ForaCare Test N'GO User manual

Owner’s Manual
Manual del Usuario
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Sistema de Vigilancia de Glucosa Sanguinea

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Dear Owner of
ForaCareTest N’GO™
Blood Glucose Monitoring
System:
The system consists of three main products: the meter, test strips and
control solutions. These products have been designed, tested, and proven
to work together as a system to produce accurate blood glucose test
results. Only use ForaCare Test N’GO™ test strips and control solutions
with the ForaCare Test N’GO™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
Version 1.0 2013/02
311-4283200-001
English

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 04
Read Before Use 04
Important Information 06
Intended Use 07
Test Principle 07
Appearance And Key Functions of The Meter 08
Meter Display 09
Test Strip 10
Setting the Meter And Deleting the Memory 11
CHECKING THE SYSTEM WITH CONTROL SOLUTIONS 14
How to Perform A Control Solution Test 14
TESTING YOUR BLOOD 17
The Four Measuring Modes 17
How to Perform A Blood Glucose Test 18
Preparing the Puncture Site 19
Performing A Blood Glucose Test 16
VIEWING THE METER MEMORY 23
Viewing Results 23
Viewing Day Average Results 24
DOWNLOADING RESULTS ONTO A COMPUTER 26
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING YOUR METER 27
Caring for Your Meter 27
Disinfecting Procedures 28
BATTERY RECHARGE 30
DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE 31
Troubleshooting 33
DETAILED INFORMATION 34
Reference Values 34
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 34
SPECIFICATIONS 36
Federal Communications Commision (FCC) Statement 37

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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

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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 specified by the manufacturer.
3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or 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. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseases.
The data measured is for reference only.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. Use of this device in a dry environment, especially if synthetic materials
are present (synthetic clothing, carpets etc.) may cause damaging
static discharges that may cause erroneous results.
9. Do NOT use this device 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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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 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 inaccurate 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 who are in shock. Readings which are lower
than actual values may occur for individuals in a
hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis. Please
consult your healthcare professional before use.

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Intended Use
ForaCare Test N’GO™ Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended
for self testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with
diabetes at home 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 capillary whole blood samples drawn from the
fingertips. This system is intended for single-patient use (lay-users at
home) and should not be shared.
It should not be used for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes
mellitus, or testing on newborns.
This system provides you with plasma equivalent results.
NOTE:
Check your system to ensure that it is unopened prior to use and that it contains
all parts listed above. If anything is missing or damaged, please return your
system to the place of purchase.
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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Appearance And Key Functions of The Meter
Display Screen
Test Slot
Main Button
Charging indicator/Bluetooth indicator
SET Button
Battery Cover
USB Port (only for charge)
For battery recharge.
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NOTE:
The meter will turn off automatically after 180 seconds without any action or you
can press and hold the main button for 3 seconds to turn off the meter.

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Meter Display
Error Message Symbol
Measurement Unit
Testing Result Display
Measuring Mode
Gen, AC, PC, QC.
Memory Symbol
Indicates a test result
stored in memory.
Blood Drop Symbol
Flashes when meter
is ready for sample
application.
Time Display
Alarm Symbol
Low Battery Symbol
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Test Strip
Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood.
Blood is applied to the absorbent hole on the test strip and is
automatically drawn into the reaction cell where the reaction takes place.
Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to
insert the test strip
into the slot.
Confirmation Window
This is where you confirm
if enough blood has been
applied to the absorbent
hole in the strip.
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test
strip into the meter. Push
it in firmly until it will go
no further.
Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood
here. The blood will be
automatically absorbed.

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1. Setting the date
With the year flashing, press Main button
until the correct year appears. Press SET.
With the month flashing, press Main
button until the correct month appears.
Press SET.
With the day flashing, press Main button
until the correct day appears. Press SET.
2. Setting the time format
Press Main button to select the desired
time format --- 12h or 24h. Press SET.
After you have finished selecting the 12h
or 24h clock, press SET and then the hour
will flash on the screen.
Setting the Meter And Deleting the Memory
Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted). Press SET.
3. Set the hour and minute
With the hour flashing, press Main button
until the correct hour appears. Press SET.
With the minute flashing, press Main
button until the correct minute appears.
Press SET.

