Woodley L-Pet User manual

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Table of Contents
Introduction...................................................................................................3
Contents of the System ................................................................................4
Meter Components ......................................................................................6
L-Pet Blood Lactate Test Strip......................................................................7
Using the Meter for the First Time ................................................................9
• Setting the Clock..............................................................................9
• Turning ON/OFF Beep Sound .......................................................10
• Changing Unit of Measurement ..................................................... 11
• Coding the Meter ...........................................................................13
• Checking the System.....................................................................16
• Control Solution Method ................................................................18
Performing a Blood Lactate Test ................................................................ 22
• Obtaining a Drop of Blood .............................................................22
• How to Perform a Test ...................................................................23
• Understanding the Test Result....................................................... 26

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Using the Meter Memory ............................................................................27
Setting Time After First Use........................................................................28
Meter Maintenance.....................................................................................30
Troubleshooting..........................................................................................33
Product Warranty........................................................................................36
Specications .............................................................................................37
Symbols Used in this Manual ....................................................................39

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Introduction
All the information that will be needed to use and maintain the L-Pet Veterinary
Lactate Meter is included in this manual. Please read it carefully before using the
system.
The L-Pet Veterinary Lactate Meter provides important information concerning
individual metabolism and oxygen debt.
Lactate results can be used to detect local or systemic hypoperfusion and
monitor response to therapy. There is also a strong correlation between lactate
concentration and mortality. Due to its reliable and accurate result evaluation
(in-vitro), the L-Pet Veterinary Lactate Meter is suitable for use in the support of
the decision for further medical treatment of the patient. The L-Pet Veterinary
Lactate Meter is designed for veterinary use only.

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Contents of the System
The L-Pet system includes the following items:
• L-Pet Veterinary Lactate Meter • Lancing Device
• L-Pet Blood Lactate Test Strips (5) • Lancets (28G)
• Monitor Checker • Wallet
• 3V Lithium Coin Cell Battery (CR2032) • Code Card
• User Guide • Log Book
In addition to the items above, the L-Pet Lactate Control Solution may also need
to be purchased to check the system. Please contact your nearest authorised
dealer when needed.

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Code Card
Monitor
Checker
Code Card Port
Display
Battery
Compartment
Enter Button
Shift Button
Test Strip Holder
FRONT BACK
Veterinary Lactate
Meter
Woodley Equipment Company Ltd.
St. John Street
Horwich
Bolton
BL6 7NY, UK
Tel: [phone]
FOR VETERINARY USE ONLY
NY000001 P/N 59106000857 Rev. 3/19
S54147

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Meter Components
LCD Screen ................ Displays information that guides users through testing
and setup, and shows test result and error messages
Shift & Enter Button ..... Turn the Meter on and off. Control selection and steps
of user-programmable setup in Function Mode.
Test Strip Holder ......... Insertion site for test strip. Located on the lower front
side of the meter.
Battery Compartment.... Holds one 3V Lithium Coin Cell Battery to power the
system. Located on the back of the meter.
Monitor Checker .......... Used to confirm that the meter is functioning properly.
Code Card Port ............ Insertion site for a Code Card, located on the upper rear
of the meter.
Code Card.................. Codes the meter for the test strips that have the same
code when inserted into the code card port. Insert the
code card with the code number facing up. One code
card is packaged with each box of test strips.

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L-Pet Blood Lactate Test Strip
Contact Points ............ Sense the position and orientation of the test strip
Test Strip Handle......... The area to be held when inserting the test strip.
Reaction Zone............. The area where the blood sample or control solution is
applied.
IMPORTANT:
L-Pet Blood Lactate Test Strips are contained in a moisture proof and light
protected bottle. The test strips are sensitive to moisture and light so it is
important that the bottle is kept well sealed before use. Replace the cap of the
Contact Points Test Strip Handle
Reaction Zone (Apply Blood Here)

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test strip bottle tightly after a test strip is removed from the bottle. DO NOT
leave test strips outside the bottle when not in use. When performing a blood
test, insert the test strip with contact points facing up and towards the meter,
then apply the blood sample. For additional information on the L-Pet Blood
Lactate Test Strips, refer to the package insert.

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Using the Meter for the First Time
Setting the Clock
Step 1: Press any key to turn the meter on.
Step 2: The pre-set Year will flash on the screen. Press “SHIFT” to scroll through
the years and press “ENTER” to confirm. Press and hold “SHIFT” for
quick searching of the years. The meter provides calendar years from
2005 to 2099.
Step 3: The pre-set Month will flash on the screen. Press “SHIFT” to scroll
through the months and press “ENTER” to confirm. Press and hold
“SHIFT” for quick searching of the month.
Step 4: The pre-set Day will flash on the screen. Press “SHIFT” to scroll through
the days and press “ENTER” to confirm. Press and hold “SHIFT” for
quick searching of the day.

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Step 5: The pre-set Hour will flash on the screen. The meter uses a 12-hour AM/
PM clock. Press “SHIFT” to scroll through the hours and press “ENTER”
to confirm. Press and hold “SHIFT” for quick searching of the hour.
Step 6: The pre-set Minute will flash on the screen. Press “SHIFT” to scroll
through the minutes and press “ENTER” to confirm. Press and hold
“SHIFT” for quick searching of the minute.
Step 7: Press the two buttons on the meter simultaneously to return to the Blood
Test Mode during date or time setting.
Turning Beep Sound ON/OFF
Step 1: Press any key to turn on the meter.
Step 2: The LCD screen will show a 4-digit code number, unit of measurement,
date & time and a symbol of a test strip.
Step 3: Press the two buttons on the meter simultaneously.

