Table of Contents Information Important Information 4 Specifications 6 7 CareSens LINK Blood Glucose Monitoring System 8 CareSens LINK Blood Glucose Test Strip 10 CareSens LINK Blood Glucose Meter 11 CareSens LINK Blood Glucose Meter Display Preparation Setting up Your System 12 12 Adjusting the Date, Time and Unit 15 Setting the Sound On/OFF 16 Setting Bluetooth 17 Setting the Test Result Reset 19 Checking the System 20 Contr
To receive safe and optimum system benefits, please read the entire manual contents before using the system. Please note the following instructions: • Do not use the system for the diagnosis of diabetes without the guidance of a healthcare professional or for testing newborns. • Use only fresh capillary whole blood samples for testing. • Alternative site and fingertip test results may differ significantly due to rapid change in the glucose level post meal, insulin injection or exercise.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com CareSens LINK Blood Glucose Monitoring System Specifications Product specifications Reported result range Sample size Test time Sample type Calibration Assay method Battery life 20 ~ 600 mg/dL (1.1 ~ 33.3 mmol/L) Minimum 0.5 ㎕ Fresh capillary whole blood Plasma-equivalent ⑧ Electrochemical Components Memory 250 test results ① ② ③ ④ ⑤ 93 x 47 x 26 (mm) 77.5 g (with battery) Operating ranges Temperature ⑨ ① ② ③ 1,000 tests Two 1.
To receive safe and optimum system benefits, please read the entire manual contents before using the system. Please note the following instructions: • Do not use the system for the diagnosis of diabetes without the guidance of a healthcare professional or for testing newborns. • Use only fresh capillary whole blood samples for testing. • Alternative site and fingertip test results may differ significantly due to rapid change in the glucose level post meal, insulin injection or exercise.
CareSens LINK Blood Glucose Meter Display mem appears when test results stored in the memory are displayed Transmission Port Used to transfer data from the meter to a computer with a CareSens cable alarm Shows results, messages Button Selects or changes information Button Selects or changes information S Button Turns the meter on/off and confirms menu selections Test Strip Port Insert test strip here Note The CareSens cable for data transmission to PC can be ordered separately.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Setting up Your System Press and hold the S button for 3 seconds to switch on the meter. After all settings are finished, press and hold the S button for 3 seconds to turn off the meter. Press or to reach the accurate value. Press and hold the or to scroll faster. Adjusting the Date, Time and Unit Step 3 Setting the Month A number indicating the month will be blinking on the left corner of the screen. Press or until the correct month appears.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Step 6 Setting the Hour Setting the Sound On/OFF Press or until the correct hour appears. After the hour is set, press the S button to enter the minute setting mode. Step 8 Step 7 Setting the Minute Press or until the correct minute appears. After setting the minute, press the S button to enter the unit setting mode On pressing or , the screen will display the On or OFF. Press the S button to confirm the selection.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Step 9 Setting the Bluetooth In this mode all the test results stored in the meter can be deleted. Please note that if you select YES, all the stored test results will be deleted and can not be restored. After the beeper mode is set, press the S button to enter the ‘Test Result Reset’ mode. The ‘dEL’ character will blink on the screen. Press or to alternate between ‘YES’ or ‘no’. To delete all the stored test results press the S button while the screen displays ‘YES’.
Step 11 Discard the used test strip by pushing the strip ejection button on the right side of the meter as shown in the picture on the right to a proper disposal container. The meter will turn off automatically in three seconds after the test strip has been removed. When the Bluetooth mode is activated, follow the next step (Step 12) Step 12 If the Bluetooth mode has been activated, ‘bT’ will appear on the display and try to connect with a Bluetooth device when the test strip has been removed.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Caution If all the results you get on testing three times continuously are within the range printed on the test strip, the meter and test strips are working properly and you may use them for your blood glucose test. Control Solution Testing Step 1 Insert a test strip into the meter’s strip port, with the contact bars facing upwards. Gently push the test strip into the port until the meter beeps. Be careful not to break the strip while pushing it in.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Using the Lancing Device Comparing the Control Solution Test Results Repeat the control test if the test result falls outside the range printed on label of the test strip vial.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Preparing the Lancing Device for Blood Sample Retrieval Step 1 Step 4 Wash hands and fingertip sample site with soap and warm water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Select a desired depth of one-to-five (1-5) on lance’s adjustable tip. Rotate ring to align desired number with arrow. A beginning setting of three (3) is recommended. Step 2 Step 5 Unscrew lancing device tip. To cock the lancing device, hold the tip in one hand. Pull the sliding barrel on with the other hand.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Preparing the Meter and Test Strip Applying Blood Sample Step 6 Step 8 Insert a test strip with the contact bars facing upwards into the meter port. Push the strip in gently until the meter beeps. Be careful not to bend the test strip. The symbol will appear on the screen. Obtain a blood sample using the lancing device. Place the device against the pad of the finger. The best puncture sites are on the middle or ring fingers. Press the release button.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Step 10 Discarding Used Lancets The test result will appear after the meter counts down from 5 to 1. The result will be automatically stored in the meter’s memory. If the test strip is removed after the test result is displayed, the meter will automatically switch off after 3 seconds. Discard used test strips safely in disposable containers. Step 1 Unscrew general lancing device tip. Step 2 Place protective cover on lancet.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Alternative Site Testing What is AST(Alternative Site Testing)? Things to know when using AST Usually, when someone tests their glucose, they take the blood sample from the tip of the finger. However, since there are many nerve endings distributed there, it is quite painful. When doing a glucose test, using different parts of the body such as the arms, palms, thighs, and calves can reduce the pain during testing.
