ReliOn PREMIER CLASSIC User manual

Blood Glucose Monitoring System
CLASSIC
For single user / home use only
For use with ReliOn™ Premier Test Strips only.
Test strips sold separately.
User
Manual

Customer Service
1-855-776-0662
7a.m.–7p.m. Central time,
7 days a week
In case of emergency, please contact
your healthcare professional or
emergency medical response.
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Walmart Inc.,
Bentonville, AR 72716
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P/N 5582-04 Rev. 09/20
PGUAA-0000052 Rev4 09/2020
Welcome to the ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
Thank you for choosing the ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood
Glucose Monitoring System. The system provides you with safe,
fast and convenient blood glucose in vitro (i.e., outside the body)
monitoring.
The ReliOn™ Premier Classic Meter is also designed to minimize
code related errors in monitoring by using the auto coding
function. You’ll receive an accurate result in five seconds with a
small 0.5 μL blood sample.
This booklet contains important information about the ReliOn™
Premier Classic Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
Please read it carefully before testing your blood glucose.

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Table of Contents
Information
Important Information: Read This First______________________________________5
Important Health-related Information _______________________________________6
Specifications ___________________________________________________________8
ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Monitoring System _____________________9
Inserting or Replacing the Batteries ________________________________________10
ReliOn™ Premier Blood Glucose Test Strip ___________________________________ 11
ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Meter ________________________________ 14
ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Meter Display _________________________ 15
Preparation
Setting Up the ReliOn™ Premier Classic System_______________________________ 16
Adjusting Date, Time and Sound _________________________________________ 16
Setting the Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Indicator _______________________ 19
Checking the System ____________________________________________________ 21
Control Solution Testing________________________________________________22
Comparing the Control Solution Test Results _______________________________25
Blood Glucose Testing
Using the Lancing Device ________________________________________________26
Preparing the Lancing Device ___________________________________________27
Preparing the Meter and Test Strip _______________________________________29
Flagging Post-meal Test Results__________________________________________30
Applying the Blood Sample _____________________________________________ 31
Discarding Used Lancets________________________________________________33
Alternate Site Testing ____________________________________________________34
What is AST (Alternate Site Testing)? ______________________________________34
Alternate Sites for Testing_______________________________________________34
Alternate Site Blood Sampling (forearm, palm, thigh, calf) ____________________34
Things to Know When Using AST _________________________________________35
Acceptable Situations for AST ___________________________________________35
Situations Requiring Fingertip Test _______________________________________35
AST Precautions_______________________________________________________36
‘HI’ and ‘Lo’ Messages ___________________________________________________ 37
Target Blood Glucose Ranges _____________________________________________38
Transferring Test Results _________________________________________________39
Additional Functions
Meter Memory _________________________________________________________40
Viewing Past Test Averages _____________________________________________40
Viewing Test Results ___________________________________________________42
Setting the Alarm Function _______________________________________________43
Setting the Post-meal Alarm (PP2 Alarm) __________________________________43
Setting the Time Alarms (Alarm 1–3) ______________________________________44
Maintenance
Caring for the ReliOn™ Premier Classic System _______________________________46

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Pre-cleaning and Disinfection ___________________________________________46
Pre-cleaning and Disinfection Procedures _________________________________48
Caution: Storage and Handling Caution ___________________________________ 51
Understanding Error Messages____________________________________________53
General Troubleshooting_________________________________________________56
Performance Characteristics ______________________________________________57
Alternate Sites Testing Evaluation ________________________________________59
Warranty Information____________________________________________________60
Notes __________________________________________________________________ 61

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Important Information: Read This First
To receive safe and optimum system benefits, please read the
entire manual contents before using the system. Please note the
following information.
• Do not use the system for diagnosis or screening of diabetes.
• Use only fresh capillary whole blood samples for testing.
• Alternate site and fingertip test results may differ significantly
due to rapid changes in the blood glucose level after eating,
insulin injection or exercise.
Intended Use
• The ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Monitoring System
is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in
fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips
and alternate sites such as the forearm, palm, thigh, and calf.
Alternate site testing should be used only during steady-state
blood glucose conditions.
• The ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Monitoring
System is intended for at-home in vitro (outside the body) self-
testing by people with diabetes as an aid in monitoring the
effectiveness of diabetes control.
• The system is intended to be used by a single person and
should not be shared.
• The system is not intended for use on neonates, and is not for
the diagnosis or screening of diabetes.
• ReliOn™ Premier Blood Glucose Test Strips are for use with the
ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Meter to quantitatively
measure glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn
from the fingertips and alternate sites.

