Homemed glucoChek ConneKT User manual

Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring System
OWNER’S MANUAL
GKTM ver 1.0 20220822

Version 1.0 2022/08
311-4279400-013
Thank you for purchasing the GlucoCheck ConneKT Blood Glucose
and Ketone Monitoring System. This manual provides important
information to help you to use the system. Please read the owner's
manual thoroughly before using this product.
If you have any additional questions regarding this product, please
contact the place of purchase or Homemed (Pty) Ltd customer service
on 0861 106 150.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PLEASE READ BEFORE USE
1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual.
2. Do NOT use accessories that are not specied by the manufacturer.
3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or is damaged.
4. 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.
5. Keep the device and testing equipment away from young children.
Small parts such as the battery cover, batteries, test strips, lancets
and vial caps are choking hazards.
6. The presence of synthetic materials (synthetic clothing, carpets etc.)
may cause damaging static discharges that may cause erroneous
results.
7. Do NOT use this device in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate
operation.
8. Proper maintenance and a control solution test performed
periodically is essential to the longevity of your device. If you are
concerned about the accuracy of measurements, please contact the
place of purchase or Homemed (Pty) Ltd for assistance.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN 3
Important Information 3
Intended Use 3
Test Principle 4
Meter Overview 5
Display Screen 6
Test Strip 7
SETTING THE METER 8
Entering the Setting Mode 8
QUALITY CONTROL TESTS 10
When to Perform a Control Solution Test? 10
How to Perform a Control Solution Test 10
Important Control Solution Information 12
TESTING WITH A BLOOD SAMPLE 13
Preparing the Lancing Device and Puncture Site 13
Performing a Blood Test 14
BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING 17
Measuring Modes 17
Reference Values 17
Result Readings 18
β-KETONE TESTING 19
Measuring Mode 19
Reference Values 19
Result Readings 20

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METER MEMORY 21
Reviewing Test Results 21
Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results 21
DATA TRANSFER VIA BLUETOOTH 22
Bluetooth Indicator on the Meter 22
Data Transfer to a Computer 22
Data Transfer to a Mobile Device 23
MAINTENANCE 24
Meter Cleaning and Disinfecting 24
Caring for Your Test Strips 24
BATTERIES 26
Low Battery Signal 26
Replacing the Batteries 26
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING 28
Error Messages 28
Troubleshooting 29
SYMBOL INFORMATION 30
SPECIFICATIONS 31

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BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Important Information
Please read the following carefully before use:
• Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings that
are lower than actual values. If you believe you are suering from severe
dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately.
• We do not recommend using this product on severely hypotensive
individuals or patients in shock. Please consult a healthcare professional
before use.
• Use only fresh whole blood samples. Using other substances will lead to
incorrect results.
• If you are experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your test
results and you have followed all the instructions in this owner’s manual,
contact your healthcare professional.
• Before using this device to test blood glucose or β-ketone, read all
instructions thoroughly. Carry out all the quality control checks as
directed.
• If your biochemical parameter results (blood glucose and/or β-ketone)
are lower or higher than usual, and you do not show any symptoms of
illness, rst repeat the test. If you develop any symptoms or continue to
get results that are lower or higher than usual, consult your healthcare
professional.
• Your meter kit might not include test strips, control solution, a lancing
device or lancets. These can be purchased separately. Please make sure
you have all the items needed before you start testing.
Intended Use
This system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use) by people with diabetes at home and by healthcare professionals
in a clinical setting as an aid to monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes

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control. It is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of
blood glucose and β-ketones in whole blood. It should NOT be used for
diagnosis or screening of diabetes.
Please refer to the table below for the type of whole blood sample* to
obtain:
Home Use* Professional Use
Blood Glucose Capillary Capillary / Venous / Arterial
β-ketone Capillary Capillary / Venous
* Home users should only obtain whole blood samples from fingertips.
Test Principle
The GlucoCheck ConneKT Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring
System measures the amount of blood glucose and/or β-ketone
(biochemical parameters) in whole blood. The test is based on the
measurement of electrical current generated by the reaction of the
biochemical parameters with the reagent on the strip. The meter
measures the current, calculates the biochemical parameters in the
blood, and displays the result on the screen. The strength of the current
produced by the reaction depends on the amount of biochemical
parameters in the blood sample.

