Quick Reference Guide
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1. Quick Reference Guide Thank you for purchasing the Gmate VOICE System Please read this Quick Reference Guide carefully before use Please keep in a safe place for your future reference SJE www Gmate com Front View Test Strip Port Insert the end of a Gmate Test Strip into the test strip port to begin a blood glucose test The Gmate VOICE Meter will automatically power on when you insert the test strip Buttons The two side buttons power the Gmate VOICE Meter on off recall the stored test results in memory change the meter modes and adjust various other features in the meter such as the date time alarm timer and language settings Please refer to the section in this Gmate VOICE User Manual See page 14 for a complete explanation of how to use and set your Gmate VOICE Meter Display Screen Large LCD screen displays test results and other information AN O a Intended Use The Gmate VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose sugar in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips hand upper arm forearm calf or thigh as an aid in monitoring the effectiveness of diabetes management in the home by individuals with diabetes The Gmate VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System is intended to be used by a single user and should not be shared with any other person The Gmate VOICE Blood Glucose2. Calf STEP 5 Place the device cover back onto the lancing device STEP 6 Select the desired puncture depth that is suitable for your skin type by turning the adjustable tip 1 2 for delicate skin 3 for normal skin 4 5 for thick or calloused skin STEP 7 Place the end of the lancing device against the designated puncture site Press and release the top button Remove the lancing device after the puncture is complete STEP 8 After you perform your blood glucose test twist off the device cover and remove the lancet Dispose the lancet in an approved sharps container Replace the lancing device cover r 3 X Da om ro m Po v 3 2 a aM 5 won v 3 STEP 6 Discard the used test strip The test result will automatically be stored in memory The meter will power off automatically after one minute of nonuse Used test strips and lancets may be considered a bio hazardous waste in your area Make sure to follow your healthcare provider s recommendation for proper disposal Unexpected Results m f your test result is above 600 mg dL HI will appear on the display screen If your test result is below 20 mg dL Lo will appear on the display screen Immediately contact your physician or healthcare professional if you receive a Lo or HI result Repeat the test m If your test result is below 50 mg dL or above 250 mg dL m f your second blood test result i
3. Monitoring System is for self testing outside the body in vitro diagnostic use only by people with diabetes at home as an aid to monitor the effectiveness of diabetes control The Gmate VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System should not be used for the diagnosis or screening of diabetes or for neonatal use Alternative site testing should be done only during steady state times when glucose is not changing rapidly The Gmate VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System includes a speaking feature that provides audible test results for diabetic users The Gmate Blood Glucose Test Strips are for use with the Gmate VOICE Meter for the quantitative measurement of glucose sugar in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips hand upper arm forearm calf or thigh The Gmate Control Solution is for use with the Gmate VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System and is intended as a quality control measure to verify the accuracy of your blood glucose test results and to ensure that the Gmate VOICE meter and Gmate Test Strips are working properly The Gmate Control Solution is intended for use by people with diabetes at home TROUBLESHOOTIN Error Messages m Indicates that there may bea possible meter malfunction Indicates a used test strip has been inserted Re test with a new Review the instructions and re test with a new test strip If this yi 6 test strip E message appears again contact JEN 4 your l
4. el firmly and twist off the device cover by turning it counter clockwise STEP 3 Insert a new sterile lancet into the bottom of the lancet carrier STEP 4 Twist off the protective cap from the lancet Tap a gt al cute o o 1 I7 Cd a EI 1 pm STEP 4 Using the lancing device to obtain the blood sample place the blood from your finger to the tip of the Gmate Test Strip Do NOT press your finger against the test strip The test strip will automatically draw the blood Continue to keep your finger on the test strip until the meter chimes indicating that the volume of blood is sufficient and the meter will begin calculating your blood glucose level The reading will only take 5 seconds Important The volume of the blood sample must be at least 0 5 microliter p amp Please make sure that the control solution completely fills the designated area of the Gmate Test Strip STEP 5 When the test is complete your blood glucose test result will be displayed on the LCD screen NU The Gmate VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System allows you to test your blood from the Upper Arm Forearm Hand Thigh or Calf Obtaining a blood sample from these alternate sites may be considered less painful than your fingertip The following figure shows the areas where you can test your blood with the Gmate Voice Blood Glucose Monitoring System Upper Arm Forearm Hand Fingertips Thigh
5. ocal supplier or Gmate technical support Battery is low You can still perform Indicates that the environmental a few more tests Replace the temperature is ABOVE or battery soon I 1 4p BELOW the system operational a p I range System operational l range is 50 F 104 F 10 C 40 C Repeat the test after the meter and test strip have reached the correct tempera ture range Battery is too low to perform a test Replace the batteries immediately YSTEM FUNCTION 1 Review Mode EERE 2 Displays the number of test results 3 Set Mode 4 Warning that the battery is low or needs to be replaced Alarm x IA quage 5 Features within the Set Mode Volume Alarm Timer Date and Time Language 6 Displays test results average and error messages 7 Year 8 Indicates control solution test 9 Indicates abnormal temperature warning 10 Measuring Unit 11 Test strip and blood drop 12 Date 13 Time Lancet Carrier Barrel Pocket Clip Release button Adjustable Tip Lancing Device STEP 1 Insert the Gmate Test Strip with the electrode end facing up into the test strip port of the Gmate VOICE Meter Make sure that the test strip is inserted all the way The meter will automatically power on and you will hear a chime STEP 2 The screen will display the code date and time A test strip symbol with a blood drop will appear and flash The meter and test strip are no
6. s also unusual perform a control solution test to ensure that your meter is working properly see Control Solution testing in this User Manual on page 41 Retest your blood m If you continue to get unexpected results immediately contact your physician or healthcare professional
7. w ready to test your blood sample STEP 3 Before you begin make sure the code number displayed on the screen is the same as the code number printed on the test strip vial If the code number is different insert a new test strip If the code number still does not match call Gmate Customer Service toll free at 1 855 GO GMATE 1 855 464 6283 Special Note to Caregivers If you are a home health aide family member or other caregiver providing assistance to the owner of this Gmate VOICE Blood Glucose Monitoring System it is important that you take steps to prevent the spread of diseases while using this product Always clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device following the steps on pages 48 51 before assisting the owner of this Gmate VOICE Monitoring System Wash your hands thoroughly both before and after assisting the patient We also recommend that you wear gloves while assisting another person with their meter Parts of the system particularly the test strips and lancets after being exposed to blood are potential biohazards and can spread diseases such as HIV hepatitis B and hepatitis C For more information please contact your local department of health or the toll free help line at 1 855 GO GMATE 1 855 464 6283 STEP 1 Wash your hands with soap and warm water Dry your hands thoroughly until the finger or designated puncture site is completely dry STEP 2 Take your lancing device Hold the barr
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