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• ReliOn™ Premier Control Solutions are for use with the ReliOn™
Premier Classic Meter and ReliOn™ Premier Test Strips to check
that the meter and test strips are working together properly,
and that the test is performing correctly.
• The ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Monitoring System
is intended for in vitro (outside the body) diagnostic use only
and for the quantitative measurement of glucose in capillary
whole blood.
• The
ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Monitoring System
is intended for use by a single user only. Do not share the
meter and lancing device with another person.
• The
ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Meter is designed
to minimize code-related errors in monitoring by using the
no-coding function.
• Glucose in blood samples reacts with the chemical in the
test strip to produce a small electrical current. The
ReliOn™
Premier Classic Meter converts this electrical current to
glucose concentration.
• The
ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Meter should be
used only with the ReliOn™ Premier Test Strips.
• An abnormally high or low red blood cell count (hematocrit
level over 60 % or below 20 %) may produce inaccurate results.
• Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive (having
low blood pressure) individuals or patients in shock.
• Inaccurate low results may occur for individuals experiencing a
hyperglycemic-hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis.
• Inaccurate results may occur in patients undergoing
oxygen therapy.
Important Health-related Information

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• Critically ill patients should not be tested with the ReliOn™
Premier Classic Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
• All parts of this kit are considered biohazardous and can
potentially transmit infectious diseases, even after you have
performed pre-cleaning and disinfection.
• For questions or concerns, contact Customer Service:
1-855-776-0662, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time, 7 days a week.
At all other times or in case of emergency, please contact your
healthcare professional or emergency medical response.
This device is not intended for use in healthcare or assisted-use
settings such as hospitals, physician offices or long-term care
facilities because it has not been cleared by the FDA for use in
these settings, including for routine assisted testing or as part
of glycemic control procedures.
Use of this device on multiple patients may lead to the transmission
of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C Virus
(HCV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), or other bloodborne pathogens.

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Specifications
Operating ranges
Temperature 50–104 ˚F (10–40 ˚C)
Relative humidity 10–90 %
Hematocrit 20–60 %
Product specifications
Measurement range 20–600 mg/dL
Sample size Minimum 0.5 μL
Test time 5 seconds
Sample type Fresh capillary whole blood
Calibration Plasma-equivalent
Assay method Electrochemical
Battery life 1,000 tests
Power Two alkaline AAA batteries
Memory 500 test results
Size 3.94 x 2.20 x 0.75 inches (100 x 56 x 19 mm)
Weight 2.5 oz (71 g) with batteries

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ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Monitoring System
ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Monitoring System
includes the following items:
 ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Meter
 User Manual
 Quick Reference Guide
 Batteries
 Logbook
 Carry Case
• Check all the components after opening the ReliOn™
Premier Classic Blood Glucose Monitoring System package.
• ReliOn™ Premier Test Strips and Control Solutions are necessary
but not included.
• ReliOn™ Premier Test Strips, Control Solutions and data
cable for the diabetes management system can be ordered
separately by contacting Customer Service:
1-855-776-0662, 7
a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time, 7 days a week.
CAUTION
• The meter and lancing device are for single-patient use.
• DO NOT share them with anyone including other
family members.
• DO NOT use on multiple patients.

