Zoetis AlphaTRAK 2 Meter User manual

BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM
SYSTÈME DE SURVEILLANCE DE LA GLYCÉMIE
User Guide
For in vitro Diagnostic Use
in Animals
Featuring the AlphaTRAK 2 Meter
Distributed by
Zoetis Inc.
Kalamazoo, MI 49007
www.AlphaTRAKmeter.com
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Sample Areas (dark-coloured half-circles on test strip)
Apply blood or control solution to one sample
area only. Insert strip into the meter printed side
up (see image to the right). Bottom
AlphaTRAK 2 test strip
Sample area
Top
Data Port
Downloads test results.
Requires a compatible data
management system. For
more information, please go to
www.AlphaTRAKmeter.com
www.AlphaTRAKmeter.ca or
www.AlphaTRAKmeter.co.uk
Display Screen
Displays test results and other important
information.
m (Mode) Button
• Moves to different mode settings
• Changes the test strip code (scrolls
backwards)
• Scrolls backwards
• Silences a reminder alarm
The AlphaTRAK 2 Meter and How It Works
Test Strip Port
Insert the Top end of a new
AlphaTRAK 2 test strip here.
The meter powers on when
you insert the test strip.
System Check Screen
This display always appears when the meter
is turned on. You should check that the meter
matches the example exactly every time the
meter turns on. Do not use the meter
if the display check screen does
not exactly match the example.
If the screen does not match,
the meter may show an incorrect result. Please
contact Customer Care. c (Configure) Button
• Marks a control solution test
• Scrolls forwards
• Silences a reminder alarm
• Changes the test strip code
(scrolls forwards)
• Changes date, time, alarm
settings, sound options, and
reviews stored readings

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The AlphaTRAK 2 Meter and How It Works....................................i
Important Information About AlphaTRAK Blood Glucose
Monitoring System ..........................................................1
Important Health Related Information .........................................1
Setting Up the AlphaTRAK 2 Meter .......................................... 3
Purpose .......................................................................3
Set Sound Volume .............................................................4
Set Time.......................................................................5
Set Date.......................................................................6
Obtaining a Blood Sample................................................... 8
Purpose .......................................................................8
How to Lance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
AlphaTRAK Blood Glucose Testing..........................................10
Purpose ..................................................................... 10
Performing a Blood Glucose Test . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
Important Test Strip Information ............................................. 11
Understanding Blood Glucose Test Results . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .14
Low and High Blood Glucose Results ......................................... 15
LO Result Display ............................................................ 16
HI Result Display............................................................. 17
Error Codes .................................................................18
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
AlphaTRAK Control Solution. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Purpose ..................................................................... 24
Control Solution Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Out of Range Control Solution Results........................................ 25
Performing an AlphaTRAK Control Solution Test .............................. 26
Using Meter Memory .......................................................30
Purpose ..................................................................... 30
Viewing Blood Glucose Averages in Memory ................................. 30
Viewing Test Results in Memory.............................................. 31
Setting Reminder Alarms (optional) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 32
Purpose ..................................................................... 32
Maintaining the AlphaTRAK 2 Meter. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 34
Replacing the Battery........................................................ 34
Cleaning the AlphaTRAK 2 Meter............................................. 36
Specications. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 37
Denition of Symbols. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 39
References ..................................................................40
Table of Contents

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Important Information About AlphaTRAK Blood Glucose
Monitoring System
Important Health Related Information
The AlphaTRAK 2 meter is intended for use outside the body only (in vitro diagnostic use).
The AlphaTRAK Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for use in monitoring glucose samples
taken from the dog or cat.
Glucose values are aected by stress, meals, exercise, health and medication intake. Severe
dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low results.
Caution: The AlphaTRAK 2 test strips are not intended for human blood glucose testing
and may give inaccurate results when used in humans.
