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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