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Inserting or Replacing the Batteries
Step 1
Make sure the meter is turned off. Press firmly
on the battery cover and slide in the direction
of the arrow. Then, swing it open.
Step 2
Remove the used
batteries and insert the
two new batteries.
Close the battery cover
firmly.
• The ReliOn™ Premier Classic Meter uses two AAA alkaline batteries.
• Do not mix old and new batteries.
• Do not mix alkaline, standard (carbon-zinc) or rechargeable
(ni-cad, ni-mh, etc.) batteries.
• Before using the meter, check the battery compartment and
insert batteries if empty.
• When the symbol appears on the display while the meter
is in use, the batteries should be replaced as soon as possible.
• Test results may not be saved if the batteries run out completely.
NOTE
• Removing the meter batteries will not affect your stored
results. However, meter settings may need to be reset, see
page 16.

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ReliOn™ Premier Blood Glucose Test Strip
The ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Monitoring System
measures blood glucose quickly and accurately. It automatically
absorbs the small blood sample applied to the narrow edge of
the test strip.
Important Safety Instructions
• All components that come into contact with blood samples
should be considered to be biohazardous and capable of
transmitting viral diseases, even after disinfection.
• Do not share the meter or lancing device with another person.
• The ReliOn™ Premier Test Strips should be used only with fresh
capillary whole blood samples.
• Do not reuse test strips.
Insert
Contact bars
Gently push the test strip, with its
contact bars facing up, into the test
strip port of meter
Confirmation window
Check here to see whether sufficient
blood sample has been applied
Edge to apply blood sample
Apply blood sample here for testing

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• Do not use ReliOn™ Premier Test Strips beyond the expiration
date. This may cause inaccurate results.
• When test strips are used and stored according to correct
storage and handling methods, both new, unopened vials and
vials that have been opened can be used until the expiration
date printed on the test strip box and vial label.
• Store test strips in a cool and dry place at a temperature
between 34–86 ˚F (1–30 ˚C) and 20–80 % relative humidity.
• Keep test strips away from direct sunlight or heat, and do
not freeze.
• Store test strips only in their original vial.
• Close the vial tightly after taking out a test strip for testing
and use the test strip immediately.
• Avoid getting any liquid or moisture in the test strip vial. This
can affect the test strips and cause inaccurate test results.
• Do not apply samples other than capillary whole blood or
control solution to the test strip.
• Handle test strips only with clean, dry hands.
• Do not bend, cut or alter test strips in any way.
• For detailed storage and usage information, refer to the
ReliOn™ Premier Test Strips package insert.
• Keep meter and testing supplies away from young children.

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NOTE
•You can get more safety information at FDA Public Health
Notification (http://wayback.archive-it.org/7993/
20170111013014/http://www.fda.gov/MedicalDevices/
Safety/AlertsandNotices/ucm224025.htm) or at CDC Clinical
Reminder (www.cdc.gov/injectionsafety/Fingerstick-
DevicesBGM.html).
CAUTION
Do not allow any foreign substances or liquid substances,
such as dirt, blood, or water, enter into the meter. The meter
may be damaged or may malfunction. Follow the warning
information provided below to prevent possible damage to
the meter.
• Do not apply the blood or control solution samples directly
to the test strip port.
• Do not apply the blood or control solution samples to the
test strip while holding the meter in a way that the tip of
the test strip faces upwards. The blood or control solution
samples may run down the surface of the test strip and flow
into the test strip port.
• Do not store your meter in unsanitary or contaminated sites.
• Make sure to follow the Pre-cleaning and Disinfection
Procedures found in the Caring for the ReliOn™ Premier
Classic System section of this user manual.

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ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Meter
Data Port
Used to transfer data from the
meter to a computer with a
data cable
Button
Turns the meter
on/off, confirms
menu selections
< Button
Selects or
changes
information
Display
Shows results
and messages
Test Strip Port
Insert test strip here
> Button
Selects or
changes
information
Test Strip Ejector
Slide down to discard
used test strips
NOTE
•The data cable for the data management software can be
ordered separately. Please contact Customer Service:
1-855-776-0662, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Central time, 7 days a week.

