Prodigy® Voice Manual
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1. STEP 1 Set the Year Press the Up or Down button until the desired year appears Press the S button and then the month segment flashes Voice SPEAKS You are now in setting mode The year is 2007 og CF OU STEP 2 Set the Month Press the Up or Down button until the desired month appears a Press the S button and then the day segment flashes mM mM Voice SPEAKS The month is November Li I Y g SA EOB Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 14 F PRODI Gy F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual STEP 3 Set the Day Press the Up or Down button until the desired day appears Press the S button and then the hour segment flashes Voice SPEAKS The day is the 18th STEP 4 Set the Hour Press the Up or Down button until the desired hour appears A Press the S button and then the minute segment flashes nh Voice SPEAKS The hour is 10 PM Li ti Hat q4 a l au g Uhe STEP 5 Set the Minutes Press the Up or Down button until the desired minute appears s Press the S button and then the current unit of measurement mM E flashes LI Voice SPEAKS The minute is 08 tA meh m tH Chem Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 15 F PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual STEP 6 Select mg dL or mmol L Press the Up or Dow2. REPEAT BUTTON Is used to replay the previous recording that you want to hear again while operating the meter 11 BATTERY COMPARTMENT Where batteries are located Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 9 F PRODIGY VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual F e Meter Display Segments TEST SURIP oorr BLOOD DROP SYMBOL SYMBOL Appears when the meter is turned on TEST RESULT AREA Displays glucose results A decimal point appears when the measurement unit is mmol L DAY AVERAGE Indicates that the displayed result is an average Flashes when it is ready to apply the sample VOICE SYMBOL Indicates if audio function is on or off MEASUREMENT UNIT Appears with the test result either in mg dL orin mmol L CTL SYMBOL Appears when doing a control solution test i The result will not be stored in the memory KETONE WARNING Appears when the test result is equal or higher than 240mg dL 13 3mmol L MEMORY SYMBOL Appears when you review the memory LOW BATTERY SYMBOL Appears when the battery power is low Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 10 K 1 800 243 2636 PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual e Appearance of the Test Strip Your system measures the amount of sugar glucose in whole blood Blood is applied to the absorbent channel of the test stri
3. e Error Message MESSAGE WHAT DOES METER SAY Battery is dead Please replace WHAT IT MEANS Appears when the batteries cannot provide enough power for a test ACTION Replace the batteries immediately Strip has been used Please replace Appears when inserting a used test strip Test with a new test strip The room temperature is out of range Thus unable to measure Appears when ambient temperature is below system operation range 50 F 10 C Appears when ambient temperature is above system operation range 104 F 40 C System operation range is 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C Repeat the test after the meter and test strip have reached the above temperature Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 43 F 1 800 243 2636 Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual WHAT DOES METER SAY Please ensure proper operation then try again WHAT IT MEANS Remove the strip after applying blood to the absorbent channel ACTION Re test with a new test strip Please remove strip Test strip is inserted after the meter turns off Remove the test strip Meter malfunction Please contact local distributor Problem with the meter Review the instructions and re test with a new test strip If the above steps do not work please contact technical support for help Diagnostic D
4. 37 F aa Pee Ge x KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual CARING FOR YOUR METER AND TEST STRIPS To avoid the meter and test strips getting dirt dust or other contaminants please wash and dry your hands thoroughly before use e Cleaning Your meter does not require special maintenance As long as no blood or control solution comes in direct contact with the meter there is no special cleaning required 1 To clean the meter exterior wipe with a cloth moistened with tap water or a mild cleaning agent then dry the device with a soft and dry cloth Do not flush with water 2 Do not use organic solvents to clean the meter Your meter is a precision instrument Please handle it with care e Storage 1 Meter Storage e Storage condition 4 F 140 F 20 C 60 C below 95 relative humidity e Always store or transport the meter in its original storage case e Avoid dropping and strong impact e Avoid direct sunlight and humidity Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 38 F PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual 2 Strip Storage e Storage condition 39 2 F 104 F 4 C 40 C below 85 relative humidity Do not refrigerate e Store your test strips in their original vial only Do not transfer to other container e Store test strip packages in a cool and dry place Keep away from direct sunlight and heat e
