Infopia Element Plus User manual

IMM20-526 Rev. 2012-07-02
Catalog number: INFM21FUS
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Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Voice Feature in English & Spanish

Dear ElementTM Plus System Owner
Thank you for choosing The ElementTM Plus blood glucose monitoring
system. This manual contains everything you need to know about your
new glucometer and how it works. Please take a moment to read the
instructions carefully.
The unique feature of this system is its voice function, which acts as an
acoustic aid for users. The voice function is optional and can be turned
off in the setup of the meter. Although the ElementTM Plus Glucose Meter
has a voice option it has not been validated for use by the visually
impaired.
Customer Service is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days
a year. Please call customer support toll free: 1-888-446-3246
Intended use
The ElementTM Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System is for the quantita-
tive measurement of glucose in capillary whole blood taken from the
fingertip, ventral palm, dorsal hand, upper arm, forearm, calf and/or thigh.
ElementTM Plus Blood Glucose Testing System is for in vitro diagnostic
use and is not to be used for the diagnosis of or screening for diabetes or
for neonatal use. ElementTM Plus Blood Glucose Monitoring System is
intended to be used by a single patient and should not be shared. The
ElementTM Plus 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 in the management of diabetes. Alternative site Testing
(ventral palm, dorsal hand, upper arm, forearm, calf and/or thigh) should
be done during steady- state times when glucose is not changing rapidly.
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Warning:
Do not change your medication based on ElementTM Plus meter test results
without contacting your physician or healthcare professional.
Important information
The ElementTM Plus system provides a quick and easy way for patients
with diabetes to measure their blood sugar levels.
It should only be used with fresh capillary whole blood samples. It is
designed for in-vitro diagnostics use only and should not be used for any
purpose other than monitoring blood sugar levels. It should not be used
for the diagnosis of diabetes or for the testing of newborns (neonates).
The ElementTM Plus Test Strips are for use with the Element™ Plus Blood
Glucose Meter to quantitatively measure glucose (sugar) in fresh
capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertip, ventral palm,
dorsal hand, upper arm, forearm, calf and/or thigh.
This meter contains some speaking functions but has not been validated
for use by the visually impaired.

Warning:
• Element™ Plus meter and reusable lancing device are for single patient use
only. 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 disinfec-
tion.
• Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.
• Avoiding getting hands lotions, oil, dirt or debris in or on the lancets and
reusable lancing device.
• Please refer to page 40-45 for cleaning and disinfecting Element™ Plus
system.
“FDA Public Health Notification: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More
than One Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Blood borne Pathogens
:lnitial Communication”(2010) http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/
“CDC Clinical Reminder: Use of Fingerstick Devices on More than One
Person Poses Risk for Transmitting Blood borne Pathogens” (2010)
http://www.cdc.gov/injectionsafey/Fingerstick-DevicesBGM.htm
Important Safety Instructions
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention(CDC) and the US Food
and Drug Administration (FDA) have become increasingly concerned
about the risks for transmitting hepatitis B virus (HBV) and other blood
borne pathogens to people undergoing finger stick procedures for blood
sample. For instance, people with diabetes who require assistance
monitoring their blood glucose levels.
Reports of HBV infection outbreaks linked to diabetes care have been
increasing. This notice serves as a reminder that finger stick devices
should never be used for more than one person.
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About your new Element™ Plus system:
Element™ Plus KIT contents
Element™ Plus meter
Element™ Brand test strips
Before you test:
Comparing your meter and laboratory results
Setting the meter
Performing a control solution test
Performing your test:
Performing a blood test with your fingertip
Disposing of your test strips and lancets
Reviewing your results:
Reviewing your blood sugar
Reviewing your averages
Alternate site test:
Performing a blood test with an alternate site
Caring for your Element™ Plus meter:
Cleaning and Disinfecting your system
Storage of your system
Transferring your results
Battery installation
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Specifications
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Table of contents

About Your New ElementTM Plus System About Your New ElementTM Plus System
The following items are
included:
1. Element ™ Plus meter
2. Owner’s manual
3. Warranty registration card
4. Carrying case
5. Patient logbook
6.
Two 1.5V Alkalin batteries(AAA)
The following items
may be included:
1. Reusable lancing device
2. Lancet (5)
3. Control solution
4. Test strip (5)
5. Diabetic handbook
6. Quick Reference
Test Strip Port:
Insert the Element™ Brand test strip.
Test Strip Ejector
Releases and discards the test strip.
Display Screen:
Displays your test results, symbols
and messages.
Power / Enter Button:
Powers the meter on/off, prompts
memory data and acts as an enter
button during setup and after tests.
Up / Down Arrow Buttons:
Scroll up or down to adust settings
or retrieve memory.
Serial Number
Battery Cover
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Your Element™ Plus blood glucose monitoring system has been
sealed to protect the contents.
If you find your seal has been broken, please return it to the place
of purchase.