Do use the AlphaTRAK 2 meter for:
•Testing blood glucose in dogs and cats
•Testing with fresh whole blood samples
•Testing with fresh whole capillary samples
•Testing with fresh whole venous samples
•Testing with whole blood collected in a syringe
or tube with EDTA or heparin anticoagulant if
testing within 10 minutes
•Testing with whole blood collected in a syringe
or tube with no anticoagulant, if testing is
performed immediately
Do not use the AlphaTRAK 2 meter for:
•Testing of arterial blood
•Testing with serum
•Testing with plasma
•Diagnosis of diabetes
Warning:
•This system contains small parts that may be dangerous if swallowed.
Caution: Please read all the instructions provided in this user guide and practice the
testing procedures before using the AlphaTRAK 2 meter. Blood glucose monitoring
should be done with the guidance of a veterinarian/veterinary surgeon.
IMPORTANT: Use only AlphaTRAK
2 test strips and AlphaTRAK control
solution with this meter. Using previous
versions of the AlphaTRAK test strips or
other brands of test strips and control
solution with the AlphaTRAK 2 meter
can produce inaccurate results.
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Setting Up the AlphaTRAK 2 Meter
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to set the meter sound volume, time and date.
1. With the meter o (no test strip inserted), press and hold
m
for 3seconds
until appears.
2. Press
m
to bypass setting the optional reminder alarms. You may choose to
set these later (see Setting Reminder Alarms section).
Set Sound Volume
With the sound volume on, the meter will beep when:
•The test strip is full of blood
•The test result appears on the display
•An error occurs
You may also choose to silence the meter.
3. Set sound volume
If you prefer: Press
c
until you see: Then
No sound
•Press
m
to save
A low beep
A louder beep
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Set Time
Time Format
Note: The meter can display either the 12-hour (1:24P) or the 24-hour (13:24)
time formats. If you prefer the 12-hour format, there is no “A” for AM. If setting a
PM time, continue to press
c
until you see the“P”displayed for PM.
Hour
4. Set hour
•Press
c
to display correct hour
•Press
m
to save
Minutes
5. Set minutes
•Press
c
to display correct minutes
•Press
m
to save
Time Format
6. Set time format
•Press
m
to accept time format or
•Press
c
to change
•Press
m
to save
Set Date
Note: The date format can display either:
Year
OR
Year Month Day Day Month
Month
The month will ash rst
7. Set month
•Press
c
to display correct month
•Press
m
to save
Day
8. Set day
•Press
c
to display correct day
•Press
m
to save
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Date Format
9. Set date format
•Press
m
to accept date format or
•Press
c
to change
•Press
m
to save
Year
10. Set year
•Press
m
to accept year or
•Press
c
to change
•Press
m
to save
11. Press and hold
m
for 3seconds until meter turns o. Meter set up is
complete.
Obtaining a Blood Sample
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to obtain a capillary blood sample from the animal.
How to Lance
•Use the AlphaTrak lancet to obtain a blood sample from the animal.
•Consult a veterinarian/veterinary surgeon for a recommended sampling method and
instructions.
1. Select the test site.
There are many sites to obtain capillary blood samples: the marginal ear vein in both
cats and dogs; paw pad in cats and dogs; leg callus, usually dogs; inner or outer lip,
dogs only.
Warming the area will help increase blood flow. This can be done by:
•Gently rubbing the test site or
•Applying a warm (not hot) cloth to the test site. If using a wet cloth, place the
cloth inside a plastic bag to avoid diluting the blood sample.
2. Wash your hands and the test site with warm water and soap to ensure
accurate results.
•Thoroughly dry your hands and test site.
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3. Remove the round cover from the lancet and prick the test site.
Optional: a thin layer of petroleum jelly may be applied prior to lancing the site.
This can help the blood form into a droplet and avoid spilling into the hair. The
AlphaTRAK lancing device may be used to assist in obtaining a blood sample.
4. Gently apply pressure to the test site with sterile gauze or cotton wool to help stop
the blood flow.
If you accidentally prick yourself with a lancet, please follow normal first aid procedures.
If bleeding persists, please contact your local healthcare professional.