AST Precautions Hi Message •Do not ignore the symptoms of hyperglycemia or hypoglycemia. • When the results of the test do not reflect one’s opinion, retest using the fingertip test. If the test results do not reflect one’s opinion, please consult a doctor. • Do not rely on the AST results for changing one’s treatment method. • The amount glucose in alternative sites differs from person to person. •Before using AST, please consult your regular physician.
Reminders Time of day www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Target Blood Glucose Ranges Meter Memory The CareSens N meter can save up to 250 glucose test results with time and date. If the memory is full, the oldest test result will be deleted and the latest test result will be stored.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Setting the Alarm Function Step 3 Use the button to scroll through the test results, starting from the most recent and ending with the oldest. Press to return to the result seen previously. After checking the stored test result, press the S button to turn off the meter. Four types of alarms can be set in the CareSens N meter: one postmeal alarm (PP2 alarm) and three time set alarms (alarm1 ~ 3). The PP2 alarm goes off 2 hours after setting the alarm.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Setting the Time Alarms (alarm1 ~ 3) 38 Step 1 Step 4 Without inserting a test strip, press and the S button simultaneously for 3 seconds to enter the time alarm mode. The ‘alarm1’ will be displayed while the ‘OFF’ character blinks on the screen. On pressing , the number indicating the minute will start blinking. Press to set the accurate minute. Step 2 Step 5 On pressing , the ‘alarm1’ is set and the ‘On’ character is displayed on the screen.
Replacing the Batteries When the meter is off, hold the buttons for 2 seconds to pair the meter and the other Bluetooth device. ‘bT’ will be blinked on the display, and the Bluetooth connection will be available. Depending on the user’s Bluetooth settings PIN Code input may be necessary in order to register the external Bluetooth device. In this case, type in ‘0000’ in the input box.
Use a soft cloth or tissue to wipe the meter exterior. If necessary, the soft cloth or tissue might be dipped in a small amount of alcohol. Do not use organic solvents such as benzene, or acetone, or household and industrial cleaners that may cause irreparable damage to the meter. Store all the meter components in the portable case to prevent loss. Caution: • Do not expose the meter to direct sunlight or heat for an extended period of time.
Message What It Means The blood sample Repeat the test after has abnormally inserting a new test strip. high viscosity or insufficient volume. A non-CareSens LINK test strip was used. Test strip was not inserted properly. Repeat the test with a CareSens LINK test strip. Insert a test strip with the contacting bars facing upwards and push in gently until the meter beeps. There is a problem with the meter. Do not use the meter. Contact your authorized i-SENS sales representative.
www.i-sens.com www.i-sens.com Performance Characteristics The performance of CareSens N Blood Glucose Monitoring System Strips has been evaluated in laboratory and in clinical tests. Accuracy: The accuracy of the CareSens N BGM System (Model GM505LE) was assessed by comparing blood glucose results obtained by patients with those obtained using a YSI Model 2300 Glucose Analyzer, a laboratory instrument . The following results were obtained by 110 diabetic patients at clinic centers.
www.i-sens.com Warranty Information Manufacturer’s Warranty i-SENS, Inc. warrants that the CareSens N Meter shall be free of defects in material and workmanship in normal use for a period of five(5) years. The meter must have been subjected to normal use. The warranty does not cover improper handling, tampering, use, or service of the meter. Any claim must be made within the warranty period.
FCC Statement This device complies with Part 15 of the FCC Rules. Operation is subject to the following two conditions: (1) This device may not cause harmful interference. and (2) This device must accept any interference received, including interference that may cause undesired operation. Caution Any changes or modifications (including the antenna) made to this device that are not expressly approved by the manufacturer may void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
