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Owner’s Booklet

COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Printed in U.S.A.

Patent(s) Pending © 1999 LIFESCAN INC.

AW*05023101A*

Visit the LifeScan website at

http://www.lifescan.com

LifeScan, UK

A Division of Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

Enterprise House

Station Road

Loudwater, High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire HP10 9UF

United Kingdom

Registered in England 2549777. Registered office: Mandeville House,

62 The Broadway, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England HP7 OHJ

LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone

UK 0800 121200

Republic of Ireland 1800

535676

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The enclosed LifeScan Blood Glucose Meter, as an electromedical device, has

been thoroughly tested and found to comply with the essential requirements of

the Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC, 89/336/EEC), 1998.

1998

LifeScan Regulatory Affairs Europe

Div. d’Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

1, rue Camille Desmoulins

92130 Issy les Moulineaux, France

Blood Glucose Meter: - EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)

Blood sampler: - MDD Directive (93/42/EEC), Class I

Lancets: 0120 - MDD Directive (93/42/EEC), Class IIa

Produced by:

Gainor Medical

2205 Hwy 42 North

McDonough, GA 30253 USA

LifeScan Inc.

1000 Gibraltar Drive

Milpitas, CA 95035 USA

LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone

UK 0800 121200

Republic of Ireland 1800

535676

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Owner’s Booklet

COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

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Glucose Ranges for

People Without

Diabetes (mmol/L)

Your Target Ranges

(mmol/L)

Before

breakfast

Before lunch

or dinner

1 hour

after meals

2 hours

after meals

Between

2 and 4 AM

3.9-5.8

3.9-6.1

Less than 8.9

Less than 6.7

Greater than 3.9

Source: Krall, L.P., and Beaser, R.S.: Joslin Diabetes Manual.

Philadelphia: Lea and Febiger (1989), 138.

Times of Day

Important Phone Numbers: Meter Serial No.

_________________

LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone number:

UK: 0800 121200, Republic of Ireland: 1800 535676

_________________________ _______________________

Healthcare Professional Pharmacist

_________________________ _______________________

Diabetes Specialist Nurse Other

II

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Dear PocketScan™ System Owner:

You have chosen one of the best blood glucose monitoring systems

available today. Your PocketScan System will provide you with the

accurate and fast blood glucose test results you need for better man-

agement of your diabetes. You just need to follow a few simple steps.

This owner’s booklet contains everything you need to know about

using the PocketScan System. Read it carefully and thoroughly before

you begin testing.

Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in controlling your

diabetes. A long-term study of diabetes showed that keeping blood

glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of complications

by up to 60%.* The results you get with the PocketScan System can

help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your

treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes.

A Warranty Registration Card is included with your PocketScan

System. Please complete it and post it to us.

* American Diabetes Association position statement on the Diabetes Control and

Complications Trial (1993).

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The PocketScan™ System is intended for use outside the body

(in vitro diagnostic use). It should be used only for testing

glucose (sugar) and only with fresh capillary whole blood

samples. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or

for the testing of newborns.

CAUTION:

Before using any product to test your blood sugar (blood glu-

cose), read all instructions and practice the test. Do all quality

control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare

professional.

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Important Information

•Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false

low results. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehy-

dration, consult a healthcare professional immediately.

•

Test results below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) mean low blood glu-

cose (hypoglycemia). Test results greater than 13.3 mmol/L (240

mg/dL) mean high blood glucose (hyperglycemia). If you get

results below 3.3 mmol/L (60 mg/dL) or above 13.3 mmol/L (240

mg/dL), and do not have symptoms, first repeat the test. If you

have symptoms or continue to get results that fall below 3.3

mmol/L (60 mg/dL) or above 13.3 mmol/L (240 mg/dL), follow

the treatment advice of your healthcare professional.

•If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with

your blood glucose test results AND you have followed all

instructions described in the PocketScan™ Owner’s Booklet,

call your healthcare professional.

