TaiDoc TD-4283 User manual
TD‐4283
BLOODGLUCOSE
MONITORINGSYSTEM
OWNER’SManual
Version1.0
2012‐02
Dear TD-4283 System Owner:
Thank you for purchasing the TD-4283 Blood Glucose Monitoring System.
This manual provides important information to help you to use the system
properly. Before using this product, please read the following contents
thoroughly and carefully.
Regular monitoring of your blood glucose levels can help you and your doctor
gain better control of your diabetes. Due to its compact size and easy
operation, you can use the TD-4283 Blood Glucose Monitoring System to
easily monitor your blood glucose levels by yourself anywhere, any time.
If you have other questions regarding this product, please contact the place of
purchase or call the Customer Care Line.
IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
READ BEFORE USE
1. Use this device ONLY for the intended use described in this manual.
2. Do NOT use accessories which are not specified by the manufacturer.
3. Do NOT use the device if it is not working properly or if it is damaged.
4. Do NOT use the equipment in places where aerosol sprays are being used
or where oxygen is being administered.
5. Do NOT under any circumstances use the device on newborns or infants.
6. This device does NOT serve as a cure for any symptoms or diseases. The
data measured is for reference only. Always consult your doctor to have
the results interpreted.
7. Before using this device to test blood glucose, read all instructions
thoroughly and practice the test. Carry out all the quality control checks as
directed.
8. Keep the device and testing equipment away from young children. Small
items such as the battery cover, batteries, test strips, lancets and vial caps
are choking hazards.
9. Use of this instrument in a dry environment, especially if synthetic
materials are present (synthetic clothing, carpets etc.), may cause
damaging static discharges that may cause erroneous results.
10.Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong
electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate
operation.
KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE
TABLE OF CONTENTS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Important Information
Intended Use
Test Principle
Meter Overview
Display Screen
Test Strip
Setting the Meter
THE FOUR MEASURING MODES
Control Solution Testing
Performing a Control Solution Test
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE
Preparing the Puncture Site
Alternative Site Testing
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
METER MEMORY
Reviewing Test Results
Reviewing Blood Glucose Day Average Results
Downloading Results onto a Computer
MAINTENANCE
Battery
Caring for Your Meter
Caring for Your Test Strips
Important Control Solution Information
SYSTEM TROUBLESHOOTING
Result Readings
Error Messages
Troubleshooting
DETAILED INFORMATION
SYMBOL INFORMATION
SPECIFICATIONS
BEFORE YOU BEGIN
Important Information
Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause readings which are
lower than actual values. If you believe you are suffering from severe
dehydration, consult a healthcare professional immediately.
If your blood glucose results are lower or higher than usual, and you do not
have any symptoms of illness, first repeat the test. If you have symptoms or
continue to get results which are higher or lower than usual, follow the
treatment advice of your healthcare professional.
Use only fresh whole blood samples to test your blood glucose. Using other
substances will lead to incorrect results.
If you are experiencing symptoms that are inconsistent with your blood
glucose test results and you have followed all the instructions given in this
owner’s manual, contact your healthcare professional.
We do not recommend using this product on severely hypotensive
individuals or patients in shock. Readings which are lower than actual
values may occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycaemic-
hyperosmolar state, with or without ketosis. Please consult your healthcare
professional before use.
The measurement unit used for indicating the concentration of blood or
plasma glucose can either have a weight dimension (mg/dL) or a molarity
(mmol/L). The approximate calculation rule for conversion of mg/dL in
mmol/L is:
mg/dL Divided by 18 = mmol/L
mmol/L Times 18 = mg/dL
For example;
1) 120 mg/dL ÷ 18 = 6.6 mmol/L
2) 7.2 mmol/L x 18 = 129 mg/dL approximately.
Intended Use
This system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by
people with diabetes at home and by healthcare professionals in clinical
settings as an aid to monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes control. It is
intended to be used for the quantitative measurement of glucose (sugar) in
fresh whole blood samples (from the finger, palm, forearm, upper arm, calf
and thigh). It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes, or testing on
newborns.
Professionals may test with capillary and venous blood sample; home use is
limited to capillary whole blood testing.
Test Principle
Your system measures the amount of sugar (glucose) in whole blood. The
glucose testing is based on the measurement of electrical current generated
by the reaction of glucose with the reagent of the strip. The meter measures
the current, calculates the blood glucose level, and displays the result. The
strength of the current produced by the reaction depends on the amount of
glucose in the blood sample.
Meter Overview
1. Test Slot
Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing.
2. Display Screen
3. Main Button
Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm.
4. Battery Compartment
5. Set Button
Enter and confirm the meter settings.
6. USB Port (only for charge)
For battery recharge.