About Your New ElementTM Plus System
Low battery warning
Test strip code
Ready for blood
Alarm clock
Before having a meal (full plate)
After having a meal (empty plate)
After taking medication
After exercise
Temperature / Date
Time
Test result unit
Control solution
Average test result
Voice Feature
Target to apply blood
Confirmation Window
Contact Bar
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1. Store the Element™ Brand test strip vials in a cool, dry place. Keep out
of direct sunlight. Do not freeze.
2. Store test strips in their original vial only. Do not mix the test strips in
new vials or in any other container.
3. Immediately replace the vial cap and close tightly after removing any
test strips from the vial.
4. Make a note of the discard date, which is three months from the date
you first open a new vial of strips. Throw Element™ Brand test strips
and vial away after the discard date.
5. Do not use the test strips after the expiration date printed on the
package or vial since it may cause inaccurate results.
6. Element™ Brand test strips are for single use only. DO NOT RE-USE.
7. Do not test at temperatures below 50°F or above 104°F.
8. Do not test with humidity below 10% or above 90%.
9. Do not bend, cut, or alter the test strip.
10. Avoid getting dirt, food, and water on the test strip. Do not handle test
strips with wet hands.
11. Avoid getting dirt, food, and water on the color-coding label
(backside of test strip).
12. Refer to additional information in the Element™ Brand test strip package.
13. The Element
TM
Plus meter should be used with All Element
TM
Brand
test strips.

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Before Testing
Be sure to read this section and the test strip package insert found in the
test strip box carefully. You will need to have all of the necessary items to
begin testing:
If the meter is moved from one temperature to another, allow 30 minutes
for the meter to adjust to the new temperature before testing.
Make sure that the ElementTM Plus meter and test strips have adjusted to
the temperature of the location from where you are testing.
Do not operate the ElementTM Plus system in direct sunlight.
1. ElementTM Plus meter
2. ElementTM Brand test strip
3. Lancing device
4. Sterile lancet
Comparing your meter and laboratory results
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Test results with the ElementTM Plus blood glucose monitor are plasma-
equivalent. This method will help you and your healthcare professional
compare your meter results with laboratory test results. The ElementTM
Plus test result and laboratory test results both are expressed in plasma-
equivalent units. However, your glucose monitor result may differ from
your laboratory result due to normal variation. Your glucose monitor
results can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect labora-
tory results in the same way.
Your ElementTM Plus monitor value is considered accurate when it is
within ± 20% of the laboratory measurement. There are some specific
situations that could cause a difference of more than ± 20%.
1. You are severely dehydrated.
2. You have eaten recently. The blood glucose level from blood
obtained from a fingertip can be up to 70mg/dL higher than
blood drawn from a vein (venous sample) used for a lab test.1
3. Your hematocrit is above 60% or below 20%.
1Sacks, D.B.: Carbohydrates.: “ Carbohydrates.” Burits, C.A. and Ashwood, E.R. (ed.),Tietz
Textbook of Clinical Chemistry.Philadelphia:W.B.Saunders Company (1994),959
Necessary items:
WARNING!
To reduce the chance of infection:
1. The lancing device and sterile lancets should NOT be shared with others.
2. Always use a new, sterile lancet and a new blood glucose test strip.
3. Practice using the Lancing Device and become accustomed with its use.
4. Lancets and blood glucose test strips are for single use only.
5. Wash your hands with warm clean water and soap before testing.
6. Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt or debris on the lancets or on the
lancing device.
7. Dry your hands completely before testing.

