Trividia Health TEST BUDDY User manual

PET-MONITORING
BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM
Instructions for Use
MADE SPECIALLY FOR DOGS & CATS
BLOOD GLUCOSE SYSTEM
Instructions for Use
Instructions for Use
For in vitro diagnostic use only.
For use with fresh, capillary or fresh, venous
whole blood samples taken from a dog or cat.
NOT FOR HUMAN USE.
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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................................................................2
System Components and Accessories.............................................................................................................2
Important Safety Information........................................................................................................................3
Getting to Know Your System ........................................................................................................................4
Meter................................................................................................................................................................. 4
Test Strip ........................................................................................................................................................... 5
Control Solution................................................................................................................................................. 6
Care and Storage ............................................................................................................................................... 6
Setting Up the Meter......................................................................................................................................7
Setting/Changing Animal Type......................................................................................................................9
Blood Glucose Testing..................................................................................................................................10
Obtaining a Blood Sample ............................................................................................................................... 10
How to Lance...................................................................................................................................................11
How to Test Blood Glucose............................................................................................................................... 12
Understanding Blood Glucose Test Results ...................................................................................................... 14
Lo and Hi Results Display................................................................................................................................. 14
Meter Memory.............................................................................................................................................15
Viewing Results............................................................................................................................................... 15
Viewing Averages............................................................................................................................................ 15
Quality Control Testing ................................................................................................................................16
Automatic Self-Test......................................................................................................................................... 16
Control Solution Test ....................................................................................................................................... 16
Meter Cleaning and Disinfecting..................................................................................................................20
Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting....................................................................................................22
Changing Battery.........................................................................................................................................23
Troubleshooting...........................................................................................................................................24
Error Messages.............................................................................................................................................25
System Specifications...................................................................................................................................27
About the Test Buddy™ App .........................................................................................................................28
About Bluetooth SMART®.............................................................................................................................29
System Safety and Electromagnetic Compatibility.......................................................................................29
References ...................................................................................................................................................30
Limited Lifetime Warranty...........................................................................................................................30
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Introduction
Intended Use
Test Buddy™ Pet-Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended for home and professional/
veterinary clinic use for monitoring blood glucose samples taken from dogs or cats.
NOT FOR HUMAN USE.
Test Buddy Pet-Monitoring Blood Glucose System is for in vitro (outside the body)
diagnostic use only.
Test Buddy Pet-Monitoring Blood Glucose System is intended for testing with:
• fresh, capillary whole blood samples from the ear or paw pad, and
• fresh, venous whole blood collected into an EDTA blood collection tube. A short draw into
an EDTA collection tube that is less than half of the designated fill volume may cause
falsely low results.
Test Buddy Pet-Monitoring Blood Glucose Meter can be used on multiple dogs and cats.
Test strips and lancets are for single use only – do not reuse.
System Components and Accessories
• Test Buddy™ Pet-Monitoring Blood Glucose Meter
• Test Buddy™ Pet-Monitoring Blood GlucoseTest Strips*
• Test Buddy™ Control Solutions (Level 1, 2, 3)*
• HealthyTracks for Pets™ Lancing Device*
• HealthyTracks for Pets™ Lancets*
*Some items may not be included in the kit and are available for purchase separately.
See your meter carton for a list of included items.
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Important Safety Information
WARNING!
•Test Buddy Pet-Monitoring Blood Glucose System IS NOT intended for testing human
blood and WILL NOT give accurate results if used on humans.
• This system contains small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed. Do not ingest or
allow your pet to ingest test strip, battery, control solution, or any other component.
Keep out of reach of children.
• After opening the test strip carton, check the test strip vial for missing, damaged, or
broken parts. Check that the cap is securely closed. If the vial is damaged or the cap is not
closed, do not use the test strips for testing as the test strips may give inaccurate results.
Contact Customer Care for replacement.
Read all instructions for use (meter, test strips, control solution, lancing device)
and practice the testing procedures before using the system to measure glucose
levels. Seek the guidance of a veterinarian before monitoring blood glucose.
Do not use for the screening or diagnosis of diabetes.
Blood glucose values are affected by stress, meals, exercise, health, and medications. Severe
dehydration and excessive water loss may cause inaccurate results. Never change your
pet’s treatment plan without the advice of a veterinarian.
Use only Test Buddy Pet-Monitoring Blood Glucose Test Strips and Test Buddy Control
Solutions with the Test Buddy Pet-Monitoring Blood Glucose Meter. Contact Customer Care
for information on how to get test strips and control solution.
All parts of the system could carry blood-borne pathogens after use, even after cleaning and
disinfecting. For instructions on how to clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device, see
the Meter Cleaning and Disinfecting and Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting sections.
Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before and after handling the
meter, lancing device, lancets, or test strips, as contact with blood presents an infection risk.
Call Customer Care at 1-800-803-6025, Mon.–Fri., 8AM–8PM EST
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Increase numbers in Meter Set Up; scroll
forwards through results, averages, Event
Tags, or animal selection.
Turn meter on; access Meter Set Up; save
selections in Meter Set Up; select animal
type; access Meter Memory to view
results and averages.
Decrease numbers in Meter Set Up; scroll
backward through results, averages,
Event Tags, or animal selection.
Top of Meter
Getting to Know Your System - Meter
Front of Meter
Front of Meter
Front of Meter
Display Screen Shows results, messages, prompts, and other information.
Important! Remove the protective plastic overlay on the display screen before
using the meter for the first time.
Strip Release Button Push to release test strip after testing.
Test Port Insert test strip here.
Back of Meter
Battery Door Uses one non-rechargeable
CR2032 3V lithium battery.
Meter Label Contains meter serial number
and Customer Care telephone number.
Bluetooth Symbol
Time / Date
Time is AM or PM
Result is from Memory
Result is 7-, 14-, 30-, 60-,
or 90-day Average
Animal type (cat or dog)
Test Result
Unit of Measure - mg/dL
(Factory set, cannot be changed)
Exercise
Event Tag
Meal Event Tag:
Before Meal
Partial Meal
After Meal
Drop Symbol
(apply blood or
control solution)
Control Symbol
Low Battery Symbol
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