5. 1 Set the Lancing Device Insert a lancet in the adjustable lancing device Screw off the cap of lancing device Insert a lancet into the lancet holder and push down firmly until it is fully seated Twist and pull the protective cap until it separates from the lancet Replace the lancet device cap Turn the cap until it is snug but not too tight The adjustable tip offers 5 levels of skin penetration Twist the adjustable tip in either direction until the number lines up with the Arrow Select the best depth 1 2 for soft or thin skin 3 for average skin 4 5 for thick or calloused skin Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 24 F PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual Cock the lancing device Slide the ejection cocking control back until it clicks If it does not click the device may have been cocked when the lancet was inserted AST Alternative Site Testing Blood from sites other than the fingertip A clear cap included in the kit makes it easier to get a drop of blood for AST When you want to obtain blood from sites other than the finger replace the lancet device cap with the clear cap Turn the clear cap until it is snug but not too tight and then slide the ejection cocking control back until it clicks The lancing device is now ready for use Set it aside for later use Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 25 F PR
6. After removing a test strip from the vial immediately replace the vial cap and close it tightly e Touch the test strip with clean and dry hands e You may touch the test strip anywhere with clean dry hands when removing it from the vial or inserting it into the meter e Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the vial e Write the discard date the date opened plus 90 days on the vial label when you first open it Discard remaining test strips 90 days after first opening date e Do not bend cut or alter a test strip in any way e Keep the strip vial away from children since the cap and the test strip can be a potential choking hazard If swallowed please seek medical assitance immediately Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 39 F af Pee S iG y KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual 3 Control solution storage e Storage condition Store the control solution tightly closed at temperatures below 86 F 30 C Do not refrigerate e Record the discard date date opened plus 90 days on the control solution vial Discard after 90 days Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 40 F PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE The following is a summary of some display messages and symbols These messages help to identify certain problems but do not appear in all cases when a prob
7. Check your box to be sure that it is was unopened prior to use and that it contains all items listed above If either of these conditions occurred please return your system to the place of purchase 2 There are 2 levels for PRODIGY control solutions low and high Please note that only one control solution is included in the standard kit the other is optional Please ask your local Customer Service for availability Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 8 F PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual e Appearance and Key Function of the Meter DIRONS ao Cos LCD DISPLAY Guides you through the test using symbols and simple messages STRIP EJECT BUTTON The used strip will be ejected after you push up the button TEST SLOT Insert the test strip into the slot and the meter will automatically turn on UP BUTTON Is used to increase the value of the current setting and the speaking volume DOWN BUTTON Is used to decrease the value of the current setting and the speaking volume M BUTTON M is also refered to as the main button Press it to turn on the meter and enter the memory or perform other functions described in the manual SET BUTTON Is used to set up the meter EARPHONE JACK Used to the hear results with a earphone headset DATA PORT Is for cable connection to your personal computer cable required sold separately
8. Your AST results do not match the way you feel e You are testing for hyperglycemia e Your routine glucose results are often fluctuating e You are pregnant How to increase the accuracy Stimulating blood perfusion by rubbing the puncture site prior to blood extraction has a significant influence on the glucose value obtained Blood from the site without rubbing 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 suggestions below before getting a drop of blood e Rub the puncture site about 20 seconds before puncturing your skin to get enough blood from the puncture site e Use a clear cap included in the kit instead of the lancing device cap Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 6 F Aa Pe os ie x KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual INTRODUCTION OF THE SYSTEM e Intended Use The system is intended for use outside the body in vitro diagnostic use only It should be used only for testing glucose sugar and only with fresh capillary whole blood samples from the finger the palm the forearm the upper arm the calf and the thigh The system is intended for use in the home and in clinical settings It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for the testing of newborns AST in this system can be used only during
9. affect the result It should be discarded Incorrect e Sites other than fingertip Please refer to the of About AST section for available testing sites Please consult your health care professional before obtaining blood from sites other than your fingertips WARNING The system requires a very small blood drop to perform a test You can obtain it from a fingertip Choose a different spot each time you test Repeated punctures in the same spot may cause soreness and calluses Before you decide to do palm testing please consult your health care professional Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 27 F PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual STEP 4 Apply Blood into the Test Strip When is flashing on the screen apply your blood to the absorbent channel of the test strip until the confirmation window is fully covered with blood The meter then begins to count down automatically Voice SPEAKS Now Testing STEP 5 Obtain an Accurate Result in 6 Seconds The result of your blood glucose test is shown after the meter counts from 6 to 0 This reading is automatically stored in the meter Voice SPEAKS Your blood glucose is ninety two milligrams per deciliter Incorrect Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 28 F 1 800 243 2636 PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual PL
