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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual

Dear Prodigy

Owner:

Thank you for choosing the Prodigy AutoCode

Talking

blood glucose monitoring system. Please read this manual

carefully as it contains important information about your new

Prodigy

system. A warranty registration card is included with

your system. Please return the completed card to us.

Prodigy

meters are designed to help you and your

healthcare professionals monitor your blood glucose levels.

This owner’s manual will help you learn how to use the

Prodigy AutoCode

Talking Meter effectively. Technical

support is available 24 hours/7 days a week by calling

1-800-243-2636. All questions about interpreting the

results should be directed to your healthcare professionals.

The Prodigy AutoCode

is the latest technology for blood

glucose monitoring. It is easy to use and will give you fast

and accurate results with a minimal sample of blood. It has

a large screen display for easy reading and is small and

lightweight for portable convenience.

The Prodigy AutoCode

Meter:

 •Requiresno-coding,allowingyoutosavetimeandavoid

human error due to improper coding.

 •AllowsYoutoPerformAlternativeSiteTesting(AST).

 • Hasmemoryanddatamanagementcapabilities. 

Prodigy

’s free software, available at

www.prodigymeter.com, gives you and your

healthcare professionals powerful graphic tools to

manage your diabetes.

Summary of content (24 pages)

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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Dear Prodigy® Owner: Thank you for choosing the Prodigy AutoCode® Talking blood glucose monitoring system. Please read this manual carefully as it contains important information about your new Prodigy® system. A warranty registration card is included with your system. Please return the completed card to us. Prodigy® meters are designed to help you and your healthcare professionals monitor your blood glucose levels.
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Prodigy Owner’s Manual Talking Meter Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Table of Contents Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions........................................... 4 Blood Glucose Testing.................................................... 24 Preparing the Lancing Device......................................... 24 Getting a Blood Sample................................................. 26 Performing a Blood Glucose Test...................................
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Important Safety Instructions Important Health-Related Information Read this before using your Prodigy AutoCode® Meter. The following basic safety precautions should always be taken. Severe dehydration and excessive water loss may cause false low results. If you believe you are suffering from severe dehydration; consult a healthcare professional immediately.
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Prodigy Owner’s Manual Talking Meter Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual About Alternative Site Testing (AST) About Alternative Site Testing (AST) There are important limitations to AST. Please consult your healthcare professional before you perform AST. What is AST? Alternative Site Testing (AST) means you can use parts of the body other than your fingertips to check your blood glucose levels. The Prodigy AutoCode® Meter allows you to test on your palm, forearm, upper arm, calf or thigh.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Introduction to the Prodigy AutoCode® Meter Intended Use The system is intended for use outside the body (in vitro diagnostic use only). It should be used only for testing blood glucose (blood sugar) and only with fresh capillary whole blood samples. The system is intended for use in the home and in clinical settings. It should not be used for the diagnosis of diabetes or for the testing of newborns.
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Prodigy Owner’s Manual Talking Meter Prodigy Owner’s Manual Talking Meter Setting Up the Prodigy AutoCode® Meter Key Functions of the Meter Figure 2 Front Test Slot Insert the test strip here. The meter will turn on automatically. LCD Display Guides you through the test using symbols and simple messages. Talking Symbol Confirms audio function. Main Button Turns the meter on or performs other functions described in this manual. Set Button Located in the battery compartment; used to set up the meter.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Key Functions of the Test Strip Speaking Function The Prodigy AutoCode® Meter talks you through each step of your testing procedure. When does the meter speak? When the meter is turned on. When room temperature is outside operating range; which is 50°F ~ 104°F (10°C- 40°C). When the meter is ready to test. ( appears on display) What does the meter say? When the test is completed.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Important Test Strip Information Set-Up Steps • Store test strip packages in a cool, dry place between 39.2°F ~ 104°F (4°C ~ 40°C). Keep away from direct sunlight and heat. Do not refrigerate. • Store your test strips in their original vial only. Do not transfer them to a new vial or any other container.
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Prodigy Owner’s Manual Talking Meter STEP 3: Setting Volume Level The meter displays “VOL” and a flashing number. Press the “M” button to select the speaking volume. Then press the “SET” button and the year segment will appear and start flashing. • Number 0 indicates that the speaking function is turned off. • Numbers 1 to 3 indicate speaking volume from low to high, where “ ” is displayed on the LCD during testing. See Figures 7 and 8.