•A red blood cell count (Haematocrit) that is very high (above

55%) or very low (below 30%) can cause false results.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

GETTING STARTED

The Complete PocketScan™ Blood

Glucose Monitoring System

1

PocketScan™ Blood Glucose Meter

2

PocketScan™ Test Strips 4

BEFORE TESTING

Checking the Display 6

Coding the Meter 6

Checking the System with

PocketScan™ Control Solution 9

TESTING YOUR BLOOD 15

Getting a Drop of Blood 16

Step-by-Step Test Procedure 18

Special Messages 20

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USING THE METER MEMORY 21

COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS 24

CARING FOR YOUR METER

Maintenance 26

Batteries 26

DISPLAY MESSAGES AND PROBLEM-SOLVING GUIDE 28

SPECIFICATIONS 37

CHANGING METER SETTINGS

Changing the Date 38

Changing the Time 40

Changing the Unit of Measurement

41

GUARANTEE 42

TEST SUMMARY 43

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The Complete PocketScan™ Blood

Glucose Monitoring System

The PocketScan Blood Glucose Monitoring

System consists of three main products: the

PocketScan™ Blood Glucose Meter,

PocketScan™ Test Strips, and PocketScan™

Control Solution. These products have been

designed, tested, and proven to work togeth-

er as a system to produce accurate blood glu-

cose test results. Use only PocketScan Test

Strips and PocketScan Control Solution with

the PocketScan Blood Glucose Meter.

Your PocketScan™ System includes:

•PocketScan™ Meter

•PocketScan™ Test Strips

•PocketScan™ Control Solution

•Penlet II Automatic Blood Sampler

•Sterile Lancets

•Owner’s Booklet

•Sporty Carrying Case

•Quick Reference Guide

•Warranty Registration Card

•Record Book

•Two 1.5 V #357 silver oxide batteries

(pre-installed).

GETTING

STARTED

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PocketScan™Blood

Glucose Meter

DISPLAY

Your test results are displayed here. The

large, easy-to-read display is where you

read the symbols and simple messages

that guide you through the test.

M BUTTON

The M (Mode) button is used to set up

the meter, enter the memory mode, and

turn the meter on and off.

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TEST PORT

The test port is where you insert the

PocketScan™ Test Strip for testing. The

meter will turn on automatically when

you insert a test strip.

C BUTTON

The C (Change) button

is used to change the

date and time, code

number, and unit of

measurement, as well

as to indicate control

solution tests and to

review test results while

in the memory mode.

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PocketScan™Test Strips

The PocketScan™ Blood Glucose

Monitoring System measures the amount

of sugar (glucose) in whole blood. Blood

is applied to the target area of the

PocketScan Test Strip. The test strip auto-

matically draws the required quantity of

blood into the reaction cell in which the

reaction takes place.

The PocketScan Test Strip consists of the

following parts:

Target Area

This is where you apply a small drop of

blood. The required amount of blood is

then automatically drawn into the reaction

cell.

Contact Bars

This end of the test strip is inserted into

the meter.

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Important Test Strip Information

•Store the test strip package in a cool, dry place below 30°C (86°F).

Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not refrigerate.

•Store your test strips in their original vial only; do not transfer

them to a new bottle or any other container.

•After removing a PocketScan™ Test Strip from the vial,

replace the vial cap and close it tightly.

•You may touch the test strip anywhere on its surface when

removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter.

•Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the package.

•Write the discard date on the vial label when you open it.

Discard PocketScan Test Strips and the vial three months after

first opening.

•Apply only PocketScan™ Control Solution or a blood sample

to the target area. Applying other substances to the target area

will cause inaccurate results.

•Do not use test strips beyond the expiration date printed on the

package since they may cause inaccurate results.

•Do not bend, cut, or alter a PocketScan Test Strip in any way.

WARNING: Keep the test strip vial away from children; the cap is a choking haz-

ard. Also, the cap contains a pouch filled with drying agents that may be harmful

if inhaled or swallowed and may cause skin or eye irritation.

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Checking the Display

Each time you insert a test strip into the

PocketScan™ Meter or turn the meter on,

all segments of the display will appear

briefly. This tells you that the system is per-

forming several self-checks and allows you

to confirm that all display segments are

working properly.

Coding the Meter

Code numbers are used to calibrate the

PocketScan™ Test Strips with the

PocketScan Meter for accurate results.

You must code the meter before using it

for the first time and then every time you

change to another vial of PocketScan Test

Strips. Check that the code number on the

meter display matches the code number

on the test strip vial.

