NOVA BIOMEDICAL Lactate Plus Manual

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Quick Reference Guide ...........................................................1
Intended Use .........................................................................4
Symbols .................................................................................7
Warnings, Cautions, and Notes .............................................8
Introduction ............................................................................9
The Lactate Plus Meter ......................................................9
Overview ..........................................................................13
Meter, Supplies, Transport Case ......................................14
Environmental ..................................................................15
Setup ...................................................................................16
Set the Time .....................................................................16
Set Date Format ...............................................................19
Beeper On or Off ..............................................................22
End of Setup ....................................................................23
Testing: Blood and Quality Control Solutions ......................24
Testing a Quality Control Solution ....................................25

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Testing a Blood Sample ...................................................27
Data Review ........................................................................32
Data Review .....................................................................32
Manually Reviewing Stored Test or Control Results ........32
Battery Replacement ........................................................34
Cleaning and Care ...........................................................35
Error Messages ...................................................................36
Codes ...............................................................................36
Appendix .............................................................................37
Specifications ...................................................................37
Performance Characteristics ............................................39
Accuracy ..........................................................................40
Precision ..........................................................................41
Instructional Notes ...........................................................43
Warranty ...........................................................................47

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1. Prepare the lancet.
a. Simply twist off the lancet
cap: Hold the lancet body and
twist off the lancet cap until you
feel it separate from the device.
b. Do not pull, just twist the
lancet cap. Dispose of the cap
in a suitable container.
NOTE: This device is single-use.
The needle retracts immediately
after sampling. This leaves
the device safe for immediate
disposal into a sharps container.
Quick Reference Guide

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Insert Test Strip: Automatic
System Check begins.
User Profile Number displays:
use Search key to
select profile.
2. Insert a Test Strip.
MODE SEARCH SELECT
Quick Reference Guide