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Prestige IQ Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Congratulations on the purchase of your Prestige Smart System Blood Glucose Test System. You now have a very simple and accurate way to test your blood glucose (sugar) levels, anytime, anywhere.
Glucose testing is an important part of controlling your diabetes. Studies show that keeping glucose levels in control may lower the chance of developing serious diabetes-related health problems such as kidney problems and blindness. Regular testing lets you know if your sugar is 'too high', 'too low', or 'just right', depending on what you and your Healthcare Professional decide is 'just right' for you.
Do not use the Prestige Smart System IQ Meter in any way not recommended in this Booklet.
Table of Contents
Section 1 The Prestige Smart System IQ Meter Test Strip Vial Test Strip Meter Options Section 2 Code the Meter Section 3 Check the System Standard Strip Test Glucose Control Test Section 4 Test Whole Blood Section 5 Importance of Testing Section 6 Meter Memory Recalling Blood Test Results Recalling Morning Average Value Section 7 Maintenance Section 8 Change Meter Battery Section 9 Display Messages Section 10 Troubleshooting Section 11 Meter Specifications References Warranty
IMPORTANT:
Section 1 The Prestige Smart System Prestige Smart System IQ Meter
WARNING! Use only Prestige Smart System serial cable in port. Putting anything else into port may damage Meter. Please call for more information about use of the Communication Port.
Prestige Smart System Test Strip Vial Label
Prestige Smart System Test Strip
4. Test Spot: Apply blood or Glucose Control solution here. 5. Color Spot: Changes color after blood or Control solution is applied to the Test Spot.
Meter Options
The Meter has the following options that can be customized to your needs. Options are listed below in the order that they appear in the Display.
Results as Whole Blood (blood): Whole blood is blood that comes directly from finger. Use only whole blood when testing.
Results as Plasma (plasma): Most laboratories use plasma, a component of blood, for testing. Plasma results are about 12% higher than whole blood results.1 When selecting this option, Meter uses the whole blood value to calculate and display the plasma result. NEVER use plasma for testing with Prestige Smart System.
mg/dL: Glucose unit of measure expressed as milligrams per deciliter, used in US.
mmol/L: Glucose unit of measure expressed as millimoles per liter, used in some countries outside U.S. When selecting this option, choose either Com (comma: 6,1 mmol/L) or Per (period: 6.1 mmol/L).
Avg=14d: The average of all morning blood glucose results for the last 14 days.
Avg=30d: The average of all morning blood glucose results for the last 30 days.
12 hr: Time based on 12 hour clock (am/pm).
24 hr: Time based on 24 hour clock.
m-d-y: Date displayed as month-day-year (12-25-2004
d.m.y: Date displayed as day.month.year (25.12.2004).
If you have any questions regarding these Options, please call for assistance.
Set Meter Options
NOTE : Check Time and Date after each battery change. Reset if necessary. All other Meter Options remain in Memory as selected.
Section 2 Code The Meter
2. Turn Meter on.
Section 3 Check The System
There are two types of Quality Control tests to assure that the System is working properly and testing technique is good.
These tests should be performed:
The Standard Strip Test
Slide Standard Strip all the way into Test Strip Platform with Range Label facing up.
Meter detects Strip and begins test. When test is complete, the result is displayed.
NOTE: If result is NOT within range, clean Test Window and Standard Strip (see Sec. 7, Maintenance), dry thoroughly and repeat test. If result is still outside of range, call for assistance.
6. Replace Standard Strip.
Remove Strip from Test Platform and place it back into the Holder with Range Label facing down.
The Glucose Control Test
The Control test is performed exactly like a blood test. Control is used instead of blood. Be sure to read Glucose Control Instructions for Use before using for the first time. Control results are not stored in Memory.
2. Check expiration dates.
3. Turn Meter on.
4. Match Codes.
Meter Code must match to Code printed on Strip vial being used. If Codes do not match, see Sec. 2, Code the Meter.
5. Per fo r m tes t.
NOTE: Do not put Strip down on a damp or dirty surface. Do not cut or alter Strips in any way.
NOTE:
NOTE: If Color Spot looks like this... (large white spots/white areas)
there is not enough Control on the Test Strip. DO NOT add more Control to Test Spot! Discard Strip and repeat test using new Strip. If Color Spot appears "wet" there is too much Control on the Test Strip. Discard Strip and repeat test using new Strip.
WARNING! Slide Strip all the way into Test Strip Platform to avoid error message or a false result.
Slide Strip out of Meter.
Recap bottle. Store bottle in a cool, dry place at 59°-86°F or 15°-30°C
Section 4 Test Whole Blood
1. Gather supplies.
2. Check expiration date
Check expiration date on Strip vial. Do not use if expiration date has passed.
Press and release Power Button.
4. Match Code.
5. Perform test.
Remove one Strip from vial, holding Strip at end away from Test Spot. Immediately close vial tightly.
Gently massage finger to form a drop of blood. Allow Test Spot to absorb blood. The blood drop should completely cover Test Spot.
there is not enough blood on the Test Strip. DO NOT add more blood to Strip! Discard Strip and repeat test using new Strip. If Color Spot appears "wet" there is too much blood on the Test Strip. Discard Strip and repeat test using new Strip.
6. Record result in Daily Log Book.
7. Discard Strip.
Section 5 Importance of Testing
Clinical studies demonstrate the importance of controlling diabetes and reducing its complications by frequent self-testing of blood glucose. It is very important to record every result in your log book to:
Self-monitored Blood Glucose1 Values
If your results are outside your personal target glucose range as determined by your Doctor or Diabetes Healthcare professional, and you are sure that the System is working properly, consult with your Doctor or Diabetes Healthcare professional.
