Medline EVENCARE G3 User manual

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
Healthcare Professional Operator’s Manual
Operator’s Manual & In-Service Guide

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
Healthcare Professional Operator’s Manual
Operator’s Manual & In-Service Guide

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL OPERATOR’S MANUAL & IN-SERVICE GUIDE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
INTRODUCTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
METER OVERVIEW. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
METER DISPLAY SCREEN . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
EVENCARE G3 CONTROL SOLUTION TESTING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7–8
BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
UNDERSTANDING TEST RESULTS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
USING THE METER MEMORY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10–12
CHANGING THE BATTERY . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
STORAGE AND PRECAUTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
TROUBLESHOOTING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13–14
IN-SERVICE GUIDE
IN-SERVICE TRAINING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
OPERATOR CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
SELF TEST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
SELF TEST ANSWER KEY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
EVENCARE G3 BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM -NURSE IN-SERVICE
TRAINING RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .20
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR RECORD . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 21
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR RECORD
COMPETENCY CHECKLIST . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM REVIEW OF NURSE’S TECHNIQUE. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
EVENCARE G3 QUALITY CONTROL LOG. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM PERFORMING A CONTROL SOLUTION TEST WITH VIAL STRIPS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM PERFORMING A CONTROL SOLUTION TEST WITH FOIL- WRAPPED STRIPS. . . . . . . . . . 26
GLUCOSE VIAL TEST STRIP PACKAGE INSERT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
GLUCOSE FOIL-WRAPPED TEST STRIP PACKAGE INSERT . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .28
GLUCOSE CONTROL SOLUTION PACKAGE INSERT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 29

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Thank you for choosing the EVENCARE G3 Professional Blood Glucose
Monitoring System to help monitor your patients’ blood glucose
levels. The EVENCARE G3 Professional Blood Glucose Monitoring
System is designed to be accurate and easy to use. The EVENCARE
G3 Professional 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.
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).
OPERATOR'S
MANUAL

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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
EVENCARE® G3
EVENCARE® G3
EVENCARE G3
METER FRONT
EVENCARE G3
METER BACK
Display Screen
Shows glucose blood test results,
memory values, averages, and
other messages
Battery Compartment
Holds one 3V Lithium
coin cell battery (CR2032).
Test Strip Ejector
Slide to eject used test strip.
Enter Button
Press and hold to turn
the meter on or off
Data Port
Function is not yet available.
Test Strip Port
Insert the test strip to
turn on the meter.
Scroll (▲▼ ) Buttons
Press to enter control mode when test
strip is inserted, during meter setup, or
to view stored test results and averages.
G3 METER OVERVIEW

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METER DISPLAY SCREEN
Main Display Area: Displays test results, stored test results, result averages, and messages.
Beeper: Indicates the beeper function is set.
Battery: Appears when the battery is low and needs to be replaced.
Memory: Indicates the number in the display area is a stored test result.
Unit: Indicates the unit of measurement (mg/dL).
Control: Indicates a control solution test.
Test Strip: Indicates the meter is waiting for the test strip to be inserted.
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.
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.
Battery
Blood DropTemperature
AM/PMDay Average
Happy/Sad Face
Beeper
Memory
UnitControl
Hour/MinuteMonth/Day
Test Strip
Main Display Area

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SYSTEM SPECIFICATIONS
Test Strips: EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strips
Test Range: 20–600 mg/dL
Calibration: Plasma
Test Time: 6 seconds
Sample Size: Minimum 0.8µL
Hematocrit Range: 30%–55%
Display Type: Large LCD screen
Memory: 300 test results
Result Averaging: 7, 14, and 30 day averaging
Battery: 1 x 3V CR2032 Lithium coin cell battery
Automatic Power-Off: After 3 minutes of non-use
Operating Temperature: 50˚F–104˚F
Operating Humidity: 22%–90%
Dimensions (L x W x H): 105 x 53 x 15 mm
Weight (including battery): 67.3 g
EVENCARE G3 CONTROL
SOLUTION TESTING
EVENCARE G3 Glucose Control Solution is the standard glucose concentration solution required
to perform a control solution test. 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.
You should perform a control solution test when:
»Using the meter for the first time.
»Using a new package of EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strips.
»At least once per week to verify that the meter and test strips are working properly together.
»For vial strips, if the test strip bottle is left open.
»The meter is dropped.
»You suspect the meter and test strips are not working properly together.
»A patient’s test results do not agree with how they feel.
»A patient’s readings appear to be abnormally high or low.
»Test strips have been exposed to a condition outside the specified storage conditions.
»Practicing your testing technique.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
»EVENCARE G3 Meter
»EVENCARE G3 Glucose Control Solutions (Level 1 or Level 3)
»A new EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strip