BEFORE

TESTING

CAUTION:

If the code numbers do not match, test results may be inaccurate.

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STEP 1

Enter the Code Mode.

Start with the meter turned off. Insert a

PocketScan™ Test Strip to turn on the

meter. All segments of the display will

appear followed by the date and time.

Next, the code number will appear on the

display for three seconds.

STEP 2

Match the Code Numbers.

Compare the code number on the meter

display with the code number on the test

strip vial. If the two code numbers match,

you may begin testing. If they do not

match, follow Step 3. When you first use

the meter, three dashes (---) will appear,

showing that there is no code stored in the

memory.

(Example)

(Example)

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STEP 3

Code the Meter.

Use the C button to select the correct code.

Each time you press and release the C but-

ton, the number will increase by one. To

move faster, simply press and hold the C

button. After you have selected the correct

code number, it will flash for three sec-

onds and then appear solid for three sec-

onds. Then the symbol will appear,

indicating that the PocketScan™ System is

ready for testing.

(Example)

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Checking the System with

PocketScan™ Control Solution

PocketScan Control Solution is used to

check that the meter and test strips are

working together as a system and that

you are performing the test correctly. It is

very important that you do this simple

check routinely to make sure you get

accurate results.

PocketScan Control Solution contains a

known amount of glucose that reacts with

PocketScan™ Test Strips. Compare your

control solution test results with the expect-

ed range printed on the test strip vial label.

Control solution should be used to:

•Practice the test procedure.

•Make sure your meter and test strips are

working together properly.

•Ensure you are performing the test cor-

rectly.

For in vitro diagno

Not intended for h

consumption.

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Control Solution

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Before you use the PocketScan™ Meter to

test your blood for the first time, practice

the procedure using control solution.

When you can do three tests in a row that

are within the expected range, you are

ready to test your blood.

Do a control solution test:

•When you begin using a new vial of test

strips.

•At least once a week.

•Whenever you suspect that the meter or

test strips are not working properly.

•When your blood glucose test results

are not consistent with how you feel, or

when you think your results are not

accurate.

•If you drop the meter.

The control solution test is similar to a

blood test except that you use

PocketScan™ Control Solution instead of

a drop of blood.

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Important Control Solution Test Information

•Use only PocketScan™ Control Solution.

•Check the expiration date on the control solution vial. Do not

use if expired.

•Shake the vial and discard the first drop of PocketScan Control

Solution.

•Use only for three months after first opening. Record the dis-

card date (date opened plus three months) on the control

solution vial. Discard after three months.

•Store the control solution tightly closed at room temperature

below 30°C (86°F). Do not refrigerate.

CAUTION: The control solution range printed on the test strip

vial is for PocketScan Control Solution only. It is used to test

meter and test strip performance. It is not a recommended range

for your blood glucose level.

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How to do a control solution test:

STEP 1

Insert Test Strip.

Insert a test strip, contact bars end first

and facing up, into the test port. (Contact

bars must be inserted all the way into the

meter or you may get an inaccurate test

result.) The meter will turn on automati-

cally. All segments will appear briefly on

the display followed by the date and time.

Then “code 12” (example) is followed by

the symbol. Be sure the code number

on the display matches the code number

on the test strip vial. If the code numbers

do not match, code the meter correctly.

When the symbol appears on the dis-

play, press and hold the C button until

“ctl” appears. With the “ctl” sign on the

display, the meter will mark your next test

in memory as a control solution test.

Note: You cannot perform a control solution test until you have set up the meter

completely (see pages 6-9).

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Normal Glucose Control

Solution

(Example)

If you decide not to perform a control

solution test, the “ctl” sign will disappear

if you press the C button again.

STEP 2

Apply Control Solution.

Shake the control solution vial well.

Remove the cap. Squeeze the vial and dis-

card the first drop. Apply the second drop

to the white target area of the test strip.

STEP 3

Result Appears in 15 Seconds.

The meter will count down from “15” to

“1” second and the control solution test

result will appear. Compare the result with

the range printed on the test strip vial. The

result should fall within this range.

Note: Every time you perform a control solution test, you must mark the test

with the “ctl” sign so that the test will be distinguished from a blood glucose

test in the meter memory.