10. glucose hypoglycemia Test results greater than 240 mg dL 13 3mmol L mean high blood glucose hyperglycemia If you get results below 60 mg dL or above 240 mg dL and do not have symptoms first repeat the test If you have symptoms or continue to get results that fall below 60 mg dL or above 240 mg dL follow the treatment advice of your healthcare professional e Apply only capillary whole blood sample to test your blood glucose Applying other substances will cause wrong results e If you are experiencing symptoms that are not consistent with your blood glucose test results and you have followed all instructions described in this owner s manual consult your healthcare professional e Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals or patients in shock Inaccurate low results may occur for individuals experiencing a hyperglycemic hyperosmolar state with or without ketosis Critically ill patients should not be tested with blood glucose meters e Please refer to your test strip package insert for additional important information 1 Kahn R and Weir G Joslinis Diabetes Mellitus 13th ed Philadelphia Lea and Febiger 1994 489 2 Krall L P and Beaser R S Joslin Diabetes Manual Philadelphia Lea and Febiger 1989 261 263 Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 4 F Aa Pe es iG x KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual ABOUT ALTERNATIVE SITE TES
11. DIGY control solutions contain a known amount of glucose that reacts with Prodigy test strips By testing your control solution and comparing the test results with the expected range printed on the test strip vial label you can make sure that the meter and the test strips are working properly 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 How often should the control solution test be performed e When you use this system 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 e For routinely check the meter and test strips perform a single test for each level of control solution at least once a week When should the control solution test be performed e When you first get your Prodigy Voice meter e When you begin using a new vial of test strips e Whenever you suspect that the meter or test strips are not working properly e When your blood glucose test results are not consistent with how you feel or when you think your results are not accurate e When your test strips are exposed to extreme environmental conditions See Storage section of this manual e When you want to practice performing the test e If you drop the meter e After changing the batteries Diagnost
12. EASE NOTE e Do not push your finger with blood on it against the test strip or try to apply a smeared sample on the test strip e If you do not apply a blood sample to the test strip within 3 minutes the meter will automatically turn off You must remove and reinsert the test strip to restart the test procedure e Anytime you can press the M button to skip the current voice message and go to the next step e If you want to hear the previous voice message you can press the Repeat button to replay it e The blood should be completely fill the confirmation window before the meter begins to count down If you find that the confirmation window is not filled with blood when the meter is counting NEVER try to add more blood to the test strip Discard the test strip and retest with a new one e If you have trouble filling the test strip please contact the Technical Support for help STEP 6 Eject the Used Test Strip After finishing the measurement you can either take out the used strip by simply pushing up the Strip Eject button or remove the test strip directly with your hand OFF is shown after the used strip is ejected and the meter will shut off automatically afterward Voice SPEAKS Have a nice day PLEASE NOTE Please make sure the eject button is pointed into a disposal container Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 29 F PRODIGY A VOICE Blood Glucose Monito
13. I LILI Pm Voice SPEAKS Thank you for using Prodigy Voice Today s date is today s date The time is the time Press M key for memory recall mode STEP 2 Press the Up and Down buttons to review the 14 21 28 60 and 90 day average Like the 7 day average the 14 day average and the times of performing test in the past 14 days will be shown on the screen tate Voice SPEAKS The fourteen day average is eighty three l milligrams per deciliter for eighty seven records Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 35 K PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual STEP 3 Exit the memory mode press and hold down the M button and the meter will turn off Voice SPEAKS Have a nice day NOTE e The control solution results are NOT stored in the memory please turn to page 22 23 for WARNING information The list of past results and the result average are for blood glucose results only e When using the meter for the first time is displayed when you recall the test results or review the average result It means that there is no test result in memory Voice SPEAKS No memory record available e Any time you want to exit the memory mode keep pressing the M button for 5 seconds or leave it without any action for 3 minutes The meter will turn off automatically Diagnostic Device
14. ODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual STEP 2 Insert Test Strip Insert a test strip with contact bars end first and facing up into the test slot The meter turns on automatically and displays the followings i in sequence CHK and ED gt ED gt gt and flashing Voice SPEAKS Thank you for using Prodigy Voice Test Strip Inserted Today s date is today s date The time is the time Prodigy Voice works only with the Prodigy Voice test strips Please apply blood into the test strip Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 26 a PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual STEP 3 Get a Drop of Blood Select the puncture site either in fingertip or in other parts AST Wash your hands and the puncture site Use warm soapy water Rinse and dry thoroughly e Fingertip Hold the lancing device firmly against the side of your finger Press the release button You will hear a click indicating that the puncture is complete e Gently Massage the Area O Do not smear the blood sample To obtain best accurate Correct results the first drop of blood should be discarded with a clean tissue paper or cotton Use the second drop of blood for testing The required blood sample in 0 6 microliter in volume WARNING The first drop of blood usually contains tissue x fluid and serum which may
15. PRODIGY F OIC Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual Dear PRODIGY Voice System Owner This manual contains important information you must know about the system Please read it thoroughly and carefully The greatest feature of the Voice system is its speaking function which is an acoustic aid for users especially with visual disability Please note that this function is optional Another unique feature is its autocode function which means no need to calibrate your meter therefore making it easier for you to monitor your blood glucose at home Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 1 F PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ THIS BEFORE USING The following basic safety precautions should always be taken 1 Close supervision is necessary when the device is used by on or near children handicapped persons or invalids 2 Use the device only for the intended use described in this manual 3 Do not use strips and control solutions which are not supplied by the manufacturer 4 Do not use the device if it is not working properly or if it has suffered any damage 5 Before using any product to test your blood glucose read all instructions thoroughly and practice the test Do all quality control checks as directed and consult with a diabetes healthcare professional KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS Diagnostic Devices In
16. TING AST Important There are limitations for doing AST Please consult your healthcare professional before you do AST What is AST Alternative site testing AST means that people use parts of the body other than fingertips to check their blood glucose levels This system allows you to test on the palm the forearm the upper arm the calf or the thigh with the equivalent results to fingertip testing What is the advantage Fingertips feel pain more readily because they are full of nerve endings receptors At other body sites since nerve endings were not so condensed you will not feel as much pain as at the fingertip When to use AST Food medication illness stress and exercise can affect blood glucose levels Capillary blood at fingertip reflects these changes faster than capillary blood at other sites Therefore when testing blood glucose during or immediately after meal physical exercise or any other event take blood sample from your finger only We strongly recommend you do AST ONLY in the following intervals e In a pre meal or fasting state more than 2 hours since the last meal e Two hours or more after taking insulin e Two hours or more after exercise Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 5 F nf Pee BiG y KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual Do NOT use AST if e You think your blood glucose is low e You are unaware of hypoglycemia e
17. and displays the followings in sequence CHK and 3 gt E39 E gt gt and flashing 6 Voice SPEAKS Thank you for using Prodigy Voice Test Strip inserted Today s date is Today s date Example November 18th 2007 The time is The time it is at time of test Example 10 08AM Prodigy Voice works only with the Prodigy Voice test strips Please apply blood to the test strip Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 20 F 1 800 243 2636 aa Pee Gy KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual STEP 2 Press the m button zj A While the symbol appears on the display press the M button and then CTL will appear on the Fy display With the CTL symbol on the display the meter will not store your test result in memory Voice SPEAKS You are now in control solution mode If you decide not to perform a control solution test press R the M button again and the CTL symbol will disappear you are now in the testing mode Voice SPEAKS You are now in testing mode At this point you may test your blood glucose or turn the meter off by removing the test strip WARNING e Contact bars must be inserted all the way into the meter or you may get an inaccurate test result e Every time you perform a control solution test you must enter into the CTL test mode so that the tes