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Step 1. Insert a test strip into the meter with the contact points facing up.
Make sure to firmly and completely insert the test strip into the meter.
The meter will turn on automatically.
Step 2. The meter will run a series of self-tests. The happy face icon will
appear on the screen when all tests are complete. If the sad face icon or
other error messages (Err 2, Err 3, etc.) appear, see Troubleshooting.
NOTE: The message “QC” flashes when the QC mode is turned on and control
tests have not been performed within the past 24 hours. Control tests must
be completed before the meter will perform a blood glucose test.
Step 3. Wait until the flashing blood drop and arrow icons appear next to the test
strip icon on the meter display screen, press the down button ▼ or up button ▲
to enter control solution testing mode. The “ctl” icon will appear next to the test
strip icon on the meter display screen, indicating that the meter is in control
solution testing mode. Press the down button ▼ or the up button ▲ to
exit control solution test mode.
Step 4. When the blood drop appears on the screen, squeeze a drop
of the control solution onto a clean, dry, non-absorbent surface such as
table top. Bring the test strip gently to the drop of control solution so
the sampling end of the test strip touches the control solution. The drop
of control solution will be drawn in automatically by the test strip.
Step 5. The screen will display count down bars ----. After 6 seconds,
the control solution test result will appear on the screen.
Step 6. For vial test strips, compare the reading on the screen to the control solution
range printed on the test strip bottle. For foil-wrapped test strips, compare
the reading on the screen to the control solution range printed on the box.
Step 7. Eject the test strip into a proper waste container.
IMPORTANT
»Use only EVENCARE G3 Glucose Control Solutions with the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strips.
Other brands of control solutions will produce inaccurate results.
»Always check the expiration date of the control solution and the test strips.
DO NOT use expired control solution or test strips.
»Record the date on the bottle when opening a new bottle of control solution.
Discard any unused control solution three months after the opening date.
»Control solutions are good three months after opening date or until the expiration date
on the bottle, whichever comes first.
»DO NOT FREEZE. Store the control solutions at room temperature of 59˚F–86˚F.
»For foil-wrapped test strips, use each test strip immediately after removing it from the foil.
»For vial test strips, use each test strip immediately after removing it from the bottle.
Close the cap of the bottle immediately after removing a test strip.
»Do not use wet, bent, scratched, or visibly damaged test strips.
»Keep the test strips away from direct sunlight and heat. Store the test strip bottle in a dry, cool place.
»For vial test strips, record the date on the bottle when you open a new bottle of test strips.
Discard any unused test strips six months after opening.
»Vial test strips are good six months after opening or until the expiration date on the vial, whichever comes first.
»Foil-wrapped test strips are good until the expiration date on the packaging.

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BLOOD GLUCOSE TESTING
MATERIALS NEEDED:
»EVENCARE G3 Meter
»A new EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strip
»Auto-disabling single use lancing device—use an auto-disabling single use lancing device to take the
blood sample. Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for how the lancing device should be used.
IMPORTANT
Users need to 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. A new pair of clean gloves should be worn
by the user before testing each patient.
Step 1. Insert a test strip into the meter.
Step 2. The meter will run a series of self-tests. The happy face icon will appear on
the screen when all tests are complete. If the sad face icon or other error messages
(Err 2, Err 3, etc.) appear, see Troubleshooting.
Step 3. Wash the patient’s hand thoroughly, and dry well. Hold the single use
lancing device against the side of the patient’s fingertip and lance the finger.
Follow the manufacturer’s instructions for how the lancing device should be used.
Step 4. When the blood drop icon appears on the screen, gently bring the test strip
to the test site and touch the drop of blood. The drop of blood will be drawn in
automatically by the test strip.
Step 5. The screen will display count down bars ----. After 6 seconds, test result will
appear on the screen. The test result will be stored in meter memory automatically.
Record the result in the patient’s chart.
Step 6. Eject the test strip into a proper waste container.
UNDERSTANDING TEST RESULTS
Blood glucose test results will vary depending on food intake, medication, health,
stress, and exercise. The ideal ranges for adults without diabetes are1:
»less than 100 mg/dL before meals.
»less than 140 mg/dL after meals.
If the meter displays a result that is “HI” or “LO” or a patient gets a result that is
more than 250 mg/dL or less than 50 mg/dL, and the patient feels ill:
»Contact the patient’s physician or healthcare provider.
If the meter displays a result that is “HI” or “LO” or a patient gets a result that is more
than 250 mg/dL or less than 50 mg/dL and the patient DOES NOT feel ill:
»Test again using a new test strip.
»Call the Medline Technical Service Center at 1-866-274-2131.