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Comparing control solution

results

If test results fall outside the range printed

on the test strip vial, repeat the test. Out-

of-range results may be caused by one or

more of the following:

•Error in performing the test.

•Failure to shake the control solution vial

vigorously.

•Expired or contaminated control solu-

tion.

•Control solution that is too warm or too

cool.

•Failure to discard the first drop of con-

trol solution.

•Improper coding of the meter.

•Test strip deterioration.

•Meter malfunction.

CAUTION:

If you continue to get

control solution test

results that fall outside

of the range printed on

the vial, the system may

not be working properly.

Do not use the system

to test your blood if you

continue to get test

results that fall outside

of the range. If you are

unable to resolve the

problem, call LifeScan

Customer Care FreePhone

at UK: 0800 121200,

Republic of Ireland:

1800 535676.

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Be sure to read this section carefully

before using. Make sure you have all the

items needed to test:

•PocketScan™ Meter

•PocketScan™ Test Strips

•Penlet®II Automatic Blood Sampler

•Sterile Lancet

TESTING

YOUR

BLOOD

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Getting a Drop of Blood

STEP 1

Insert a Lancet in the PENLET II

Automatic Blood Sampler.

Remove the PENLET II Cap by pulling it

straight off. Insert the lancet into the lancet

holder. Hold the lancet firmly, and gently

twist and pull off the protective disk.

Replace the cap.

STEP 2

Cock the PENLET II Sampler.

Pull out the sliding barrel until it clicks. If

CAUTION: Use a new, sterile lancet every

time you test.

•To avoid contamination never use a lancet

that has been used by someone else.

•If you share a Penlet II automatic blood

sampler with another person, each person

should use a new sterile lancet and a new

or properly desinfected cap.

•Do not use lancet if protected disk has

been removed or damaged.

•Dispose of the used lancet in an appropri-

ate container for sharp objects.

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it does not click, the PENLET II Sampler

may have been cocked when the lancet

was inserted.

STEP 3

Wash Your Hands.

Use warm, soapy water. Rinse and dry

them thoroughly. Hanging your arm down

for 20 seconds will help if you have diffi-

culty obtaining enough blood.

STEP 4

Lance Your Finger.

Hold the PENLET II Sampler firmly

against the side of your finger. Press the

release button. If necessary, squeeze your

finger gently to obtain a drop of blood.

STEP 5

Remove the Lancet.

Remove the cap. Grasp the two prongs

near the release button and pull back on

the sliding barrel. The used lancet will

drop out. Discard it in a container for

sharp objects.

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Step-by-Step Test Procedure

STEP 1

Insert Test Strip.

Insert the test strip, contact bars end first

and facing up, into the test port. (Contact

bars must be inserted all the way into the

meter or you may get an inaccurate test

result.) The meter will turn on automati-

cally. All segments will appear briefly on

the display followed by the date and time.

Then “code 12” (example) and the sym-

bol

will

appear. Make sure the code num-

ber on the display matches the code num-

ber on the vial of PocketScan™ Test Strips

you are using. If the code numbers do not

match, code the meter.

Note: You cannot perform a blood glucose test until you have set up the

meter completely.

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STEP 2

Apply Sample.

Obtain a drop of blood from your finger

using the PENLET II Automatic Blood

Sampler. When the symbol appears on

the display, touch a small drop of blood to

the white target area of the test strip. Hold

your finger against the test strip until the

meter begins to count down. (If you do

not apply a blood sample within two min-

utes, the meter will turn itself off. You

must remove the test strip and insert it

back into the meter to restart the test.)

STEP 3

Accurate Results in Just 15 Seconds.

Your blood glucose test result will appear

after the meter counts down from “15” to

“1” second. Blood glucose test results are

automatically stored in the meter memory.

Turn the meter off by removing the test

strip.

Record all test results in the Record book.

This helps you keep track of test results.

(Example)

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Special Messages

The PocketScan™ Meter displays results

between 1.1 and 33.3 mmol/L (20 to 600

mg/dL). If your test result is lower than

1.1 mmol/L (20 mg/dL), “lo” will appear

on the meter display. This indicates severe

hypoglycemia (low blood glucose). You

should immediately treat hypoglycemia as

recommended by your healthcare profes-

sional.

