BGStar®

BGStar®

BGStar®

Product catalog summary
Key Features
  • Convenience: Features a large, backlit display with easily legible digits and a positive feedback function.
  • Safety: Includes hypo- and hyperglycaemic alerts, 7 programmable alarms, and a visual strip-fill window.
  • Accuracy: Utilizes a patented Dynamic Electrochemistry assay method.
  • No coding required for operation.

Meter Specifications
  • Connectivity: Compatible with iBGStar® Diabetes Manager App via mini-USB to Apple Dock Connector.
  • Data Transfer: Supports data transfer to a PC with specific cable and software.
  • Dimensions: 83x46x20 mm; Weight: 48 g.
  • Display: Large, backlit LCD (29x39 mm).
  • Memory: Stores 1,865 test results with date, time, and mealtime tags.
  • Design: Matte black with chrome border.

Data Management
  • Software: Free BGStar® Diabetes Management Software available in multiple languages.
  • Reports: Offers 7 different report types and can manage up to 10,000 patients.
  • Real-time display parameter changes and log book comments for context.

Safety Features
  • Measurement Units: mg/dL or mmol/L, not user-switchable.
  • Battery: Independent backlight battery for extended life.
  • Detection: Auto control solution detection and non-slip rubber feet.

Performance
  • Test Time: Average of 5 seconds with a sample size of 0.5 µl.
  • Calibration: Plasma equivalent with a result range of 1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L.
  • Operating Conditions: Temperature 10°-40° Celsius, humidity up to 90%, altitude up to 3,045 meters.
  • Power: 2 replaceable 3-Volt lithium batteries, supporting 1,000 tests.

Support Services
  • Includes a full-service telephone hotline and various informational resources.

Availability

The BGStar® is available in 15 countries across four continents, including Algeria, Australia, Belgium, Brazil, Canada, Denmark, Estonia, France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Philippines, Spain, Switzerland, and the UK.

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Catalog excerpts

BGStar®-1

For medical journalists outside the U.S. only Convenience: large, backlit display with easily legible digits; positive feedback function Safety features to minimise errors: hypo- and hyperglycaemic alerts; 7 programmable audio and visual reminder alarms; visual strip-fill window Assured accuracy: patented Dynamic Electrochemistry assay method Coding: no coding required Meter Specifications • • • • • • • • • • • • • Connectivity: connects with the iBGStar® Diabetes Manager App on the iPhone and iPod touch via mini-USB to Apple Dock Connector cable Mini-USB data port supports data transfer to a PC using a specific data communications cable and software Size: 83x46x20 mm (L/W/H) Display: large, backlit LCD display (29 x39 mm (W/H)) Weight: 48 g (including batteries) User interface: 4 buttons Alarms: 7 audio and visual alarms Pre- and post-meal tagging and averages Glucose variability calculation, positive feedback 1,865 test memory with date, time and mealtime tag Graphical averaging of 3, 14, 30, and 90 days Numerical averaging of 14, 30 and 90 days within pre- and post- mealtime blocks Modern design: matte black with elegant chrome border Data Management • • • • • • • • Free-of-charge downloadable BGStar® Diabetes Management Software for PC (specific USB cable required to connect the meter to the PC) will be available in different languages (English, German, French, Spanish, Italian and Dutch) Users can easily change meter settings with the PC 7 different report types allow numbers to be viewed in multiple formats Unique reports and database function for healthcare professionals (up to 10,000 patients can be stored and managed) Display parameters can be changed in real-time to analyse specific glucose result time ranges Comments can be added to log book entries to provide context for unusual results Average of all tests performed during each of seven time periods Allows usage of iBGStar® Diabetes Manager App if connected to iPhone and iPod touch

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BGStar®-2

For medical journalists outside the U.S. only Safety Features • • • • Measurement units: mg/dL or mmol/L; not switchable by user Independent backlight battery allows for extended battery life Auto control solution detection Four non-slip rubber feet Test time: average 5 seconds Sample size: 0.5 µl Calibration: plasma equivalent Result range: 1.1 to 33.3 mmol/L or 20 to 600 mg/dL Haematocrit: 20%-60% Operating temperature: 10°-40° Celsius Operating relative humidity: up to 90% Maximum altitude: up to 3,045 meters Automatic deactivation: 3 minutes after last user action Auto-wake-up: when inserting...

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