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Meter Overview
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1Test Strip Slot
Insert test strip here to switch the meter on for testing.
2Bluetooth Indicator Light
Bluetooth is available for data transmission.
3Test Strip Ejector
Eject the used test strip by sliding this button upwards.
4Display Screen
5Main Button (M)
6Bluetooth Switch
Activate the Bluetooth function.
7Battery Compartment
Uses 2x AAA batteries.
8SET Button (S)
Enter and conrm the meter settings.
BACKFRONT SIDE RIGHTSIDE LEFT

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Display Screen
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1Blood Glucose Symbol 10 Alarm Reminder
2Ketone Symbol 11 Measuring Mode
3Test Result QC – control solution test
4Error Message / Ketone Warning Gen – any time of day
5Low Battery Symbol AC – before meal
6Day Average PC – after meal
7Memory Mode 12 Test Strip Symbol
8Date / Time 13 Blood Drop Symbol
9Measurement Unit 14 Code

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Test Strip
(Glucose) (β-Ketone)
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1Absorbent Hole 3Test Strip Handle
2Confirmation Window 4Contact Bars
NOTE
• The front side of the test strip should face up when inserting into the
test strip slot. Test results might be inaccurate if the contact bars are
not fully inserted into the test strip slot.
• The GlucoCheck ConneKT Blood Glucose and Ketone Monitoring
System should only be used with Glucocheck ConneKT glucose and
ketone test strips. Using other test strips with this meter can produce
inaccurate results.

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SETTING THE METER
Before using the meter for the first time or after changing the meter
batteries, you should check and update the settings.
Setting your meter to the correct date and time will ensure the accuracy
of the download results.
Entering the Setting Mode
Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted).
Open the battery compartment and press the
Set Button (S).
1. Setting the Date
The sequence of the date setting is: YEAR →MONTH →DAY. With the YEAR
/ MONTH / DAY ashing in sequence, press the Main Button (M) until the
correct year/month/day is displayed. Press S.
2. Setting the Time
Press Mto select the desired time format (12h or 24h). Press S.
With the HOUR / MINUTE ashing in sequence, press Muntil the correct
hour/minute is displayed. Press S.
3. Setting the Sound
With the sound icon displayed, press Mto switch between “On” and “OFF”.
Press S.
4. Deleting the Memory
With “dEL” and “ ” on the display, press Mto select “no”to keep the results
in memory. To delete all the results, press Mto select “yes” to delete all the
records.
SET

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5. Setting the Reminder Alarms
Your meter has 4 reminder alarms. The meter will display “On”or“OFF”and
“AL1”. If you don’t want to set an alarm, press Sto skip this step. Or press M
to select “On”, then press S. With the HOUR / MINUTE ashing in sequence,
press Mto select the correct HOUR / MINUTE. Press Sand proceed to the
next alarm setting.
NOTE
• At the alarm time the meter will beep and automatically switch on.
You can press M to silence the alarm. If you do not wish to perform a
test, press and hold M to switch the meter o. If you do not silence the
alarm, the meter will beep for 2 minutes then switch o.
6. Setting the Auto Send Function
With“AS” on the display, press Mto select “On” or “OFF”. Press S.
NOTE
• This function refers to Bluetooth data transmission. If “On” is selected,
the result will automatically be transmitted immediately after the test
is performed.
7. Setting the Backlight
With“BL”on the display, press Mto switch between “On” or “OFF”.
Press S.
NOTE
• These parameters can ONLY be changed in the setting mode.
• If the meter is idle for 3 minutes during the setting mode, it will switch
off automatically.

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QUALITY CONTROL TESTS
When to Perform a Control Solution Test?
• if you suspect the meter or test strips are not working properly
• if your test results are not consistent with how you feel, or if you think
the results are not accurate
• practicing the testing procedure
• if you have dropped or think you may have damaged the meter.
How to Perform a Control Solution Test
To perform a control solution test, you will need:
1 Meter 2 Test Strip 3 Control Solution 4 Code Strip
(β-ketone only)
1. Calibrate the meter (For β-ketone testing)
For more information, please consult page 19.
2. Insert the test strip to switch the meter on
Wait for the meter to display“ ” and a ashing “ ”.
3. Press M to mark this as a control solution test (for blood glucose
test)
With “QC”displayed, the meter will NOT store the test result in the meter
memory. If you press Magain, the “QC” will disappear and this test is no
longer a control solution test.

