BGM 4

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BGM 4

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Icon Definitions: The document explains icons used in the BioTel Care® Blood Glucose Monitoring System, including battery charge, wireless signal strength, and roaming status indicators.
Intended Use: The system measures glucose levels in fresh capillary whole blood from fingertips, forearm, or palm, intended for home use by individuals with diabetes. It is not for diagnosing diabetes or neonatal use.
Important Safety Instructions: The system is for single-patient use to prevent disease transmission. Users should wash hands and follow cleaning procedures to avoid contamination.
Getting Started: Instructions for unboxing and setting up the device are provided. Users should charge the device for 6 hours before first use and perform a control test before testing blood glucose.
Your BioTel Care® BGM: Describes components and features, including the power button, test strip port, and touch screen. Guidance on using test strips and accessing the home screen is included.
Testing Your Blood Glucose: Detailed steps for testing blood glucose levels, including preparing the lancing device and using test strips. Safety guidelines for lancets are included.
Maintenance and Troubleshooting: Includes maintenance tips and troubleshooting common issues. Proper storage and disposal of biohazardous waste are advised.
Additional Sections: Covers customizing the meter, using classic mode, viewing history, and setting up the device. Includes terms of service, privacy policy, and technical support contact information.
Alternate Site Testing: Allows testing from alternate sites like the palm, but results may differ from fingertip testing. Not recommended for continuous glucose monitor calibration or insulin dose calculations.
Testing Procedure: Steps for preparing the lancing device and obtaining a blood sample. Instructions for applying blood to the test strip and understanding results are provided.
Data Transmission: Results are sent to Telcare’s secure server. If transmission fails, results are stored and sent later. Automatic transmission attempts occur every 15 minutes.
Understanding Results: Blood glucose values vary based on factors. Ideal ranges for non-diabetics are 70-100 mg/dL before meals and 70-140 mg/dL after meals.
Control Solution Testing: Ensures meter and test strips function correctly. Recommended under specific conditions, such as using a new bottle of test strips.
Functions and Settings: The device can store up to 10,000 logs, including various health metrics. Logs can be manually added, edited, or deleted.
Messages and Summary Navigation: Instructions for accessing and navigating messages and summary screens.
Reminders: Create and manage reminders for readings, medications, or activities.
Support and Tutorials: Access video tutorials and user manual via the Support Screen.
Settings and Customization: Adjust device settings such as time, language, volume, and brightness. Customize the home screen with applications and widgets.
Software Updates: Download updates from the App Store. Critical updates require immediate installation.
Additional Applications: Connect devices via Bluetooth, participate in surveys, and request refills through various apps.
Classic Mode: Switch to Classic Mode for a familiar interface.
Specifications and Features: The device stores at least 10,000 logs, features a rechargeable battery, and supports control solution testing.
Viewing History: Instructions for accessing and reviewing past readings.
Maintenance and Cleaning: Regular cleaning and disinfecting are crucial. Use specific cleaning products and replace the device after a certain number of cleaning cycles.
Troubleshooting: Solutions to common error messages and issues.
Important Tips: Use compatible control solutions and test strips. Avoid extreme temperatures or humidity.
Wireless Signal Strength: Indicated at the top right of the screen. Two bars or less may lead to unreliable data transmission.
High Blood Sugar Message: If "High" is displayed, blood sugar may exceed 600 mg/dL. Retest using fingertip testing and contact a healthcare provider if the message persists.
Software Updates: Critical updates must be installed to use the device.
Meter Issues: Check the battery, restart the device, and install updates if the meter freezes or restarts.
Communication Errors: Improve cellular reception and restart the meter for transmission issues.
Patient Consent: Users must accept the Telcare Terms of Service to use the meter.
Warranty: The device is warranted for one year against defects. Misuse or unauthorized modifications void the warranty.
Specifications: The device uses BioTel Care® test strips, requires a minimum sample of 0.8 microliters, and has a test range of 20-600 mg/dL.
Safety Information: The device complies with FCC and other standards. Users with implanted medical devices should maintain a safe distance.
Terms of Service: Use of the device and related services is subject to Telcare's terms.
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BGM 4-2

Icon Definitions The name of the cellular carrier to which Carrier Name the meter is currently connected. Indicates that the current battery charge status. The battery energy remaining is depicted in a standard manner, familiar to most users, in which red indicates neartotal discharge, which additional levels of white indicate progressively more complete charge states. Indicates that the battery is actively charging. These items are displayed in an animated fashion from top to bottom in order to depict active charging of the meter battery. Indicates the battery is getting low and needs to be...