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ReliOn™ Premier Classic Blood Glucose Meter Display
alarm: appears when the time alarm
has been set
mem: appears when test results
stored in the memory are displayed
ctl: appears when the control
solution test results are displayed
Test results
Blood insertion symbol: indicates
meter is ready for the application of
a drop of blood or control solution
Temperature symbol
01
02
03
04
05
06
Post-meal test flag: appears during post-meal testing and
when post-meal test results are displayed
Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) symbol: appears when
the test result is below the hypoglycemic level
Post-meal alarm symbol: appears when the post-meal
alarm has been set
Mute symbol: appears only when the sound is set to ‘OFF’
Battery symbol: indicates meter batteries are running low
and need to be replaced
mg/dL: unit for measuring blood glucose
Date / temperature Time
09
10
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12
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07
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NOTE
• It is recommended to check if the display screen on the meter
matches the illustration above every time the meter turns on.
• Do not use the meter if the display screen does not exactly
match the illustration as the meter may show incorrect results.
01
07 08 09 10
02 03
04
05
12
06
11
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Step 2 Setting the Year
Press the <or >button until correct year
appears. Press and hold the
<or > button to
scroll faster.
After setting the year, press the button to
confirm the selection and go to the next step.
Setting Up the ReliOn™ Premier Classic System
Meter settings, such as time and date, should be checked and
updated before using the meter or after changing the meter batteries.
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds to enter the ‘SET’ mode.
While setting up the meter, current settings will appear on
the display.
Adjusting Date, Time and Sound
Step 1 Entering the ‘SET’ Mode
Press and hold the button for 3 seconds. After
all the segments flash across the screen, ‘SET’ is
displayed on the screen.
Press the button again to go to the next step.

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Step 3 Setting the Month
A number indicating the month will blink on
the bottom left corner of the screen.
Press
the <or >button until the correct
month appears.
Press the button to confirm the selection
and go to the next step.
Step 4 Setting the Date
Press the <or >button until blinking number
shows the correct date. Press the button to
confirm the date and go to the next step.
Step 5 Setting the Time Format
The meter can be set in the 12-hour (AM/PM)
or the 24-hour clock format.
Press
the <or >button to select a format. The
AM/PM symbol is not displayed in the 24-hour
format. After selecting the format, press the
button to go to the next step.

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Step 8 Turning the Sound On/Off
On pressing the <or > button, the screen will display ‘On‘ or
‘OFF.’ Press the button to confirm the selection.
When ‘beep On’ is selected, the meter will beep:
• When a button is pressed to turn on the meter
• When the test strip is inserted into the meter
• When the blood sample is absorbed by the test strip and the
test starts
• When the test result is displayed
• When the
< button is pressed and held to set the post-meal
(PP2) alarm
• When it is time for a preset blood glucose test
Step 7 Setting the Minute
Press the <or >button until the correct minute
appears. After setting the minute, press the
button to go to the next step.
Step 6 Setting the Hour
Press the <or >button until the correct hour
appears. Press the button to confirm the hour
and go to the next step.

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NOTE
• symbol is displayed only when the sound is set to ‘OFF.’
Setting the Hypoglycemia (low blood sugar) Indicator
The meter can indicate a possible low blood glucose test result
(hypoglycemia). The hypoglycemia level can be selected from a
level of 60 to 20 mg/dL.
If the sound is set to ‘OFF,’ none of the sound functions will work.
After setting the sound, press the button to go to the next step.
Step 9 Turning on the Hypoglycemia Indicator
When entering the hypoglycemia indicator setting mode,
the symbol and ‘HYPo’ will blink. On pressing the <or >
button, the screen will display ‘On’
or ‘OFF.’ Press button to set the
hypoglycemia level if ‘On’ is selected.

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CAUTION
•Ask your healthcare professional to help you decide what your
hypoglycemia level is before setting your hypoglycemic level.
Step 11 Exiting from Set Mode
After completing the meter settings, press and hold the
button for 3 seconds to confirm all settings and exit the
‘SET’ mode.
Step 10 Setting Your Hypoglycemic Level
The hypoglycemic level can be set
from 60 to 20 mg/dL. To set your
hypoglycemic level, press the
<or >
button until the level you want appears.
Press the button to confirm.