philosys Gmate On User manual

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Obelis SA
Boulevard Général
Wahis 53 1030
Brussels, Belgium
Tel+(32) 2 732-59-54
Fax+(32) 2 732-60-03
[e-mail]
philosys Co., Ltd.
28-5, Gwangwol-gil,
Okgu-eup, Gunsan-si,
Jeollabuk-do, 54172, Korea
Tel [phone]
Fax [phone]
email [email protected]
PM110-CE0-2105 Date 2017-06 Printed in Korea

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User Guide

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Contents
Introduction 4
PrecautionaryInformation 8
What’s Inside 10
Identifying PartsandFunctions 12
RunningtheApp 16
PerformingtheTest 17
AlternateSite Testing 26
ControlSolutionTesting 29
ReviewingPast Results 34
Troubleshooting 36
CareandMaintenance 38
System Specifications 40
Meaningof Symbols 43
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Introduction
Welcome to Gmate™ On Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
Thank you for purchasing the Gmate™ On Blood
Glucose Monitoring System. Please read this User
Guide thoroughly before operating the system as it
provides important information on the proper use of
the system. It is recommended you keep this User
Guide in a safe place for your future reference. The
Gmate™ On Blood Glucose Monitoring System
combined with your Android device is used to
measuring your blood glucose level anytime,
anywhere in a convenient manner. Compatible with
your Android mobile device, Gmate™ On Blood
Glucose Monitoring System is very easy and sim-
ple to use. The automatic coding of Gmate™ On
Blood Glucose Monitoring System returns accurate
test results. The Gmate™ On Blood Glucose
Monitoring System should not be used for
diagnosis of diabetes.
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Introduction
Features of Gmate™ On
Blood Glucose Monitoring System
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Small, cutting-edge design with a convenient
hand grip
2 Transportable anywhere with your mobile device
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The meter does not requirebatteries nor prior
settings
4 The app is easy and intuitive use
5 Sound support provides clear instructions and
readings
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All test results automatically saved into your
mobile device
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Only requires a small volume(0.5μL) ofyour
blood
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Displays your results in just fiveseconds
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Approved for alternate sitetesting(AST)
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Intended Use
The Gmate™ On Blood Glucose Monitoring System
is intended for the following uses:
Quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh
capillary whole blood samples drawn from the
fingertips, forearms, upperarms, hands, thighs,
and calves as an aid in monitoring the
effectiveness of diabetes management at home
by patients with diabetes.
A single patient only, and should not be shared
with any other persons.
Self-testing outside the body(in vitro diagnostic
use) by people with diabetes at home as an aid
to monitoring for effective diabetes control.
Alternative site testing should be done only
during a steady state when glucose levels are
not changing rapidly.
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Introduction
The Gmate™ On Blood Glucose Monitoring System
is compatible with the following Android mobile
devices: SamsungGalaxy S2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy
S4, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note 2, and
Galaxy Note 3. The Gmate™ On Blood Glucose
Monitoring System should not be used for the
diagnosis or screening of diabetes.
The Gmate™ On Blood Glucose Monitoring System
should not be used for neonates.
The Gmate™ Blood Glucose Test Strips are
intended for use with Gmate™ On Blood Glucose
Monitoring System only for the purpose of
quantitative measurement of blood glucose in fresh
capillary whole blood samples.
The Gmate™ Blood Glucose Control Solutions are
intended for use with Gmate™ On Blood Glucose
Monitoring System to check that the meter and the
test strips are working properly. Gmate™ Blood
Glucose Control Solutions are available to purchase
separately.
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Precautionary Information
For safety reasons, please read the following instruc-
tions prior to using Gmate™On Blood Glucose Mon-
itoring System.
Do not use the Gmate™On Blood Glucose
Monitoring System for any purposes other than
testing your blood glucose level with fresh
capillary whole blood.
Before using the Gmate™On Blood Glucose
Monitoring System, read all instructions in this
User Guideand the test strip insert found in the
test strip box carefully, and then practice the
procedurefor safe and accuratetesting.
Keep the Gmate™On Blood Glucose Monitoring
System out of reach from children as it contains
parts that may be dangerous if swallowed.
