TRUE METRIX B014MV0FAC Blood Glucose Monitoring System User Guide
- June 5, 2024
- TRUE METRIX
Table of Contents
TRUE METRIX B014MV0FAC Blood Glucose Monitoring System
Before You Test
- Contact your Doctor or Healthcare Professional to determine how often you should test and what your target ranges are for blood glucose results.
- ALWAYS read the Owner’s Booklet before testing for the first time and before using this Quick Reference Guide
Meter and Test Strip
Blood Glucose Testing
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Step 1
Wash your hands with warm, soapy water. Dry thoroughly. Do not use alcohol. -
Step 2
Gather your materials and prepare your lancing device. Remove test strip from vial and close vial immediately.
Tips
Peel and discard the clear protective sticker from the Meter Display.
Remove one Test Strip from vial. Then immediately press down vial cap firmly to close. See below for additional storage conditions.
WARNING
Upon opening the test strip carton, examine the product for missing, damaged or broken parts. Ensure the test strip vial cap is securely closed. If the product is damaged or the vial cap is not closed, DO NOT use the test strips for testing; product may give inaccurate results. Contact Trividia Health Customer Care at 1-800-803-6025 for replacement and assistance. -
Step 3
With Meter off, insert Test Strip (Contacts facing up) into Test Port. Meter turns on
With meter off, insert Test Strip into Test Port with Contact End (blocks) facing up. The Meter turns on.DO NOT place Test Strip in backwards -
**Step 4
Lance fingertip. Allow blood drop to form. Refer to lancing device
Instructions for Use for detailed instructions.
WARNING
** NEVER reuse Test Strips. NEVER wipe Test Strips with water, alcohol or any
cleaner. DO NOT attempt to remove blood or control sample from Test Strips or
clean Test Strips and re-use. Reuse of Test Strips can cause inaccurate
results. NEVER add a second drop of sample to the Strip. Adding more sample
gives an error message.
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Step 5
Wait until Drop Symbol appears in Display. With strip still in meter, touch Tip of strip to blood drop. Allow blood to be drawn into strip. Remove test strip from blood drop immediately after meter beeps and starts to count down on Meter Display.
Tips
With strip in Meter, touch Tip of strip to blood drop.
DO NOT place blood onto Test Strip before inserting Test Strip into Meter Test Port.
DO NOT place blood drop on top of Test Strip or any other location except the Sample End (Tip) of the Test Strip. -
Step 6
After countdown, glucose result is displayed with date/time. Remove Test Strip and discard. Meter turns off. Test result is stored in Meters Memory.
CAUTION: Holding the Test Strip sample tip to the blood sample too long after the Meter begins testing may cause inaccurate results.
NOTE: Discard Test Strip if Meter did not begin testing within 5 seconds after placing Tip of Test Strip against blood drop. Repeat test with new Strip and new blood sample. If problem persists, see Troubleshooting in the Owner’s Booklet.
After You Test
ALWAYS store the test strips in the original vial with the cap tightly closed.
ALWAYS keep the cap of the test strip vial tightly closed.
✘ NEVER transfer test strips from one vial to another. Do not expose to heat,
moisture, or humidity.
✘ NEVER compare your meter to other meters.
✘ NEVER immerse meter or test strips in liquids or place any liquids onto
meter or into the Test Port.
Store TRUEbalance® System in a dry place at room temperature (36°F-86°F). DO
NOT REFRIGERATE OR FREEZE.
Dispose of used test strips and lancets in accordance with local regulations.
Additional Information
- ALL parts of your blood glucose monitoring system could carry blood-borne pathogens after use, even after cleaning and disinfecting.1,2
- Cleaning and disinfecting the lancing device and the meter destroys most, but not necessarily all, blood-borne pathogens.
- Wash your hands thoroughly with soap and warm water before and after handling the meter, lancing device, lancets, or test strips as contact with blood presents an infection risk.
- If the meter is being operated by a second person who provides testing assistance, the meter and lancing device should be disinfected prior to use by the second person.
- It is important to keep the meter and the lancing device clean and disinfected. For instructions on how to clean and disinfect the meter and lancing device, see Meter Cleaning and Disinfecting and Lancing Device Cleaning and Disinfecting in the Owner’s Booklet.
Customer Consultation
English or Spanish, Monday – Friday, 8AM -8PM EST,
1-800-803-6025
www.trividiahealth.com