18. c www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 2 F PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 03 IMPORTANT INFORMATION 04 ABOUT ATERNATIVE SITE TESTING AST 05 INTRODUCTION OF THE SYSTEM 07 Intended Use Principle of Measurement 07 Contents of the System 08 Appearance and Key Function of the Meter 09 Meter Display Segments 10 Appearance of the Test Strip 11 PREPARATION BEFORE USE 12 Battery Replacement 12 Setting the Meter and Deleting the Memory 14 BEFORE TESTING 18 About Prodigy Control Solutions 18 Important Control Solution Information 19 How to Perform a Control Solution Test 20 TESTING YOUR BLOOD 23 Testing Procedure 24 Expected Test Results 31 COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS 32 USING THE METER MEMORY 33 Viewing Results on the Meter 33 Viewing Results on a Personal Computer 37 CARING FOR YOUR METER AND TEST STRIPS 38 Cleaning 38 Storage 39 PROBLEM SOLVING GUIDE 4 Special Message 42 Error Message 43 Problem in Operation 45 SPECIFICATIONS 47 Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 3 a Pees Le x KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual IMPORTANT INFORMATION e Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low results If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration consult your healthcare professional immediately e Test results below 60 mg dL 3 3mmol L mean low blood
19. e control solution Shake the control solution vigorously bottle very well and repeat the test again Expired or contaminated control solution Check the expiration date or the discarded date of the control solution Control solution that is too warm or too cold Control solution meter and test strips should come to room temperature 68 77 F 20 25 C before testing Test strip deterioration Repeat the test with a new test strip Meter malfunction Please contact Technical Support for help Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 46 K a Pe op Le x KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual SPECIFICATIONS Model No 51900 Dimension amp Weight 3 74 L x 2 17 W x 0 71 H 2 6 oz 95mm L x 55mm W x 18mm H 75 g Power Source two 2 1 5V AAA alkaline batteries Display LCD Memory 450 measurement results with date and time External output RS232 PC interface Auto electrode inserting detection Auto sample loading detection Auto reaction time count down Auto turn off after 3 minutes without action Temperature Warning Operating Condition 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C below 85 R H non condensing Storage Transportation Condition 39 2 F 104 F 4 F 40 F below 85 R H Measurement Units either mg dL or mmol L Measurement Range 20 600mg dL 1 1 33 3mmol L The specifications may be changed without prior notice T
20. e screen d d A 1J l gt l IL ttt Wo tet tet eE Wio piEiB wmo jikiB m HaHa OH ow HH Voice SPEAKS Thank you for using Prodigy Voice Today s date is today s date The time is the time Press M key for memory recall mode Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 33 PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual STEP 2 Press the Up and Down button to recall the test results stored in the meter i 5 Voice SPEAKS Memory Record for August 23rd 2007 8 36 AM Your blood glucose was 80 milligrams per deciliter STEP 3 Exit the memory mode press and hold down Ic Evai the M button and the meter will be turned off Voice SPEAKS Have a nice day NOTE If you leave the meter alone without any action for 3 minutes the meter will turn off automatically Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 34 F PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual 2 Read the Average of Blood Glucose Results STEP 1 When the meter is off press and release the M button The screen shows M Keep pressing the M button for 2 3 seconds until blinking 39 appears Release the M button and then the 7 day average result will appear on the screen i i gt Van l DAY H DAY 0 08 Wes oy m AYS L
21. ess In addition if you have eaten recently the blood glucose level from a finger stick can be up to 70 mg dL 3 9 mmol L higher than blood drawn from a vein venous sample used for a lab test 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 hematocrit or the loss of body fluid severe dehydration may also cause a meter result to be different from a laboratory result References 4 Surwit R S and Feinglos M N Diabetes Forecast 1988 April 49 51 5 Sacks D B Carbohydrates Burtis C A and Ashwood E R ed Tietz Textbook of Clinical Chemistry Philadelphia W B Saunders Company 1994 959 Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 32 F an Pe os iG x KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual USING THE METER MEMORY e View Results on the Meter The Prodigy Voice stores the 450 most recent blood glucose test results with date and time in its memory It also provides you with 7 14 21 28 60 and 90 day averages of your blood glucose test results You can review the test results in memory with these easy steps 1 Recall the Stored Test Results STEP 1 When the meter is off press and release the M button The screen shows M Press the M button again 1 appears first and then the latest glucose result along with date and time will be shown on th
22. evices Inc www prodigymeter com 44 F 1 800 243 2636 PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual e Problem in Operation 1 If the meter does not display a message after inserting a test strip PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Battery exhausted Replace the batteries Battery incorrectly installed or absent Check that the battery is correctly installed Test strip inserted upside down Insert the test strip correctly with the incompletely or incorrectly contact bars end first and facing up Defective meter Please contact Technical Support for help 2 If the test does not start after applying the sample PROBABLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Insufficient blood sample Repeat the test using a new test strip with larger volume of blood sample Defective test strip Repeat the test with a new test strip Sample applied after automatically shut off Repeat the test with a new test strip 3 minutes after last user action Apply sample only when flashing blood symbol appears on the display Defective meter Please contact Technical Support for help Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 45 PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual 3 If the control solution test result is out of range POSSIBLE CAUSE WHAT TO DO Error in performing the test Read the instruction thoroughly and repeat the test again Did not shake th