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Prodigy Owner’s Manual Talking Meter Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Control Solution Testing About Prodigy® Control Solution STEP 9: Select Unit of Measure Press and release the “M” button until the unit of measurement you are choosing appears on the display. Press the “SET” button and the memory segment will start flashing. See Figures 14 and 15. Prodigy® Control Solution is a red liquid that contains glucose that will react with test strips and produce a test result.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Important Control Solution Test Information Performing a Control Solution Test • Use only Prodigy® Control Solutions. Start with the meter off. • Check the expiration date on the control solution bottle. Do not use if expired. STEP 1: Insert Test Strip Insert a test strip with the contact bar end entering into the test slot first. Push the test strip as far as it will go without bending it. The meter turns on automatically.
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Prodigy Owner’s Manual Talking Meter STEP 3: Apply Control Solution Shake the control solution bottle well. Remove cap. Squeeze the bottle, discard the first drop, and wipe off the dispenser tip with a clean tissue paper or cotton. Squeeze the bottle again to get a second drop onto a clean non-absorbent surface or on your fingertip first. Then apply the drop to the opening of the absorbent channel of the test strip (where it meets the narrow channel) until the confirmation window is filled.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Blood Glucose Testing STEP 5: Set the Lancing Level. The adjustable tip offers 5 levels of skin penetration. To select the desired depth, twist the adjustable tip in either direction until the number lines up with the arrow. To select the best depth: 1-2 for soft or thin skin, 3 for average skin, 4-5 for thick or callused skin. See Figure 26. Preparing the Lancing Device STEP 1: Remove the cap by twisting it off.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Alternative Site Testing (AST) When you want to obtain blood from sites other than the fingertip, use the clear cap. Screw the clear cap onto the Lancing Device until it is snug but not too tight, and then go to Step 6. STEP 6: Cock the Lancing Device. Slide the ejection/cocking control back until it clicks. If it does not click, the lancing device may have been cocked when the lancet was inserted. See Figure 27.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Performing a Blood Glucose Test STEP 1: Insert the Test Strip Insert a test strip with the contacts bar end entering into the test slot first. Push the test strip as far as it will go without bending it. The meter turns on automatically. See Figure 31. STEP 2: Apply Blood Sample You will hear a voice message, “Please apply blood onto the strip.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Using the Meter Memory The Prodigy AutoCode® Meter stores a maximum of the 120 most recent blood glucose test results with date and time in its memory. It also provides you with 7, 14, 21 and 28 day averages of your blood glucose test results. You can review the individual or average test results by entering the memory mode. STEP 1: Enter the Memory Mode While the meter is turned off, press the “M” button twice.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Caring forResults Your Prodigy AutoCodeComputer Meter Viewing on a Personal ® Test results in the memory can be transmitted to your personal computer. Prodigy® Diabetes Management System Software and standard USB cable are needed before installation. The free software can be downloaded from www.prodigymeter.com. To learn more about Prodigy® Diabetes Management System Software, please contact your local diabetes supplier.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Caring for your Prodigy AutoCode® Meter Battery Replacement Maintenance The Prodigy AutoCode Meter does not require special maintenance. • Avoid getting dirt, dust, blood, control solution or water inside the meter through the test port or data port. • Store the meter, test strips and control solution in the carrying case after each use in a cool, dry place. • Do not refrigerate.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual System Troubleshooting Special messages and Error messages help to identify certain problems but do not appear in all cases when a problem has occurred. Improper use may cause an inaccurate result without producing an error message. Error Messages Message Appears when a used test strip is inserted. Test with a new test strip. If the problem persist, please contact Technical Support at 1.800.243.2636.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Troubleshooting Guide v The test does not start after applying the sample. The meter does not display a message after v inserting a test strip. Probable Cause What to Do Error in peforming the test. Read the instructions thoroughly and repeat the test again. Control Solution bottle not shaken well. Shake the Control Solution bottle vigorously and repeat the test again. Expired or contaminiated Control Solution.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Information about Your Prodigy AutoCode® Meter Comparing Meter and Laboratory Results The test result you obtain from your meter may differ somewhat from your laboratory results due to normal variation. Meter results can be affected by factors and conditions that do not affect laboratory results in the same way. (See test strip package insert for typical accuracy and precision data and for important information on limitations.
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Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Specifications Dimensions 3.78 in. (L) x 2.05 in. (W) x .91 in. (H) 52 mm (L) x 96 mm (W) x 22 mm (H) Weight: 2.76 oz. 55 g Power source: Two (2) 1.
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Prodigy Owner’s Manual Talking Meter Prodigy Talking Meter Owner’s Manual Expected Test Result Time of day Plasma glucose range for people without diabetes (mg/dL)/(mmol/L) Fasting and before meal Less than 110/6.1 _______(mg/dL)/ (mmol/L) 2 hours after meals Less than 140/7.
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