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USING THE METER MEMORY
The EVENCARE G3 Meter automatically stores up to 300 glucose test results together with the
date and time. The meter also provides 7, 14, and 30 day averages to help track a patient’s blood
glucose trend. The time and date must be set in order to use the memory and day averaging
function. The meter memory will not store test results if the date and time are not set.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
»EVENCARE G3 Meter
Step 1. Press and hold the main button to turn on the meter.
Step 2. The meter will run a series of self-tests. The happy face icon
will appear on the screen when all tests are complete. If the sad
face icon or other error messages (Err 2, Err 3, etc.) appear,
see Troubleshooting.
Step 3. Press the down button ▼ once to enter the meter
memory mode. The screen will show the icon “mem.”
Step 4. Press the main button to enter memory mode.
Step 5. The most recent glucose test result is shown on the screen. Press the down button ▼ to see
the next result, and the next, and so on. Press and hold the up button will allow you to flash through
the results in the meter. “nil” will appear on the display after the last record, if less than 300 results
are stored. Press the up button ▲ to go back, viewing from the oldest to the most recent results.
Step 6. Press the main button to exit memory recall mode and return to the testing mode.
CLEANING AND DISINFECTING
IMPORTANT
»DO NOT get water inside the EVENCARE G3 Meter.
»Never immerse the meter or hold it under running water.
»DO NOT use glass cleaners or household cleaners on the meter.
»DO NOT try to clean the test strip holder.
»DO NOT take the EVENCARE G3 Meter apart. Doing so will void the warranty. If there are
technical problems or questions in the use of the meter, contact Medline Technical Service Center
at 1-866-274-2131 between 8:00 am and 5:00 pm (Central Time), Monday through Friday.
»Handle the meter with care — severe shock, such as dropping the meter, could damage the electronics.
MATERIALS NEEDED:
»EVENCARE G3 Meter
»Gloves
»A validated disinfecting wipe

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The EVENCARE G3 Meter should be cleaned and disinfected between each patient. The meter is validated
to withstand a cleaning and disinfection cycle of ten times per day for an average period of three years.
The following products have been approved for cleaning and disinfecting the EVENCARE G3 Meter:
»Dispatch® Hospital Cleaner Disinfectant Towels with Bleach (EPA Registration Number: 56392-8)
»Medline Micro-Kill+™ Disinfecting, Deodorizing, Cleaning Wipes with
Alcohol (EPA Registration Number: 59894-10)
»Clorox Healthcare® Bleach Germicidal and Disinfectant Wipes (EPA Registration Number: 67619-12)
»Medline Micro-Kill™ Bleach Germicidal Bleach Wipes (EPA Registration Number: 69687-1)
Other EPA registered wipes may be used for disinfecting the EVENCARE G3 system, however, these wipes
have not been validated and could affect the performance of your meter. If you use an EPA registered wipe
and notice any of the below signs, stop using the device and call Medline technical service at 1-866-274-2131.
»Control solution out of range
»Clouding of meter LCD display
»Corrosion or erosion of plastic housing or buttons
»Cracking of plastic housing
»Malfunction of any meter button
Step 1. Wash hands with soap and water.
Step 2. Put on single-use medical protective gloves.
Step 3. Inspect for blood, debris, dust, or lint anywhere on the meter. Blood and
bodily fluids must be thoroughly cleaned from the surface of the meter.
Step 4. To clean the meter, use a moist (not wet) lint-free cloth dampened with a mild
detergent. Wipe all external areas of the meter including both the front and back
surfaces until visibly clean. Avoid wetting the meter test strip port.
Step 5. To disinfect your meter, clean the meter surface with one of the approved disinfecting wipes.
Other EPA registered wipes may be used for disinfecting the EVENCARE G3 system, however, these wipes
have not been validated and could affect the performance of the meter. Wipe all external areas of the
meter including both front and back surfaces until visibly wet. Avoid wetting the meter test strip port.
Wipe meter dry, or allow to air dry.
Step 6. Remove gloves. Disposal of infectious material: Blood, body fluids and cleaning materials should
be disposed of according to federal, state and local regulations for infectious waste disposal.
The list of things you should look for as signs of deterioration after disinfection include:
»Control solution out of range
»Clouding of the LCD display
»Corroding of the plastic housing
»Corroding of the buttons
»Malfunction of any meter buttons
If these signs of deterioration are noted, stop using the meter and call Medline Technical Service at 1-866-274-2131.