23. he device has been certified to meet the electrical and safety requirements of IEC 60601 1 EN 60601 1 IEC 61010 1 EN 61010 1 EN 61010 2 101 EN 60601 1 2 EN 61326 Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 47 F Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 Pps Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 49 F
24. ic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 18 gi Aa Pe ee iG y KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual e important Control Solution Information e Use only Prodigy Control Solutions e Check the expiration date on the control solution bottle Do not use if expired e Control solution meter and test strips should come to room temperature 68 77 F 20 25 C before testing e Shake the bottle before use discard the first drop of control solution after squeezing wipe off the dispenser tip to avoid contanimation These steps ensure you will get a good sample and an accurate result e Use within a period of 90 dyas from the date opened Record the discard date date opened plus 90 days on the control solution bottle Discard after 90 dyas e Store the control solution tightly closed at temperatures below 86 F 30 C Do not refrigerate PLEASE NOTE The control solution range printed on the test strip vial is for Prodigy control solutions only It is used to test meter and test strip performance It is not recommended range for your blood glucose level Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 19 K PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual e How to Perform a Control Solution Test STEP 1 Insert the Test Strip Insert a test strip with contact bars end first and facing up into the test slot The meter turns on automatically
25. lem has occurred Improper use may cause an inaccurate result without producing an error message In the event of a problem refer to the information under action Never try to disassemble the meter in any circumstances If you encounter any error messages not listed below or if you have followed the actions recommended but the problem remains unsolved please call the Technical Support 1 800 243 2636 Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 41 F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual e Special Message MESSAGE WHAT IT MEANS Appears when your result is below measurement limit which is less than 20 mg dL 1 1 mmol L ACTION This indicates hypoglycemia low blood glucose You should immediately treat hypoglycemia as recommended by your healthcare professional Appears when your result is above measurement limit which is higher than 600 mg dL 33 3 mmol L This indicates severe hyperglycemia high blood glucose Please seek medical assistance immediately KETONE appears when your result is equal or higher than 240 mg dL 13 3 mmol L This indicates there is a possibility of ketone accumulation if you have Type 1 diabetes Please seek medical assistance immediately Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 42 F 1 800 243 2636 KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual
26. n button to select the unit of measurement you want to use Press the S button and then the current unit of temperature flashes WARNING The milligram per deciliter mg dL is the standard unit in the United States The millimole per liter mmol L is the standard unit in Canada Use of the wrong unit of measure may cause you to misinterpret your blood glucose level and may lead to incorrect treatment STEP 7 Select F for Fahrenheit or C for Celsius Press the Up or Down button to select the unit of temperature you want to use Press the S button and the meter will display VOL q and a flashing number Voice SPEAKS Temperture unit is degrees Fahrenheit STEP 8 Select Speaking Function amp Volume Press the Up and Down buttons until you hear the desired speaking volume Number 0 indicates that the speaking function is turned off where 14 does not display on LCD during testing Number 1 to 7 indicates speaking volume from low to high where ci displays on LCD during testing Press the S button and the meter will display dEL with flashing IM symbol Voice SPEAKS Voice volume is 7 Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 16 F PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual STEP 9 Delete the Memory When dEL and blinking Ix symbol is displayed if you do not want t
27. n position statement on the Diabetes Control and Complications Trial 1993 Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 31 F Lae ee KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual COMPARING METER AND LABORATORY RESULTS The result you obtain from your meter may differ somewhat from your laboratory result due to normal variation Meter results can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect laboratory results in the same way See test strip package insert for typical accuracy and pre cision data and for important information on limitations To make an accurate comparison between meter and laboratory results follow the guidelines below Before you go to the lab e Perform a control solution test to make sure that the meter is working properly e It is best to fast for at least eight 8 hours before doing comparison tests e 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 e Wash your hands before obtaining a blood sample e Never use your meter with blood that has been collected in a gray top test tube e Use fresh capillary blood only You may still have a variation from the result because blood glucose levels can change significantly over short periods of time especially if you have recently eaten exercised taken medication or experienced str
