Medline EVENCARE G3 User manual

USER’S GUIDE
BLOOD GLUCOSE
MONITORING SYSTEM
EVENCARE® G3

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EVENCARE® G3 Introduction
Introduction
Thank you for choosing the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Monitoring System to help monitor
your patients’ blood glucose levels. The EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Monitoring System
is designed to be accurate and easy to use. This user manual contains all the information
needed to use and maintain the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Monitoring System. Please
read it through carefully before using EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
If you need assistance, please call Medline’s Technical Service Center at 1-866-274-2131
Monday through Friday between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (Central Time).

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EVENCARE® G3 Introduction
Intended Use
The EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative
measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips,
forearm, or palm. It is indicated to be used for multiple patients in a clinical setting by
healthcare professionals, as an aid to monitoring levels in Diabetes Mellitus. This system
should only be used with single-use, auto-disabling lancing devices. It is not indicated for the
diagnosis or screening of diabetes or for neonatal use.
IMPORTANT:
• Dehydration – Severe dehydration may lead to inaccurate blood glucose
test results.
• Hematocrit range – A hematocrit range that is higher than 55% or lower than 30%
can cause inaccurate blood glucose test results.
• Not intended for use on neonates.
• Testing is done outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use).

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Important Safety Instructions
• Adhere to standard precautions when handling or using this device. All parts of the
glucose monitoring system should be considered potentially infectious and are capable of
transmitting blood-borne pathogens between patients and healthcare professionals. For
more information, refer to “Guideline for Isolation Precautions: Preventing Transmission
of Infectious Agents in Healthcare Settings 2007”,
http://www.cdc.gov/hicpac/2007ip/2007isolationprecautions.html .
• The meter should be disinfected after use on each patient. This blood glucose monitoring
system may only be used for testing multiple patients when standard precautions and
the manufacturer’s disinfection procedures are followed.
• Only auto-disabling, single use lancing devices should be used with this device.
The public health notification and standard practice guideline links are :
• “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
• “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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EVENCARE® G3 Table of Contents
Table of Contents
1. About the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Contents of Kit.................................................................................................................................................... 6
EVENCARE G3 Meter..........................................................................................................................................7
Screen Display .................................................................................................................................................... 9
EVENCARE G3 Test Strip.................................................................................................................................13
EVENCARE G3 Control Solutions ................................................................................................................. 14
2. Meter Setup
Inserting the Battery........................................................................................................................................15
Setting the Date and Time..............................................................................................................................17
Setting the Beeper On/Off ............................................................................................................................ 19
Setting the QC Lock Mode ..............................................................................................................................21
Control Solution Testing.................................................................................................................................23

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3. Testing a Patient’s Blood Glucose
Preparing the Lancing Device........................................................................................................................31
Alternate Site Testing (AST)..........................................................................................................................32
Running a Blood Glucose Test ......................................................................................................................34
Disposing Used Test Strips and Lancets....................................................................................................38
4. Understanding a Patient’s Blood Glucose Test Results
Blood Glucose Test Results ...........................................................................................................................39
5. Viewing Meter Memory
Viewing Stored Readings and Averages ......................................................................................................... 41
6. Caring For the Meter..................................................................................................................................45
7. Troubleshooting........................................................................................................................................... 53
8. System Specifications............................................................................................................................... 57
9. Product Warranty.......................................................................................................................................58

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EVENCARE® G3 About the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
1. About the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Monitoring
System
Contents of Kit
The EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Monitoring System includes
the following items:
• EVENCARE G3 Meter
• User’s Guide
• Carrying Case

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EVENCARE® G3 About the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
EVENCARE G3 Meter
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Display Screen
Shows blood glucose test results, memory values, averages,
and other messages.
Enter Button
Press and hold to turn the meter on or off.
Scroll (▼▲) Buttons
Press to enter control mode when test strip is inserted, during meter
setup, or to view stored test results and averages.
Test Strip Port
Insert the test strip to turn on the meter.

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EVENCARE® G3 About the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
Test Strip Ejector
Slide to eject used test strip.
Battery Compartment
Holds one 3V Lithium coin cell battery (CR2032).
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Data Port
Function is not yet available.