7. Bluetooth/Charging Indication Light
Display Screen
Test Strip
Absorbent Hole
Apply a drop of blood here. The blood will be automatically absorbed.
Confirmation Window
This is where you confirm if enough blood has been
applied to the absorbent hole in the strip.
Test Strip Handle
Hold this part to insert the test strip into the slot
Contact Bars
Insert this end of the test strip into the meter.
Push it in firmly until it will go no further.
ATTENTION:
The front side of test of test strip should face
up when inserting test strip.
Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is
not fully inserted into the test slot.
NOTE:
The TD-4283 meter should only be used with TD-4283 Test Strips. Using
other test strips with this meter can produce inaccurate results.
Setting the Meter
Before using your meter for the first time or if you change the meter battery,
you should check and update these settings. Make sure you complete the
steps below and have your desired settings saved.
Entering the Setting Mode
Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted). Press SET located on the back
to turn on the meter.
1. Setting the Date
With the year flashing, press Main Button until the correct
year appears. Press SET.
With the month flashing, press Main Button until the correct
month appears. Press SET.
With the day flashing, press Main Button until the correct
day appears. Press SET.
2. Setting the time format
Press and release Main button to select the desired time format --- 12h or
24h. Press SET.
3. Setting the time
With the hour flashing, press Main Button until the correct
hour appears. Press SET.
With the minute flashing, press Main Button until the correct
minute appears. Press SET.
4. Deleting the memory
With “dEL” and a flashing “no” symbol on the display, press SET to keep the
results in memory.
To delete all the results, press Main Button with a flashing ”yes” symbol on
the display, press SET to delete all the results and “‐‐‐“willbedisplayed.
5. Setting the reminder alarm
You may set up any or all of the reminder alarms (1-4). The meter displays
“On” or “OFF” and , press Main Button to turn on or turn off to set the first
reminder alarm.
Press Main Button to select “On”, then press SET to set the hour. When the
hour is flashing, press Main Button to add an hour. Press SET to confirm and
go to minutes, press Main Button to add one minute. Hold Main Button
longer to add faster. Press SET to confirm and go to the next alarm setting.
If you do not want to set an alarm, press SET to skip this step.
If you want to turn off an alarm, find the alarm number by pressing SET in the
setting mode, press Main Button to change from “ON” to “OFF”.
At the time of your alarm, the meter will beep and automatically turn on. You
can press Main Button to silence the alarm and insert a test strip to begin
testing. If you do not press Main Button, the meter will beep for 2 minutes
then switch off. If you do not want to test at this time, press Main Button to
switch off the meter.
THEFOURMEASURINGMODES
The meter provides you with four modes for measuring: General, AC, PC and
QC.
Modes Use when
General tests any time of day without regard to time since last meal
AC no food intake for at least 8 hours
PC 2 hours after a meal
QC testing with the control solution
You can switch between each mode by:
1. Start with the meter switched off. Insert a test strip to turn on the meter. The
screen will display a flashing “ ” .
2. Press Main button to switch between General, AC, PC and QC mode.
Control Solution Testing
Our Control Solution contains a known amount of glucose that reacts with test
strips and is used to ensure your meter and test strips are working together
correctly.
Test strips, control solutions, or sterile lancets may not be included in the kit
(please check the contents on your product box). They can be purchased
separately. Please make sure you have those items needed for a blood
glucose test beforehand.
Do a control solution test when:
you first receive the meter,
at least once a week to routinely check the meter and test strips,
you begin using a new vial of test strips,
you suspect the meter or test strips are not working properly,
your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel, or if you
think the results are not accurate,
practicing the testing process, or
you have dropped or think you may have damaged the meter.
Performing a Control Solution Test
You will need:
1. Meter 2. Test Strip 3.Control Solution
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1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter
Insert the test strip into the meter. Wait for the
meter to display the “ ” .
2. Press Main Button to mark this test as a control solution test
With “QC” displayed, the meter will not store your test result in memory. If you
press Main Button again, the “QC” will disappear and this test is no longer a
control solution test.
WARNING:
When doing the control solution test, you have to mark it so that the test result
will not be stored in the memory. Failure to do so will mix up the blood glucose
test results with the control solution test results in memory.
3. Apply Control Solution
Shake the control solution vial thoroughly before use.
Squeeze out a drop and wipe it off, then squeeze out another
drop and place it on the tip of the vial cap. Hold the meter to
move the absorbent hole of the test strip to touch the drop. Once
the confirmation window fills completely, the meter will begin
counting down. To avoid contaminating the control solution, do
not directly apply control solution onto a strip.
4. Read and Compare the Result
After counting down to 0, the control solution test result will appear on the
display. Compare this result with the range printed on the test strip vial and it
should fall within this range. If not, please read the instructions again and
repeat the control solution test.