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Setting Your Meter
The Element TM Plus meter has a wide variety of functions to choose from.
From the setup mode you have the ability to turn on the voice feature,
activity/meal flags, set the date/time, designate three unique averages
and set up to five daily alarms.
Press and hold the power button for approximately 3
seconds to enter the setup mode. The word “Voice” will
appear in the lower right corner of the LCD screen indicating
the Voice Feature. Press and release either the Ƈor Ɖ
button to turn the Voice Feature on or off, then press and
release .
or
If you chose to turn On the voice feature, the next option
is for you to choose your desired language preference.
The letters “L-1” indicating Language-1 and “En”
indicating English will appear.
If English is your desired language then press and
release .
If Spanish is your desired language press ▲ or ▼ for
letters “L-2” indicating Language-2 and “ES” indicating
Español(Spanish), then press .
Select Speaking Function
Select Language(English or Spanish)
Note:
The ElementTM Plus meters language is set to English by default. This
default setting will remain whenever the meter is powered on or after a
battery change.
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You tested at a temperature near the low end of the operating range
which could result in a false high blood sugar.
Repeat the test in a warmer environment with a new test strip as soon as
possible.
For additional information on possible limitations for accuracy on
precision, please refer to your test strip insert.
In order to make the most accurate comparison to your laboratory
results. Please follow a few basic guidelines:
Before going to the lab
- Do not eat for at least two hours before you test your blood.
- Perform a control solution test to make sure the meter is
working properly.
- Take your meter with you to the lab.
While at the lab
- Follow all instructions in this owner's booklet for performing a
blood sugar test with your meter.
- Conduct your meter test within 15 minutes of lab test.
- Use only fresh, capillary blood obtained from the fingertip.
You may still experience a difference from the laboratory test results
because blood sugars can change very rapidly over a short period of
time. This can be for a variety of reasons, such as; exercise, medication,
stress or loss of body fluids.
Comparing your meter and laboratory results
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Setting Your Meter
The Element TM Plus meter has a wide variety of functions to choose from.
From the setup mode you have the ability to turn on the voice feature,
activity/meal flags, set the date/time, designate three unique averages
and set up to five daily alarms.
Press and hold the power button for approximately 3
seconds to enter the setup mode. The word “Voice” will
appear in the lower right corner of the LCD screen indicating
the Voice Feature. Press and release either the Ƈor Ɖ
button to turn the Voice Feature on or off, then press and
release .
or
If you chose to turn On the voice feature, the next option
is for you to choose your desired language preference.
The letters “L-1” indicating Language-1 and “En”
indicating English will appear.
If English is your desired language then press and
release .
If Spanish is your desired language press ▲ or ▼ for
letters “L-2” indicating Language-2 and “ES” indicating
Español(Spanish), then press .
Select Speaking Function
Select Language(English or Spanish)
Note:
The ElementTM Plus meters language is set to English by default. This
default setting will remain whenever the meter is powered on or after a
battery change.

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Setting Your Meter
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The year will appear at the bottom of
your screen.
Press and release the ƞor Ơbuttons to
set the year.
By pressing ƞthe number will increase.
By pressing Ơthe number will
decrease. Then press and release .
The month, day, and time will appear on
your screen with the month blinking.
Press and release either the ƞor Ơ
buttons to change the month, then press
and release .
The day will begin blinking.
Press and release either the ƞor Ơ
button to change the day, then press and
release .
The time will be blinking.
Press and release either the ƞor Ơ
button to change the hour and minutes,
then press and release .
Setting Your Meter
Select voice volume
Select activities/meal flag
Select year/month/time
The voice volume will appear on the right
hand side of your screen. This stands for
the volume you can set. Press and release
the ƞor Ơbuttons to set the volume. By
pressing ƞthe number will increase. By
pressingƠthe number will decrease. The
press and release .
Now the activity/meal flags will appear on
the left hand side of your screen. Press
and release either the ƞor Ơbutton to
turn On or Off, then press and release .
Note:
If you did not activate the Voice Feature, language preference and
voice volume setting procedures are not conducted.

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Setting Your Meter
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If the alarm is On, press and release
either the ƞor Ơbutton to set the alarm
time, then press and release .
The second alarm will appear.
Press and release either the ƞor Ơ
button to turn additional alarms on/off,
then press and release .
You have the ability to set up to 5
alarms.
Caution:
Make sure that the day and time are set properly to enable your data to be
stored and downloaded properly.
Setting Your Meter
Press and release either the ƞor Ơ
button to set the number of days to be
calculated for that average. That number
will be blinking next to a ‘ ’ at the bottom.
Press and release .
You can set up to 3 averages (from 1-99
days).
A ‘ ’ will appear on the right hand side of
your screen. This stands for the first
average you can set.
The Alarm icon will appear at the bottom
of your screen.
Press and release either the ƞor Ơ
button to turn the alarm ‘On/Off’, then
press and release .
If the alarm is turned off, the set up mode
is now complete. The meter will turn off
automatically.
Set the averages
Set the alarms

