I-SENS CareSens N Pop Owner's Booklet - page 4
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Important Information:Read this First!
To receive safe and optimum system benefits, please read the
entire manual contents before using the system. Please note the
following instructions:
Intended use:
CareSens N POP Blood Glucose Monitoring System is used for
the quantitative measurement of the glucose level in capillary
whole blood as an aid in monitoring diabetes management
effectively at home or in clinical settings. CareSens N POP
Blood Glucose Monitoring System should be used only for
self-testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use only).
CareSens N POP Blood Glucose Monitoring System should not
be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for testing newborns.
Testing sites include the traditional fingertip testing along
with alternate sites testing on forearm, palm, thigh and calf.
• TheCareSensNPOPbloodglucosemonitoringsystemis
intended for self-testing outside the body (in vitro diagnostic
use).
• Theglucoseinthebloodsamplemixeswithspecial
chemicals on the test strip to produce a small electrical
current. The CareSens N POP meter detects this electrical
current and measures the amount of glucose in the blood
sample.
• TheCareSensNPOPbloodglucosemeterisdesignedto
minimize code related errors in monitoring by using the
no-coding function.
• TheCareSensNPOPglucosemetershouldbeusedonly
with the CareSens N test strip.
• Anabnormallyhighorlowredbloodcellcount(hematocrit
level over 60% or below 20%) may produce inaccurate
results.
• Ifyourtestresultisbelow3.3mmol/Lorabove13.3mmol/L,
consult a healthcare professional immediately.
• Inaccurateresultsmayoccurinseverelyhypotensive
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.
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If you need assistance, please contact your authorised i-SENS
sales representative or visit www.caresens.co.nz for more
information.
Reference 1. American Diabetes Association. “Standards of Medical Care in
Diabetes –2012.” Diabetes Care. January 2012; 35(1):S11-S63.
Important Information
The following chart explains the symbols you’ll find in the
CareSens N POP owner's booklet, product packaging, and
product inserts.
For in vitro diagnostic use
This product fulfills the requirements for Directive 98/79/EC
on in vitro diagnostic medical devices
Cautions for safety and optimum product use
Use by (unopened or opened test strip vial)
Do not reuse
Batch code
Consult instruction for use
Manufacturer
Temperature limitations
Serial number
Do not discard this product with other household-type
waste