(100 mg/dL = 5.6 mmol/L; 109-165 mg/dL = 6.1-9.2 mmol/L)
Out-Of-Range Results
If you continue to have test results fall outside the range printed on the test
strip vial, the meter and strips may not be working properly. Do NOT test your
blood. Contact your local customer service or place of purchase for help.
NOTE:
The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for control solution
use only. It is not a recommended range for your blood glucose level.
See the Meter Maintenance section for important information about your
control solutions.
TESTING WITH BLOOD SAMPLE
Warning:
To reduce the chance of infection:
Never share a lancet or the lancing device.
Always use a new, sterile lancet. Lancets are for single use only.
Avoid getting hand lotion, oils, dirt, or debris in or on the lancets and the lancing device.
Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Testing
Please follow the instructions in the lancing device insert for collecting a blood
sample.
Preparing the Puncture Site
Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the puncture site before blood
extraction has a significant influence on the glucose value obtained.
Blood from a site that has not been rubbed exhibits a measurably different
glucose concentration than blood from the finger. When the puncture site was
rubbed prior to blood extraction, the difference was significantly reduced.
Please follow the suggestions below before obtaining a drop of blood:
Wash and dry your hands before starting.
Select the puncture site either at the fingertip or another part of the body
(please see section “Alternative Site Testing” (AST) on how to select the
appropriate sites).
Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol and let it
air dry.
Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
Use a clear cap (included in the kit) while setting up the lancing device.
Fingertip testing
Press the lancing device’s tip firmly against the
lower side of your fingertip. Press the release
button to prick your finger, then a click indicates
that the puncture is complete.
Blood from sites other than the fingertip
Replace the lancing device cap with the clear
cap for AST. Pull the cocking control back until
it clicks. When lancing the forearm, upper arm,
hand, thigh, or calf, avoid lancing the areas
with obvious veins because of the risk of
excessive bleeding.
NOTE:
Choose a different spot each time you test.
Repeated punctures at the same spot may
cause soreness and calluses.
Please consult your health care professional before you begin AST.
It is recommended that you discard the first drop of blood as it might
contain tissue fluid, which may affect the test result.
Alternative Site Testing
You can test on a variety of locations on your body.
Upper Arm
Thigh
Forearm
Calf
Suggested Test
Areas for the Hand
Important:
There are limitations with AST (Alternative Site Testing).
Please consult your health care professional before you perform AST.
When to use AST?
Food, medication, illness, stress and exercise can affect blood glucose levels.
Capillary blood at the fingertip reflects these changes faster than capillary
blood at other sites. Thus, when testing blood glucose during or immediately
after a meal, physical exercise, or any other event, take a blood sample
from your finger only.
We strongly recommend that you perform AST ONLY at the following times:
In a pre-meal or fasting state (more than 2 hours since the last meal).
Two hours or more after taking insulin.
Two hours or more after exercise.
Do NOT use AST if:
You think your blood glucose is low.
You are unaware of hypoglycemia
You are testing for hyperglycemia
Your AST results do not match the way you feel.
Your routine glucose results often fluctuate.
Performing a blood glucose test
You will need:
1. Meter 2. Test Strip 3. Lancing Device 4. Lancet
1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter
Wait for the meter to display the “ ” .
2. Select the appropriate measuring mode by pressing M.
For selecting the measurement mode, please refer to the “FOUR
MEASURING MODES” section.
3. Obtaining a blood sample
Use the pre-set lancing device to puncture the desired
site. Wipe off the first appeared drop of blood with a
clean cotton swab. The size of the drop should be at
least as big as˙(actual size), which is 0.5 microliter (μL)
of volume. After penetration, discard the first drop of
blood with a clean cotton swab. Gently squeeze the
punctured area to obtain another drop of blood. Be
careful NOT to smear the blood sample.
4. Apply the Sample
Gently apply the drop of blood to the absorbent hole of the test strip at a titled
angle. Confirmation window should be completely filled if enough blood
sample has been applied. Do NOT remove your finger until you hear a beep
sound.
NOTE:
Do not press the punctured site against the test strip or try to smear the
blood.
If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes, the
meter will automatically turn off. You must remove and reinsert the test strip
to start a new test.
The confirmation window should be filled with blood before the meter
begins to count down. NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip after
the drop of blood has moved away. Discard the used test strip and
retest with a new one.
If you have trouble filling the confirmation window, please contact your
healthcare professional or the local customer service for assistance.
5. Read Your Result
The result of your blood glucose test will appear after the meter counts down
to 0. Blood glucose test results will automatically be stored in the memory.
(100 mg/dL = 5.5mmol/L)
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