If your blood glucose test result is above

33.3 mmol/L (600 mg/dL), “hi” will

appear on the meter display. This indi-

cates severe hyperglycemia (high

blood glucose). You should seek

immediate medical assistance.

When your blood glucose test result is

between 13.3 and 33.3 mmol/L (240 to

600 mg/dL), “ketones?” will appear on

the meter display. This message does not

mean that the system detected ketones but

that testing with a urine ketone test strip

may be advisable.

(Example)

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Your PocketScan™ Meter stores the 150 most

recent blood glucose and control solution test

results with date and time in its memory. It also

provides you with a 14-day average of your

blood glucose test results. You can review the

test results in memory with these easy steps:

STEP 1

Enter the Memory Mode.

With the meter turned off, press the M button.

The 14-day average will appear, indicating that

you are in the memory mode. You can now

review the 14-day average and the last 150

tests in the memory. The 14-day average

appears first; it is calculated from the blood

glucose results obtained during the last 14

days. It also indicates how many blood glucose

tests have been performed within this period,

e.g., 64n(64 tests in the last 14 days). When

using the meter for the first time, “14 DAY

AVG ---” will appear, showing that there are

no test results in memory.

USING THE

METER

MEMORY

Note: A hi result will be included in your 14-

day average as 33.3 mmol/L (600 mg/dL); a

lo result will be included as 1.1 mmol/L (20

mg/dL). Results marked as control solution

will not be included in your 14-day average.

(Example)

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STEP 2

Recall Test Results.

After three seconds, the 14-day average

will be replaced by the most recent test

result with date and time. Press the C but-

ton once and the next most recent test

result will appear. Each time you press and

release the C button, the meter will recall

up to your last 150 test results in order.

When the memory is full, the oldest result

is dropped as the newest is added. To

move through the tests in memory more

quickly, press and hold the C button.

Control solution test results will appear on

the display with “ctl mem.”

Note: You can enter the memory mode from the test mode. After com-

pleting a blood glucose or control solution test and while the test result

is still on the display, press the M button. This will put the meter into the

memory mode.

(Example)

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STEP 3

Exit the Memory Mode.

Press the M button to turn off the meter.

Note: When using the meter for the first time, “mem---” will appear,

showing that there are no test results in memory.

(Example)

ADAPTER

© LIFESCAN, INC. 1999 Milpitas, CA 95035

Made in Germany

Data Downloading

Using a PocketScan™ Adapter, you can

easily transfer your test results to a

LifeScan Interface Cable connected to a

serial port on your personal computer.

The test result data can then be viewed

using any PocketScan™ Meter-compatible

software. To obtain information on the

PocketScan Adapter, call the LifeScan

Customer Care Freephone 0800 121200

for further details.

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The blood glucose test result you obtain

from your meter may be different from your

laboratory result due to normal variation.

The two results should, however, be within

20% of each other.

1

To make an accurate

comparison between meter and laboratory

results, follow the guidelines below.

Before you go to the lab:

•Perform a control solution test to make

sure the meter is working properly.

•It is best to fast for at least eight hours

before doing comparison tests.

•Take your meter with you to the lab.

While at the lab:

•Make sure that the samples for both

tests (the meter test and the lab test) are

taken and tested within 15 minutes of

each other.

•Wash your hands before obtaining a

blood sample.

•Never use your meter with blood that

has been collected in a grey-top test

tube.

•Use fresh capillary blood only.

COMPARING

METER AND

LABORATORY

RESULTS

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You may still have a variation from the result

because blood glucose levels can change sig-

nificantly over short periods, especially if

you have recently eaten, exercised, taken

medication, or experienced stress.

2

In addi-

tion, if you have eaten recently, the blood

glucose level from a fingerstick can be up to

3.9 mmol/L (70 mg/dL) higher than blood

drawn from a vein (venous sample) used for

a lab test.

3

Therefore, it is best to fast for

eight hours before doing comparison tests.

Factors such as the amount of red blood cells

in the blood (a high or low Haematocrit) or

the loss of body fluid (severe dehydration)

may also cause a meter result to be different

from a laboratory result.

Plasma/Serum: The PocketScan System is

calibrated to plasma/serum, which allows

you to compare directly PocketScan meter

results with your lab results.