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Step 4: A symbol of a head will flash on the screen. Press “SHIFT” to skip this
selection.
Step 5: A symbol of a cable will flash on the screen. Press “SHIFT” to skip this
selection.
Step 6: A symbol of a speaker will flash on the screen. Press “ENTER” to enter
setup. Press “SHIFT” to turn the beep sound ON/OFF. The speaker with a
wave ahead of it means ON, the speaker without the wave means OFF.
Step 7: Press the two buttons on the meter simultaneously to return to the Blood
Test Mode.
Changing Unit of Measurement
Step 1: Press any key to turn on the meter.
Step 2: The LCD screen displays the Blood Test Mode which shows: 4-digit code
number, unit of measurement, date & time and a symbol of a test strip.

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Step 3: Press the two buttons on the Meter simultaneously to enter the Function
Mode.
Step 4: A symbol of a head " " will flash on the screen. Press "SHIFT" button to
skip this selection.
Step 5: A symbol of a cable " " will flash on the screen. Press "SHIFT" button to
skip this selection.
Step 6: A symbol of a speaker " " will flash on the screen. Press "SHIFT"
button to skip this selection.
Step 7: A symbol of a clock " " will flash on the screen. Press "SHIFT" to skip
this selection.
Step 8: The pre-set unit of measurement will flash on the screen. Press "ENTER"
button to enter setup. Press "SHIFT" button to change between mg/dL
and mmol/L, and press the "ENTER" button to confirm. Then, the display
will return to the Blood Test Mode.

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Coding the Meter
IMPORTANT:
After setting the date and time for the first time, the current code will appear
on the screen every time the meter is turned on. Verify that the code on the
screen matches the code number on the package of test strips before each use
of the meter. The code needs to be set only once for each package of test strips.
The meter will memorise the code until it is changed. If the code number on the
meter screen doesn’t match the code number on the test strip package, it will
create an inaccurate blood lactate test result.
To code the meter with a code card, follow these steps.
Step 1: Locate the code card in the test strips package.

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NOTE:
There is a code card packaged in each box of test strips. The code card is designed
specifically for use with the test strips in that particular package. The code card
should have the same code number indicated on the package of test strips.
Step 2: Verify that the code number on the code card matches the code number
on the test strip package.
Step 3: Insert the code card with the code number facing up firmly and
completely into the code card port on the back of the meter.
Step 4: Press any button to power on the meter.
Step 5: A 4-digit code number will display on the screen. Verify the code number
on the screen matches with the code card number and the number on the
test strip package.

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The code number displayed
on the screen should match
the code number on the grey
code card and on the front of
the test strips package.
NOTE:
Recoding needs to be performed when opening a new package of test strips with
a different code number.

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Checking the System
There are two ways to check performance of the L-Pet Veterinary Lactate Meter.
These checks are simple and very important to ensure accurate lactate readings.
1.The Monitor Checker confirms the meter is operating properly.
2.The control solutions confirm the meter and test strips are working together
properly.
Monitor Checker Method:
It is recommended that the L-Pet Veterinary Lactate Meter is checked using this
method when the meter is new and when the performance of the system needs to
be confirmed.
To check the meter using a Monitor Checker, perform the following steps:
Step 1: Insert the monitor checker into the test strip holder (when the meter
is either turned on or off), the L-Pet Veterinary Lactate Meter will now
perform a series of self-tests.

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Step 2: The meter display screen will show “OK” when self-testing is complete.
Remove the Monitor Checker from the test strip holder and the screen
will then display “Ctrl”.
Step 3: Press “ENTER” to exit checking the meter.
NOTE:
If the screen displays “nt OK”, repeat the test. If “nt OK” continues to appear,
contact the authorised dealer.

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Control Solution Method:
The purpose of the control solution check is to validate the performance of
the L-Pet Veterinary Lactate Meter using a standard solution with a known
concentration of lactate. A control solution test that falls within the acceptable
range indicates the user’s technique is appropriate and both the meter and the
test strip are functioning properly.
When to perform a control solution test -
• When the meter is used for the first time
• Whenever there is doubt that the meter or the test strips are not working
properly
• If the meter has been dropped, stored below -20°C or above 50°C (stored below
-4°F or above 122°F) or stored in humidity levels above 85%
• If the test strip bottle has been left open or has been exposed to temperatures
below 4°C or above 30°C (below 39°F or above 86°F) and/or light or humidity
levels above 85%
• If the readings appear to be abnormally high or low

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IMPORTANT:
• The acceptable range for the control solution is listed on the test strip label.
• Use only the L-Pet Lactate Control Solution and L-Pet Blood Lactate Test Strips.
• Always check the expiration date for both the L-Pet Lactate Control Solution
and the L-Pet Blood Lactate Test Strips. DO NOT use if expired.
• If a control solution test result is not within the expected range that is printed
on the test strip label, DO NOT use the system. Repeat the test until the result
reports within the expected range. If the results continue to report outside the
expected range, contact the authorised dealer.
• Apply a drop of control solution to a clean, dry, non-absorbent surface and
touch the reaction zone of the test strip to the drop.
• DO NOT touch the test area with the tip of the control solution bottle.
• DO NOT apply a second drop of control solution to the test strip.
• DO NOT smear the control solution with the tip of the control solution bottle.
• Please refer to the control solution package insert for additional information.