Severe dehydration can cause false low blood glucose results on virtually all blood glucose monitoring products.2
If you suspect that you are suffering from severe dehydration, call your Doctor immediately!
Section 6 Meter Memory
The Meter automatically stores each blood glucose result in Memory, up to 365 results (Control and Standard Strip results are not stored in Memory). When the Memory is full, the oldest result is discarded and the newest result is added. When you recall results from Memory, the results are displayed in order, beginning with the most recent result.
NOTE: Remember to set date and time correctly, (see Sec. 1, Set Meter Options).
To recall results:
1. Turn Meter on.
Press and release Select (S) Button twice.
Press Up/Down Button. Meter beeps twice and displays most recent result in Memory.
Press top of Up/Down Button to view oldest to most recent results.
Press bottom of Up/Down Button to view most recent to oldest results.
Morning Average
Test results recorded in Log Book, along with Morning Average value provide a Doctor or Diabetes Healthcare Professional with an overall picture of diabetes control. They may use all of this information to determine the right treatment plan for you. Morning Average value is calculated using time period (days) chosen when setting this Option (See Sec. 1, Set Meter Options).
NOTE: Memory must contain at least one result stored from 4:00-9:59 AM to display a Morning Average value. If there is no Morning Average value, Meter displays three dashes.
To display Morning Average:
Section 7 Maintenance
Clean the Meter.
2. Remove Test Strip Platform.
Lift up bottom end of Platform and gently pull up.
3. Clean Test Strip Platform.
4. Clean Test Window.
5. Replace Test Strip Platform.
Angle and slide narrow end of Platform down into Meter. Gently press wide end of Platform down.
6. Wipe outside of Meter with clean, dry cloth.
7. ALWAYS run Standard Strip test after cleaning the Meter. (See Sec. 3, Standard Strip Test).
8. Turn Meter off.
NOTE: Do not perform Control or blood tests until Standard Strip test has given good results
Section 8 Change Meter Battery
If Meter does not turn on, Display is blank or shows the following, the battery must be changed:
2. Rem ove Battery Door.
Turn Meter over, slide Battery Compartment Door up with thumb, and lift Door up to remove.
3. Remove Old Battery.
4. Replace Battery.
Place ribbon at bottom of Battery Compartment. Insert new battery over ribbon, with positive (+) end facing left.
5. A Battery Door.
Slide Door back until locked into position.
6. Verify Date and Time settings.
Press and release Power Button. If date and time are not correct, reset (see Sec. 1, Set Meter Options).
Section 9 Display Messages
If any part of number or symbols in Display are missing, call Technical Services.
If result does not appear in Display after 10 seconds, call Technical Services.
Turn Meter off. Repeat test (see Sec. 3) without moving Strip or Meter.
Move Meter and Strips to cooler place (59°-98°F or 15°-37°C).). Allow Meter and Strips to adjust to temperature. Run Standard Strip test before using Meter (see Sec. 3).
Results are 600 mg/dL (33.3 mmol/L) or higher.
Repeat test immediately. If result is still high, review Section 10 to troubleshoot. If no error is found, call your Doctor or Diabetes Healthcare Professional immediately!
Remove old battery and install new one (see Sec. 8).
Blank or No Display
Battery must be replaced.
Remove old battery and install new one (see Sec. 8). If there still is no Display, call Technical Services.
Discard Strip. Repeat test with new Strip. Check Color Spot. If error message persists, call Technical Services.
Call Technical Services. Meter must be replaced.
Remove Strip and check Color Spot. Turn Meter off. Discard Strip. Clean Meter (see Sec. 7). Repeat test with new Strip. If error message persists, call your Doctor or Diabetes Professional immediately!
Test Strip was removed from Meter during test.
Turn Meter off. Discard Strip. Repeat test with new Strip.
Standard Strip or Meter was moved during test.
Turn Meter off. Place Meter on flat surface and repeat test. Do not move Standard Strip or Meter during test.
Sun error; too much light for Meter to perform properly.
Take Meter to area where light is less bright.
Any Other Error Message or Warnings
Call Technical Services.
Section 10 Troubleshooting Guide
If result is higher or lower than expected, or does not agree with how you feel, follow these steps:
Section 11 Meter Specifications
Power Supply: One replaceable AAA size alkaline battery.
Measurement Range: 25 to 600 mg/dL (1.4 to 33.3 mmol/L). Lower results are displayed as "E05". Higher results are displayed as "Hi".
System Operating Range: Temperature 59°-98°F (15°-37° C).
Humidity: Any non-condensing atmosphere.
Size: 2.75" x 4.0" x 0.8" (7.0 x 10.2 x 2.0 cm)
Weight: Approximately 3.6 oz or 102 gms with battery.
Blood Source: Fresh Whole Blood.
Test Time: Typically 10 to 50 seconds.
Memory: 365 most recent results (Glucose Control and Standard Strip results are not stored in Memory).
Code Numbers: 24 total (Code 0 through Code 23).
Accuracy & Precision: See Prestige Smart System Blood Glucose Test Strips Instructions for Use.
Storage Conditions: Temperature -4°-140°F (-20°-60°C).
References
Limited Warranty
Home Diagnostics, Inc. provides the following Warranty to the original retail purchaser of the Meter:
Your Prestige Smart System Technical Service Representative will be able to provide detailed information regarding procedures for returning your Meter, if necessary.
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