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EVENCARE® G3
EVENCARE® G3
EVENCARE® G3
EVENCARE® G3
EVENCARE® G3
EVENCARE® G3
STORAGE AND PRECAUTIONS
»The meter and the test strips are designed to be used within a temperature range of 50˚F to 104˚F.
»Avoid leaving the meter in extremely hot or cold places, such as near a heat source or in an extremely hot or cold car.
»Do not store or use the meter or test strips at high humidity levels, such as in the bathroom or kitchen.
»For vial test strips, always close the cap of the test strip bottle immediately after removing a test strip.
Make sure the cap is tightly closed.
NOTE:
Single-use medical protective gloves should always be worn during disinfection procedures and also by anyone
performing blood glucose testing on another person. Lancing devices used in a clinical setting should be the
safety models marketed for single use only. Glucose meters used in a clinical setting for testing multiple persons
must be cleaned and disinfected between patients. Used gloves should be removed and hands washed before
proceeding to the next patient. Healthcare professionals should change gloves between patients, even if patient-
dedicated testing devices and single-use, self-disabling lancing devices are used. DO NOT re-use the single-use
lancing device. Keep disinfecting wipes out of reach of children. DO NOT flush disinfecting wipes down toilet.
CHANGING THE BATTERY
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.
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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WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Problem with the
meter’s electronics.
Replace the battery and
turn on the meter again.
Used test strip.Repeat the test with
a new test strip.
The strip was removed
from the meter while
testing was in progress.
Repeat the test with
a new test strip.
The size of the blood
sample was too small.
Repeat the test with
a new test strip.
The temperature
is out of range.
Move the meter into an area
that is between 50°F–104°F,
and allow 15 minutes for it to
reach the new temperature.
TROUBLESHOOTING

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WHAT YOU SEE WHAT IT MEANS WHAT YOU SHOULD DO
Battery is low.Change the battery according
to the User’s Guide.
Glucose test result is
higher than 600 mg/dL.
Wash and dry your hands
and repeat the test on the
patient’s fingertip with a
new test strip. If the result
is still “HI,” contact the
patient’s physician or
healthcare provider.
Glucose test result is
lower than 20 mg/dL.
Wash and dry your hands
and repeat the test on the
patient’s fingertip with a
new test strip. If the result
is still “LO,” contact the
patient’s physician or
healthcare provider.
There are no results
stored in the meter.
Check if the date and time
are set up correctly.
WARRANTY
The EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Meter is warranted to be free of defects in workmanship and materials
for a period of two (2) years from the date of purchase. Medline’s liability for warranty claims is limited
to repair or replacement, and in no event shall Medline be liable for indirect or consequential damages,
or for any loss arising from misuse, improper use, abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair or modification.
This warranty is void and of no force and effect in the event of product misuse, improper
use, abuse, neglect, unauthorized repair or modification. This warranty specifically
excludes EVENCARE G3 Test Strips and EVENCARE G3 Control Solution.
THIS WARRANTY IS THE SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE WARRANTY TO THE EXCLUSION OF ALL OTHER
WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, ALL OF WHICH ARE WAIVED AND DISCLAIMED.
All warranty claims must be directed to Medline’s Technical Service Center at 1-866-274-2131.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser of the meter.

*This in-service guide is optional and is provided to your facility only as an additional resource should you choose to use it.
IN-SERVICE
GUIDE
The success of any bedside glucose-monitoring program
depends on having consistent, well-documented methods,
and procedures for testing and recording results.
This easy-to-follow guide* will help you develop
a strong, successful program.