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Precautionary Information
Do not make any decisions for medical
treatment based on the test results and
having received appropriate training.
Do not touch the Gmate™On Blood Glucose
Monitoring System with wet hands, or place it in
or near liquids.
All parts of the blood glucose monitoring system
may be considered a biohazard and is capable
of transmittinginfectious diseases even after the
cleansing procedures. Please follow all
regulations concerning proper disposal of
system components, including lancets and test
strips.
There are two types of glucose units: mg/dL and mmol/L.
Your Gmate™ On meter does not allow you to change the
glucose unit yourself in order to prevent misinterpretation of
the test results. The glucose unit has been preset before leav-
ing our factory. If you have receiveda Gmate™ meter with the
glucose unit different from the method you use to measure
your glucose levels, do not perform any tests, and contact
your local Philosys distributor for assistance.
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What’s Inside
Contained in your package:
1. Gmate™ On Meter
2. Gmate™ Lancing Device
3. Gmate™ Lancets
4. Gmate™ Blood Glucose TestStrips
5. Carrying Case
Documents in your package include this User Guide.
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What’s Inside
Note:
Pleasecall your local distributor if any items are
missing.
Gmate™ On Control Solutions are available
separately.
Mobile devices are not included.
Gmate™ On Meter is compatible with Android
4.0 or higher version platform based mobile
devices: SamsungGalaxy S2, Galaxy S3, Galaxy
S4, Galaxy S5, Galaxy Note, Galaxy Note 2, and
Galaxy Note 3.
*Galaxy is a trademark of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd.
and Android is a trademark of Google Inc.
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Identifying Parts & Functions
Gmate™ On meter
Test Strip Port
Insert the end of a Gmate™ Test Strip here.
Power Indicator
Insert the test strip when the light flashes
here.
Micro USB Connector
Plug this end to the USB jack of your
mobile device.
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Identifying Parts & Functions
Gmate™ Test Strip
Test Strip Port
Apply your blood sample on the edge of the
absorbent.
Hold the test strip with your fingers here.
Electrodes
The end of the test strip is inserted intothe
test strip port of the meter withthe end
facing up.
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Identifying Parts & Functions
Lancing Device
Adjustable
cap
Lancet holder Clear ASTcap
Lancet
ejector
Release button
Sliding
barrel
* Clear AST cap is an optional accessory. Please contact your
local distributor for availability.
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Identifying Parts & Functions
Lancet
Lancet Cap
Twist off here when placed in the lancet holder.
* Lancet and Lancing Device are subject to change without
notice.
Test Principle
Performing a test using Gmate™On Blood Glucose
Monitoring System involves the measurement of
electrical currents caused by the reaction of glucose
with the reagent of the teststrip. This current is
converted to the amount of glucose in the blood
sample which is then displayed as a result on your
mobile device.
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Running the App
Step 1 - Downloading the app
From your Android mobile device, enter Play store
by tapping Play Store icon. Type in “gmate on” in
the search bar, locatethe app, then download it.
Step 2 - Installing the app
Follow the instructions through the installation
process. After the installation is complete, run the
app by either tapping “Open” option at the end, or
tapping the newly downloaded Gmate™ On app.
Step 3 - Starting up the app
Tap “Start” button then proceed to the main
start-upscreen.PlugyourGmate™ OnMeterto
the USB jack. If your device recognizes the meter,
the power indicator will flash and then you will be
instructed to insert a teststrip.
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Performing the Test
Step 1 - Preparing the app and the meter
Start the app and plug your meter to the USB jack
of your mobile device. When the meter’s power
indicator is on, insert the test strip into the test strip
port of the meter. Make sure the Gmate logo of the
test strip is facing up.
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Performing the Test
Step 2 - Preparing the lancing device
Washyour hands thoroughlywith warm water to
increase blood circulation into the fingers. Then dry
your hands completely including your puncturesite.
Unscrew the lancing device cap.
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Performing the Test
Insert a new sterile lancet
into the lancet holder and
fix it in firmly.
Hold the lancet in one hand
and twist off the protective
cap with the other hand.
Place the cap back on the
lancing device.
Cock the lancing device by
drawing the sliding barrel.
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