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BGM 4-3

Blood Glucose Monitoring System User Manual This product contains a rechargeable internal battery. To conserve battery power this product will turn off the screen after one minute of non-use. To turn on the product either insert a test strip or press the Home or Power Button side button. Not Intended for Sale Within the EU Intended Use (pg. 4) Important Safety Instructions (pg. 4) Getting Started (pg. 5) Your BioTel Care® BGM (pg. 7) D.1 Testing Your Blood Glucose (pg.11) D.2 Testing With Control Solution (pg. 18) D.3 Functions and Settings (pg. 22) Customizing Your Meter (pg. 33) Classic Mode...

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BGM 4-4

A. Intended Use The BioTel Care® Blood Glucose Monitoring system is intended for the quantitative measurement of glucose in fresh capillary whole blood samples drawn from the fingertips, forearm, or palm. It is intended for lay use by persons with diabetes to aid in diabetes management. It is indicated for use at home (over the counter [OTC]) and should be used only by a single patient and should not be shared. Test results are plasma-calibrated for easy comparison to clinical laboratory methods. Testing is done outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use). The BioTel Care® Blood Glucose Monitoring...

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BGM 4-5

Users should wash hands thoroughly with soap and water and dry thoroughly after handling the meter, test strips, and any lancing device. For Cleaning and Disinfecting procedures to prevent the spread of diseases such as Hepatitis B, see Cleaning and Disinfecting Your Meter (pg. 50 ). Use of this device on multiple patients may lead to transmission of Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV), Hepatitis C Virus (HCV), Hepatitis B Virus (HBV), or other bloodborne pathogens. For Technical Support, contact Telcare, LLC at (888) 666-4530 (US) or (1) (978) 610-4688 (International). Hours of Operation: Monday...

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BGM 4-6

Unboxing the BioTel Care® BGM for the first time Before we begin, take a moment to go over the contents of your BioTel Care® BGM kit. Your kit should include: Lancing Device Nylon Case User Manual (battery included) Quick Start Guide BioTel Care® BGM Kit does not contain testing supplies box. The following supplies are provided separately: • BioTel Care® Test Strips • BioTel Care® Lancets • BioTel Care® Control Solution (L1 and L2) Using your new meter: Make sure you charge your glucose meter for at least 6 hours before first use. To charge your glucose meter, use the AC Charger included in your...

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BGM 4-7

D. Your BioTel Care® BGM  This is a Touch Screen Right side • Short-press of power button turns on/off the screen. • Long-press of power button when screen is on pops out a window with the following options: Power Off, Restart, and Airplane Mode / Silent, Vibrate, and Sound. • Long-press of power button will turn on the meter when powered off.  UP/Down • Buttons to scroll through menus  Enter Button  Display Touch Screen  Test Strip Port (white side up)  Battery Access Notch • Use the notch to remove the battery cover and replace the battery  Home button • Press of home button returns...

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BGM 4-8

BioTel Care® Test Strips Blood Sample End Contact End (put into Test Strip Port) Important Notes on Test Strips: • Because of the auto coding feature of this meter, the strip insertion will be snug. This is to be expected and users find it easy after a few attempts. • Check the expiration date printed on the test strip bottle and its package. DO NOT use expired test strips. • Use each test strip immediately after removing it from the bottle. Close the bottle immediately after taking out a test strip. • Do not use wet or damaged test strips. On the Home Screen, you can see the following:  Wireless...

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BGM 4-9

On the Home Screen, swipe from the left edge of the screen to right OR press the menu button in the top left to open the Application Drawer to access the meter’s options: • Home • Test Mode • View/Add Logs • Control Solution Test To access all available applications, press the Apps icon, or select using the UP/DOWN/ ENTER buttons, on the bottom Apps Bar of the Home Screen. Preparation and Safety Before you begin, make sure to: • Set up your BioTel Care® BGM Blood Glucose Meter properly. • Run a control test before first use. (See Step-by-Step Guide to Control Testing - pg. 19 .) • Wash your hands...

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BGM 4-10

• Record the “date opened” on the bottle label. Discard the bottle and any remaining test strips 6 months after the date of opening or if expired, which ever comes first. • Do not operate the meter outside the temperature range of 50°F (10°C) to 104°F (40°C). • The BioTel Care® BGM is compatible with Telcare® Test Strips and Telcare® Glucose Control Solutions. • Your BioTel Care® BGM • A new BioTel Care® Test Strip • A lancing device with a clean, unused lancet (or safety lancets) IMPORTANT WARNINGS ABOUT INACCURATE RESULTS Inaccurate results may occur in severely hypotensive individuals or patients...

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BGM 4-11

D.1 Testing Your Blood Glucose 1. Power on the BioTel Care® BGM with the PWR (Power) button on the right side of the BGM. Long press if it is turned off, short press if it is in SLEEP mode. The device will automatically display the Home Screen. 2. Press on the TEST MODE icon OR use the three buttons on the left side of the BGM to enter BG Test Mode. When ready to check blood, "Insert a new test strip" will be displayed.

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