References

1. Clarke, W.L., et al.: Diabetes Care, Vol. 10, No. 5

(1987), 622-628.

2. Surwit, R.S., and Feinglos, M.N.: Diabetes Forecast

(1988), April, 49-51.

3. Sacks, D.B.: “Carbohydrates.” Burtis, C.A., and

Ashwood, E.R. (ed.), Tietz Textbook of Clinical

Chemistry. Philadelphia: W.B. Saunders Company

(1994), 959.

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Maintenance

Your PocketScan™ Meter does not require spe-

cial maintenance. As no blood or control solu-

tion comes in contact with the meter, there is no

special cleaning required. Take care to avoid get-

ting dirt, dust, blood, control solution, or water

inside the meter through the test port. Store the

meter in its carrying case after each use.

To clean the outside of the meter, wipe it with

a damp cloth and mild detergent. Your

PocketScan Meter is a precision instrument.

Please handle it with care.

Batteries

Your PocketScan™ Meter comes with two 1.5 V

#357 silver oxide batteries that are already

installed. Each pair of batteries will provide you

with enough power to perform about 1,000 tests.

The meter will alert you when the power is get-

ting low by displaying two different messages:

1. The symbol appears on the display

when the meter is turned on and all the

other display messages are functional. From

the time the symbol first appears,

there is enough power left for about 50

tests. The test results will be accurate, but it

is time to change the batteries.

CARING

FOR YOUR

METER

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2. The symbol appears on the display

by itself. This means that the batteries will

not provide enough power for a test. You

must change the batteries.

To replace the batteries, make sure that the

meter is turned off. Turn the meter over and

locate the battery compartment.

1. Press down with both thumbs on each side

of the battery cover’s imprinted arrow. Then

slide the battery cover away in the direction

of the arrow.

2. Remove the old batteries. Insert two 1.5 V

#357 silver oxide batteries, making sure the

positive “+” side of each battery is facing up

in the meter.

3. Place the three tabs of the battery cover into

the three slots in the meter. Push the battery

cover upward in the direction of its imprint-

ed arrow to align the sides of the battery

cover with the meter. Slide the battery cover

down into place until it clicks.

Note:

•Replacing the batteries does not affect the meter’s memory (previous test results

stored in memory). However, the date and time settings may need to be updated.

•

The first time you turn on the meter after replacing the batteries, it will go into the set-

ting mode. At this time, you should update the date and time settings.

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Following is a summary of all display mes-

sages and symbols. In the event of a prob-

lem, refer to the information under

ACTION.

DISPLAY

MESSAGES

AND

PROBLEM-

SOLVING

GUIDE

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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTION

System check. Appears upon

insertion of a test strip or

whenever the meter is turned

on. Verifies that all segments

are present on the display.

If segments are missing, contact

LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone, UK:

0800 12100, Republic of Ireland: 1800

535676, for further action. Missing seg-

ments can lead to the wrong interpreta-

tion of the displayed test result.

This message appears immedi-

ately after the system check if

your meter has not been coded.

See “Coding the Meter,” pages

10-12.

This is the code number stored

in the meter.

Make sure that this code num-

ber matches the code number

on the vial of the test strips you

are using.

The system is ready to accept a

blood sample.

You may now apply the blood

sample.

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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTION

The system is ready to accept a

control solution test sample.

You may now apply the control

solution.

Fifteen-second count-down.

The meter is verifying the test

strip and is calculating the

result. At the end of the count-

down, the meter will display the

test result.

No action required.

A blood glucose test result in

mg/dL.

No action required.

A blood glucose test result in

mmol/L.

No action required.

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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTION

A blood glucose test result with

a suggestion to check your

ketone levels.

You may want to check your

ketone levels. Act according to

instructions of your healthcare

professional.

Your blood glucose level is

higher than 33.3 mmol/L (600

mg/dL).

This message indicates very

high blood sugar. You should

recheck your glucose level and

if hi call your doctor immedi-

ately.

Your blood glucose level is

lower than 1.1 mmol/L (20

mg/dL).

This message indicates very low

blood sugar. You should treat

this condition according to the

recommendations of your

healthcare professional.