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Performing a Control Solution Test
Place a drop of control solution on a clean dry surface
(ex. the lid of the test strip vial).
Dip the test strip into the control solution.
Results will appear in 3 seconds.
Compare the result to the range printed on the test strip
vial, the result should fall within that range.
Caution:
The control solution bottle is at the very bottom left, not to be confused with the
medication bottle. This will allow you to differentiate between a control solution
test and an actual blood test.
Discard the 1st drop of control solution, this will
eliminate any residue.
Gently shake the control solution before use.
Check the expiration date before performing a control
solution test. Do not use if expired. Please note the
expiration date on the control solution bottle.
Performing a Control Solution Test
Firmly insert the test strip into the meter port with the ‘Blue
color’ facing up. Make sure the code number matches the
code on the strip bottle. The Element™ Plus automatically
adjusts the meter accordingly.
Scroll through the icons with the ƞ
or Ơbutton until the control solution
bottle is blinking, press .
Press and release either the ƞor Ơ
button. The control solution bottle will
appear at the bottom left hand corner,
press .
If activity/meal is ON If meal activity/meal is OFF
OR
Element™ Brand control solutions contain a known amount of glucose that
reacts with All Element™ Brand test strips. By comparing your control solution
test results with the expected range printed on the test strip vial, it is able to check
the meter and test strips are working properly. It is very important that you
perform the check routinely to make sure you get accurate results.
The Glucose control solution should be used
•Whenever you suspect the blood glucose test meter or blood glucose test strip
is not functioning properly.
•If your blood glucose test results are not consistent with your symptoms or if you
think they are not accurate.
•If you have dropped the blood glucose test meter.
•For quality control in the point of care usage.
•For teaching or learning the system.
•When using the meter for blood glucose test after any disinfection procedure.

Performing Your Test
Step 1
Firmly insert the test strip into the meter
port with the “Blue Color” facing up. The
Infopia logo should be facing towards you.
The meter automatically turns on display-
ing the code, room- temperature, date and
time.
Make sure the code number matches the
code on the strip bottle. The Element™
Plus automatically recognizes the test strip
code number and adjusts the meter
accordingly.
“ The code number is twenty one.”
If during the setup process you chose to use
the activity/meal flags ( ), press
and release ƞand Ơbutton to select the
activity that will correlate with your result,
then press and release the power button.
“ Please choose your activities .”
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Performing a Control Solution Test
For example only:
If you are using the Level 2 control
solution, according to this particular vial
of strips, your meter should show a
number between 80 and 120
Level 1. 35-65
Level 2. 80-120
Level 3. 255-345
Note:
- Element™ Brand control solution is sold separately.
- It is recommended that glucose control solution is stored at room temperature
68～77℉(20~25℃) before testing.
- Check the expiration date before performing a glucose control solution test.
- Do not used if expired. Once opened, solution expires after 3 months.
If your control solution test falls out of range, please follow the next steps before
contacting customer support:
• Check the expiration dates on all the products you are using. Be sure you are
using Element™ Brand control solution.
• Try another control solution test.
If this test falls out of range, try another control solution test with a new unopened
bottle of strips:
• After following the appropriate steps and the control test still falls out of range, do
not perform a glucose test.
Please contact an Infopia USA representative at 1- 888-446-3246.
Caution:
• If your glucose control solution falls out of range, do not perform a glucose test, please
contact your local representative.(1-888-446-3246 or www.infopiausa.com)
• The Glucose Control Solution range is not the recommended range for your blood
glucose level.
• Discard the used control solution and test strips carefully according to the local
regulations.
Note: If during the setup process you chose to use the voice feature, your
Element™ Plus meter will announce the following steps and results in
the designated language setting, English or Spanish.