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4. Deleting the memory
With “dEL”and a flashing “”on the
display, press Main button and select “no”
to keep the results in memory then press
SET to skip.
To delete all the results, press Main
button and “yes”and “”are displayed
on the meter, press SET to delete the
memory.
If you do not want to delete the results, do
not press the Main button but press the
SET button again to turn off the meter.
5. Set the reminder alarm
You may set up any or all of the reminder
alarms (1-4). The meter displays “On”or
“OFF”and “”, press Main button to
turn on or turn off to set the first reminder
alarm.
Press Main button to select “On”, then
press SET to set the hour. When the hour
is flashing, press Main button to add
an hour. Press SET to confirm and go to
minutes, press Main button to add one
minute. Hold Main button longer to add

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6. Enter the Bluetooth pairing
With the “no”symbol flashing on the
display, press SET to skip the pairing.
If you wish to enter the pairing mode,
press Main button once and the meter
will display “yes”. Then press SET to
confirm and the meter will show “CLr”.
The meter will then automatically turn
off and the Bluetooth indicator will start
blinking, which means the meter is in
the process of pairing with a Bluetooth
receiver.
faster. Press SET to confirm and go to the
next alarm setting.
If you do not want to set an alarm, press
SET to skip this step.
If you want to turn off an alarm, find
the alarm number by pressing SET in
the setting mode, press Main button to
change from “ON”to “OFF”.
NOTE:
This step is recommended when the user needs to pair this meter to a Bluetooth
receiver for the first time, or when user needs to pair this meter to another new
Bluetooth receiver.

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CHECKING THE SYSTEM WITH
CONTROL SOLUTIONS
Our control solutions contain a known amount of glucose that reacts with
test strips. By comparing the result of your control solution test with the
expected range printed on the test strip vial label, you can check that the
meter and the test strips are working together as a system and that you
are performing the test correctly. It is very important that you perform this
simple check routinely to make sure you get accurate results.
Do a control solution test when:
● you first received the meter,
● at least once a week for routinely check the meter and test strips,
● you begin using a new vial of test strips,
● you suspect the meter or test strips are not working properly,
● your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel, or
if you think the results are not accurate,
● practicing the testing process, or
● you dropped or think you have damaged the meter.
How to Perform A Control Solution Test
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. Please contact the Customer Care Line at
1-866-469-2632 or the place of purchase for availability.

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1. Insert test strip
Insert a test strip into the test slot with the contact bars end first and
facing up. (Contact bars must be inserted all the way into the meter or
you may get an inaccurate test result.) The meter turns on automatically
and displays the following in sequence:
When the “”appears on the display, press the Main button and “QC”
will appear on the display. When the “QC”sign is displayed, the meter will
not store your test result in the memory. If you decide not to perform a
control solution test, press the Main button again and the “QC”sign will
disappear.
CAUTION:
Every time you perform a control solution test you must enter “QC”test mode so
that the test result will not be stored in the meter memory.

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3. Read and compare the results
After the meter counts to 0, the result of the control solution test will
appear. Compare the result with the range printed on the test strip vial.
The result should fall within this range.
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. Contact the local customer service or place of purchase
for help.
2. Apply control solution
Shake the control solution vial thoroughly before use. Squeeze out a
drop and wipe it off, then squeeze out another drop and place it on the
tip of the vial cap. Hold the meter to 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.

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TESTING YOUR BLOOD
Before testing, be sure to read this section and the test strip insert found
in the test strip box carefully. Make sure you have all the items needed for
the test.
You can switch between the two modes mode by:
The Four Measuring Modes
The meter provides you with four modes for measuring: General, AC, PC
and QC.
MODES
General
tests
AC
PC
QC
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
1. Start with the meter switched off. Insert a test strip to turn on the
meter. The screen will display a “”.

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2. Press Main button to switch between
General, AC, PC and QC mode.
How to Perform A Blood Glucose Test
Sharing the lancing device and lancets may increase the risk of
contracting infectious diseases. Lancing device must not be used for
more than one person.
To reduce the chance of infection:
● Washanddryyourhandsbeforestarting.
●Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol and
let it air dry.
●Never share a lancet or the lancing device.
●Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.
●Wash and dry your hands thoroughly after handling the meter, lancing
device and test strips to prevent infection. For more information, please
refer to the “Cleaning and Disinfection”section.
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testing assistance to the user, the meter and lancing device should be
decontaminated prior to use by the second 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.
Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of blood:
Wash and dry your hands before starting.
●Select the puncture site on fingertips.
●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.

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Performing A Blood Glucose Test
1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter
Wait for the meter to display “”.
2. Select the appropriate measuring mode by pressing Main button
For selecting the measurement mode, please refer to the “FOUR
MEASURING MODES”.
NOTE:
•Choose a different spot each time you test. Repeated punctures at the same
spot may cause soreness and calluses.
•It is recommended that you discard the first drop of blood as it might contain
tissue fluid, which may affect the test result.
●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.