Palmdoc PalmDoc II User manual

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Owner’s Manual
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Dear PalmDoc II Meter Owner:
Thank you for choosing the PalmDoc II meter as your
blood glucose monitoring system. Please read this
manual carefully as it contains important information
about your new PalmDoc II system. A warranty
registration card is included with your system.
PalmDoc II meters are designed to help you and your
healthcare professionals monitor your blood glucose
levels. This owner’s manual will help you learn how to
use your PalmDoc II meter effectively. All questions
concerning test results should be directed to your
healthcare professional.
PalmDoc II meters have the latest technology for
blood glucose monitoring and are made with quality
components. PalmDoc II meters are easy to use, give
you fast, accurate test results with a minimal sample of
blood, have large, easy-to-read display screens, and are
lightweight and portable for your convenience.
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PalmDoc II meters:
• Require No Coding, allowing you to save time
and avoid human error due to improper coding.
• Allow you to perform Alternate Site Testing (AST).
• Have memory and data management capabilities.
PalmDoc’s software gives you and your healthcare
professionals powerful graphic tools to manage
your diabetes.
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Table of Contents
Letter to Meter Owner..................................................2-3
Table of Contents ..........................................................4-5
Important Safety Instructions......................................6-8
Important Health-Related Information................... 9-10
Alternate Site Testing (AST)....................................11-13
About PalmDoc Test Strips .....................................14-16
Key Functions of the Test Strip................................. 14
Important Test Strip Information........................ 15-16
Introduction to PalmDoc II Meters ........................17-18
Intended Use.............................................................. 17
Test Principle ........................................................ 17-18
Contents of the PalmDoc II Meter ...............................18
Setting up the PalmDoc II Meter ...........................19-26
Key Functions of the Meter....................................... 19
Meter Display ...................................................... 20-21
Speaking Function..................................................... 22
Setup Steps........................................................... 23-26
Control Solution Testing..........................................27-34
Performing a Control Solution Test .................. 30-34
Performing a Blood Glucose Test ..........................35-41
Preparing the Lancing Device............................ 35-36
Getting a Blood Sample ..................................... 37-38
Applying Blood to the Test Strip........................ 39-41
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Using the Meter Memory........................................42-44
Specications..................................................................45
Caring for your PalmDoc II Meter..........................46-50
Cleaning your System ............................................... 46
Lancing Device .......................................................... 46
Disinfecting your System .................................... 46-47
Storing your System .................................................. 47
Battery ........................................................................ 48
Low Battery ........................................................... 48-49
Battery Replacement........................................... 49-50
System Troubleshooting .........................................51-57
Special Messages ................................................ 51-52
Error Messages .................................................... 52-53
Troubleshooting Guide....................................... 54-57
Information About your PalmDoc II Meter...........58-60
Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results....... 58-60
Performance Characteristics .................................... 60
Symbols Information .....................................................63
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Important Safety Instructions
Read this before using your PalmDoc II meter. The
following basic safety precautions should always
be taken.
• For self-testing only.
• For in vitro diagnostic use only.
• Your PalmDoc II meter, PalmDoc test strips,
lancets and lancing device are for single
patient use only. Do not share them with
anyone, including other family members. Do
not use on multiple patients.
• Close supervision is necessary when the
device is used by, on, or near children,
handicapped persons or invalids.
• Use the device only for the intended use
described in this manual.
• Do not use the device if it is not working
properly, or if it has suffered any damage.
• Before using any product to test your blood
glucose, read all instructions thoroughly
and practice the test. Do all quality control
checks as directed and consult with a
diabetes healthcare professional.
• All parts of this kit are considered
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biohazardous and can potentially transmit
infectious diseases, even after you have
performed cleaning and disinfection.
• These devices are intended to be used for
patient self-monitoring and should not be
used to collect blood from more than one
person as this poses a risk of transmitting
blood-borne pathogens such as Hepatitis B
or HIV.
• No modication of this equipment is
allowed.
• Please discard the product or the
batteries properly according to the
regulations of your country.
• Do not use this meter near cellular or
cordless telephones, walkie talkies, garage
door openers, radio trancimitters, or other
electrical or electronical equipment that
are sources of electromagnetic, radiation,
as these may interfere with the proper
operation of the meter.
For further information, please refer to:
“FDA Public Health Notication: Use of Fingerstick
Devices on More than One Person Poses Risk
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for Transmitting Blood-borne 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 Blood-borne Pathogens” (2011)
http://cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-
DevicesBGM.html
DO NOT CHANGE YOUR TREATMENT BASED ON A
SINGLE RESULT THAT DOES NOT MATCH HOW YOU
FEEL OR IF YOU BELIEVE THAT YOUR TEST RESULT
COULD BE INCORRECT.
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