A blood glucose test result

stored in the memory.

No action required.

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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTION

A control solution test result

stored in the memory.

No action required.

There is no test result stored in

this place in the memory.

No action required.

Either the ambient temperature

or the meter’s temperature was

too low to perform a test.

Repeat the test in a warmer

place 15-35°C (59-95°F).

Allow 20 minutes for the instru-

ment to equilibrate to the new

ambient temperature before

retesting.

Either the ambient temperature

or the meter’s temperature was

too high to perform a test.

Repeat the test in a cooler

place 15-35°C (59-95°F).

Allow 20 minutes for the instru-

ment to equilibrate to the new

ambient temperature before

retesting.

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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTION

Error message that indicates

that there is a problem with the

meter.

Review the instructions and try

again with a new test strip. If the

problem persists, call LifeScan

Customer Care FreePhone, UK:

0800 121200, Republic of

Ireland: 1800 535676, for help.

Error message could be caused

by a used test strip or indicates

a temporary or permanent

electronics problem.

Repeat the test with a new test

strip. If the error message

appears again, contact LifeScan

Customer Care FreePhone at

UK: 0800 121200, Republic of

Ireland: 1800 535676

.

Error message that indicates

that the blood sample was

applied before appeared

on the display.

Repeat the test with a new test

strip. Apply blood sample only

when appears on the dis-

play.

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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTION

Error message that indicates

that there may be a problem

with the test strip, e.g., the test

strip may have been damaged,

removed during testing, or

inserted improperly.

Check that the code number on the

meter display matches the code

number on the test strip vial.

Check test strip for damage. Code

meter or retest as necessary.

Repeat the test. If the error mes-

sage appears again, contact

LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone

at UK: 0800 121200, Republic of

Ireland: 1800 535676.

Average of the last 14 days (64

tests were performed within

this period).

No action required.

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MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS ACTION

The battery sign appears on the

display with the unit of mea-

surement. The power of the

batteries is getting low. You can

complete about 50 more tests

from the time this symbol first

appears.

Test results will still be accu-

rate, but replace the batteries

as soon as possible.

The battery sign appears on the

display by itself. The power of

the batteries is too low to run a

test.

Replace the batteries at once.

The meter will not operate.

This is the first time you are

using the meter. The unit of mea-

surement is not yet selected.

Select the appropriate unit of

measurement.

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If the meter does not display a message after inserting a test strip:

If the test does not start after applying the sample:

PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO

a. Batteries exhausted. Replace the batteries.

b. Batteries incorrectly Check that the batteries are correctly

installed or absent.

installed with the positive “+” side up.

c. Test strip inserted upside Insert the test strip correctly with the

down or incompletely. contact bars end first and facing up.

d. Defective Meter.

Call LifeScan Customer Care

FreePhone, UK: 0800 121200,

Republic of Ireland: 1800 535676

.

PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO

a. Insufficient blood sample. Repeat the test with a new test strip

and a larger sample.

b. Defective test strip. Repeat the test with a new test strip.

c. Sample applied after automatic Repeat the test with a new test strip;

shutoff (two minutes after last apply sample only when appears

user action). on the display.

d. Defective Meter.

Call LifeScan Customer Care

FreePhone, UK: 0800 121200,

Republic of Ireland: 1800 535676

.

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Result Range: 1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L (20

to 600 mg/dL)

Sample: Fresh capillary whole blood

Sample Size: 2.5 microliters

Test Time: 15 seconds

Assay Method: Glucose oxidase biosensor

Power Source: Two replaceable 1.5 V

#357 silver oxide batteries

Battery Life: 1,000 tests, or about one

year at three tests per day

Glucose Units: Either mmol/L or mg/dL

Calibration: Plasma/Serum

Memory: 150 blood glucose and control

solution tests

Automatic Shutoff: Two minutes after

last user action

Size: 7.92 cm x 5.71 cm x 1.90 cm

Weight: 45.3 grams with batteries

Operating Ranges:

Temperature15-35°C /59-95°F

Relative Humidity 10-90%

Hematocrit 30-55%

SPECIFICA-

TIONS

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CHANGING

METER

SETTINGS

38

Changing the Date

To change the date, you must first enter the

setting mode. Start with the meter off. Then

press and hold the M button for three sec-

onds. The meter is now in the setting mode.

