Gamma+ speaker User manual

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GAMMA SPEAKER
GAMMA SPEAKER
GAMMA SPEAKER
GAMMA SPEAKER
GAMMA SPEAKER
MD
MANUAL DE UTILIZARE

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Dear GAMMA SPEAKER System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the GAMMA SPEAKER 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 thor-
oughly 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 GAMMA SPEAKER Blood Glucose Monitoring System
to easily monitor your blood glucose levels by yourself any-
where, any time.
If you have other questions regarding this product, please
contact the place of purchase.
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IMPORTANT SAFTY INSTRUCTIONS
READ BEFORE USE
1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this
manual.
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turer.
3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is dam-
aged.
4. Do NOT use the equipment in places where aerosol sprays are
being used or where oxygen is being administered.
5. Do NOT under any circumstances use the device on
newborns, infants, or people who cannot communicate.
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.
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 chil-
dren. 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 06
Test Principle 06
Contents of System 07
Meter Overview 08
Display Screen 09
Test Strip 10
Speaking Function 11
Setting the Meter 12
THE FOUR MEASURING MODES 17
BEFORE TESTING 19
Control Solution Testing 19
Performing a Control Solution Test 20
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE 23
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing 23
Preparing the Puncture Site 24
Alternative Site Testing 26
Performing a Blood Glucose Test 28
METER MEMORY 29
Reviewing Test Results 31
Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 33
Downloading Results onto a Computer 36
MAINTENANCE 38
Battery 38
Caring for Your Meter 40
Caring for Your Test Strips 41
Important Control Solution Information 42
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 43
Result Readings 43
Error Messages 44
Troubleshooting 46
DETAILED INFORMATION 48
Reference Values 48
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results 49
SYMBOL INFORMATION 51
SPECIFICATIONS 52

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Important Information
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are lower than actual values. If you believe you are suffering from severe
dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately.
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continue to get results which are higher or lower than usual, follow the treat-
ment advice of your healthcare professional.
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Using other substances will lead to incorrect results.
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glucose test results and you have followed all the instructions given in this
owner’s manual, contact your healthcare professional.
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als 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.
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
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and thigh). It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes, or testing on
newborns
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 GAMMA SPEAKER system kit includes:
1Meter
2Owner’s Manual
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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 contatour
local customer service.
5Lancing Device with One Clear Cap
6 2X1.5V AAA alkaline batteries
7Test Strips
8Sterile Lancets

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Meter Overview
Front Side Back
1Test Slot
Insert test strip here to turn
the meter on for testing.
2Display Screen
3M Button
Enter the meter memory and
silence a reminder alarm.
4Test Strip Ejector
Eject the used strip by pushing
up this button.
5Data Port
Download test results with a
cable connection.
6SET Button
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settings.
7C Button
Calibrates the meter and marks
a control solution test.silence a
reminder alarm.
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Display Screen
1Low Battery Symbol
2Test Strip Symbol
3Blood Drop Symbol
4Volume Symbol
5Test Result
6Face/Low/High Symbol
7Memory Symbol
8Alarm Function Indicator
9Measuring Mode
10 Date
11 Time
12 Ketone Warning
13 Day Average
14 Measurement Unit
15 Error Message
16 Control Solution Mode
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Test Strip
1Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood here.
The blood will be automatically absorbed.
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has been applied to the absorbent hole in the strip.
3Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to insert the strip into the slot.
4Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test strip into the meter. Push it in
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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
Front the test slot.
NOTE
The GAMMA SPEAKER meter should only be used with GAMMA Test
Strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results.

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Speaking Function
GAMMA SPEAKER “speaks” aloud step by step instructions to guide
you through the process of blood glucose testing. The following table
tellsyou when and what the meter “speaks”.
WHEN does the meter say? WHAT does the meter say?
After inserting test strip.
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(Symbol appears on display)
Please apply blood onto the test
strip.
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(Result appears on display)
Your blood glucose is (number)
millimoles per liter
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measurement range, which is
20 to 600 mg/dL
(1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L).
The blood glucose is out of
range, unable to measure.

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Setting the Meter
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battery, you should check and update these settings. Make sure you
complete the steps below and have your desired settings saved.
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Start with the meter off (no test strip
inserted). Press SET to turn on the meter.
Step 1
Setting the date.
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correct year appears. Press SET.
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correct month appears. Press SET.

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Step 4
Deleting the memory.
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to keep the results in memory then press SET to skip.
To delete all the results, press Mand select “YES”.
Then press SET to delete all memory. “OK” is displayed in the meter,
which indicates that all data stored is deleted.
Step 5
Setting the Speaking Volume.
There are seven (7) speaking volume options
to choose from. Press Mto choose a
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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.

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Step 6
Choosing a Language.
Press to select L1/L2.The default language for the meter is L1,
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Step 7
Setting the reminder alarm.
You may set up any or all of the reminder alarms (1-4). The meter
displays “On” or “OFF” and “ ” , press to turn on or turn off to
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to minutes, press to add one minute. Hold longer to add faster.
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If you do not want to set an alarm, press SET to skip this step.

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SET in the setting mode, press to change from “ON’ to “OFF”.
At the time of your alarm, the meter will beep and automatically turn
on. You can press to silence the alarm and insert a test strip to
begin testing. If you do not press , the meter will beep for 2
minutes then switch off. If you do not want to test at this time,
press to switch off the meter.
Press SET to turn off the meter. The meter repeats all your settings
before shutdown.
Congratulations! You have completed all settings!
NOTE
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automatically

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THE FOUR MEASURING MODES
The meter provides you with four modes for measuring, General, AC,
PC and QC.
MODES 
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
You can switch between each mode by:
Step 1
Start with the meter switched off.
Insert a test strip to turn on the meter.
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drop and “Gen”.

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Step 2
Press Mto switch between General, AC,and PC mode.
Step 3
Press Cto switch to QC mode.

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BEFORE TESTING
CHECKING THE SYSTEM WITH CONTROL
SOLUTION (FOR THE KIT WITH CONTROL SOLUTION)
Attention! Control solution must be used only for 90 days from the day of its
opening.
Our control solution 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. If control solution is not included in the
system kit, you can test your system in our service centres indicated in war-
ranty card.

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Performing a Control Solution Test
Step 1
Insert the test strip to turn on the meter.
Insert the test strip into the meter.
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Step 2
Press Cto mark this test as a control solution test.
If you press Cagain, the “QC” will disappear and this test is
no longer a control solution test.