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EVENCARE® G3 About the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
Meter Display Screen
DAY
AVG
MEM
UNIT
HOUR / MINUTE
MAIN DISPLAY AREA
CONTROL
MONTH / DAY
TEST STRIP
BEEPER

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EVENCARE® G3 About the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
DAY
AVG
BATTERY
AM / PM
TEMPERATURE
DAY AVERAGE
HAPPY/SAD FACE
BLOOD DROP

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EVENCARE® G3 About the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose
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MAIN DISPLAY AREA .............Displays test results, stored test results, result averages,
and messages.
BEEPER .......................................Indicates the beeper function is set
(See Turn the Beeper On/Off).
BATTERY ....................................Appears when the battery is low and needs to be replaced (See
Inserting the Battery).
MEM.............................................Indicates the number in the display area is a stored test result
(See Viewing Meter Memory).
UNIT ............................................Indicates the unit of measurement (mg/dL).
CONTROL ...................................Indicates a control solution test
(See Control Solution Testing).
TEST STRIP.................................Indicates the meter is waiting for the test strip to be inserted.

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EVENCARE® G3 About the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
BLOOD DROP ............................Appears when a test strip is inserted into the meter and
the meter is ready for testing.
DAY AVERAGE ..........................Appears when viewing the day-averages
(See Viewing Meter Memory).
HAPPY/SAD FACE ...................Indicates whether or not the meter’s electronics are
functioning properly.
TEMPERATURE ........................Appears when it’s either too hot or too cold to test
(Outside the operating ranges of 50˚F – 104˚F).

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EVENCARE® G3 About the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strip
CONTACT POINTS Insert this end into the test strip port on the meter.
SAMPLING END Apply blood or control solution here.
IMPORTANT:
• Use only the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strips with the EVENCARE G3 Meter.
Other brands of test strips will not work with the meter.
• For foil test strips, keep the test strip in the foil wrapping until ready to use.
• For vial test strips, keep the test strip bottle capped tightly and away from sunlight
at all times. Replace the cap immediately after taking a test strip out of the bottle.
• Check the expiration date printed on the test strip bottle. DO NOT use expired test
strips.
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CONTACT POINTS

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EVENCARE G3 Glucose Control Solutions
Call local supplier to order control solution. If they do not stock it, please
contact Medline Customer Service to place an order.
EVENCARE G3 Glucose Control Solution is the standard glucose
concentration solution required to perform a control solution test
(See Control Solution Testing).
It is available at two levels. EVENCARE G3 Level 1 Glucose Control Solution
(white cap) helps to validate the performance of the system
at a low range blood glucose reading, while Level 3 Glucose Control Solution (blue cap) helps
to validate system performance at a high range blood glucose reading. Run the control test
to make sure the meter and test strips are working properly together, to practice testing
procedure, and when using a new package of EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strips.
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EVENCARE® G3 Meter Setup
2. Meter Setup
Inserting the Battery
Materials needed:
• EVENCARE G3 Meter
• One 3V Lithium coin cell battery (CR2032)
Step 1. Remove the battery compartment cover.
Step 2. If there is an old battery in the compartment, take it out.
Insert a new battery, with the plus (+) side facing up.
Step 3. Replace the battery cover.
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EVENCARE® G3 Meter Setup
IMPORTANT:
Dispose of used batteries according to local regulations.
NOTE:
Stored test results will not be erased when the battery is changed.

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EVENCARE® G3 Meter Setup
Setting Date and Time
Materials needed:
• EVENCARE G3 Meter
NOTE:
• If the date and time on the EVENCARE G3 Meter are not set, test
results will not be stored in the meter memory.
• The meter will automatically ask you to set the date and time
after you change the battery.
Step 1. Turn on the meter
Press and hold the
mem
DAY
AVG
button to turn on the meter. If the test strip is flashing on the
screen, you will need to enter the SET mode to change the date and time. Press the
▼ arrow button two times. The word SET will be displayed on the
screen. Press the button to confirm the selection and enter the
Date and Time settings. (If the battery was just inserted, the meter
will automatically enter the Date and Time settings. Proceed to
Step 2.)
DAY
AVG
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Step 2. Set the year
The year will flash. Press the scroll buttons ▼▲ to select the
correct year. Press the
mem
DAY
AVG
button to confirm selection and
advance to set the month.
Step 3. Set the month
The month will flash. Press the scroll buttons ▼▲ to select the correct
month. Press the
mem
DAY
AVG
button to confirm selection and
advance to set the date.
Step 4. Set the day
The day will flash. Press the scroll buttons ▼▲ to select the correct
date. Press the
mem
DAY
AVG
button to confirm selection and advance to set the
time format.
Step 5. Set the time format to 12-hour or 24-hour
Press the up button ▲to select the desired format (12-hour or
24-hour). Press the
mem
DAY
AVG
button to confirm selection and advance to set
the hour.
DAY
AVG
DAY
AVG
DAY
AVG
DAY
AVG