ForaCare Premium V10 User manual

Owner’s Manual
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Premium V10

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Dear ForaCare Premium V10
System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the ForaCare Premium V10 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 Ownerʼs Manual and any package
inserts for test strips and control solution.
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 ForaCare Premium V10 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System to easily monitor your blood glucose levels.
If you have questions, just call ForaCare Customer Care Service Center
toll-free at 1-866-469-2632. We are here for you 24 hours a day, 7 days a
week. You can also visit www.foracare.com.
Version 2.0 2012/02
311-4124100-003
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IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ BEFORE USE
●The meter and lancing device are for single patient use. Do not share them
with anyone including other family members! Do not use on multiple
patients!
●All parts of the kit are considered biohazardous and can potentially
transmit infectious diseases, even after you have performed cleaning and
disinfection.
For more information, please visit
1.“FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person
Poses Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens: Initial Communication”(2010)
http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm
2.“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One Person Poses
Risk for Transmitting Bloodborne Pathogens”(2010)
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.html
1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described.
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. 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. 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.
7. 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
Meter Overview 08
Display Screen 09
Test Strip 10
Setting the Meter 11
THE TWO MEASURING MODES 14
Control Solution Testing 15
Performing a Control Solution Test 15
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 18
Preparing the Puncture Site 18
Alternative Site Testing 20
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 21
METER MEMORY 24
Reviewing Test Results 24
Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 25
Downloading Results onto a Computer 26
MAINTENANCE 27
Battery 27
Caring for Your Meter 28
Caring for Your Test Strips 31
Important Control Solution Information 32
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 33
Result Readings 33
Error Messages 34
Troubleshooting 36
DETAILED INFORMATION 37
SPECIFICATIONS 38

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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 normal, and
you do not have any symptoms of illness, repeat the test. If you have
symptoms or continue to get results which are higher or lower than
normal, consult with 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 ownerʼs manual, contact your healthcare professional.
●We do not recommend using this product on severely hypotensive
individuals or patients in shock. Readings lower than actual values may
occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state,
with or without ketosis. Please consult a healthcare professional before
use.
●Critically ill patients should not be tested with a blood glucose
monitoring system.

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Intended Use
The ForaCare Premium V10 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is
intended for use in the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh
capillary whole blood from the finger and the following alternative sites:
palm, forearm, upper-arm, calf and thigh. It is intended for use by people
with diabetes mellitus at home as an aid in monitoring the effectiveness
of diabetes control program. It is not intended for the diagnosis of or
screening for diabetes mellitus, and is not intended for use on neonates.
Professionals may test with capillary and venous blood sample; home use
is limited to capillary whole blood testing.
The alternative site testing in the ForaCare Premium V10 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System can be used only during steady-state blood glucose
conditions.
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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Meter Overview
Test Strip Slot
Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing.
Test Strip Ejector
Eject the used strip by sliding up this button.
Display Screen
M Button
Display the meter memory; silence a reminder alarm,
change a setting in SET mode.
Data Port
Download test results with a cable connection.
SET Button
Enter SET mode and confirm the meter settings.
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Display Screen
Volume Symbol
Insert Test strip
Test Strip Symbol
Test Result
Blood Drop Symbol
Date
Time
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Memory Symbol
Ketone Warning
Day Average
Control Solution Mode
Measurement Unit
Low Battery 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 ForaCare Premium V10 monitor should only be used with ForaCare
Premium V10 Test Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce
inaccurate results.

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Entering the Setting Mode
Start with the meter off (no test strip
inserted). Press SET.
1. Setting the date
With the year flashing, press until the
correct year appears. Press SET.
With the month flashing, press until
the correct month appears. Press SET.
With the day flashing, press until the
correct day appears. Press SET.
2. Setting the time
With the hour flashing, press until the
correct hour appears. Press SET.
With the minute flashing, press until
the correct minute appears. Press SET.
Setting the Meter
Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter
battery, you should check and update the settings. Make sure you
complete the steps below and have your desired settings saved.

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4. Setting the speaking volume
There are eight (8) speaking volume
levels to choose from. Press until the
desired speaking volume appears. To
confirm 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.
3. Deleting the memory
With “dEL”and a flashing “”on the
display, press .If recorded results
does not need to be deleted from the
memory, press SET to skip.
With “dEL”and a flashing “”on the
display, press to delete all readings in
memory.
Screen will display “---” and “ ”, press
SET to set the speaking volume, press
to turn-off the meter.

