FOR-A D40 Pro User manual

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Dear System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the FORA D40 Pro Blood Pressure plus
Blood Glucose Monitoring System. This manual provides impor-
tant information which helps you to operate this system smoothly.
Before using this product, please read this manual thoroughly to
ensure safe and accurate use.
If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact
the place of purchase or the local customer service for assistance.
D40 Pro
Version 2.0 2011/07 311-3261500-001
English

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INFORMATION 04
General Warnings 04
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 06
Intended Use 06
Test Principle 07
Contents of System 08
Monitor Overview 09
Screen Display 11
Test Strip 12
SETTING THE MONITOR 13
TESTING BLOOD PRESSURE 16
Before Measurement 17
Selecting the Correct Cuff 17
Fitting the Cuff Correctly 18
Proper Measurement Position 19
Taking a Single Measurement 20
Measurement Average Mode 21
AUSCULTATORY MODE 23
TESTING BLOOD GLUCOSE 25
Important Information 25
The Four Measuring Modes 26
CONTROL SOLUTION TESTING 27
Performing a Control Solution Test 27

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TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 30
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing 30
Preparing the Puncture Site 31
Alternative Site Testing 33
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 34
MONITOR MEMORY 38
DOWNLOADING RESULTS ONTO A COMPUTER 40
MAINTENANCE 42
Low Battery Signal 42
Replacing the Battery 42
Using AC Adapter 44
Caring for the Monitor 45
Caring for the Test Strips 46
Important Control Solution Information 47
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 48
Result Readings 48
Error Messages 50
Troubleshooting 52
DETAILED INFORMATION 55
Reference Values 55
Comparing Monitor and Laboratory Results 57
SYMBOL INFORMATION 59
SPECIFICATIONS 60

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SAFETY INFORMATION
The information in this manual is a comprehensive guide to the
operation of the monitor. For safety reasons, please read this manual
thoroughly before using the monitor.
General Warnings
•Only the healthcare professionals who have trained for this system
should operate.
•Use this device only for the intended use described in this manual.
•Do not use accessories which are not specified by the manufacturer.
•Do not use the device if it is not working properly or damaged.
•Do not use the equipment where aerosol sprays are being used or
where oxygen is being administered.
•Do not use under any circumstances on newborns or infants.
•Keep the equipment and its flexible cord away from hot surfaces.
•Use this device in a dry environment. Avoid high humidity and high
temperature.
•Do not use this device in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the correct
operation.
•Do not disassemble or modify this device.
•Do not touch the AC adapter with wet hands.
•Do not share an electric outlet with other device or electric appli-
ance.
•Unplug the AC adapter from the electric outlet if this device is un-
used for an extended period of time.

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•Unplug the AC adapter from the electric outlet when installing,
removing, or cleaning the device.
•After cleaning this unit, dry it well before plugging the AC adapter in
the electric outlet.
•If this device fails to perform as indicated, stop the measurement
immediately and turn off the unit, unplug the AC adapter from the
electric outlet, contact customer service for assistance.
•Do not use an AC adapter or battery pack not specified for this
device.
•Turn off the device and unplug the AC adapter from the electric
outlet before moving the device.
•Check the device operation on a regular basis when using this moni-
tor for the first time or after a long period. If the device has not been
used for more than three months, be sure to check if the device
operates normally and safely before use.
•Do not install or store this device where it may come into contact
with water or liquid medication.
•Read the instruction manual of the other devices to be used at the
same time with this unit, to understand and be aware of the interac-
tion between the devices.
•Do not autoclave.
•Do not install or store this unit in the places where has the storage
of chemicals or the gas may be generated.
•Do not use this unit in a vehicle.
•Do not use any cuff other than the models exclusive for this device.
•Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all instructions
thoroughly and practice the test. Do all quality control checks as
directed.
•Keep the device and testing supplies 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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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Intended Use
This system is a 2 in 1 system designed to measure blood glucose out-
side the human body (in vitro diagnostic use) and to measure blood
pressure non-invasively.
It shall not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes and hypertension, or
for the testing of neonates.

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Test Principle
This 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
monitor 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.
The blood pressure is measured non-invasively at the upper arm
based on the oscillometric and the Korotkoff method.
This device is NOT able to take measurements in the presence of
common arrhythmia, such as arterial or ventricular premature beats or
arterial fibrillation. It may produce reading error.
In auscultatory mode using the Korotkoff method you may take mea-
surements in the presence of arrhythmia.
In single and average mode, this device inflates the cuff to the ideal
level with each use. No adjustments are required by the operator to
select an inflation level. In auscultatory mode you can any time adjust
the inflation pressure, stop the inflation and start deflation if neces-
sary.

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Contents of System
The FORA D40 Pro system kit includes:
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Lancing Device with One Clear Cap
Batteries
Test Strips
Control Solution
Pressure Cuff (M and L size: upper
arm type)
Monitor
Owner’s Manual
Protective Wallet
Quick Start User Guide
Warranty Card
Sterile Lancets
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NOTE
All items can be purchased separately and some accessories may not be
included in the kit. If you wish to purchase any accessories, please contact
our local customer service.

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Monitor Overview
Front
Side
Back
Pressure Cuff
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TEST SLOT
Insert test strip here to turn the
monitor on for testing.
DISPLAY SCREEN
AUSCULTATION BUTTON
Assist you with auscultatory
mode.
S BUTTON
Enter and confirm the monitor
settings.
M BUTTON
Enter the monitor memory.
ON/OFF BUTTON
To start a single NIBP (non-
invasively blood pressure)
measurement
AVERAGE BUTTON
Assist you with blood pressure
average mode.
USB INDICATOR
Indicate a data transmission
via USB.
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POWER INDICATOR
Appear when battery is low.
BATTERY COMPART-
MENT
DC ADAPTER PORT
Connect to a power supply.
USB LINK PORT
Download test results with a
cable connection.
STRIP EJECTOR
Eject the used strip by push-
ing up this button.
AIR JACK
PRESSURE CUFF
AIR TUBE
AIR PLUG
Connect to air jack.