NOVA BIOMEDICAL Nova Vet User manual

Blood Ketone and Glucose
Monitoring System
Owner’s Guide
For Veterinary Animal Use Only
Not For Human Use
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Nova Biomedical Taiwan Corporation
New Taipei City
Taiwan 235 (R.O.C.)
Customer Service: visit our Web site at www.novabiomedical.com.
Made in Taiwan
U.S. Patent No. 6,258,229, 6,837,976, 6,942,770,
CA 2,375,089, CA 2,375,092, EP 1 497 446, EP 1 497 449,
JP 4060078, and other U.S. and foreign patents pending.
Copyright 2015 Nova Biomedical Corporation
52899 Rev E 2015-04 NOT FOR HUMAN USE
Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System Owner’s Guide
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Nova thanks you for choosing the Nova VET Blood Ketone
and Glucose Monitoring System. This Owner’s Guide contains
important information on the monitor and how it works. Please
read it carefully before using your new Nova VET Blood Ketone
and Glucose Monitoring System.
The Nova VET Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System
is designed to be convenient and easy to use. It gives accurate
results in just 4 seconds (for glucose) or 10 seconds (for Ketone)
using a very small blood sample. The monitor also has memory
that stores the Ketone or Glucose test results.
If you need to contact us, visit our website at
www.novabiomedical.com.
or
In the USA and Canada, call 1-800-545-6682.
Outside the USA and Canada, contact your Nova Vet supplier.
THANK YOU
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Important Information about Nova Vet Blood Ketone and
Glucose Monitoring System
Use this veterinary medical device under the direction of a
licensed veterinary professional. Federal law (USA) restricts this
device for use by or on the order of a licensed veterinarian.
The Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System is
intended for veterinary animal use only and is not intended for
human use. The System can be used in a variety of species of
animals for the testing of blood ketones and glucose.
The Performance characteristics of the Nova Vet Blood Ketone
and Glucose Monitoring System has not been established for
specic animal species with exception of bovine cattle whole
blood ketone testing as the following described.
Bovine Cattle Ketone Testing
For Users that want to use the Nova Vet Blood Ketone and
Important Information
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Glucose Monitoring System for testing blood ketone levels in
bovine cattle, Nova Biomedical recommends the use of a 1.25
calibration slope factor for ketone when the device is utilized
to test cattle. Refer to the section entitled “setting the Ketone
Slope” to input the 1.25 calibration slope factor.
Users should establish normal blood ketone and glucose refer-
ence ranges for specic animal species. Consult a veterinarian
for target normal ketone or glucose reference ranges.
Use of other brands of ketone or glucose test strips or control
solutions with the Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitor-
ing System may produce inaccurate results. The Nova Vet Blood
Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System contains small parts
that may be dangerous if swallowed.
The Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System
should not be used to diagnose diabetes.
Important Information
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Units Measure Disclaimer
The Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System is
factory set to report ketone results in mmol/L and glucose
results in mmol/L or mg/dL.
Important Safety Instructions!
• Before you begin using your new Nova Vet Blood Ketone
and Glucose Monitoring System, please read all of the
instructions provided in this Owner’s Guide.
• Your monitor uses a CR2450 3-volt coin cell battery. To
begin using your monitor, you need to install the enclosed
battery. See Battery Replacement to install a new battery.
• Perform all quality control checks recommended in your
Owner’s Guide.
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Notes, Cautions, and Warnings:
NOTES provide helpful operating information.
CAUTIONS provide information that is important for instrument
protection.
WARNINGS provide information that is important for user pro-
tection or about risk for inaccurate results.
Important Safety Instructions!
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Table of Contents
Intended Use...................................................................................................................1
Symbols ............................................................................................................................2
Introduction ....................................................................................................................3
Monitor Components .............................................................................................3
Monitor Display.........................................................................................................4
The Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System.................5
Overview .....................................................................................................................6
Environmental ...........................................................................................................7
Ketone Test Strips .....................................................................................................7
Important Nova Vet Ketone Test Strip Information......................................8
Glucose Test Strips ...................................................................................................9
Important Nova Vet Glucose Test Strip Information..................................10
Setting the Time, Date, and Beeper......................................................................12
Setting the Ketone Slope.....................................................................................15
Setting the Ketone Intercept..............................................................................16
Running Control Solution ........................................................................................17
Control Solution......................................................................................................17
Perform a Control Solution Test ........................................................................17
Running Ketone Control Solution.........................................................................19
Testing a Ketone Quality Control Solution....................................................20
TOC-1
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Running a Ketone Blood Test .................................................................................24
Your Ketone Test Results ......................................................................................27
Running Glucose Control Solution .......................................................................28
Testing a Glucose Quality Control Solution ..................................................29
Running Glucose Blood Test ...................................................................................34
Glucose Test Results...............................................................................................37
Review Test Results in Memory .........................................................................38
Basic Upkeep.................................................................................................................41
Battery Check...........................................................................................................41
Battery Replacement.............................................................................................43
Cleaning and Care..................................................................................................44
Displays, Meanings, Actions ....................................................................................45
Appendix........................................................................................................................58
Specications...........................................................................................................58
Chemistry Measurement .....................................................................................60
Limitations ................................................................................................................60
Instructional Notes.................................................................................................61
Warranty ....................................................................................................................64
TOC-2
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The Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System
is intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of
ß-hydroxybutyrate (Ketone) or glucose in fresh animal whole
blood. It is intended for use by veterinary professionals as an
aid to monitor ketone and glucose levels in animals. The Nova
Vet Monitoring System is specically indicated for the quantita-
tive measurement of ketone and glucose in fresh whole blood
animal samples.
