ANKOVO TD-4267 Blood Glucose Monitoring System

Thank you for purchasing the ANKOVO 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 ANKOVO 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 local customer service or place of purchase.

Intended Use

This system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use) by people with diabetes at home and by health care 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 capillary whole blood samples from the finger, palm, forearm and upper arm.

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

Test Principle

Your system measures the amount of 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 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.

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. 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.
6. 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.
7. 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.
8. 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.
9. Do NOT use this instrument in close proximity to sources of strong electromagnetic radiation, as these may interfere with the accurate operation.
10. Proper maintenance and periodically control solution test are essential to the longevity of your device. If you are concerned about your accuracy of measurement, please contact the local customer service or place of purchase for help.

KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS IN A SAFE PLACE

TABLE OF CONTENTS

BEFORE YOU BEGIN

• Important Information.............................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................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Overview*

  The meter has several components:

  • 1) Test Strip Ejector: Eject the used strip by pushing up this button.
  • 2) Test Strip Slot: Insert test strip here to turn the meter on for testing.
  • 3) Display Screen: Shows test results and other information.
  • 4) Main Button (M): Enter the meter memory and silence a reminder alarm.
  • 5) No: Button for selection.
  • 6) Up Button (UP): Button for selection.
  • 7) Down Button (DOWN): Button for selection.
  • 8) SET Button (S): Enter and confirm the meter settings.
  • 9) Battery Compartment: Holds the meter's battery.

Display Screen

The display screen shows the following information:

• 1) Test Result: The measured blood glucose level.
• 2) Error Warning: Indicates an error occurred during testing.
• 3) Face/Low/High Symbol: Indicates the glucose level relative to normal ranges (smiley face for normal, sad face for low or high).
• 4) Measuring Mode: AC (after meal), PC (before meal), Gen (any time of day), QC (control solution test).
• 5) Alarm Symbol: Indicates an alarm is set.
• 6) Date: The current date.
• 7) Time: The current time.
• 8) Day Average: Displays average glucose levels for 7, 14, 21, 28, 60, or 90 days.
• 9) Memory Symbol: Indicates that test results are stored in memory.
• 10) Control Solution Mode: Indicates the meter is in QC mode.
• 11) Ketone Warning: Alerts to high ketone levels.
• 12) Measurement Unit: Displays the unit of measurement (mg/dL or mmol/L).
• 13) Low Battery Symbol: Indicates the battery is low.
• 14) Test Strip Symbol: Indicates the test strip is inserted.
• 15) Blood Drop Symbol: Indicates the meter is ready for a blood sample.

Test Strip

The test strip has the following parts:

• 1) Absorbent Hole: Where the blood sample is applied.
• 2) Confirmation Window: Confirms if enough blood has been applied.
• 3) Test Strip Handle: Part of the strip held by the user.
• 4) Contact Bars: Connects the strip to the meter.

ATTENTION: The front side of the test strip should face up when inserting the test strip. Test results might be wrong if the contact bar is not fully inserted into the test slot.

NOTE: The ANKOVO TD-4267 monitor should only be used with ANKOVO TD-4267 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.

Entering the Setting Mode (a)

Start with the meter off (no test strip inserted). Press S.

1. Setting the date: The sequence of the date setting is: YEAR → MONTH → DAY. With the YEAR / MONTH / DAY flashing in sequence, press UP or DOWN until the correct year/month/day appears. Press S.
2. Setting the time format: Press UP or DOWN to select the desired time format (12h or 24h). Press S.
3. Setting the time: With the HOUR / MINUTE flashing in sequence, press UP or DOWN until the correct hour/minute appears. Press S.
4. Setting the unit of measurement: Press UP or DOWN to switch between mg/dL and mmol/L. Press S.
5. Setting the buzzer: With the buzzer displays, press UP or DOWN to switch between "On" and "OFF". Press S.
6. Deleting the memory: With "dEL" and " M " on the display, press UP or DOWN and select "no" to keep the results in memory then press S to skip. To delete all the results, press UP or DOWN and select "yes" to delete all the memory records.
7. Setting the reminder alarm: Your meter has four reminder alarms. The meter will display "OFF" and " ⏰ ". If you don't want to set an alarm, press S to skip this step. Or press UP or DOWN to select "On", then press S. With the hour/minute flashing in sequence, press UP or DOWN to select the correct hour/minute. Press S and go to the next alarm setting.

NOTICE: When the alarm beeping: Press M to silence it or press and hold M to switch it off. Otherwise, it will beep for 2 minutes then switch off.

Congratulations! You have completed all settings!

NOTE:

• These parameters can ONLY be changed in the setting mode.
• If the meter is idle for 3 minutes during the setting mode, it will switch off automatically.

THE FOUR MEASURING MODES

The meter provides you with four modes for measuring: General, AC, PC and QC. 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 "?" and "Gen".
2. Press M to switch between General, AC, PC and QC mode.

QUALITY CONTROL TESTING

When Should the Control Solution Test be Performed?

• If it is mandatory following the local regulations in your country.
• If you suspect the meter or test strips are not working properly.
• If your test results are not consistent with how you feel, or if you think the results are not accurate.
• To practice the testing process.
• If you have dropped or think you may have damaged the meter.

Test strips (c), control solutions (d), lancing device (e) or sterile lancets (f) 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.

Performing a Control Solution Test

To perform a control solution test, you will need: (b), (c) and (d).

1. Insert the test strip to turn on the meter: Insert the test strip into the meter. Wait for the meter to display the " ?️ " and " ? ".
2. Press M 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 M again, the "QC” will disappear and this test is no longer a control solution test.
3. Apply control solution (g): Shake the control solution vial thoroughly before use. Squeeze out the first 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.

NOTE: 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.

Control Solution Range(Normal): 129~175 / 7.2~9.7

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 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 fingertips or another body parts (please see section "Alternative Site Testing" (AST) on how to select the appropriate sites).
• Rub the puncture site for about 20 seconds before penetration.
• Clean the puncture site using cotton moistened with 70% alcohol and let it air dry.
• Use a clear cap (optional) while setting up the lancing device.

Fingertip testing (h)

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 (i)

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, or hand, avoid lancing the areas with obvious veins because 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.

Performing a Blood Glucose Test

To perform a blood glucose test, you will need: (b), (c), (

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