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Performing Your Test
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Unscrew the lancing device cap.
Insert a sterile lancet into the lancing
device.
Twist the protective cover off.
Do not discard.
Replace the lancing cap by twisting it
back on tightly.
To adjust the depth setting:
Use 1-2 for soft skin, 3 for average skin,
4-5 for thick or calloused skin.
Performing Your Test
A blinking test strip will appear at the top of the
screen indicating the meter is ready for testing.
“Please apply blood to the tip ofthe teststrip.”
Caution:
• Inserting the test strip in the wrong direction will turn the meter on but testing
will not be possible.
• If the meter does not power on, pull the test strip out of the port and reinsert
the test strip.
• Be careful not to bend the test strip when inserting it into the port.
• For a more accurate test result avoid testing under direct sunlight.
Warning:
• Element™ Plus meter and reusable lancing device are for single patient use
only.
Do not share them with anyone including other family members!
Do not use on multiple patients!
• All parts of the kit are considered bioharzardous and can potentially transmit
infectious disease, even after you have performed cleaning and disinfection.
• Avoiding getting hand lotion, oil, dirt or debris in or on the lancets and the reusable
lancing device.
• Please refer to page 40~45 for cleaning and disinfection Element™ Plus system.
• Wash hands thoroughly with soap and water after handling the meter, lancing device
or test strips.
Step 2
To obtain a suitable blood sample:
Before obtaining a blood sample wash your hands with warm water and
soap. Dry your hands completely before testing. If needed massage
your finger tip.

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Performing Your TestPerforming Your Test
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• Place the edge of the test strip to the drop of blood.
• The blood will automatically be “drawn” into the test strip channel.
• When there is enough blood, your meter will automatically count down.
Step 3
Warning:
You may get an inaccurate result if the blood sample is not completely filled.
Completely filled
Insufficient amount of blood
Correct
Incorrect
Pull the end of the lancet device
back.
To prick your finger, push the center
button.
Caution:
• If the blood smears or runs, do not use that sample.
Dry the area and gently squeeze another drop or puncture a new site.
• Do not share resuable lancing device with anyone including other family
members!

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Disposing of Your Test Strips and Lancets
Disposing of your test strip
Disposing of your lancet
Once the test is complete, push the strip forward
to remove the test strip from the meter.
Used test strips may be considered bio hazard-
ous waste in your area.
Be sure to contact your local representative for
proper disposal.
Push the needle into the protective cover.
Pull the lancet out and discard accordingly.
Performing Your Test
Step 4
• The meter should begin counting down from 3 to 1 on the LCD display.
• The LCD window will display the result of
your blood sugar level, temperature, and
time.
“Your blood glucose one hundred
twenty five milligrams per deciliter.”
• Once the test strip is removed, the meter
turns off automatically.
Note:
If you are not finished testing within 3 minutes, the meter automatically
turns off. You will need to start the test procedure from the beginning.
Caution:
If an error message appears on the screen, please refer to the trouble-
shooting (p. 50).

• Press and release button. The most
recent blood sugar result will appear first.
• Press and release ƞbutton and the 1st
pre-set average set will appear.
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Reviewing Your Results
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• Press and release ƞbutton and the 2nd
pre-set average will appear.
• Press and release ƞbutton and the 3rd
preset average will appear.
7day average
14 day average
21 day average
Number of tests
Average test result
Average test result days
Reviewing your averages
Reviewing Your Results
The ElementTM Plus meter stores up to 365 test results in its built-in
memory. Test results and blood sugar averages can be retrieved any
time.
Previous result
Previous result
Most recent result
Reviewing your blood sugars
• Press and release button. The most
recent result appears first. Note the time and
day of your blood sugar result.
“Memory recall.”
• Press and release the Ơbutton and your
previous result will appear on the screen.
• Press and release the Ơbutton and your
previous one before that will appear. Note:
When you have hundreds of results stored in the
memory only the latest results will be calculated for
the pre-set averages.

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Alternate Site Testing
Upper Arm
Forearm
Ventral Palm
Thigh
Calf
Dorsal Hand
Fingertips
The ElementTM Plus system gives you the ability to obtain a blood
sample for testing your sugar from different areas of your body. The
figure shown above displays the areas where you can test using your
ElementTM Plus meter.
You may test your blood sugar from your forearm, upper arm, palm
(ventral palm or dorsal hand), fingertips, thigh, or calf.
It is recommended that alternate site testing be used when sugars are
stable: before meals and before bedtime. However, when sugars are
changing, blood from the fingertip may show these changes sooner than
blood from other sites.
Limitation:
• Alternate site test results should never be used to calibrate continuous
glucose monitoring systems.
• Alternative sampling results should never be used in insulin dosing
calculations.