• It should only be used with Nova Vet Ketone and Glucose
Test Strips and Nova Max Plus Control Solutions.
• It should NOT be stored in the refrigerator or in the car.
• It is NOT for use on humans.
Intended Use
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WARNING: Blood samples and blood products are po-
tential sources of hepatitis and other infectious agents.
Handle all blood products with care. Wear gloves when
performing measurements. Items that are used to measure glucose
or Ketone, i.e., test strips and alcohol swabs, must be disposed of in
accordance to local regulations to avoid risk to anyone.
Symbols
The following are symbols that are used in this manual, on
insert sheets, and on the Nova Vet Monitoring System.
Caution, consult
accompanying documents
Consult instructions
for use
Symbols
Biological risk
Catalog number
Temperature
limitation
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Nova Vet Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System
LCD Display
Left Arrow
Button
Mode Button
Right Arrow
Button
Introduction
Test Strip
Goes Here
Monitor Components
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Marked Test Results
Memory Result
Blood or Control
Drop Indicator
Control
Low Battery Indicator
Test Results
mg/dL or mmol/L
Average Test Results
Date/Day
Nova Vet Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System Screen
Introduction
Monitor Display
When you turn the Nova Vet Monitoring System on, the all seg-
ments display appears briey. This tells you that all the display
segments are working properly.
Hour/Minute
Ketone
Glucose
AM or PM Indicator
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Introduction
The Nova Vet Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System
The Monitoring System is a hand-held testing device that
measures ketone and glucose in whole blood. The test strip is
touched to a drop of blood to initiate the test process. The moni-
tor activates after a Nova Vet test strip is inserted. The screen
displays“Glu” or “Ket,”depending on which test strip is inserted.
The blue strip measures blood glucose levels, and the green strip
measures Ketone levels.
• A simple one-step process provides a result.
• Test results are available in 4 (Glu) or 10 (Ket) seconds.
• The monitor is powered by a battery that can perform ap-
proximately 1000 tests.
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CAUTION: The Monitoring System should be handled with care.
Dropping, rough handling, etc. may damage the monitor. If the moni-
tor is not to be used for an extended period of time, remove the battery
to eliminate the risk of battery leakage. Also, protect the monitor from
moisture, prolonged direct sunlight, and extreme temperatures.
Overview
To perform a test, the operator simply inserts a test strip; waits for
the blood drop symbol to appear on the screen (“Glu”or“Ket”also
appears - the monitor is ready); brings the test strip to the drop of
blood; and obtains a test result in 4 (Glu) or 10 (Ket) seconds. The
test result is automatically stored into the monitor’s memory. The
operator can recall and review test data stored in the monitor.
Introduction
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Introduction
Environmental
• The storage temperature range for the monitor:
-13 - 115°F (-25 - 45°C)
• ThestoragetemperaturerangefortheTestStrips:59-86°F(15-30°C)
• Themonitoroperationaltemperaturerange: 23-113°F (-5-45°C)
• The relative humidity range: 10% to 90% non-condensing
Ketone Test Strips
The Nova Vet Ketone Strips are designed for use with your Nova
Vet Monitoring System only. Use each test strip only once, then
discard. DO NOT reapply blood to the test strip.
• Requires a very small blood volume: 0.8 µL (ketone)
• Automatically draws blood into the test area of the strip
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Introduction
• Can be handled with clean, dry hands without aecting
readings
Important Nova Vet Ketone Test Strip Information
• Use only Nova Vet Ketone Test Strips when testing for ketone.
• Remove a test strip from the vial only when ready to test.
• Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place between
59-86°F (15-30°C). Do not refrigerate or freeze.
• Do not store near heat or moisture.
• Store the test strips in their original vial only.
Apply Blood
Drop to
Front Edge
Insert This
End Into
Monitor
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Introduction
• After removing a test strip from the vial, immediately
replace the vial cap and close tightly.
• Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date printed on
the package as this may cause inaccurate results.
• Test strips should only be stored for 3 months after opening
the vial. When rst opening a new vial of test strips, count
forward 3 months and write that date on the vial. Discard any
remaining test strips after the date you have written on the vial.
• Do not tamper with the test strip.
Glucose Test Strips
The Nova Vet Glucose Test Strips are designed for use with your
Nova Vet Blood Ketone and Glucose Monitoring System. Use
each test strip only once, then discard. DO NOT reapply blood
to the test strip.
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• Requires a very small blood volume: 0.4 µL (glucose)
• Automatically draws blood into the test area of the strip
• Can be handled with clean, dry hands without aecting readings
Important Nova Vet Glucose Test Strip Information
• Use only Nova Vet Glucose Test Strips when testing for
glucose.
• Remove the test strip from the vial only when ready to test.
• Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place below 30°C.
Do not refrigerate or freeze.
Introduction
Apply Blood
Drop to
Front Edge
Insert This
End Into
Monitor
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