FOR-A V30a Instruction sheet

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Dear System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the FORA V30a 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.
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 V30a
Blood Glucose Monitoring 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.
V30a
Version 1.0 2010/07 311-4242100-007
English

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IMPORTANT SAFTY 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 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. Do NOT use under any circumstances on neonates.
6. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms
or diseases. The data measured is for reference only.
Always consult your doctor to have the results interpreted.

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7. 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.
8. 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.
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 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
Speaking Function 12
Setting the Meter 13
THE FOUR MEASURING MODES 18
BEFORE TESTING 20
Control Solution Testing 20
Performing a Control Solution Test 21
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 24
Overview of the Lancing Device 24
Setting up the Lancing Device 24
Preparing the Puncture Site 27
Alternative Site Testing 29
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 31
METER MEMORY 34
Reviewing Test Results 34
Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 36
Downloading Results onto a Computer 39

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MAINTENANCE 41
Battery 41
Caring for Your Meter 43
Caring for Your Test Strips 44
Important Control Solution Information 45
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 46
Result Readings 46
Error Messages 47
Troubleshooting 49
DETAILED INFORMATION 51
Reference Values 51
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 52
SPECIFICATIONS 54

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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 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 blood samples 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
diabetes 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).
This system is not intended for the diagnosis of or screening for
diabetes and is not intended to be used on neonates. Alternative site
testing (AST) in this system can be used only during steady-state blood
glucose conditions described in the section “about AST”.
This meter has some speaking functions but is not intended for use by
the visually impaired.
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.

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Contents of System
Your new FORA V30a system kit includes:
Test strips, control solutions (high and normal) and lancets are op-
tional. They are not included in the kit (please check the contents on
your product box). They can be purchased separately.
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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Warranty Card
2X1.5V AAA alkaline batteries
Meter
Owner’s Manual
Protective Wallet
Quick Start User Guide
Daily Log Book

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Meter Overview
Front Side Back
Test Slot
Insert test strip here to turn
the meter on for testing.
Display Screen
M Button
Enter the meter memory and
silence a reminder alarm
Test Strip Ejector
Eject the used strip by push-
ing up this button.
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Data Port
Download test results with a
cable connection.
SET Button
Enter and confirm the meter
settings.
C Button
Marks a control solution test.
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Display Screen
Low Battery Symbol
Test Strip Symbol
Blood Drop Symbol
Volume Symbol
Test Result
Memory Symbol
Alarm Function Indicator
Measuring Mode
Date
Time
Ketone Warning
Day Average
Measurement Unit
Error
Control Solution Mode
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