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4. Apply the control solution
Shake the control solution bottle thoroughly before use. Squeeze out the
rst drop and wipe it o, then squeeze out another drop and place it on the
tip of the bottle cap. Hold the meter to move the test strip absorbent hole
to the droplet. Once the conrmation window lls completely, the meter
will start counting down.
5. 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 and
it should fall within this range. If not, please read the instructions again and
repeat the control solution test.
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 test
levels.
• For β-ketone test, your device will tag this measurement as the QC test
automatically.
• To avoid contaminating the control solution, do NOT directly apply the
control solution onto a strip.

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Important Control Solution Information
• Use only the control solutions provided by Homemed, with this meter.
• Do not use the control solution beyond the expiry date or 3 months
after rst opening. Write the opening date on the control solution bottle
and discard the remaining solution after 3 months.
• It is recommended that the control solution test be done at room
temperature (20°C - 25°C). Please make sure the control solution, meter
and test strips are at the specied temperature range before testing.
• Shake the bottle before use, discard the rst drop of control solution,
and wipe it o the tip to ensure a pure sample and an accurate result.
• Store the control solution with the cap tightly closed at 2°C - 30°C.
Do NOT freeze.

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TESTING WITH A BLOOD SAMPLE
Preparing the Lancing Device and Puncture Site
WARNING
To reduce the chance of transmission and infection:
• Never share a meter, lancet or lancing device
• Always use a new, sterile lancet
• Lancets are for single use only
• Avoid getting hand lotion, oil, dirt or debris in or on the lancets and
lancing device
Please follow the instructions in the lancing device insert on how to prepare
the lancing device and collecting a blood sample.
Stimulating blood circulation by rubbing the puncture site before obtaining
a blood sample has a signicant inuence on the Blood glucose or β-ketone
value obtained.
Follow the steps listed below before obtaining a blood sample:
• Wash and dry your hands before you start
• Select a puncture site
• Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration
• Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol and
let it air dry

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Performing a Blood Test
To perform a blood test, you will need:
1Meter 2Test Strip 3Lancet 4Lancing Device 5Code Strip
(β-ketone only)
1. Calibrate the meter (For β-ketone testing)
For more information, please consult page 19.
2. Insert the test strip to switch the meter on
Wait for the meter to display the“ ”, “ ”, and “GLU”/ “KETONE”.
3. Select the appropriate measuring mode by pressing M
(Blood Glucose: Gen / AC / PC)
4. Fingertip testing:
Hold the pre-set lancing device’s tip rmly
against the lower side of the ngertip. Press
the release button to prick the nger.
A click indicates that the puncture is complete.
5. Obtaining a blood sample:
Gently squeeze the punctured
site to obtain a drop of blood and use
it as the sample for the test. Be careful
NOT to smear the blood sample.

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The amount of blood and time required for the blood test:
Biochemical
Parameters Amount of Blood Time Required
Blood Glucose 0.5 microlitre (μL) 5 seconds
β-ketone 1.0 microlitre (μL) 10 seconds
6. Apply the sample:
Gently insert the test strip into the
blood sample, at a tilted angle. The
absorbent hole of the test strip will
absorb the blood sample until the
conrmation window is completely lled.
Do NOT remove your nger until you hear a“beep”sound.
NOTE
• Do NOT press the punctured site against the test strip or try to smear
the blood.
• Always apply a blood sample after the test strip is inserted into the meter.
• If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes,
the meter will automatically switch o. You must remove and reinsert
the test strip to start a new test.
• The conrmation window should be lled with blood before the meter
starts to count down. NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip.
Discard the used test strip and retest with a new one.
• If you have trouble lling the conrmation window, please contact your
healthcare professional or Homemed (Pty) Ltd for assistance.
7. Read Your Result
The result of your test will appear after the meter counts down to 0. The
result will automatically be stored in the meter memory.

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8. Eject the used test strip
Eject the test strip by sliding the eject button upwards. Use a sharps bin to
dispose of used test strips. The meter will switch o automatically.
WARNING
• Always follow the instructions in the lancing device insert when
removing the lancet.
• The used lancet and test strip may be biohazardous. Please dispose of
them carefully according to your local infection control procedures.
• Clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device after each test.