28. o delete memory press the S button again to skip this step and turn off the meter If you would like to delete ALL memory press the Up button twice s r and 0 are displayed on the meter which means that all data stored are deleted The memory of this meter is empty now The meter will automatically turn off q i JEL ig EL DOF t orl ead ae m7 E Voice SPEAKS Delete memory record function Press up button to clear all records Are you sure you want to delete ALL records Press up button again to clear all records PLEASE NOTE e The time date unit of measurement and unit of temperature can ONLY be changed in the setting mode Therefore when you perform a glucose testing it is not possible to change those parameters e Your meter displays 7 14 21 28 60 and 90 day averages which you can access from the meter memory These averages are calculated from results obtained during the 7 14 21 28 60 and 90 days preceding the current date and time settings When the date and time are changed the 7 14 21 28 60 and 90 day averages may change e While the meter is in the setting mode if no button is pressed for 3 minutes the meter will turn off automatically Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 17 F PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual BEFORE TESTING e About Prodigy Control Solutions PRO
29. p and is automatically drawn into the reaction cell where a chemical reaction takes place The test strip consists of the following parts Absorbent Channel P Apply a drop of blood here The blood will be drawn up automatically Confirmation Window This is where you confirm if enough blood has been drawn into the absorbent channel of the strip Test Strip Handle Hold this part to insert the test strip into the meter slot vy eo U D 0 U 0 lt Contact Bars Insert this end of the test strip into the meter Push it in firmly until it will go no further See pages 24 29 TESTING YOUR BLOOD section for complete instructions Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 11 F Aa Pe ep iG x KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual PREPARATION BEFORE USE e Battery Replacement Your meter comes with two 2 1 5V AAA size alkaline batteries The meter will alert you when the power is getting low by displaying two different messages 1 Theld symbol appears together with other display messages the meter is functional and the result remains accurate but it is time to change the batteries Voice SPEAKS Battery is low please replace 2 The Wl symbol appears with the E b symbol Error and low the batteries can not provide enough power to do a test You must change the batteries immediately Whole screen is blinking Voice SPEAKS Batter
30. r blood glucose is sevemty two milligrams per deciliter Out of range results If test results fall outside the range printed on the test strip vial check the section of Problem in Operation section in troubleshooting guide and repeat the test If you continue to get out of range results it means that the system may not be working properly Do NOT test your blood glucose f you are unable to resolve the problem contact the Technical Support line at 800 243 2636 Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 22 a Pe oe ex KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual TESTING YOUR BLOOD Be sure to read this section and the test strip package insert found in the test strip box carefully before testing Make sure you have all items needed to test A Blood Glucose Meter B Test Strip C Lancing Device D Sterile Lancet E Clear Cap For AST use 30 Agiaoud o ISEE WARNING To reduce the chance of infection e Never share a lancet or the lancet device with anyone e Always use a new sterile lancet Lancets are for single use only e Avoid getting hand lotion oils dirt or debris in or on the lancets and the lancing device Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 23 F PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual e Testing Procedure Wash and dry your hands first before start testing STEP
31. ring System User s Manual STEP 7 Remove the Lancet Always use caution when removing the lancet Take the lancet out carefully Place the protective cap back on the lancet exposed tip or if using a twist lancet place the cap on a hard surface and push the exposed tip into protective cap and discard properly to WARNING Ah The used lancet and the used test strip may be a potentially biohazard Please discard it carefully according to your local regulations Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 30 F PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual e Expected Test Results Blood glucose monitoring plays an important role in diabetes control A long term study showed that keeping blood glucose levels close to normal can reduce the risk of diabetes complications by up to 60 The results you get with the PRODIGY Voice system can help you and your healthcare professional monitor and adjust your treatment plan to gain better control of your diabetes Time of day Plasma glucose range Your target range mg dL for people mg dL without diabetes Fasting and before meal Less than 110 2 hours after meals Less than 140 Bedtime Not specified Between 2 AM and 4AM Not specified Source ADA Clinical Practice Recommendations 2003 Please work with your doctor to determine a target range that works best for you 3 American Diabetes Associatio