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5. Choosing a language
Press to select L1/L2. The default
language for the meter is L1, which is
English. L2 is the alternate language as
indicated in your packaging. To confirm
your selection, press SET.
Congratulations! You have completed all settings!
NOTE:
•These parameters can ONLY be changed in the setting mode.
•If the meter is idles for 3 minutes during the setting mode, it will switch off
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You can switch between the two modes mode by:
1. With the meter turned off, insert a test
strip to turn on the meter. The screen will
display a flashing blood drop.
THE TWO MEASURING MODES
The meter provides you with two modes for measuring, General and QC.
MODES
General
QC
USE WHEN
any time of day without regard to time since last meal
testing with the control solution
2. Press to switch between General
and QC mode.
General QC

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Control Solution Testing
Our control solutions contain a known amount of glucose that reacts
with test strips and is used to ensure that the meter and test strips are
working together correctly.
Test strips, control solutions, or sterile lancets may not be included in
the kit (please check the contents on your product box). They can be
purchased separately. Please make sure you have all items prior to
testing your blood glucose.
Test with a control solution when:
●you first receive the meter,
●you first receive the meter.
●you do your weekly routine quality testing of the meter and test strips.
●you begin using a new vial of test strips.
●you suspect the meter and or test strips are not working correctly.
●your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel, or
if you think the results are not accurate.
●you are practicing the testing procedure.
●you have dropped or think you may have damaged the meter.
Performing a Control Solution Test
1. Insert the test strip to turn on the
meter
Wait for the meter to display “”and
“”.
Voice Guide
Thank you for using this product. Please
relax during measurement. Please apply
blood into the test strip.

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2. Press until “CTL” is displayed.
With “CTL”displayed, the meter will not
store your test result in memory. If you
press again, the “CTL”will disappear
and this test is no longer a control
solution test.
WARNING:
When doing the control solution test “CTL”must be displayed so that the test
results will not be stored in the memory. Failure to have the meter in the correct
mode will result in having the control solution test results stored with your actual
blood glucose test results. This will cause an inaccurate analysis of your stored
results.
3. Apply control solution
Shake the control solution bottle thoroughly before use. Squeeze out a
drop onto the tip of the bottle cap and wipe it off using a clean tissue or
cloth. Then squeeze out another drop onto the tip of the bottle cap.
Hold the meter so that the strip is pointing downward and move the
absorbent hole of the test strip to touch the drop. Once the confirmation
window fills completely, the meter will begin counting down.
To avoid contaminating the control solution, do not directly apply control
solution onto a strip or otherwise touch the nozzle of the bottle.

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NOTE:
•The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for control solution
use only. It is not a recommended range for your blood glucose level.
•See the Meter Maintenance section for important information about your
control solutions.
Out-of-range results
If you continue to have test results fall outside the range printed on the
test strip vial, the meter and strips may not be working properly. Do NOT
test your blood using this meter. Go to www.foracare.com, or call your
customer service for help.
4. Read and compare the result
After counting down to 0, the control
solution test result will appear on the
display. Compare this result with the
range printed on the test strip vial. It
should fall within the range. If not, please
read the instructions again and repeat
the control solution test.
Voice Guide
The blood glucose is (number) milligrams
per deciliter.
100~165
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TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing
Please follow the instructions in the lancing device insert for collecting a
blood sample.
Sharing the lancing device and lancets may increase the risk of
spreading infectious diseases. Lancing device must not be used on
more than one person.
WARNING:
To reduce the chance of infection:
•Never share a lancet or the lancing device.
•Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.
•Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets or the lancing
device.
•Wash and dry your hands thoroughly before and after handling the meter,
lancing device and test strips to prevent infection. For more information,
please refer to the “Cleaning and Disinfection”section.
•If the meter is being operated by a person who is providing testing assistance
to the user, the meter and lancing device should be decontaminated prior to
use by that person.
Preparing the Puncture Site
Rubbing the puncture site before blood extraction has a significant
influence on the accuracy of your test results.
Blood from an alternate a site that has not been rubbed exhibits a
measurably different glucose concentration than blood from the finger.
When the puncture site was rubbed prior to blood extraction, the
difference was significantly reduced.

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Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of blood:
Wash and dry your hands before starting.
●Select the puncture site either at fingertips or another body part
(please see section “Alternative Site Testing”(AST) on how to select the
appropriate sites).
●Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol and
let it air dry.
●Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
●Use a clear cap while setting up the lancing device.
●Fingertip testing
Press the tip of the lancing device firmly
against the lower side of your fingertip.
Press the release button to puncture your
finger, a click indicates that the puncture
is complete.
●Blood from sites other than the
fingertip
Replace the lancing device cap with the
clear cap for AST. Pull the cocking control
back until it clicks. When lancing the
forearm, upper arm, hand, thigh, or calf,
avoid lancing the areas with obvious veins
to avert excessive bleeding.
NOTE:
•Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at the same
spot may cause soreness and calluses.
•Please consult your health care professional before you begin AST.
•It is recommended that you discard the first drop of blood as it might contain
tissue fluid, which may affect the test result.
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Alternative Site Testing
Important:
There are limitations with Alternative Site Testing (AST).
Please consult your health care professional before you perform AST.
Suggested Test Areas
for the Hand
Forearm
Upper Arm
Thigh
Calf
When to use AST?
Food, medication, illness, stress and exercise can affect blood glucose
levels. Capillary blood at the fingertip reflects these changes faster than
capillary blood at other sites. Thus, when testing blood glucose during or
immediately after a meal, physical exercise, or any other event, take a
blood sample from your finger only.
We strongly recommend that you perform AST ONLY at the following
times:
●In a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since the last meal).
●Two hours or more after taking insulin.
●Two hours or more after exercise.
Do NOT use AST if:
●You think your blood glucose is low.
●You are unaware of hypoglycemia.
●You are testing for hyperglycemia.
●Your AST results do not match the way you feel.
●Your routine glucose results often fluctuate.