
Speaking Function 14
Setting the Meter 15
THE FOUR MEASURING MODES 19
BEFORE TESTING 20
Checking the Code Number 20
Control Solution Testing 21
Performing a Control Solution Test 21
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 24
Preparing the Puncture Site 26
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 27
METER MEMORY 30
DOWNLOADING RESULTS 32

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MAINTENANCE 33
Battery 33
Caring for Your Meter 35
Meter Storage 38
Caring for Your Test Strips 38
Important Control Solution Information 39
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 40
Result Readings 40
Error Messages 41
Troubleshooting 43
DETAILED INFORMATION 44
Reference Values 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.
• Use only fresh whole capillary blood samples from the nger to test
your patient's blood glucose.
• 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 hyperglycemic-
hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis.
• Critically ill patients should not be tested with a blood glucose
monitoring system.

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Intended Use
This system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use) by professionals for multiple-patient use in professional healthcare
settings as an aid in monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes control.
It is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose
(sugar) in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the ngertips.
It should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes
mellitus, or testing on neonates.
This meter has some speaking functions but is not intended for use by
the visually impaired.
The system is only used with single-use, auto-disabling lancing devices.
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
reaction depends on the amount of glucose in the blood sample.
This system uses enzyme of FAD–dependent glucose dehydrogenase
(FAD-GDH) from E. coli.

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Your new FORA MD system kit includes:
Contents of System
Test strips, control solutions or safety 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 before use, please contact
your local customer service or place of purchase for assistance.
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Meter
Protective Wallet
Quick Start User Guide/Warranty Card
Owner’s manual
2 x 1.5V AAA alkaline batteries
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Meter Overview
Test Slot with Strip Indication Light
Insert test strip here to turn the
meter on for testing.
Main Button
Enter the meter memory and mute a
reminder alarm.
Display Screen
Test Strip Ejector
Eject the used strip by pushing up
this button.
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Front
Rear
Side Back
Top
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Bluetooth Switch
Activating the Bluetooth
function.
Bluetooth Indicator
Download test results with a
Bluetooth connection.
SET Button
Enter SET mode and conrm
the meter settings.
Battery Compartment
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Display Screen
Blood drop symbol
Code
Test Result
Ketone warning
Error Warning
Memory symbol
Measurement modes
Date
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Test strip symbol
Low battery symbol
Measurement unit
Reminder alarms
Day average
Time
Volume Symbol
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Test Strip
Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to
insert the test strip
into the slot.
Confirmation Window
Confirm if enough blood
has been applied to the
absorbent hole of the
strip.
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test
strip into the test strip
slot.
Absorbent Hole
Touch to a drop of
blood here, blood will
be automatically
drawn in.
ATTENTION:
The front side of test strip should face up when
inserting test strip.
Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not fully
inserted into the test slot.
NOTE
The FORA MD meter should only be used with FORA MD Test Strips. Using
other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results.

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FORA MD “speaks” aloud with voice instructions to guide you through
the process of blood glucose testing. The following table tells you
when and what the meter “says”.
Speaking Function
WHEN
does the meter say?
WHAT
does the meter say?
Using the meter
Insert test strip
When the meter is ready to test.
(symbol appears on display)
1. Thank you for using this product.
Please relax during measurement.
2. The Code Number is 10.
3. Please apply blood into the strip.
When the test is completed.
(result appears on display)
Your blood glucose is (number)
(milligrams per deciliter/ millimoles
per liter).
When the test result is < 20 mg/dL. The blood glucose is out of range unable
to measure.
When the test result is > 600 mg/
dL.
The blood glucose is out of range
unable to measure.
Recall the Stored Test Results Your blood glucose is (number)
(milligrams per deciliter/ millimoles per liter).

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Before using your meter for the rst 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.
Step 1
Setting the date
With the year ashing, press Main Button
until the correct year appears. Press SET
button.
With the month ashing, press Main Button
until the correct month appears. Press SET
button.
With the day ashing, press Main Button
until the correct day appears. Press SET
button.
Setting the Meter

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Step 3
Setting the time
With the hour ashing, press Main Button
until the correct hour appears. Press SET
button.
With the minute ashing, press Main Button
until the correct minute appears. Press SET
button.
Step 4
Deleting the memory
With “dEL” and a ashing “ ” on the
display, press Main button and select
“no” to keep the results in memory then
press SET to skip.
Step 2
Setting the time format
Press and release Main Button to
select the desired time format ---
12h or 24h. Press SET button.

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To delete all the results, press Main
button and select “yes” to delete all
the memory records.
Step 5
Setting the speaking volume
There are seven (7) speaking volume
options to choose from. Press Main
button until the desired speaking volume
appears. To conrm your selection, press
SET. Volume 0 indicates that the speaking
function is turned off, and “ ” will not
display during testing. Volume 1 to 7 indicates
speaking volume from low to high, and “ ”
will be displayed throughout the testing.
Step 6
Choosing a language
Press the Main button to select L1/L2.
The default language for the meter is L1,
which is English. To conrm your selection,
press SET.

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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!
Step 7
Setting the reminder alarm
Your meter has four reminder alarms.
The meter will display "OFF" and "
". If you don't want to set an alarm,
press SET to skip this step. Or press
Main button to select "On", then press
SET.
With the hour ashing, press Main
button to select the correct hour.
Press SET.
NOTE
• This function is referring to the Bluetooth data transmission. If “On” is
selected, your result will be transmitted automatically right after the test.
Step 8
Setting the Auto-Send
Press Main button to select the
auto-send On or OFF. Press SET.
With the minute ashing, press Main button to select the correct
minute. Press SET to conrm and go to the next alarm setting.

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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
ashing blood drop and “Gen”.
Step 2
Press Main button to switch between General,
AC, PC and QC mode.
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
You need to make sure that the
code number displayed on the
meter matches the number on the
test strip vial before you proceed.
If it matches, you can proceed with
your test. If the codes do not match,
please stop testing and contact
Customer Service for help.
Checking the Code Number
Code
NOTICE:
• The code number on the display is only for your reference, it may not be
actual code for this meter.
Warning
• It is important to make sure that the LCD displayed code is the same as the
code on the test strip vial before testing. Failure to do so will get inaccurate
results.
• If the LCD displayed code is not the same as the code on the test strip vial,
and the code number cannot be updated, please contact Customer Service
for assistance.