32. s Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 36 F PRODIGY F VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual e Viewing Results on a Personal Computer Results in memory can be transmitted to a personal computer Prodigy Diabetes Management Software and an Interface Cable are required before installation The software can be downloaded from www prodigymeter com The interface cable is an optional accessory To learn more about Prodigy Diabetes Management Software or to obtain an Interface Cable sold separately please contact your local retailer or distributor STEP 1 Install Software Install Prodigy Diabetes Management Software on your Computer by following the instructions provided on Prodigy s website www prodigymeter com STEP 2 Connect to Personal Computer Connect the Interface Cable to your computer With the meter turned off connect the Interface Cable to the Data Port of the meter Which is hidden by a plastic cover on the bottom right side panel of the meter PC will appear on the display indicating that the meter is ready to transmit data STEP 3 Transmit Data Follow the instructions provided in the software to transmit data Results transmitted will include date and time Remove the cable and the meter will automatically turn off PLEASE NOTE While the meter is connected to the PC it is unable to perform a blood glucose test Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636
33. steady state blood glucose conditions described in the About AST section e Principle of Measurement The test 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 and displays the corresponding blood glucose level The strength of the current produced by the reaction depends on the amount of glucose in the blood sample Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 7 F PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual e Contents of the System The Prodigy Voice system consists of three main products Prodigy Voice blood glucose meter Prodigy Voice test strips and a Prodigy control solution These products have been designed tested and proven to work together as a system to produce accurate blood glucose test results Use only Prodigy Voice test strips and Prodigy control solution with Prodigy Voice meter Your system includes 1 Prodigy Voice Meter 7 Daily log book 2 Prodigy Voice Test strips 8 Lancing device with clear cap for Alternative Site Testing 3 Sterile lancets 9 Warranty card 4 User s manual 10 1 Prodigy Control Solution 5 Carrying case 11 Prodigy Voice Manual CD not shown 6 Quick Reference Guide 12 2 1 5v AAA alkaline batteries not shown eer meaaion cH ed ES PLEASE NOTE 1
34. t result will not be stored in the meter memory Failure to do so will confuse the blood glucose test result with the control solution test result in memory STEP 3 Apply Control Solution Shake the control solution bottle well Remove the p cap Squeeze the bottle discard the first drop and m j wipe off the dispenser tip with a clean tissue paper or cotton swab Squeeze a drop on a clean non absorbent surface or on your finger tip first Then A apply the drop to the test strip absorbent channel Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 21 F PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual where it meets the narow channel until the drop is drawn into the test strip and the confirmation window is filled The meter begins to count down Voice SPEAKS Now testing pipas Baes KaVoice EOWA CAUTION To avoid contaminating the control solution with the content of the test strip you have to place a drop of control solution on a clean surface or on your clean finger tip first then touch the strip to the drop P x J DO NOT APPLY THE CONTROL SOLUTION Conall aa i DIRECTLY TO THE TEST STRIP Sa asi STEP 4 Read and Compare the Result After counting from 6 to 0 the test result of control solution is shown on the screen Compare this result with the range printed on the test strip vial It should fall within this range Voice SPEAKS You
35. y is dead please replace PLEASE NOTE e Replacing the batteries does not affect the test results stored in memory However the time date and unit settings may need to be re set e Batteries might leak chemicals if not used for a long time Remove the batteries if you are not going to use the device for an extended period i e 3 months or more e Please discard dead batteries properly Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 12 F a Press the edge of the Remove the old Close the battery battery cover and lift batteries and replace cover If the batteries it up to remove with two 2 new are inserted correctly 1 5V AAA size you will hear a alkaline batteries beep sound WARNING As with all small objects the batteries should be kept away from small children as a safety precaution If the batteries are swallowed seek medical assitance immediately Diagnostic Devices Inc www prodigymeter com 1 800 243 2636 13 K PRODIGY KA VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System User s Manual Setting the Meter and Deleting the Memory Your meter comes with the time date unit of measurement unit of temperature preset speaking function and memory deletion If you need to set these parameters please follow steps below Start with the meter off Then press and hold the set button The meter is now in the setting mode You can start setting up the meter
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