STEP 1

Set the Year.

The year setting will appear first. Press

and release the C button to advance one

year. To move faster, hold the C button

down. With the correct year on the display,

press the M button and the month and day

will appear on the display with the month

segment flashing.

STEP 2

Set the Day.

Press and release the C button until the

correct day appears. To move faster, hold

the C button down. With the correct day on

the display, press the M button and the

hour and minutes settings will appear with

the hour segment flashing.

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STEP 3

Set the Month.

Press and release the C button until the

correct month appears. To move faster,

hold the C button down. With the correct

month on the display, press the M button

and the day segment will start flashing.

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Changing the Time

Before setting the time, you must first set

the date.

STEP 1

Set the Hour.

Press and release the C button to advance

one hour. To move faster, hold the C but-

ton down. With the correct hour (with AM

or PM) on the display, press the M button

and the minutes setting will start flashing.

STEP 2

Set the Minutes.

Press and release the C button to advance

one minute. To move faster, hold the C

button down. With the correct minute on

the display, press the M button and the

current unit-of-measurement setting will

appear.

Note: Your PocketScan™ Meter displays a 14-day average which you can

access from the meter memory. This average is calculated from results obtained

during the 14 days preceding the current date and time settings. When the date

and time are changed, the 14-day average may change.

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Changing the Unit of Measurement

The PocketScan™ Meter can display test

results in millimoles per liter (mmol/L) or

in milligrams per deciliter (mg/dL).

Before setting the unit of measurement,

you must first set the date and time.

STEP 1

Select mmol/L or mg/dL.

Press the C button until the unit of mea-

surement you are choosing appears on the

display.

STEP 2

Exit the Setting Mode.

After choosing your unit of measurement,

press the M button to turn off the meter.

The meter will display all test results in

this unit of measurement.

Note: You must move through the year, day, month, hour, minutes, and

unit of measurement to turn off the meter and exit the setting mode. The

unit of measurement must be set in order to get a test result.

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The makers guarantee that the

PocketScan™ Meter shall be free of

defects in material and workmanship for a

period of three years. This guarantee is

valid from the date of purchase. The guar-

antee extends only to the original purchas-

er and is not transferable.

GUARANTEE

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1. Insert test strip. Meter turns on

automatically.

2. Apply sample. Touch a small drop of

blood to the target area. Hold your fin-

ger against the test strip until the meter

begins to count down.

3. Accurate results in just 15 seconds.

* This summary is intended only for quick

reference and not as a substitute for the

PocketScan™ Owner’s Booklet.

TEST

SUMMARY*

(Example)

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Notes

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The enclosed LifeScan Blood Glucose Meter, as an electromedical device, has

been thoroughly tested and found to comply with the essential requirements of

the Electro Magnetic Compatibility Directive (EMC, 89/336/EEC), 1998.

1998

LifeScan Regulatory Affairs Europe

Div. d’Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

1, rue Camille Desmoulins

92130 Issy les Moulineaux, France

Blood Glucose Meter: - EMC Directive (89/336/EEC)

Blood sampler: - MDD Directive (93/42/EEC), Class I

Lancets: 0120 - MDD Directive (93/42/EEC), Class IIa

Produced by:

Gainor Medical

2205 Hwy 42 North

McDonough, GA 30253 USA

LifeScan Inc.

1000 Gibraltar Drive

Milpitas, CA 95035 USA

LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone

UK 0800 121200

Republic of Ireland 1800

535676

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Owner’s Booklet

COMPACT BLOOD GLUCOSE MONITORING SYSTEM

Printed in U.S.A.

Patent(s) Pending © 1999 LIFESCAN INC.

AW*05023101A*

Visit the LifeScan website at

http://www.lifescan.com

LifeScan, UK

A Division of Ortho-Clinical Diagnostics

Enterprise House

Station Road

Loudwater, High Wycombe

Buckinghamshire HP10 9UF

United Kingdom

Registered in England 2549777. Registered office: Mandeville House,

62 The Broadway, Amersham, Buckinghamshire, England HP7 OHJ

LifeScan Customer Care FreePhone

UK 0800 121200

Republic of Ireland 1800

535676

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