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Alternate Site Testing
Choose a fleshy area of the forearm, upperarm, thigh, or calf
away from bone, visible veins and/or hair. Sometimes there is
less blood flow to these areas than to the fingertip. To help you
get a large enough drop of blood, you may gently massage or
apply a heating pad to the site to increase blood flow.
Forearm
Calf Thigh
Upperarm
Alternate Site Testing
Lancing and sampling from an alternate site area.
Sampling from your upperarm, forearm, dorsal hand, ventral palm, thigh,
or calf allows you to use your fingertips less often. You may find that
obtaining a blood sample from an alternate site is less painful than using
a fingertip. Getting a blood sample from your forearm or palm is different
than getting a sample from your fingertip.
Choose a fleshy area on the palm,
below your thumb or pinky finger. Select
a spot without any visible veins and
away from any deep lines. This may
cause your blood sample to smear.
Ventral palm/Dorsal hand

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Alternate Site Testing
The lancing device clear cap is used for alternate site testing.
Lance the test site with the lancing device:
1. Insert lancet and replace with the clear
cap.
4. Continue to hold the lancing device and
gradually increase pressure for several
seconds.
2. To bring fresh blood to the surface of the
test site, rub the test site vigorously for a
few seconds until you feel it getting
warm.
Applying heat may be helpful.
3. Adust clear cap to the highest setting (5).
Hold the clear cap down against a fleshy
area on the alternate site.
Press the release button. Do not lift up.
Alternate Site Testing
To ensure accurate results when lancing your arm (forearm or upper-
arm), leg (calf or thigh), or palm (ventral palm or dorsal hand), clean the
test site with soap and water.
Make sure there is no cream or lotion on the test site.
Thoroughly dry your hands and test site.
Important :
We recommend that you test on your fingertip if you are testing for hypoglyce-
mia (low blood sugar) or if you have a history of reoccurring hypoglycemia.
Warning
To reduce the chances of an infection:
Never share a lancet or a reusable lancing device with anyone. (See page 25)

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Remember:
• Consult with your healthcare professional before using alternate site
testing.
• Choose a different puncture site each time you test. Repeated
punctures in the same spot may cause soreness and calluses.
• If bruising occurs at an alternate site or you have difficulty getting a
sample, consider sampling from a fingertip instead.
You may want to review the choice of sites with your healthcare profes-
sional.
• Do not share reusable lancing device with anyone including other family
members!
Alternate Site Testing
5. While holding the lancing device on your
test site, look through the clear cap; until
a round drop of blood appears
(approximately 0.3 ).
6. Lift the lancing device straight up; be
careful not to smear the blood on your
testing site.
7. Place the edge of the test strip to the
drop of blood. The blood will automati-
cally be drawn up. Caution:
Do not test on your forearm or palm when:
• You think your blood glucose is rapidly falling. For example within two hours
of exercise, rapid-acting insulin injection, or an insulin pump bolus.
• Testing with a fingertip sample may identify hypoglycemia or an insulin reaction
sooner than testing with a forearm or palm sample.

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Caring for Your ElementTM Plus System
Cleaning and Disinfecting your Element™ Plus system
Why should cleaning and disinfecting the meter and the reusable
lancing device be performed?
Blood glucose meters and reusable lancing devices are at the high risk of
becoming contaminated with blood born pathogens such as Hepatitis B
Virus(HBV), Hepatitis C Virus(HCV), and Human Immnodeficiency Virus
(HIV). Transmission of these viruses from resident to resident has been
documented due to contaminated blood glucose devices. According to the
Centers for Disease Control and Presentation, Cleaning and disinfection
of meters and between resident use can prevent the transmission of these
virus through indirect contact.
The cleaning is to remove soil and dirt from the surface of the devices
while the disinfecting is to kill the blood borne pathogens and virus stated
above.
Cleaning and Disinfecting your Element™ Plus system
Materials Needed.
Cleaning and disinfecting can be completed by CaviWipesXL™
Disinfecting Towelettes (EPA-reg # 46781-8), which is a commercially
available EPA-registered disinfectant.
The CaviWipesXL™ are pre-moistened towelettes manufactured by
Metrex and readily available through major medical distributors and
online shopping malls(ex.www.amazon.com/ www.staples.com).
Please refer to the disinfectant labeling for additional instructions on the
safe use of the disinfectant.
If you have difficulty getting the CaviWipesXL™ towelettes, please
contact us at 1-888-446-3246.
Note :
For cleaning and disinfection the meter/lancing device use CaviWipesXL™
which has been shown to be safe for use with this meter and lancing device.
Please note any disinfectant product with the EPA registration number of
46781-8 may be used on this device. Other cleaning agents have not been
validated with the meter and reusable lancing device.
Note :
Please call Infopia usa at 1-888-446-3246 if you have any questions regarding
proper cleaning and disinfection procedure, and purchasing the materials
needed.