AlphaTRAK Blood Glucose Testing
Purpose
The purpose of this section is to produce an accurate blood glucose test result.
Performing a Blood Glucose Test
1. Select the test site.
2. Wash your hands and the test site with warm water and soap to ensure
accurate results.
•Thoroughly dry your hands and test site.
3. Check test strip expiry date.
Do not use expired test strips; they may produce inaccurate results.
IMPORTANT: Use only AlphaTRAK 2 test strips. Other test strips can
produce inaccurate results. The test strips are for single use only.
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Important Test Strip Information
Please read the AlphaTRAK 2 test strip package insert for more information.
•Use the test strips within the meter’s operating range: 40° – 104° F (4° – 40° C).
•Store test strips in a cool, dry place between 40° – 86° F (4° – 30° C).
•Store test strips away from direct sunlight and heat.
•Store test strips in their original vial only.
•Clean and dry your hands before removing a strip from the vial.
•Close the vial cap tightly immediately after removing a test strip.
•Do not transfer test strips to another container.
•Do not store test strips outside the vial.
•Do not bend, cut or alter test strips.
•Do not apply blood to both sides of the test strip.
•Do not press the test strip against the test site.
•Do not scrape the blood onto the test strip.
•Do not apply blood to the at side of the test strip.
•Do not apply blood to the test strip when the test strip is out of the meter.
•Do not put blood or foreign objects into the meter.
Warning: Drying agents in the test strip vial may be harmful if inhaled or
swallowed and may irritate skin and eyes.
4. Remove test strip from vial.
5. Insert test strip to turn meter on.
Note: The meter turns o after 2 minutes of inactivity.
Remove and reinsert the unused test strip to restart
the meter.
If the meter does not turn on, go to Troubleshooting section.
6. Conrm System Check Screen.
•This display appears when you turn on the meter. Do not use the meter if
the display check screen does not exactly match the example. Contact
Customer Care.
•See The AlphaTRAK 2 Meter and How It Works section for more information.
•If the system check screen does not appear, go to Troubleshooting section.
7. Code the meter
When and code number appear
•Press the
c
to scroll forwards or
•Press
m
to scroll backwards until the number matches the on the
test strip vial for dogs or cats. The AlphaTRAK 2 meter has a total of 99 codes.
Top
Printed
side up
Sample
areas
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Note: Make sure the code on the meter matches the code on the test strip vial for
dog or cat.
•To return to the code number display screen, press the
c
button.
8. Obtain a blood drop.
When the and appears, use the lancing device to obtain a blood drop.
See Obtaining a Blood Sample section of user guide
The test strip requires only a 0.3 microlitre of blood for accurate results.
Caution: Do not press
c
or
m
buttons when performing a test. This
may change the code and provide an inaccurate result or an Er6.
9. Apply and hold blood to 1 sample area of the test strip until:
•You see short lines moving clockwise on the display or
•You hear a beep
This indicates the test strip obtained enough blood and the meter is checking
the glucose level. If a short line does not appear after 5 seconds, the sample may
be too small. You can add blood to the same side only for up to 60 seconds. If the
test does not start after applying blood drop, go to Troubleshooting section.
≈ 5.8 mmol/L
(Example only)
10. View result
The result appears on the display when the test is complete. The time that the
meter takes to display a result depends on the animal’s blood glucose level. Higher
glucose levels require more time.
Note: If you see an“Er1, Er2, Er3, Er4 or Er6” on the display, it is an error code. Go
to Error Codes section.
11. Remove test strip to turn meter o.
Discard used lancet and test strip properly.
Understanding Blood Glucose Test Results
The meter displays results in mg/dL in the USA. Outside the USA the unit of measure will be
in either mg/dL or mmol/L. The unit of measure is preset. You cannot change this setting.
IMPORTANT: The meter displays results from 20 – 750 mg/dL or
1.1 – 41.7 mmol/L. Low or high blood glucose results can indicate a
potentially serious medical condition.
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