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IN-SERVICE TRAINING
At the conclusion of an EVENCARE G3 meter in-service training session, attendees should be able to do the following:
1. Identify and describe all components of the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Monitoring System including:
»Test strip port
»Test strip ejector
»Battery compartment
»Serial number
»LCD screen
»EVENCARE G3 test strips
»EVENCARE G3 control solution
»EVENCARE G3 User’s Guide
»Toll-free customer service number
2. Be familiar with the EVENCARE G3 test strip packaging and location of the
lot number, expiration date, and control solution ranges.
3. Be familiar with the proper handling, insertion, and storage of the EVENCARE G3 test strips.
4. Check performance of the meter using control solutions.
5. Record quality control results.
6. Perform a blood glucose test.
7. Understand test results.
8. Clean and disinfect the meter.
9. Change the battery.
10. Use memory function of the meter.
11. Understand the meanings of the error messages.
12. Understand the training certification process.

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OPERATOR CERTIFICATION CHECKLIST
CERTIFIED INSTRUCTOR: Complete one checklist for each operator-trainee. Before signing this checklist,
the trainee must meet objectives as listed below.
A. Familiarization with Components of the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Monitoring System
1. EVENCARE G3 Meter
□ Features (test strip port, test strip ejector, battery compartment and screen)
□ Serial Number
□ Toll-Free Customer Service Number
□ Cleaning and Disinfecting
□ Storage
2. EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Test Strips
□ Expiration Date
□ Lot Number
□ Control Solution Ranges
□ Handling of Strip
□ Proper Insertion of Strip
□ Storage
3. EVENCARE G3 Control Solution
□ Expiration Date
□ Lot Number
□ Acceptable Range
□ Test Procedure
B. Describe/Demonstrate
□ Obtain a Blood Sample — Preparation, Obtaining Sample
□ Perform a Blood Glucose Test
□ Quality Control — Dropping Solution on Flat Surface, Marking Control Test in Meter,
Perform Quality Control Test, Log Quality Control Result
C. Explain
□ Battery — Replacement Procedure
□ Memory Function — Describe Process
Instructor Name Date Operator-Trainee Name
Operator Certified □ Yes □ No

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Name Date
SELF TEST
1. True or False:
EVENCARE G3 needs to be calibrated/coded.
2. What is the purpose of testing with control solutions?
3. When performing a control solution test, you should:
a. Apply the control solution direct from the bottle to the test strip
b. Squeeze a drop of control solution to a flat surface, and touch the test strip to the control solution
c. Apply control solution to the test strip before inserting it into the meter
4. True or False:
You need to mark a control test as a control test, so that it shows as a control test in the memory of the meter.
5. True or False:
For vial test strips, the vial cap should be closed immediately after removing a test strip from the vial to avoid
any degrading or contamination of the test strips.
6. How long is the test time on the EVENCARE G3 meter?
7. Where can you find information to troubleshoot error messages?
a. User’s Guide
b. EVENCARE Technical Support Line
c. All of the above
8. What type of battery is used in the EVENCARE G3 meter?
9. What is the procedure for disinfecting the EVENCARE G3 meter?

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SELF TEST—ANSWER KEY
1. True or False:
EVENCARE G3 needs to be calibrated/coded.
2. What is the purpose of testing with control solutions?
To validate that the EVENCARE G3 meter is working properly with the test strips.
3. When performing a control solution test, you should:
a. Apply the control solution direct from the bottle to the test strip
b. Squeeze a drop of control solution to a flat surface, and touch the test strip to the control solution
c. Apply control solution to the test strip before inserting it into the meter
4. True or False:
You need to mark a control test as a control test, so that it shows as a control test in the memory of the meter.
5. True or False:
For vial test strips, the vial cap should be closed immediately after removing a test strip from the vial to avoid
any degrading or contamination of the test strips.
6. How long is the test time on the EVENCARE G3 meter?
6 seconds
7. Where can you find information to troubleshoot error messages?
a. User’s Guide
b. EVENCARE Technical Support Line
c. All of the above
8. What type of battery is used in the EVENCARE G3 meter?
One 3V CR2032
9. What is the procedure for disinfecting the EVENCARE G3 meter?
Clean the meter with a disinfecting wipe. Wipe all external areas of the meter including both front
and back surfaces until visibly wet. Allow the surface of the meter to remain wet at room temperature
for the contact time/kill time listed on the canister. Then, wipe meter dry or allow to air dry.

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EVENCARE G3 BLOOD GLUCOSE
MONITORING SYSTEM:
NURSE IN-SERVICE TRAINING RECORD
The healthcare professionals listed below have been trained to use the EVENCARE G3 Blood Glucose Monitoring System:
Certified Trainer’s Name
DATE HEALTHCARE
PROFESSIONAL’S NAME UNIT/STATION CERTIFIED TRAINER’S INITIALS